Legislative Update

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Xylazine

Filed Under: Criminal

H.E.A. 1203, P.L.58 Effective: July 1, 2024 Makes possession of xylazine a Class A misdemeanor and increases the penalty to a Level 6 felony if the person has a prior xylazine related conviction. Makes dealing in xylazine a Level 5 felony and increases the penalty to a Level 4 felony if the person has a prior xylazine related conviction. Exempts certain persons using, … [Read more...] about Xylazine

Statewide 911 system

Filed Under: Criminal

At a previous meeting, the House Courts and Criminal Code Committee heard SB 232 on statewide 911 systems authored by Sen. Walker, Sen. Crider, and Sen. Freeman, and sponsored by Rep. Barrett.  The bill, in relevant part, changes the offense, from a Class B misdemeanor to a Class A misdemeanor, for false informing; and provides that the offense for false informing is a Level 6 … [Read more...] about Statewide 911 system

Criminal law issues

Filed Under: Criminal

The Senate Corrections and Criminal Law Committee heard HB 1240 concerning criminal law issues sponsored by Sen. Freeman.  The bill makes numerous changes to criminal law, including: The Indiana Public Defender Council testified on concerns about the bill; representatives from the Marion County Public Defender’s Office and Children’s Policy and Law Initiative of Indiana tes … [Read more...] about Criminal law issues

Criminal law issues

Filed Under: Criminal

The House Courts and Criminal Code Committee heard HB 1240 on criminal law issues authored by Rep. Steuerwald.  The bill makes numerous changes to criminal law, including: The Indiana Prosecuting Attorneys Council testified in support of the bill. The bill passed 10-0.  Read the bill at https://iga.in.gov/legislative/2024/bills/house/1240 … [Read more...] about Criminal law issues