The Senate Corrections and Criminal Law Committee heard SB 182 on regulation of drones near correctional facilities authored by Sen. Koch. The bill provides that the crime of trafficking with an inmate includes the use of an unmanned aerial vehicle (drone) to deliver contraband, and that the crime of public safety remote aerial interference includes operation of a drone to … [Read more...] about Regulation of drones near correctional facilities
new crime
Child seduction
H.E.A. 1228, P.L.133 Effective: July 1, 2023 Provides that "solicit", for purposes of the crime of child solicitation, includes luring and enticing. Defines "coach", "workplace supervisor", and "youth sports organization", and provides that the coach of a youth sports organization or a workplace supervisor commits child seduction if the person engages in sexual activity with a … [Read more...] about Child seduction
Prescription for hormonal contraceptives
H.E.A. 1568, P.L.154 Effective: §5 on July 1, 2023 §5 creates a Level 5 felony for a pharmacist who prescribes a hormonal contraceptive that is intended to cause an abortion. Read the bill at: https://iga.in.gov/legislative/2023/bills/house/1568 … [Read more...] about Prescription for hormonal contraceptives
Various criminal law matters
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
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