The House Courts and Criminal Code Committee heard HB 1359 on drug dealing resulting in death authored by Rep. Steuerwald. The bill creates a new crime for knowingly or intentionally manufacturing or delivering a controlled substance in violation of Indiana law that, when used, injected, inhaled, absorbed, or ingested results in the death of a human being with penalties ranging … [Read more...] about Drug dealing resulting in death
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Eligibility for supplemental nutrition assistance
The Senate Committee on Family and Children Services heard SB 11 authored by Sen. Bohacek on eligibility for supplemental nutrition assistance. The bill (1) removes the 12-month limitation on receipt by certain individuals of supplemental nutrition assistance program (SNAP) benefits, and (2) specifies that, beginning January 1, 2019, Indiana elects to opt out of the federal law pr … [Read more...] about Eligibility for supplemental nutrition assistance
Administration of overdose intervention drug
The Senate Civil Law Committee heard SB 13 on the administration of overdose intervention drugs authored by Sen. Glick. This bill provides that community correction officers and probation officers may administer an overdose intervention drug. It also requires community correction officers and probation officers to report the use of an overdose intervention drug to the emergency … [Read more...] about Administration of overdose intervention drug
Controlled substances
The Senate Corrections and Criminal Law Committee heard SB 74 on controlled substances authored by Sen. Young. The bill includes Mexedrone within the definition of a “synthetic drug” and adds additional controlled substances to the existing list of depressants, hallucinogens, and opiates classified in Schedule 1. No testimony was heard on the bill. The bill passed 8-0. Read the bill … [Read more...] about Controlled substances
Drug or alcohol screening tests
S.E.A. 55, P.L. 43 Effective: July 1, 2017 Expands the definition of "drug or alcohol screening test" for purposes of the criminal law governing forgery, fraud, and other deceptions to include testing that is ordered by a court as part of a civil action. The full law is available at: https://iga.in.gov/legislative/2017/bills/senate/55 … [Read more...] about Drug or alcohol screening tests