The House Courts and Criminal Code Committee heard SB 219 on trespass sponsored by Rep. McNamara. Author Sen. Clark introduced the bill which provides that a person who, not having a contractual interest in the property, knowingly or intentionally enters the real property of another person after having been denied entry by the other person, that person's agent, or a law … [Read more...] about Trespass
Civil legal aid fund
The House Judiciary Committee heard SB 222 on the civil legal aid fund sponsored by Rep. Jeter. Author Sen. Carrasco introduced the bill, explaining that it limits how a legal services provider may use funds from the civil legal aid fund. The bill also relocates a provision concerning fund distribution, repeals the distribution formula of the civil legal aid fund statute, and … [Read more...] about Civil legal aid fund
Various corrections matters
The House Courts and Criminal Code Committee heard SB 231 on various corrections matters sponsored by Rep. Bartels and Rep. Sweet. Author Sen. Bohacek introduced the bill which eliminates requirements that the Department of Correction (DOC) maintain farm programs for offenders committed to the DOC and prepare a report calculating the savings realized as a result of sentencing … [Read more...] about Various corrections matters
Safe haven infants and foster youth
The Senate Family and Children Services Committee heard HB 1099 on safe haven infants and foster youth sponsored by Sen. Donato. Author Rep. DeVon introduced the bill and explained that it provides that the maximum age for a safe haven infant is 60 days of age, repeals the definition of “abandoned child”, amends the definition of “foster youth”, and makes conforming changes … [Read more...] about Safe haven infants and foster youth
Resisting law enforcement
The Senate Corrections and Criminal Law Committee heard HB 1188 on resisting law enforcement sponsored by Sen. Carrasco and Sen. Clark. Author Rep. Shonkwiler introduced the bill and explained that the bill increases certain penalties for resisting law enforcement. An amendment was adopted with a 7-1 vote to increase the penalty to a Level 5 felony if while committing the offense … [Read more...] about Resisting law enforcement