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IN HB1346
Bill
Status
1/12/2016
Primary Sponsor
Terry Goodin
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AI Summary
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Amends IC 35-50-2-11 to modify sentencing enhancements for firearm use in the commission of felonies and misdemeanors.
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Changes additional imprisonment term for knowingly or intentionally using a firearm during felonies resulting in death, serious bodily injury, kidnapping, or Level 2-3 criminal confinement from 5-20 years to a fixed term equal to the underlying offense sentence.
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Changes additional imprisonment term for pointing or discharging a firearm at a known or reasonably identifiable police officer during any felony or misdemeanor from 5-20 years to a fixed term equal to the underlying offense sentence.
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Defines "police officer" to include state police, county sheriffs, municipal police, educational institution police, school police, conservation officers, and alcohol and tobacco enforcement officers.
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Effective July 1, 2016.
Legislative Description
Sentencing enhancements for use of firearms. Provides that a person who knowingly or intentionally: (1) uses a firearm in the commission of a felony against a person that results in death or serious bodily injury, kidnapping, or criminal confinement as a Level 2 or Level 3 felony; or (2) points or discharges a firearm at an individual whom the person knew, or reasonably should have known, was a police officer in the commission of any other misdemeanor or felony; may be sentenced to an additional fixed term of imprisonment equal to the term of imprisonment imposed for the underlying felony
Last Action
First reading: referred to Committee on Courts and Criminal Code
1/12/2016