S.E.A. 23, P.L. 100 Effective July 1, 2024 Provides that a person who recklessly, knowingly, or intentionally damages a component of an automatic building fire suppression system that is located in a penal facility commits criminal mischief, a Level 6 felony. Read the bill at: https://iga.in.gov/legislative/2024/bills/senate/23 … [Read more...] about Damage to a penal facility
Bail and release review commission
S.E.A. 70, P.L. 14 Effective: July 1, 2024 Establishes the bail and release review commission to review data concerning bail, bail reform, pretrial release, and related matters. Provides that the commission expires June 30, 2026. Read the bill at: https://iga.in.gov/legislative/2024/bills/senate/70 … [Read more...] about Bail and release review commission
Tobacco
S.E.A. 149, P.L. 107 Effective: July 1, 2024 Provides that a person who recklessly, knowingly, or intentionally sells a tobacco product without a valid certificate commits a Class C infraction. Makes it a Class C misdemeanor for a person to operate a tobacco and vaping business within 1,000 feet of school property. Read the bill at: … [Read more...] about Tobacco
Crimes and election workers
S.E.A. 170, P.L. 110 Effective: March 13, 2024 Defines "election worker" and makes it a Level 6 felony under certain circumstances to: (1) threaten an election worker; or (2) to obstruct, interfere with, or injure an election worker. Read the bill at: https://iga.in.gov/legislative/2024/bills/senate/170 … [Read more...] about Crimes and election workers
Compensation for victims of violent crime
S.E.A. 172, P.L. 20 Effective: July 1, 2024 Amends definitions of emergency shelter care, motor vehicle, violent crime, and victim of a child sex crime. Changes out-of-pocket loss to out-of-pocket expenses. Provides that certain records obtained by the victim services division (division) of the criminal justice institute are to remain confidential. Provides that, where justice … [Read more...] about Compensation for victims of violent crime