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IN HB1536
Bill
Status
1/17/2019
Primary Sponsor
Ragen Hatcher
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AI Summary
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Amends Indiana's intimidation statute (IC 35-45-2-1) to simplify the intent requirement for the crime of intimidation, effective July 1, 2019
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Removes the previous specific intent requirements (forcing conduct against someone's will, causing fear of retaliation, or threatening building evacuation) and replaces them with a broader standard requiring only intent to place another person in fear that a threat will be carried out
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Base offense of intimidation remains a Class A misdemeanor
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Elevated penalties remain unchanged: Level 6 felony when threats target specific protected persons (law enforcement, court employees, school employees, witnesses) or involve forcible felonies; Level 5 felony when a deadly weapon is used or threats target judges or prosecutors
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Sponsored by Representative Hatcher and referred to the House Committee on Courts and Criminal Code on January 17, 2019
Legislative Description
Threats against public buildings. Provides that a person who makes a threat with the intent that another person be placed in fear that the threat will be carried out commits intimidation.
Last Action
First reading: referred to Committee on Courts and Criminal Code
1/17/2019