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IN HB1429
Bill
Status
1/17/2017
Primary Sponsor
Julie Olthoff
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AI Summary
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Amends Indiana Code 35-42-2-9 to add pressure applied to a victim's torso as a strangulation offense, in addition to existing provisions covering pressure to the throat/neck and obstruction of nose/mouth
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Defines "torso" as any part of the upper body from the collarbone to the hips
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Maintains strangulation as a Level 6 felony when committed in a rude, angry, or insolent manner and impeding normal breathing or blood circulation
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Elevates strangulation to a Level 5 felony if committed knowingly against a pregnant woman who the offender knew was pregnant at the time of the offense
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Takes effect July 1, 2017
Legislative Description
Strangulation elements and definition. Adds to the current strangulation statute a new element concerning application of pressure to a victim's torso. Defines "torso" for purposes of the statute. Makes the crime of strangulation a Level 5 felony if it is knowingly committed against a pregnant woman.
Last Action
First reading: referred to Committee on Courts and Criminal Code
1/17/2017