The House Public Health Committee heard SB 499, sponsored by Rep. Steuerwald and Rep. Kirchhofer, on involuntary commitment of people with opioid addiction as a pilot program in Allen, Marion, and Wayne counties. The bill also establishes the criteria for the program. It specifies that existing involuntary commitment laws apply to persons at serious risk of injury or death due to … [Read more...] about Opioid addiction
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Substance abuse pilot program
The House Public Health Committee heard SB 510, sponsored by Rep. Kirchhofer and Rep. Davisson, creating a 4-year substance abuse pilot program in Allen County. The bill originally provided that the program was part of the Indiana Commission to Combat Drug Abuse, but that portion was removed by amendment. The bill was also amended to change the start date to June 30, 2017. Judge … [Read more...] about Substance abuse pilot program
Drug or alcohol screening tests
The House Courts and Criminal Code Committee heard SB 55, sponsored by Rep. McNamara, on drug and alcohol screening tests. The bill amends the definition of a “drug and alcohol screening test” to include tests ordered by a court as part of a civil action under the law governing forgery, fraud and other deceptions crimes. Sen. Bray explained that the change would criminalize efforts … [Read more...] about Drug or alcohol screening tests
Controlled substances
The Senate Corrections and Criminal Law Committee heard HB 1019 on controlled substances. Sponsor Sen. Merritt explained that the bill adds the substance U-47700 to Schedule I, adds Etizolam to Schedule I, and adds the chemical description of buphedrone. The bill passed 7-0. Read the bill at https://iga.in.gov/legislative/2017/bills/house/1019 … [Read more...] about Controlled substances
Drug dealing resulting in death
For amend and vote only, the Senate Corrections and Criminal Law Committee heard Sen. Houchin’s SB 324 on drug dealing resulting in death. The bill provides that a person who knowingly or intentionally manufactures, finances the manufacture of, delivers, or finances the delivery of cocaine, a narcotic drug, methamphetamine, or a schedule I, II, or III drug, the delivery of which r … [Read more...] about Drug dealing resulting in death