SB 197 Indiana Senate · 2021 Regular Session

Criminal law issues.

Summary
Specifies that a conviction for certain sex offenses requires mandatory revocation of a teaching license. Provides that bail provisions that apply to persons on probation and parole also apply to persons on community supervision. Removes and replaces certain references to "official investigations", "official proceedings", and methods of reporting. Adds to the crime of resisting law enforcement the act of forcibly resisting, refusing, obstructing, or interfering with a law enforcement officer's lawful: (1) entry into a structure; or (2) order to exit a structure. Provides that all Level 1 and Level 2 felonies may be prosecuted at any time. Repeals synthetic identity deception and consolidates it with identity deception. Makes attempted murder a predicate offense for the use of a firearm sentence enhancement. Makes certain changes to the definition of "substantially similar" for purposes of the controlled substance law. Adds controlled substance analogs to certain statutes prohibiting controlled substances in penal facilities. Replaces references to delta-9 THC with THC. Repeals and consolidates various fraud and deception offenses. Defines "financial institution" for purposes of crimes involving financial institutions. Defines "pecuniary loss" for purposes of fraud in connection with insurance. Repeals or decriminalizes certain infrequently charged misdemeanors. Makes fraud a Level 4 felony if the amount involved is at least $100,000. Defines attempted murder as a "serious violent felony". Amends the definition of "emergency medical services provider" for the offense of battery to include a staff member in the emergency department of a hospital. Provides a procedure for a law enforcement officer to request a blood sample if the law enforcement officer has probable cause to believe that a person has committed the offense of operating a vehicle or motorboat while intoxicated causing: (1) serious bodily injury; or (2) death or catastrophic injury. Provides that the law enforcement training board may establish certain standards for training programs. Resolves technical conflicts with SEA 81, HEA 1006, and HEA 1564. Makes technical corrections. Makes conforming amendments.
Bill status passed 3 of 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2021
Committee Review
Apr 2021
Senate Passage
Feb 2021
House Passage
Governor
Introduced Jan 14, 2021 Last action Apr 1, 2021
Floor votes

How they voted

This bill passed the Senate by voice vote (no roll call recorded).
Full legislative history

Actions timeline

Total actions
15
Key actions
3
Committee
3
Amendments
3
Apr 1, 2021
Lower · Passed
Committee report: amend do pass, adopted
lower
Feb 17, 2021
Committee
Referred to the House
upper
Feb 16, 2021
Upper · Passed
Third reading: passed; Roll Call 122: yeas 45, nays 0
upper
Feb 15, 2021
Amended
Amendment #3 (Tallian) failed; voice vote
upper
Feb 15, 2021
Amended
Amendment #1 (Taylor G) failed; voice vote
upper
Feb 15, 2021
Amended
Amendment #5 (Young M) prevailed; voice vote
upper
Feb 11, 2021
Upper · Passed
Committee report: amend do pass, adopted
upper
3 primary · 2 co-sponsors

Sponsors