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
drugs
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
Forensic diversion and drug courts
The Senate Corrections and Criminal Law Committee heard HB 1418 concerning forensic diversion and drug courts sponsored by Sen. Bohacek. The author, Rep. Goss-Reaves, explained that the bill 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. The bill was amended by consent to … [Read more...] about Forensic diversion and drug courts