H.E.A. 1060, P.L. 176 Effective: July 1, 2018 Repeals the offense of auto theft and receiving stolen auto parts. Provides that a person who knowingly or intentionally exerts unauthorized control of a motor vehicle or a component part of a motor vehicle, with the intent to deprive the other person of any part of its value or use, commits theft, a Level 6 felony. Provides that a … [Read more...] about Liability for rental car theft
Qualified egg banks
H.E.A. 1203, P.L. 113 Effective: July 1, 2018 Amends, for purposes of the law regarding unlawful transfer of a human organism, the definition of "qualified third party" and changes the term to "qualified egg bank". Exempts from the criminal offense of unlawful transfer of a human organism the payment to or receipt by a qualified egg bank of an amount for: (1) the retrieval of a … [Read more...] about Qualified egg banks
Environmental management matters
H.E.A. 1233, P.L. 181 Effective: Relevant portions effective July 1, 2018 Makes it a Class B misdemeanor: (1) to make a false material statement or representation in a form, notice, or report required under an air pollution control permit or water pollution control permit; (2) to tamper with or falsify data from an air or water pollution monitoring device; or (3) to make a false … [Read more...] about Environmental management matters
Battery offenses
H.E.A. 1250, P.L. 80 Effective: July 1, 2018 Adds the following offenses to the statutory definition of "crime of violence": (1) Battery as a Level 2 felony. (2) Battery as a Level 3 felony. (3) Battery as a Level 4 felony. (4) Battery as a Level 5 felony. Adds a bailiff of any court and a special deputy to the definition of "public safety official" for purposes of the battery … [Read more...] about Battery offenses
Criminal law matters
H.E.A. 1270, P.L. 144 Effective: §§1 & 33-34 effective March 19, 2018, §§2-32 effective July 1, 2018 Section 1 requires the commission on improving the status of children in Indiana to study the topic of what specific authority a law enforcement officer has in order to take custody of or detain a child in certain situations where the officer believes a child may be a victim of … [Read more...] about Criminal law matters