H.E.A. 1338, P.L. 171 Effective: July 1, 2024 Provides that a person commits criminal trespass by knowingly or intentionally: (1) entering a locked area without permission; or (2) refusing to leave an area not publicly accessible after being asked to leave by a law enforcement officer or agent of the property owner or operator. Read the bill at: … [Read more...] about Security of property and meeting decorum
Trafficking of harmful substances in jails
H.E.A. 1422, P.L. 71Effective: July 1, 2024 Defines "chemical intoxicant" and increases the penalty for trafficking with an inmate if the trafficked article is a chemical intoxicant. Read the bill at: https://iga.in.gov/legislative/2024/bills/house/1422 … [Read more...] about Trafficking of harmful substances in jails
Forensic diversion and drug courts
H.E.A. 1418, P.L. 166 Effective: July 1, 2024 Provides that a pregnant woman charged with a drug crime may be referred to a forensic diversion program or a drug court at an initial hearing. Read the bill at: https://iga.in.gov/legislative/2024/bills/house/1418 … [Read more...] about Forensic diversion and drug courts
Distributions of public safety income tax revenue
S.E.A. 33, P.L. 101 Effective: §1 effective March 13, 2024 Section 1 defines "courtroom costs". Provides that a county fiscal body may adopt an ordinance to impose a tax rate for: (1) in the case of a tax rate adopted before January 1, 2024, county staff expenses of the state judicial system in the county; or (2) in the case of a tax rate adopted after December 31, 2023, … [Read more...] about Distributions of public safety income tax revenue
Disaster emergency
S.E.A. 234, P.L. 120 Effective: March 13, 2024 Provides that a state of disaster emergency declared by the Governor: (1) that applies to the entire state may not continue for more than 60 days unless a renewal is authorized by the general assembly; and (2) that only applies to part of the state may not continue for more than 30 days unless renewed by the Governor. Provides … [Read more...] about Disaster emergency