H.E.A. 1192, P.L. 203 Effective: May 2, 2019 Specifies that in the case of a public servant who criminally exerts unauthorized control over public funds of the public servant's employer, the employer may be reimbursed from the public servant's public pension fund contributions and benefits. Provides that the employer may withhold payment of the public servant's contributions and … [Read more...] about Theft by public servants
Prohibited name change
H.E.A. 1208, P.L. 244 Effective: July 1, 2019 Defines "lifetime sex or violent offender" and prohibits, with certain exceptions, a lifetime sex or violent offender from changing the offender's name. Requires the local law enforcement authority in the county of conviction to take reasonable steps to notify the victim if a lifetime sex or violent offender changes the offender's name, … [Read more...] about Prohibited name change
Abortion matters
H.E.A. 1211, P.L. 93 Effective: July 1, 2019 Provides that a person may not knowingly or intentionally perform a dismemberment abortion unless reasonable medical judgment dictates that performing the dismemberment abortion is necessary to: (1) prevent serious health risks to the mother; or (2) save the mother's life. Provides that the penalty for performing a dismemberment abortion … [Read more...] about Abortion matters
Self-defense, defense of others, and firearms matters
H.E.A. 1284, P.L. 107 Effective: July 1, 2019; §6-7 effective April 26, 2019 Designates the following as voter registration offices: (1) Each office affiliated with the Indiana state police. (2) Each office affiliated with the sheriff of a county. (3) Each office affiliated with a municipal law enforcement agency. Provides immunity for a justified use of force in certain … [Read more...] about Self-defense, defense of others, and firearms matters
Use of unmanned aerial vehicles
H.E.A. 1358, P.L.136 Effective: July 1, 2019 Requires a law enforcement officer to obtain a warrant to use an unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) over private property or to conduct a search of private property, unless: (1) the owner of the property consents; or (2) a warrant would not be required for a search not using a UAV. Read the bill at: … [Read more...] about Use of unmanned aerial vehicles