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
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Criminal penalties
H.E.A. 1097, P.L. 124 Effective: July 1, 2021 Provides that a person who uses a vehicle to commit the offense of resisting law enforcement or interfering with public safety, and has a prior conviction for either offense that involved the use of a vehicle, commits a Level 5 felony. Read the bill at: http://iga.in.gov/legislative/2021/bills/house/1064 … [Read more...] about Criminal penalties
Interfering with public safety
The Senate Corrections and Criminal Law Committee heard HB 1115 sponsored by Sen. Rogers regarding interfering with public safety. The bill provides that a person who enters a marked off area after having been denied entry by a firefighter commits interfering with public safety, a class B misdemeanor. The bill was amended by consent to modify the obstruction of vehicle traffic s … [Read more...] about Interfering with public safety
Protection of monuments, memorials, and statues
The House Courts and Criminal Code Committee heard SB 187 on protection of monuments, memorials, and statues, sponsored by Rep. Lehman. The bill does the following: States the policy of the state of Indiana regarding the protection of monuments, memorials, and statues. Requires the state police department to prioritize the investigation and prosecution of persons who destroy, … [Read more...] about Protection of monuments, memorials, and statues
Trespassing
The House Courts and Criminal Code Committee heard HB 1095 authored by Rep. Moed regarding trespassing. The bill provides that a person commits the offense of criminal trespass if: (1) the person, who does not have a contractual interest in the property, knowingly or intentionally enters or refuses to leave the property of another person after having been prohibited from entering or … [Read more...] about Trespassing