The House Courts and Criminal Code Committee heard SB 343 on various criminal law matters sponsored by Rep. Torr. The author, Sen. Freeman, introduced the bill which: The bill was amended by consent to: The Indiana Prosecuting Attorneys Council, Indiana Hospital Association Council on Quality and Patient Safety, and the Indiana Retail Council testified in support … [Read more...] about Various criminal law matters
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Unlawful use of a tracking device
The House Courts and Criminal Code Committee heard SB 161 sponsored by Rep. McNamara on unlawful use of a tracking device. Authored by Sen. Crider, the bill: The bill was amended to remove the section of the bill that contained the crime of remote criminal tracking and added the provisions to an existing statute concerning unlawful surveillance. This amendment changes the … [Read more...] about Unlawful use of a tracking device
Criminal mischief and criminal trespass
The Senate Corrections and Criminal Law Committee heard HB 1363 sponsored by Sen. Atling and Sen. Koch on criminal mischief and criminal trespass. The author, Rep. Negele, presented the bill, which provides that a person who recklessly, knowingly, or intentionally damages the property of a scientific research facility without the consent of, or with consent that was … [Read more...] about Criminal mischief and criminal trespass
Stalking through use of tracking device
The Senate Corrections and Criminal Law Committee heard SB 161 on stalking though use of a tracking device authored by Sen. Crider. The bill provides the following: The bill was amended by consent to exempt from the prohibition on tracking devices a device installed as original equipment by the manufacturer of a motor vehicle and to make a technical correction. The … [Read more...] about Stalking through use of tracking device
Acts of child seduction committed by coaches
The House Courts and Criminal Code Committee heard HB 1228 pertaining to acts of child seduction committed by coaches authored by Rep. Bauer, Rep. Negele, Rep. King, and Rep. Hatfield. The bill provides that if a person who: (1) is at least 18 years of age; and (2) is the coach of a child less than 18 years of age; engages with the child in sexual intercourse, other sexual conduct … [Read more...] about Acts of child seduction committed by coaches