S.E.A. 119, P.L. 111-2026 Effective: July 1, 2026 Read the bill at: https://iga.in.gov/legislative/2026/bills/senate/119/ … [Read more...] about Grooming
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Sex crimes and child safety
H.E.A. 1303, P.L. 92-2026 Effective: § 3, 4, 5, 6 and 7- March 4, 2026; all other sections effective July 1, 2026 Read the bill at: https://iga.in.gov/legislative/2026/bills/house/1303/ … [Read more...] about Sex crimes and child safety
Grooming
The House Courts and Criminal Code Committee heard SB 119 on grooming sponsored by Rep. Olthoff and authored by Sen. Dernulc and Sen. Niemeyer. The bill: The Committee amended the bill by consent to specify what constitutes grooming activity and provide that a "computer network" includes cellular telephones. The Indiana Prosecuting Attorneys Council and private … [Read more...] about Grooming
Sex crimes and child safety
The Senate Appropriations Committee heard HB 1303 on sex crimes and child safety sponsored by Sen. Clark and Sen. Carrasco and authored by Rep. McNamara. The bill raises the penalties for sex crimes against children to mirror federal law. The Committee amended the bill by consent to specify that the amber alert program applies to missing as well as abducted children. The amended … [Read more...] about Sex crimes and child safety
Grooming
The Senate Committee on Corrections and Criminal Law heard SB 119 on grooming authored by Sen. Dernulc. The bill adds that a sexually violent predator or an offender against children may not work, volunteer, or enter a facility or event that provides entertainment or programming primarily directed toward a child less than 18 years of age. Additionally, this bill … [Read more...] about Grooming