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IN SB0156
Bill
Status
Introduced
1/5/2026
Primary Sponsor
Mike Bohacek
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AI Summary
- Adds a new sentencing aggravating circumstance when a person commits a sex offense (as defined in IC 11-8-8-5.2) and used an online dating platform to meet the victim
- Amends Indiana Code IC 35-38-1-7.1, which governs aggravating and mitigating circumstances courts may consider during sentencing
- Courts may use this aggravator to impose harsher sentences within statutory limits for sex offenses facilitated through dating apps or websites
- Effective July 1, 2026
- Introduced by Senator Bohacek and referred to the Senate Committee on Corrections and Criminal Law on January 5, 2026
Legislative Description
Dating app aggravator.
Last Action
First reading: referred to Committee on Corrections and Criminal Law
1/5/2026
Committee Referrals
Corrections & Criminal Law1/5/2026
Full Bill Text
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