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IN HB1238
Bill
Status
1/16/2018
Primary Sponsor
Julie Olthoff
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AI Summary
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Requires the state police department's criminal justice data division to collect criminal history data consistent with the most recent revisions to the Uniform Crime Reporting Program maintained by the U.S. Department of Justice, effective July 1, 2018.
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Specifically mandates that criminal history data relating to rape and sexual assault must be collected in accordance with federal Uniform Crime Reporting Program standards.
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Directs the legislative council to assign an interim study committee during 2018 to examine criminal data collection issues, including revisions to federal reporting standards and local law enforcement compliance.
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Directs the study committee to examine whether Indiana should amend its definition of "rape" to include sexual conduct performed without the consent of the victim.
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The legislative study directive expires January 1, 2019.
Legislative Description
Criminal history data collection. Requires the criminal justice data division of the state police department to collect criminal history data in a manner consistent with the most recent revisions to the Uniform Crime Reporting Program maintained and operated by the United States Department of Justice. Urges the legislative council to assign to an appropriate study committee topics related to: (1) criminal data collection by the state police department; and (2) whether Indiana should amend its definition of "rape".
Last Action
First reading: referred to Committee on Courts and Criminal Code
1/16/2018