SE.A. 155, P.L. 153 Effective: July 1, 2022 Modifies the definition of "protected person" for purposes of the admission of a statement or videotape of an individual who is less than 14 years of age at the time of the offense but less than 18 years of age at the time of trial.Provides that a person who knowingly or intentionally: (1) pays, or offers or agrees to pay, money or … [Read more...] about Human trafficking
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Human trafficking
The House Courts and Criminal Code Committee heard SB 155 on human trafficking sponsored by Reps. McNamara, Steuerwald, Bartlett, and Olthoff. The bill elevates the crime of human trafficking to a level 4 felony regardless of the victim’s age and makes conforming changes. Testimony was heard from the Indiana Public Defender Council, Indiana Prosecuting Attorneys Council, Indiana M … [Read more...] about Human trafficking
Human trafficking
The Senate Corrections and Criminal Law Committee heard SB 155 on human trafficking authored by Sen. Crider.This billmodifies the definition of “protected person” for purposes of the admission of a statement or videotape of an individual who is less than 14 years of age at the time of the offense but less than 18 years of age at the time of trial. The bill rem … [Read more...] about Human trafficking
Human trafficking
The House Courts and Criminal Code Committee heard HB 1081 on human trafficking authored by Rep. McNamara.The billprovides: that confidential reports and other material involving a report or investigation of child abuse and neglect shall be made available to a staff member of a child advocacy centerDefines "child advocacy center" modifies the definition … [Read more...] about Human trafficking
Human trafficking
The Senate Corrections and Criminal Law Committee heard HB 1200 sponsored by Sen. Crider and Sen. Donato regarding human trafficking. The author, Rep. McNamara, introduced the bill which modifies the definition of "protected person" for purposes of the admission of a statement or videotape of an individual who is less than 14 years of age at the time of the offense. The bill … [Read more...] about Human trafficking