For amend and vote only, the House Ways and Means Committee heard HB 1127 mental health and addiction forensic treatments, authored by Rep. Steuerwald. The bill removes a provision that allows a: (1) delinquent child's; or (2) person's; Medicaid participation to be terminated following a two-year suspension due to certain adjudications or incarceration. The bill adds competency … [Read more...] about Mental health and addiction forensic treatments
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Juvenile justice
The Senate Corrections and Criminal Law Committee heard SB 368 authored by Sen. Tallian regarding juvenile justice. The bill requires the Indiana Criminal Justice Institute to track the number of children committed to jail. The bill repeals the juvenile direct file statute, increases the age at which a court may waive juveniles in certain circumstances, and makes certain firearm … [Read more...] about Juvenile justice
Mental health and addiction forensic treatments
The House Courts and Criminal Code Committee heard HB 1127 authored by Rep. Steuerwald regarding mental health and addiction forensic treatments. The bill removes a provision that allows a: (1) delinquent child's; or (2) person's; Medicaid participation to be terminated following a two-year suspension due to certain adjudications or incarceration. The bill adds competency … [Read more...] about Mental health and addiction forensic treatments
Mental health treatment for inmates
The Senate Corrections and Criminal Law Committee heard SB 63, authored by Sen. Glick, regarding mental health treatment for inmates. The bill provides that committed offenders with serious physical or mental disorders may remain in treatment facilities operated by the Department of Correction, up to 14 days, until release to a similar treatment facility can be accomplished The bill … [Read more...] about Mental health treatment for inmates
Judicial evaluation of dangerous individuals and firearms
H.E.A. 1651, P.L. 289 Effective: July 1, 2019; §§2, 6, 11 effective May 6, 2019 Defines “dangerous” [§§2, 6] Provides that a judicial finding of dangerousness may be used to initiate temporary commitment proceedings. Provides that a dangerous person is not a proper person for the purpose of: (1) applying for; or (2) receiving; a license to carry a handgun. Provides that a danger … [Read more...] about Judicial evaluation of dangerous individuals and firearms