The House Courts and Criminal Code Committee heard HB 1167 authored by Rep. Meltzer and Rep. Garcia Wilburn on test strips. The bill removes provisions related to testing the strength, effectiveness, or purity of a controlled substance in the criminal laws concerning possession of controlled substance paraphernalia. The bill was amended by consent to narrow the language of … [Read more...] about Test strips
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Regulation of controlled substances
H.E.A. 1182, P.L. 84 Effective: March 12, 2024 Makes amendments to the list of Schedule I, II, and IV controlled substances. Read the bill at: https://iga.in.gov/legislative/2024/bills/house/1182 … [Read more...] about Regulation of controlled substances
Xylazine
H.E.A. 1203, P.L.58 Effective: July 1, 2024 Makes possession of xylazine a Class A misdemeanor and increases the penalty to a Level 6 felony if the person has a prior xylazine related conviction. Makes dealing in xylazine a Level 5 felony and increases the penalty to a Level 4 felony if the person has a prior xylazine related conviction. Exempts certain persons using, … [Read more...] about Xylazine
Trafficking of harmful substances in jails
H.E.A. 1422, P.L. 71Effective: July 1, 2024 Defines "chemical intoxicant" and increases the penalty for trafficking with an inmate if the trafficked article is a chemical intoxicant. Read the bill at: https://iga.in.gov/legislative/2024/bills/house/1422 … [Read more...] about Trafficking of harmful substances in jails
Forensic diversion and drug courts
H.E.A. 1418, P.L. 166 Effective: July 1, 2024 Provides that a pregnant woman charged with a drug crime may be referred to a forensic diversion program or a drug court at an initial hearing. Read the bill at: https://iga.in.gov/legislative/2024/bills/house/1418 … [Read more...] about Forensic diversion and drug courts