The Senate Appropriations Committee heard HB 1304 on various criminal law issues sponsored Sen. Steele and Sen. R. Michael Young. The committee adopted three amendments. Two of the amendments made language changes and technical corrections. The third amendment, introduced by Sen. Kenley, excludes certain offenders from treatment in lieu of prosecution or incarceration and removes … [Read more...] about Various criminal law issues
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Mental health issues
The House Public Health Committee heard SB 464 on mental health issues sponsored by Rep. Clere and Rep. Davisson. The bill: Establishes reimbursement limitations for the prescription of methadone for pain management. Provides that addictions counseling, inpatient detoxification services, and long-acting, non-addicting medication may be required to treat opioid or alcohol … [Read more...] about Mental health issues
Video conferencing by confined persons
The Senate Corrections and Criminal Law Committee heard HB 1531, sponsored by Sen. Steele and Sen. Houchin and presented by author Rep. Davisson, concerning video conferencing by confined persons. The bill provides for using two-way video conferencing between courts and DOC inmates and between jail inmates and mental health providers. The committee raised a number of questions … [Read more...] about Video conferencing by confined persons
Various criminal law matters
The Senate Judiciary Committee heard HB 1304 pertaining to various criminal law matters sponsored by Sen. M. Young and Sen. Randolph. Author Rep. McMillin introduced the bill and an amendment that was adopted by consent. The amended bill passed committee 6-3. A summary of the amendment is as follows: Requires the Indiana Criminal Justice Institute to track the number of juveniles … [Read more...] about Various criminal law matters
Mental health matters
The House Public Health Committee heard HB 1269 concerning mental health matters, authored by Rep. Clere. As reported previously, this bill addresses several mental health issues including: authorizing the DOC or jail to serve as a representative of inmates for the purposes of applying for Medicaid eligibility; requiring the DOC or jail to assist inmates apply for Medicaid prior … [Read more...] about Mental health matters