Rep. Ragen Hatcher

Primary HB 1414

In committee · Indiana House · Lead sponsor

Bail.

Prohibits a court from requiring an arrestee to pay bail as a condition of pretrial release, unless: (1) the court finds by clear and convincing evidence that the arrestee is a flight risk or danger to the community; (2) the arrestee is charged with murder or treason; (3) the arrestee is on pretrial release not related to the incident that is the basis for the present arrest; or (4) the arrestee is on probation, parole, or other community supervision. Requires that the amount of bail be the lowest amount required, based on the defendant's financial circumstances, to assure the arrestee's appearance at trial and to protect the community.

In committee Jan 13, 2022 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 1413

In committee · Indiana House · Lead sponsor

Domestic violence.

Permits a court to issue or modify an order of protection ex parte if harassment has occurred.

In committee Jan 13, 2022 0 co-sponsors Track

Co-sponsor HR 3

Passed · Indiana House · Co-sponsor

Commemorating Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day.

Commemorating Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day.

Passed Jan 12, 2022 1 co-sponsor Track

Primary HB 1366

In committee · Indiana House · Lead sponsor

Domestic violence reports.

Removes language concerning an affidavit from provisions concerning probable cause for battery and domestic battery. Requires a law enforcement officer to provide a victim who requests a protection order with the required forms and appropriate assistance in completing and filing the forms.

In committee Jan 11, 2022 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 1365

In committee · Indiana House · Lead sponsor

Compensation of city employees.

Requires a city legislative body to approve an increase or decrease in the fixed compensation of an appointive officer, deputy, or other employee of the city.

In committee Jan 11, 2022 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 1370

In committee · Indiana House · Lead sponsor

Domestic violence registry.

Establishes a domestic violence registry that contains a record of individuals convicted of a crime of domestic violence and individuals who are the subject of a protective order.

In committee Jan 11, 2022 0 co-sponsors Track

Co-sponsor HR 2

Passed · Indiana House · Co-sponsor

Celebrating February as Black History Month.

Celebrating February as Black History Month.

Passed Jan 11, 2022 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor SB 368

Signed into law · Indiana Senate · Co-sponsor

Juvenile justice.

Provides for the automatic expungement of certain juvenile offenses. Prohibits a juvenile arrestee who meets certain requirements from being housed with adult inmates prior to trial, with certain exceptions. Establishes a procedure for determining juvenile competency. Provides that after a juvenile court has determined that a child is a dual status child, the juvenile court may refer the child to be assessed by a dual status assessment team under certain circumstances.

Signed into law Apr 29, 2021 1 co-sponsor

Co-sponsor HCR 46

Passed · Indiana House · Co-sponsor

Recognizing Hoosier Direct Support Professionals.

A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION recognizing Hoosier Direct Support Professionals.

Passed Apr 21, 2021 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor SCR 32

Passed · Indiana Senate · Co-sponsor

Memorializing Vernon Jordan.

A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION memorializing Vernon Jordan.

Passed Apr 20, 2021 1 co-sponsor Track