The Senate Corrections and Criminal Law Committee heard Sen. Broden’s SB 363, on child molesting. This bill defines "dangerous sexually transmitted disease" and increases the penalty for child molesting from a Level 3 felony to a Level 1 felony if the offense results in the transmission of a dangerous sexually transmitted disease. An amendment adopted by consent denies guardianship t … [Read more...] about Child molesting
Human trafficking and indecent nuisances.
The Corrections and Criminal Law Committee heard SB 532 authored by Sen. Head on human trafficking and indecent nuisances. The bill expands the definition of “indecent nuisances” (IC 32-30-7-1) to include a public place in or upon which human trafficking is conducted, permitted, continued, or exists, and the personal property and contents used in conducting and maintaining the place … [Read more...] about Human trafficking and indecent nuisances.
Mental health matters
The House Public Health Committee heard HB 1269 on mental health matters authored by Reps. Clere and Steuerwald. This bill addresses a number of mental health issues including: (1) authorizing the DOC or jail to serve as a representative of inmates for the purposes of applying for Medicaid eligibility, (2) requiring the DOC or jail to assist inmates to apply for Medicaid prior to … [Read more...] about Mental health matters
Mental health drugs and coverage
The House Public Health Committee heard HB 1448 authored by Reps. Davisson and Clere pertaining to mental health drugs and coverage. The bill includes inpatient substance abuse detoxification services as a Medicaid service. The bill also prohibits the Office of Medicaid Policy and Planning from requiring prior authorization for a non-addictive medication assistance treatment drug … [Read more...] about Mental health drugs and coverage
Opioid treatment programs in community mental health centers
The House Public Health Committee heard HB 1449 authored by Reps. Davisson and C. Brown on opioid treatment programs in community mental health centers. This bill authorizes certified community mental health centers to operate opioid treatment (Methadone) programs. Testimony in support of the bill was heard from the Association of Community Mental Health Centers, Midtown Community … [Read more...] about Opioid treatment programs in community mental health centers