Provides that the definition of an "employer" subject to the prohibition against requiring the implantation of devices includes the state or any individual, partnership, association, limited liability company, corporation, business trust, or other governmental entity or political subdivision that has one or more employees.
Requires the Indiana law enforcement training board to establish mandatory training in de-escalation as part of the use-of-force curriculum, and requires de-escalation training to be provided as a part of: (1) pre-basic training; (2) mandatory inservice training; and (3) the executive training program. Establishes a procedure to allow the Indiana law enforcement training board to decertify an officer who has committed misconduct. Defines "chokehold" and prohibits the use of a chokehold under certain circumstances. Specifies that a law enforcement officer who turns off a body worn camera with the intent to conceal a criminal act commits a Class A misdemeanor. Requires an agency hiring a law enforcement officer to request the officer's employment record and certain other information from previous employing agencies, requires the previous employing agency to provide certain employment information upon request, and provides immunity for disclosure of the employment records. Makes an appropriation to the Indiana law enforcement training academy for making capital improvements.
A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION honoring Indiana Secretary of State Connie Lawson upon her retirement from the Office of the Indiana Secretary of State.
Defines "private low stakes card game" and provides a defense to certain gambling crimes if the gambling was a private low stakes card game. Defines "cheating" and makes cheating at gambling a Class A misdemeanor, and increases the penalty for the offense based on the gain obtained by cheating. Provides that the definition of "electronic gaming device" does not include an amusement device that rewards a player with a ticket or coupon redeemable for noncash merchandise that has a wholesale value of not more than the greater of 10 times the amount charged to play the amusement device one time or $250. Makes conforming amendments.
Recognizing Religious Freedom Day.
Establishes a definition of "virtual instruction" for purposes of determining a school corporation's basic tuition support using the average daily membership (ADM).
Provides that the rules in existence for counting straight ticket votes apply to ballots cast on electronic voting systems and that the current rules apply to paper ballots and optical scan ballots. Requires the county election board to begin entering unofficial results canvassed by the county election board into the computerized list for statewide and legislative offices beginning at 8 p.m. on election night and continuing at stated intervals through the day after election day until the entry of unofficial results is completed.
Provides the parole board with the authority to consider and determine rehabilitation based early discharge for certain inmates committed to the department of correction. Provides that an inmate may petition the parole board one time per year for rehabilitation based early discharge. Provides that the parole board is not required to hear an inmate's petition for rehabilitation based early discharge but shall send the inmate correspondence that the inmate's request has been received. Requires the parole board to consider certain factors when: (1) making the determination to discharge an inmate to parole; or (2) submitting to the governor its recommendation regarding an application for commutation of sentence, pardon, reprieve, or remission of fine or forfeiture. Provides that: (1) certain inmates; or (2) a third party petitioning on behalf of an inmate; may petition the parole board for rehabilitation based early discharge at any time the inmate is serving a sentence and has been confined to the custody of the department. Provides that the parole board may allow a parolee to travel out of state for work related matters. Provides that if the parole board determines that the inmate: (1) has been properly rehabilitated; and (2) has suitable plans to carry out if discharged; the parole board may discharge the inmate from the custody of the department, even if the minimum term of imprisonment of the inmate's sentence has not been completed. Provides that any amount of time the inmate has served on parole may be applied to the inmate's minimum term of imprisonment pursuant to the terms of a plea agreement or a sentence imposed by the court. Provides that an inmate who is discharged and released from confinement must be placed on parole or released to the committing court if the sentence included a period of probation. Provides that the parole board does not have to modify the sentence of an inmate if the inmate's conduct, while confined, establishes that the inmate has not been properly rehabilitated or continues to pose a significant threat to public safety. Provides that the parole board has the discretion to revoke an inmate's parole and send the inmate back to the confinement and custody of the department. Makes conforming changes.
Authorizes the following persons to conduct interactive gaming: (1) A licensed owner of a riverboat. (2) An operating agent operating a riverboat in a historic hotel district. (3) A permit holder conducting gambling games at the permit holder's racetrack. Provides for the licensure of persons providing services and equipment for managing and conducting interactive gaming. Specifies requirements for the conduct of interactive gaming. Imposes an adjusted gross receipts tax of 18% on interactive gaming. Provides for revenue sharing to cities and counties in which casinos are operated. Makes an appropriation. Makes conforming and technical changes.
Specifies that a civil action brought for monetary or injunctive relief due to the discharge of a contaminant in substantial compliance with a permit issued by the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) or the Indiana department of environmental management (IDEM) may be brought only as a nuisance action. Defines "stigma damages" and specifies that in a nuisance action brought in connection with a discharge that substantially complies with an EPA or IDEM permit, the plaintiff: (1) must establish certain damages by clear and convincing evidence; and (2) is not entitled to stigma damages.
