The House Public Policy Committee heard, for amend and vote only, Rep. Eberhart’s HB 1071 providing that certain persons protected by a civil protection order have authorization to carry a handgun without a license for: (1) 60 days after the date the civil protection order is issued; or (2) 60 days after the date the person applies for a license to carry a handgun, if the person a … [Read more...] about Authorization to carry a handgun
Adulterant and synthetic substance ban
The House Courts and Criminal Code Committee heard Rep. Beumer’s HB 1104 on adulterant and synthetic substance ban. The bill makes the: (1) distribution; (2) marketing; (3) offering for sale; or (4) transportation into Indiana; of adulterants or synthetic urine for the purpose of defrauding an alcohol, drug, or urine screening test a Class B misdemeanor. Enhances the offense to a C … [Read more...] about Adulterant and synthetic substance ban
Cannabidiol
The House Courts and Criminal Code Committee reheard Rep. Friend’s HB 1148 on cannabidiol. The bill defines "cannabidiol", and provides an affirmative defense to possession of cannabidiol if the person or the person's child has been diagnosed with certain medical conditions, the cannabidiol contains no THC, and other specified conditions are met. Rep. Friend offered an amendment a … [Read more...] about Cannabidiol
Traffic amnesty program
he House Courts and Criminal Code Committee heard Rep. Shackleford’s HB 1268 on a traffic amnesty program. The bill establishes a temporary traffic amnesty program to permit certain persons owing unpaid traffic fines, or who may be required to pay a fee for driver's license reinstatement, to obtain a reduction in the amount owed or amount payable. Rep. Shackleford offered an a … [Read more...] about Traffic amnesty program
Criminal and civil liability for ransomware
The House Courts and Criminal Code Committee heard Rep. Judy’s HB 1444 on criminal and civil liability for ransomware. The bill increases the penalty for computer trespass to a Level 6 felony if the person who commits the offense prevents the owner of the computer system from accessing the computer system, the computer network, or one or more files located on the computer system or c … [Read more...] about Criminal and civil liability for ransomware