The Senate Corrections and Criminal Law Committee heard SB 141 concerning criminal gang activity authored by Sen. R. Michael Young. The author explained that this bill changes the term “criminal gang” to “criminal organization” and provides that a criminal organization is a group organized to commit a crime. Under current law, a criminal gang is a group organized to commit a felony. … [Read more...] about Criminal gang activity
firearms
Lawsuits against gun manufacturers
S.E.A. 98, P.L.106-2015 Effective: §1-4, 6 retroactively active to Aug. 26, 1999; §5 effective May 4, 2015. Prohibits a person from bringing certain actions against a firearms manufacturer, ammunition manufacturer, trade association, or seller, and makes the prohibition effective upon passage. Prohibits awards for attorney's fees and incurred costs in certain instances. The full law … [Read more...] about Lawsuits against gun manufacturers
Shotguns
S.E.A. 433, P.L. 84-2015 Effective: July 1, 2015 Repeals the prohibition against manufacturing, importing, selling, or possessing a sawed-off shotgun. Provides for a 10 year sentence enhancement if a person possesses a sawed-off shotgun in violation of federal law while committing certain offenses. The full law is available at: http://iga.in.gov/legislative/2015/bills/senate/433 … [Read more...] about Shotguns
Shotguns
The House Public Policy Committee heard SB 433, sponsored by Rep. Lucas, repealing the prohibition against manufacturing, importing, selling, or possessing a sawed-off shotgun. This bill also provides for a 10-year sentence enhancement if a person possesses a sawed-off shotgun in violation of federal law while committing certain offenses. A representative of the National Rifle … [Read more...] about Shotguns
Deadly weapons
The Senate Corrections and Criminal Law Committee heard SB 92, Sen. Schneider’s bill to enhance criminal penalties using deadly weapons. As introduced, the bill established sentencing enhancements of 5 to 20 years if a deadly weapon, not just a firearm as provided under current law, is possessed during the commission of all offenses against the person, arson for hire, resisting law … [Read more...] about Deadly weapons