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IN SB0272
Bill
Status
1/7/2019
Primary Sponsor
James Merritt
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AI Summary
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Expands Indiana's "Lifeline Law" to provide immunity from arrest, prosecution, civil forfeiture, and probation/parole revocation for certain drug and alcohol offenses when a person reports a medical emergency, is a sex crime victim, or reports a crime
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Adds immunity for controlled substance possession, delivery of controlled substances without payment, possession of paraphernalia, and possession of syringes to the existing protections for alcohol-related offenses
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Extends immunity protections to individuals who request medical assistance for themselves, not just those who call for help for others
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Requires persons seeking immunity to provide their full name, relevant information, remain at the scene until emergency assistance arrives, and cooperate with law enforcement and medical personnel
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Effective date of July 1, 2019; repeals an obsolete provision regarding deferred prosecution for alcohol offenses
Legislative Description
Lifeline law. Provides immunity from arrest, prosecution, probation or parole revocation, and civil forfeiture for an offense involving: (1) delivering alcohol to a minor or providing a place for a minor to consume alcohol; (2) possession of paraphernalia; (3) possession of a syringe; (4) possession of a controlled substance; or (5) delivery of a controlled substance for no consideration; if the law enforcement contact with the person was due to the reporting of a medical emergency or relates to the person being the victim of a sex crime, or to the reporting of a crime, and certain other conditions are met. Specifies that the arrest and criminal immunity provisions of the lifeline law also apply to the person requiring medical attention. Specifies that a person to whom the lifeline law currently applies is also immune to: (1) civil forfeiture; and (2) probation and parole revocation. Repeals an obsolete provision.
Last Action
First reading: referred to Committee on Corrections and Criminal Law
1/7/2019