The Senate Corrections and Criminal Law Committee heard HB 1359 sponsored by Sens. Freeman, Houchin and Young on drug dealing resulting in death. The bill makes manufacturing or dealing certain controlled substances resulting in the death of a user: a Level 1 felony if the controlled substance is cocaine, methamphetamine, or a schedule I, II, or III controlled substance, a Level … [Read more...] about Drug dealing resulting in death
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Unlawful encroachment by a sex offender
The Senate Corrections and Criminal Law Committee heard SB 12 on unlawful encroachment by a sex offender, authored by Sen. Bohacek. The bill provides that a sex offender who establishes a residence: (1) with the intent to reside at the residence; and (2) within a one-mile radius of the residence of the victim of the offender's sex offense; commits unlawful encroachment by a sex … [Read more...] about Unlawful encroachment by a sex offender
Criminal law matters
The Senate Corrections and Criminal Law Committee heard SB 292 on criminal law matters, authored by Sen. Young. The bill does the following: repeals the offense of auto theft and receiving stolen auto parts provides that a person who knowingly or intentionally exerts unauthorized control of a motor vehicle or a component part of a motor vehicle, with the intent to deprive the … [Read more...] about Criminal law matters
Impaired driving offenses
The Senate Corrections and Criminal Law Committee heard SB 404 on impaired driving offenses, authored by Sen. Koch. The bill does the following: changes the term "under" to "in accordance with" in certain statutes concerning defenses involving the use of valid prescriptions while operating a motor vehicle creates the offense of operating a vehicle while intoxicated causing … [Read more...] about Impaired driving offenses
Crimes resulting in the loss of a fetus
The Senate Committee on Corrections and Criminal Law heard SB 203 authored by Sen. Freeman on crimes resulting in the loss of a fetus. This bill eliminates the requirement that a fetus reaches viability to charge murder for an unborn child. The bill provides for the offense of murder for a person who knowingly or intentionally kills a fetus at any stage of development. The bill was … [Read more...] about Crimes resulting in the loss of a fetus