The House Courts and Criminal Code Committee heard SB 357 on registry of convicted child abusers sponsored by Rep. Morris and Rep. Steuerwald. The bill requires the State Police Department to establish an electronic child abuse registry containing information relating to individuals convicted of a crime of child abuse. Chair Rep. Washburne declined to entertain an amendment … [Read more...] about Registry of convicted child abusers
Law enforcement recordings
The Senate Judiciary Committee reheard HB 1019 on law enforcement recordings sponsored by Sen. Bray and Sen. Crider. The bill restricts public access to law enforcement recordings made by body cameras or cameras attached to the vehicle or transportation of a law enforcement officer under IC 5-14-3. The Committee previously considered an amendment from Sen. Steele and heard e … [Read more...] about Law enforcement recordings
Human trafficking and common nuisances
The Senate Corrections and Criminal Law Committee heard HB 1028, sponsored by Sen. Head, on human trafficking and common nuisances. The bill creates new offenses for visiting (Class A misdemeanor) or maintaining (Level 6 felony) a common nuisance where certain human trafficking crimes are committed. The Indiana State Police and Office of the Attorney General testified in support of … [Read more...] about Human trafficking and common nuisances
Motor vehicle accidents
The Senate Corrections and Criminal Law Committee heard, for amendment and vote only, HB 1048 authored by Rep. Soliday on motor vehicle accidents. The bill creates a Class C infraction for failing to move a crashed vehicle off the traveled portion of the roadway as soon as safely possible to avoid obstructing traffic; and creates a Level 6 felony for knowingly or intentionally … [Read more...] about Motor vehicle accidents
Terminating the parent-child relationship
The Senate Judiciary Committee heard HB 1064, sponsored by Sen. Charbonneau, concerning terminating the parent-child relationship when the child is conceived during a rape. This bill extends to the parent who was the victim of the rape the opportunity to file a termination of parental rights (TPR) case against the alleged perpetrator of the rape. The juvenile or probate court would … [Read more...] about Terminating the parent-child relationship