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IN SB0385
Bill
Status
2/25/2015
Primary Sponsor
Brandt Hershman
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AI Summary
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Amends Indiana Code IC 35-50-2-9 to add two new aggravating circumstances for murder sentences effective July 1, 2015.
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Permits prosecution to seek death penalty or life without parole for murder in educational buildings on school property when children are likely to be present, or in post-secondary institution buildings when classes are in session.
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Permits prosecution to seek death penalty or life without parole for murder in buildings primarily used for religious worship when persons are likely to be present for religious worship or education.
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State must prove at least one aggravating circumstance beyond a reasonable doubt during sentencing hearing for death penalty or life without parole to be imposed.
Legislative Description
Murder sentencing; aggravating circumstance. Permits the state to seek the death penalty or a sentence of life without parole for a murder committed in a building primarily used for educational purposes if the murder is committed: (1) on school property or in a building owned by a post-secondary educational institution; and (2) at a time when children are likely to be present (for a building on school property) or classes are in session (for a building owned by a post-secondary educational institution). Authorizes the state to seek the death penalty or a sentence of life without parole for a murder
Last Action
First Reading: referred to Committee on Courts and Criminal Code
3/5/2015