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IN SB0092
Bill
Status
2/16/2015
Primary Sponsor
Scott Schneider
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AI Summary
SB 92 Summary
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Amends Indiana Code IC 35-50 to modify sentencing enhancements for deadly weapon possession during commission of certain offenses, including controlled substance offenses.
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Requires sentencing enhancements for deadly weapon possession to be non-suspendible, meaning they cannot be suspended or reduced.
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Expands the definition of "deadly weapon" to include firearms and other weapons as defined in IC 35-31.5-2-86.
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Changes the habitual felon standard to require conviction of three (3) prior unrelated felonies of any level, regardless of felony classification.
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Effective July 1, 2015.
Legislative Description
Deadly weapons. Specifies offenses that are eligible for a sentencing enhancement if a deadly weapon is used the commission of certain offenses. Provides that a sentence may be enhanced when a deadly weapon is used during the commission of controlled substance offenses. Provides that sentencing enhancements for the possession of a deadly weapon during the commission of an offense may not be suspended. Provides that a person is a habitual offender if the state proves the person has been convicted of three prior unrelated felonies of any level.
Last Action
Representative Moed added as cosponsor
3/2/2015