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
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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
Criminal mischief and criminal trespass
The House Courts and Criminal Code Committee heard HB 1363 authored by Rep. Negele pertaining to criminal mischief and criminal trespass. The bill provides that a person who recklessly, knowingly, or intentionally damages the property of a scientific research facility without the consent of, or with consent which was fraudulently obtained, the owner, possessor, or occupant of the … [Read more...] about Criminal mischief and criminal trespass
Restraint of pregnant inmates; pregnancy from certain sex offenses
H.E.A. 1294, P.L. 78 Effective: July 1, 2022 Provides that a correctional facility, including a jail, shall: (1) use the least restrictive restraints necessary on a pregnant inmate when the pregnant inmate is in the second or third trimester of pregnancy; or (2) use no restraints on a pregnant inmate who is in labor, delivering a baby, during the immediate postdelivery period, … [Read more...] about Restraint of pregnant inmates; pregnancy from certain sex offenses