The Senate Corrections and Criminal Law Committee heard SB 149 on tobacco sales authored by Sen. Rogers and Sen. Freeman. The bill, in relevant part, provides that a minor who knowingly or intentionally falsely represents the minor's age for the purpose of purchasing or attempting to purchase a tobacco product commits a Class C misdemeanor. It also provides that a person who … [Read more...] about Tobacco sales
Statute of limitations
At a previous meeting, the Senate Corrections and Criminal Law Committee heard SB 151 on statute of limitations authored by Sen. Alexander and Sen. Crider. The bill allows the prosecution of certain sex offenses to be commenced at any time and makes conforming changes. The Indiana Coalition to End Sexual Assault and Human Trafficking, the Indiana Prosecuting Attorneys Council, … [Read more...] about Statute of limitations
Various elections matters
The Senate Corrections and Criminal Law Committee heard SB 170 on various election matters authored by Sen. Walker. The bill defines "election worker" and makes it a Level 6 felony to take certain actions: (1) for the purpose of influencing an election worker; (2) to obstruct or interfere with an election worker; or (3) that injure an election worker. The bill also provides an … [Read more...] about Various elections matters
Public safety
At a previous meeting, the Senate Corrections and Criminal Law Committee heard SB 240 on public safety authored by Sen. Freeman. The bill does the following: The Indiana Sheriffs’ Association testified in support of the bill and the Indiana Public Defender Council testified in opposition to the bill. On January 30, 2024, the bill was heard for amend and vote. The … [Read more...] about Public safety
Attorney’s fees
The Senate Judiciary Committee heard SB 226 concerning attorney's fees authored by Sen. Gaskill. The bill amends the hourly rate and maximum award allowed to be ordered by the court in instances where a recipient does not accept a qualified settlement offer and the final judgment is less favorable to the recipient. The bill, as amended by consent of the committee, would increase … [Read more...] about Attorney’s fees