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IN SB0279
Bill
Status
1/7/2015
Primary Sponsor
James Merritt
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AI Summary
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Removes juvenile court jurisdiction over individuals at least 14 years old who carry a handgun without a license or who use a firearm in committing any offense, transferring such cases to adult criminal court.
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Elevates threats made with intent to cause evacuation of school property or hospitals from a Class A misdemeanor to a Level 6 felony.
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Adds unlawful possession of a firearm by a serious violent felon to the definition of "crime of violence" under Indiana Code.
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Changes sentencing for firearm use in commission of certain offenses from an additional 5-20 years to a fixed term of up to 20 years imprisonment.
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Effective date: July 1, 2015.
Legislative Description
Threats and gun violence. Provides that a juvenile court does not have jurisdiction over an individual: (1) at least 14 years of age who carries a handgun without a license; or (2) who uses a firearm in the commission of an offense. Makes communicating a threat with the intent to cause the evacuation of school property or a hospital a Level 6 felony. (Under current law, the offense is a Class A misdemeanor.) Adds unlawful possession of a firearm by a serious violent felon to the definition of "crime of violence". Provides that a person who uses a firearm to
Last Action
Senator Raatz added as coauthor
1/12/2015