H.E.A. 1406, P.L. 252 Effective: July 1, 2017 Provides that a person who knowingly or intentionally manufactures or finances the manufacture of methamphetamine commits manufacturing methamphetamine, a Level 4 felony. Specifies circumstances under which the crime is a Level 3 or Level 2 felony. Provides that the crime of strangulation includes application of pressure to a victim's … [Read more...] about Criminal offenses
Pharmacies and pharmacists
H.E.A. 1540, P.L. 202 Effective: July 1, 2017 Provides that the taking of a controlled substance from: (1) a pharmacist acting in an official capacity; or (2) a pharmacy; is robbery, a Level 4 felony. Provides that: (1) the use of a deadly weapon; or (2) causing bodily injury to any person other than the defendant; during the robbery of: (A) a pharmacist acting in an official … [Read more...] about Pharmacies and pharmacists
Plan for the permanent placement of a child
S.E.A. 49, P.L. 42 Effective: July 1, 2017 Requires that a permanency plan is filed simultaneously with a petition for termination of a parent-child relationship. The full law is available at: https://iga.in.gov/legislative/2017/bills/senate/4 … [Read more...] about Plan for the permanent placement of a child
Adoption criminal history check
H.E.A. 1048, P.L. 25 Effective: April 12, 2017 Removes a requirement that a criminal history check in an adoption or guardianship proceeding must include a request for information from a national registry of substantiated child abuse and neglect reports. The full law is available at: https://iga.in.gov/legislative/2017/bills/house/1048 … [Read more...] about Adoption criminal history check
Commission on Improving the Status of Children
H.E.A. 1080, P.L. 13 Effective: July 1, 2017 Provides that the Commission on Improving the Status of Children (Commission) may appoint an executive director. Provides that an executive director shall perform duties as assigned by the Commission. Provides that the Office of Judicial Administration shall pay the salary of the executive director. Removes obsolete provisions related to … [Read more...] about Commission on Improving the Status of Children