The Senate Committee on Courts and Criminal Code heard SB 77 authored by Sen. Brown on recreational use of throwing stars. The bill allows a person who is at least 12 years of age to possess a throwing star for recreational purposes on certain business premises if particular requirements are met. It also makes the violation of certain throwing star provisions a Class C mi … [Read more...] about Recreational use of throwing stars
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Interfering with public safety
H.E.A. 1115, P.L. 174 Effective: July 1, 2021 The Conference Committee added §§1-75 and 78-85 from SB 197 on criminal law issues. Specifies that a conviction for certain sex offenses requires mandatory revocation of a teaching license. Provides that bail provisions that apply to persons on probation and parole also apply to persons on community supervision. Removes and replaces c … [Read more...] about Interfering with public safety
Tobacco and vaping smoking age
S.E.A. 1, P.L. 49 Effective: July 1, 2020 Prohibits a person who is less than 21 years of age from buying or possessing: (1) tobacco; (2) e-liquids; or (3) electronic cigarettes. Makes conforming changes regarding enforcement provisions, sales certificates, prohibition of delivery sales, and notices posted at retail establishments and at vending machines. Provides that a retail … [Read more...] about Tobacco and vaping smoking age
Criminal law issues
The House Courts and Criminal Code Committee heard SB 335 on criminal law issues sponsored by Rep. Steuerwald. The bill provides: If certain criminal penalties are increased, or, in the case of an infraction, imposed, due to a prior conviction or infraction committed by a defendant, the new offense must have been committed not later than fifteen years from the later of the date of … [Read more...] about Criminal law issues
Summons to appear for a misdemeanor
The House Courts and Criminal Code Committee heard HB 1076 concerning summons to appear for a misdemeanor authored by Rep. Pryor. The bill was initially heard on Jan. 15, sets forth requirements for issuing summons in lieu of arrest. Testimony was received from the Marion County Prosecutor, Marion County Re-Entry Coalition, the ACLU of Indiana, the Jewish Community Relations … [Read more...] about Summons to appear for a misdemeanor