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IN SB0202
Bill
AI Summary
- Requires any individual who witnesses rape or sexual deviate conduct against a child to report the offense to law enforcement as soon as practicable
- Exempts individuals from the reporting requirement if they reasonably believe another person has already reported the offense to law enforcement
- Creates the offense of "failure to report the commission of rape or sexual deviate conduct against a child" as a Class B misdemeanor for those who knowingly or intentionally fail to report
- Adds a new chapter (IC 31-33-5.5) to Indiana Code concerning reporting requirements for crimes against children
- Effective date of July 1, 2010
Legislative Description
Rape reporting.
Last Action
First reading: referred to Committee on Corrections, Criminal, and Civil Matters
1/5/2010
Full Bill Text
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