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IN HB1250
Bill
Status
3/14/2018
Primary Sponsor
Sharon Negele
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AI Summary
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Effective July 1, 2018, adds battery offenses at Level 2, 3, 4, and 5 felony levels to the statutory definition of "crime of violence" in Indiana Code.
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Expands the definition of "public safety official" to include bailiffs of any court and special deputies (as defined in IC 36-8-10-10.6).
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Amends addiction counselor licensing requirements to clarify that convictions for crimes of violence (including the newly defined battery offenses) disqualify applicants for addiction counselor associate and clinical addiction counselor associate licenses.
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Maintains existing battery offense classifications while establishing enhanced penalties for battery against vulnerable populations including public safety officials, minors, endangered adults, and persons with disabilities.
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Clarifies that consecutive sentencing limits for felony convictions do not apply to crimes of violence, allowing for greater consecutive sentences in violent crime cases.
Legislative Description
Battery offenses. Adds the following offenses to the statutory definition of "crime of violence": (1) Battery as a Level 2 felony. (2) Battery as a Level 3 felony. (3) Battery as a Level 4 felony. (4) Battery as a Level 5 felony. Adds a bailiff of any court and a special deputy to the definition of "public safety official" for purposes of the battery statute. Makes conforming amendments.
Last Action
Public Law 80
3/14/2018