On February 14, the Senate Corrections and Criminal Law Committee heard SB 415 on admissibility of statement in juvenile custody authored by Sen. Pol. The bill provides that a statement made by a juvenile during a custodial interrogation of the juvenile regarding an act allegedly committed when the juvenile was less than 18 years of age is inadmissible for purposes of specified … [Read more...] about Admissibility of statement by juvenile in custody
Gender transition procedures for minors
The Senate Health and Provider Services Committee heard SB 480 on gender transition procedures for minors authored by Sen. Johnson and Sen. Charbonneau. The bill prohibits a physician or other practitioner from knowingly providing gender transition procedures to an individual who is less than 18 years of age (minor) that are intended to alter the gender of the minor or delay … [Read more...] about Gender transition procedures for minors
Material harmful to minors
The Senate Judiciary Committee heard SB 12 on material harmful to minors authored by Sen. Tomes. The bill removes schools and certain public libraries from the list of entities eligible for a specified defense to criminal prosecutions alleging: (1) the dissemination of material harmful to minors; or (2) a performance harmful to minors. The bill adds colleges and … [Read more...] about Material harmful to minors
Various housing matters
The Senate Judiciary Committee heard SB 202 on various housing matters authored by Sen. Qaddoura. The original bill: The bill was amended by consent to strip the bill and assign it to an interim study committee. The amended bill passed 11-0. Read the bill at: https://iga.in.gov/legislative/2023/bills/senate/202 … [Read more...] about Various housing matters
Witness protection pilot programs
The Senate Judiciary Committee heard SB 212 on witness protection pilot program authorized by Sen. Breaux. The bill authorizes the establishment of a three-year witness protection pilot program in Marion County and in Vanderburgh County to provide protection for victims of and witnesses to crime. The bill appropriates $200,000 in each of three fiscal years to the … [Read more...] about Witness protection pilot programs