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
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Coerced abortion
The Senate Judiciary Committee heard HB 1217 concerning coerced abortion sponsored by Sens. Brown and Rogers. Author Rep. King presented the bill which requires that a pregnant woman seeking an abortion must be informed that a coerced abortion is illegal, certain medical personnel must inquire with a pregnant woman seeking an abortion whether the abortion is coerced, and … [Read more...] about Coerced abortion
Coerced abortion
The House Courts and Criminal Code Committee heard HB 1217 on coerced abortion authored by Rep. King. The bill establishes a process, including mandatory reporting to law enforcement by certain medical personnel, to ensure that pregnant women are not being coerced into having an abortion. The bill also provides a person who knowingly and intentionally coerces a pregnant woman into … [Read more...] about Coerced abortion
Female genital mutilation
S.E.A. 240, P.L. 51 Effective: July 1, 2021 In relevant part: Provides that a child is a child in need of services if before the child becomes 18 years of age the child is a victim of female genital mutilation. Provides that a person who: (1) knowingly or intentionally performs the act of female genital mutilation on a child who is less than 18 years of age; (2) is a parent, … [Read more...] about Female genital mutilation
Law enforcement officers
H.E.A. 1006, P.L. 12 Effective: §8 is effective July 1, 2021 §8 of the bill creates a new misdemeanor that a law enforcement officer who turns off a body worn camera with the intent to conceal a criminal act commits aClass A misdemeanor. Read the bill at: http://iga.in.gov/legislative/2021/bills/house/1006 … [Read more...] about Law enforcement officers