Provides the state sexual assault response team (team) is established within the criminal justice institute. Requires the team to meet quarterly through July 1, 2027. Requires the team to evaluate local sexual assault response teams, to determine best practices, to evaluate sexual assault training, and to make recommendations.
Requires the owner of a recovery residence to register with the division of mental health and addiction (division). Sets forth the requirements for registration. Requires the division to post a list of registered recovery residences on the division's public website and include certain information concerning each recovery residence. Requires the division to adopt rules concerning: (1) the investigation of certain complaints; (2) the issuance, revocation, and denial of a registration; and (3) any rules necessary to implement these provisions. Allows the division to contract with a nonprofit organization that specializes in recovery residences to administer the registration of recovery residences.
Maddy summaryHB 1091 increases penalties for sexual battery committed against law enforcement officers by raising the offense to a higher criminal category. It directly affects officers who are victims of such crimes and requires courts to apply stricter sentencing guidelines. The key provision modifies existing sentencing rules to impose longer prison terms or enhanced fines for these specific cases. This bill focuses on strengthening legal consequences for attacks on public safety personnel, without altering broader legal definitions or creating new offenses.
Requires law enforcement agencies and prosecuting attorneys to annually submit certain information concerning sexual assault to the Indiana criminal justice institute (institute). Requires the institute to annually submit a report to the state sexual assault response team (team) summarizing the information. Provides certain procedural protections for victims of sexual assault, including the rights guaranteed to a victim as they relate to: (1) the collection and analysis of sexual assault forensic evidence from the victim; (2) a victim's ability to obtain a copy of a law enforcement report concerning the sexual assault; and (3) legal procedures provided to protect a victim during a legal proceeding. Requires specified information to be included in the statewide sexual assault examination tracking system. Requires the team to study best practices and make recommendations concerning sexual assault response and victims' rights. Requires the team, not later than May 31, 2027, to report its findings and recommendations to the general assembly, the governor, and the attorney general.
Maddy summaryThis bill (HCR 11) is a ceremonial concurrent resolution honoring Dr. Nikki Woodson for her service as Superintendent of Washington Township Schools upon her retirement. It does not create new laws or affect policies; it solely expresses legislative recognition through a formal resolution approved by both chambers. The resolution was coauthored by multiple representatives and passed first readings in both the House and Senate in early January 2025. It directly affects no individuals or entities beyond acknowledging Dr. Woodson's retirement.
Increases the following in regard to the 1977 police officers' and firefighters' pension and disability fund: (1) the maximum annual cost of living adjustment from 3% to 5%; and (2) the death benefit payable to the heirs or estate of a fund member from $12,000 to $15,000.
Maddy summaryHB 1072 requires all law enforcement agencies to use a standardized domestic violence risk assessment tool when responding to any domestic violence incident. This law directly affects police departments and officers who handle such calls, mandating they apply this assessment during initial responses. The key provision is the mandatory use of a specific risk assessment protocol to evaluate immediate safety threats and guide officer actions. This policy change aims to standardize responses to domestic violence cases across the state, focusing on immediate safety evaluation.
Appropriates $2,000,000 from the state general fund to the department of homeland security (department) to be used by the department for the purpose of providing mental health and wellness training for: (1) law enforcement officers; (2) emergency medical services providers; and (3) full-time firefighters.
Maddy summaryHCR 10 is a concurrent resolution honoring Chief Steven Orusa for his service upon his retirement from the Fishers Fire Department. It formally recognizes his contributions through a resolution adopted by both legislative chambers. This procedural bill does not create new laws or affect any policies; it solely expresses legislative appreciation for Chief Orusa's retirement.
Increases the penalty for reckless homicide and criminal recklessness if a person commits aggressive driving that results in the death or catastrophic injury of another person.
