S.E.A. 425, P.L. 234 Effective: July 1, 2017 Makes the penalty for crimes concerning certain election filings a Class A misdemeanor. (Under current law, the offenses are Level 6 felonies.) Reduces several crimes concerning elections from Level 6 felonies to Class C infractions, and removes a provision prohibiting the possession of a pencil outside a polling area. Permits an … [Read more...] about Low level offenses
Opioid addiction
S.E.A. 499, P.L. 125 Effective: July 1, 2017 Provides that, after approval of the Indiana Commission to Combat Drug Abuse, the Division of Mental Health and Addiction (Division) shall establish a three-year opioid treatment pilot program (pilot program) for opioid abuse disorder in Tippecanoe, Marion, and Wayne counties. Establishes the criteria for the program. Requires the … [Read more...] about Opioid addiction
Substance abuse pilot program
S.E.A. 510, P.L. 175 Effective: July 1, 2017 Provides that Allen County may enter into an agreement with an entity to administer a substance abuse pilot program after approval of the Indiana Commission to Combat Drug Abuse. Specifies that the entity that agrees to administer the pilot program: (1) may not expend state grants unless the administrator has raised at least $1 of local … [Read more...] about Substance abuse pilot program
Mental health matters
H.E.A. 1006, P.L. 243 Effective: July 1, 2017 Requires the Secretary of Family and Social Services to provide that residences for residential care and supported housing for chronic addiction that receive reimbursement when used as a recovery residence to be certified and meet standards determined by the Division of Mental Health Addiction through administrative rules. Adds, an … [Read more...] about Mental health matters
State biennial budget §74 [OWI]
H.E.A. 1001, P.L. 217 Effective: July 1, 2017 For operating a vehicle while intoxicated, increases the number of community service hours required by Ind. Code 9-30-5-15(a) to 240 hours and by Ind. Code 9-30-5-15(b) to 480 hours. The full law is available at: https://iga.in.gov/legislative/2017/bills/house/1001 … [Read more...] about State biennial budget §74 [OWI]