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IN HB1188
Bill
Status
1/8/2019
Primary Sponsor
John Bartlett
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AI Summary
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Authorizes the Indiana Attorney General to conduct independent investigations of human trafficking and "multiple county offenses" (crimes committed across more than one county or involving planning/transportation in another state or county)
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Grants the Attorney General the same authority as law enforcement agencies to access and maintain information related to human trafficking and multiple county offenses
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Adds the Attorney General, deputy attorneys general, and attorney general investigators to the statutory definition of "law enforcement officer"
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Permits local law enforcement agencies to assist the Attorney General in investigations when requested
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Prohibits the Attorney General from prosecuting crimes unless requested by the local prosecuting attorney, and bars the Attorney General from making arrests
Legislative Description
Attorney general powers. Specifies that the attorney general may conduct an independent investigation concerning human trafficking. Defines "multiple county offense" and authorizes the attorney general to: (1) access and maintain certain information relating to a multiple county offense; (2) investigate a multiple county offense; (3) assist in an investigation and prosecution of a multiple county offense; and (4) request the assistance of a law enforcement agency in conducting an investigation. Adds the attorney general, a deputy attorney general, and an attorney general investigator to the definition of "law enforcement officer". Authorizes a law enforcement agency to assist the attorney general. Specifies that the attorney general does not have the power to prosecute a person, unless requested to do so by the prosecuting attorney, or to arrest a person.
Last Action
First reading: referred to Committee on Government and Regulatory Reform
1/8/2019