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Referred Bills (408)
Alcohol and tobacco matters.
Various administrative law matters.
Suspension of permit.
Gaming matters.
Alcoholic beverage permits for county fairs.
Three-way permits.
Recognizing and commending GAP26 for its efforts to promote prayer, faith, and community across the United States.
Time observance in Indiana.
Online lottery sales and voluntary exclusion.
Restrictions on location of tobacco and vaping shops.
Contest based raffles.
Antique firearms.
Prohibition of certain abortion funding.
Sale of hemp containing products.
Self-service by wine retailer customer.
Alcoholic beverages and THC hemp extract.
Video gaming terminals.
Craft hemp.
Study of location of gambling operations.
Various alcoholic beverage matters.
Alcohol and tobacco commission matters.
Gaming and alcohol matters.
Charity gaming.
Alcoholic beverages and tobacco.
Boxing and martial arts.
Recognizing the sovereignty of the State of Israel.
Electronic pull tabs in charity gaming.
Recognizing Christian persecution in the area known as the Artsakh Republic.
Condemning religious persecution worldwide.
Alcohol and gaming matters.
Artisan distillers.
Alcohol and tobacco commission permits.
Wine delivery.
Collaborative distilling.
Time observance in Indiana.
Alcohol misuse prevention and treatment fund.
Various gaming matters.
Various gaming matters.
Video gaming terminals.
Exemption from daylight saving time.
Ban on vapor product sales to persons under 21.
Sports wagering.
Vapor products and e-liquids matters.
Ban on sale of flavored tobacco and e-liquids.
Water quality grants for school buildings.
Contest based raffles.
Age verification for online ammunition sales.
Prohibition of certain abortion funding.
Various gaming issues.
Ban on e-liquids and vapor products.
Elimination of gun-free zones.
Alcoholic beverage sales.
Tobacco.
Alcohol and tobacco commission.
Municipal riverfront development district permits.
Restaurant carryout sales.
Collaborative brewing.
Mixed beverages.
Supporting Israel.
Right of certain persons to carry a handgun in the statehouse and state capitol complex.
Condemning religious persecution worldwide.
Petitioning the United States Department of Transportation to hold hearings on the placement of the entire state of Indiana in the same time zone.
Urging Congress to make daylight saving time permanent.
Daylight saving time.
Horse racing and racetrack ownership.
Restaurant carryout sales.
Contest based raffles.
Video gaming terminals.
Various gaming issues.
Minimum age to purchase firearms.
Alcohol matters.
Charity gaming matters.
Maximum price of a pull tab in charity gaming.
Recognizing and honoring the National Rifle Association.
Mixed beverages.
Various alcohol matters.
Outdoor refreshment areas.
Indiana craft beverage council.
Private card games.
Tobacco and e-liquids.
Artisan distillers.
Service and delivery of alcoholic beverages.
Interactive gaming.
Designated outdoor refreshment areas.
Video gaming terminals.
Lawful carry by state elected officials and staff.
Sale of cold alcoholic beverages.
Beer in food production.
Contest based raffles.
Outdoor refreshment areas.
Historic district restaurant permits.
Charitable gaming raffles.
Three-way alcohol permit in unincorporated area.
Small breweries.
Ban on sale of flavored tobacco and e-liquids.
Regulation of assault weapons.
Various gaming issues.
Gaming matters.
Alcoholic beverages.
Permit transfers and tax hold extensions.
Firearms matters.
Designated outdoor refreshment areas.
Alcoholic beverage permits in districts.
Private card games.
Study the legalization of recreational marijuana.
Beer wholesalers and mixed beverages.
Ban on sale of flavored tobacco and e-liquids.
Enforcement of federal firearms laws.
Interactive gaming.
Designated outdoor refreshment areas.
Second amendment protection.
Various gaming issues.
Direct liquor seller's permit.
Possession of firearms.
Firearms matters.
Constitutional carry.
Alcoholic beverages.
Agreements between beer wholesalers and suppliers.
Alcoholic beverages and tobacco.
Alcohol matters.
Alcohol matters.
Firearms matters.
Tribal-state compact.
Private card games.
Credit card payments for charity gaming.
Jumbo boats.
Video gaming terminals.
Charity gaming.
Right to carry a handgun.
Elimination of gun-free zones.
Restricted locations for temporary beer permits.
Possession of firearms.
Alcoholic beverages.
Indiana rye whiskey.
Possession of firearms.
Beer and liquor wholesalers.
Alcohol produced adjacent to restaurants.
Microbrewery location near church or school.
Possession of firearms.
Constitutional carry of handguns.
Elimination of gun-free zones.
Interactive gaming.
Background checks at gun shows.
Artisan distiller's permits.
Alcoholic beverage containers.
Right to carry a handgun.
Ban on sale of flavored tobacco and e-liquids.
Possession of firearms on school property.
Law enforcement officers and handguns in a casino.
Veterans service officers and video gaming.
Gift package permit.
Protection of life.
Constitutional carry of firearms.
Municipal lakefront development projects.
Alcoholic beverage dealer residency.
Farm winery sale of beer.
Lottery game for veteran programs.
Carrying firearms on school property.
Business residency requirements.
Hold harmless payments.
Local regulation of fireworks.
Microbrewery location near school or church.
Firearms and medical facilities.
Secure firearms storage for dealers.
Alcoholic matters and tobacco certificates. Amends for consistency provisions allowing a manufacturer that has two types of production facilities in one building to serve alcohol from a single bar. Specifies that a person with an interest in an artisan distiller's permit may have an interest in other manufacturer's permits. Allows a patron to carry wine into an art instruction studio. Requires the alcohol and tobacco commission (ATC) to post on its Internet web site quarterly reports of permittee noncompliance. Disqualifies persons having certain criminal convictions from receiving certain alcoholic beverage permits or being appointed to the ATC or local ATC board. Provides that expunged criminal convictions may not be considered in determining an individual's eligibility to: (1) receive certain alcoholic beverage permits; or (2) be appointed to the ATC or to a local ATC board. Allows a hotel, restaurant, caterer, and private club to allow a customer to run a tab for alcohol purchases. Allows a brewery or farm winery to sell their product to a supplemental caterer for an outdoor event held at the brewery or farm winery. Amends the definition of "entertainment complex" to apply to: (1) all municipalities and facilities that have permanent seating for at least 800 individuals; and (2) certain facilities with seating for 200 individuals located within a mile of the center of Indianapolis. Removes provisions restricting the permits issued for civic centers, auditoriums, marinas, stadiums, exhibition halls, convention centers, community centers, or social centers to political subdivisions of a certain population. Makes the following changes regarding permit ownership transfers: (1) Requires ATC review of an itemized purchase agreement. (2) Requires the ATC to maintain a public data base of information regarding private sales. Provides that a retailer's permit with carryout privileges that is exempt from gross retail requirements remains exempt if the permit is transferred to a new location. Provides that the money collected for various fees is distributed to the ATC's enforcement and administration fund. Provides the following regarding deposit of a permit in escrow: (1) A permit may be placed in escrow for an initial two year term. (2) Subject to the ATC's approval, the permit holder may receive up to three 12 month extensions of the initial two year escrow period. Makes conforming amendments concerning permits currently escrowed. Repeals provisions regarding the following: (1) Malt manufacturer's permit. (2) Malt wholesaler's permit. (3) Malt dealer's permit. (4) Malt excise tax. (5) Seasonal resort hotel permit. Allows the ATC to issue retailer's permits for: (1) a three-way retailer's permit (a master food hall permit) for a food hall containing multiple food and beverage vendors for an initial fee of $50,000; and (2) a one-, two-, or three-way permit (food hall vendor's permit) for a person that has vendor food and beverage space within a food hall for an initial fee of $2,500 or $5,000. Provides that for a vending space that is more than 2,000 square feet, a one-way, two-way, or three-way permit must be purchased subject to availability under the quota. Allows the holder of a food hall vendor's permit to have an interest in a farm winery, artisan distiller, or brewer's permit. Provides requirements for an outdoor beer garden. Regulates the sale of alcohol on jumbo boats. Provides that an application for renewal of a permit may be filed not later than six months (instead of one year) after the permit expires. Provides that an alcoholic beverage retailer's permit may be issued for proposed premises located at least 85 feet from a church if the church is separated from the retailer by a road having a width of 30 feet. Allows a supplemental caterer operating at certain collegiate stadiums to purchase alcoholic beverages and have the alcoholic beverages stored in areas approved by the ATC to be later served at the stadium. Adds a county that owns a marina to the units that may receive an alcoholic beverage permit for the marina. Provides that a holder of a permit for the state fair grounds that is a small brewery, farm winery, or artisan distillery, may, at the discretion of the state fair commission, sell alcoholic beverages produced by the permit holder for carryout at a trade show or exposition but not during the state fair. Specifies that if a small brewery, farm winery, or artisan distillery: (1) has two production facilities in one building and serves both types of products from a single bar; and (2) the law applicable to one of the permits regarding the presence of minors in the bar area is more prohibitive or restrictive than the law applicable to the other permit, the more prohibitive or restrictive law applies. Allows a brewery to can and carbonate liquor for a distillery in the same county. Permits a farm winery or the holder of a vintner's permit to manufacture wine and place it in boxes or bulk containers. Allows liquor to be sold from a golf cart at a golf course under the club permit. Allows additional permits for a specified manufacturing complex that is part of a redevelopment project. Allows outdoor bars at civic centers and certain retailers with a gross business of at least $1 million in food. Allows the ATC to revoke or suspend tobacco certificates. Permits an alcohol manufacturer, wholesaler, or retailer to provide free or discounted rides to a consumer for the purpose of furthering public safety. Specifies that the provision of a free or discounted ride may not be conditioned on the purchase of an alcoholic beverage.
Machine guns. Defines "machine gun". Provides that a person may not sell, give, or in any other manner transfer ownership or possession of a machine gun to any person under 18 years of age. Provides that a person who knowingly or intentionally sells, provides, or in any other manner transfers ownership or possession of a machine gun to a person under 18 years of age commits a: (1) Level 5 felony; (2) Level 4 felony if the person has a prior conviction for the offense; or (3) Level 3 felony if a person under 18 years of age uses the machine gun to commit murder. Makes conforming amendments and a technical correction.
Indiana horse racing commission. Requires the Indiana horse racing commission (IHRC) to adopt rules establishing the confidentiality of personal information on license applications. Prohibits a veterinarian appointed by the IHRC or employed by a permit holder from providing treatment, except in case of emergency, for a horse of the same breed registered for racing on the track of the veterinarian's employment, and prohibits an owner or trainer from paying compensation to a veterinarian for prohibited treatment. Provides that the IHRC may suspend an individual following a positive test of a horse for a foreign substance, abnormal levels of a natural substance, or impermissible medications. Authorizes the IHRC to approve and accept proof of financial responsibility from a permit holder before the beginning of a horse racing meeting in an alternative manner to posting a bond. Changes references to the secretary of the IHRC to the executive director of the IHRC. Provides for the testing of biological samples other than the blood, urine, and saliva of a horse. Makes changes to the appointment of members on breed development advisory committees. Provides that each horsemen's association, certain licensees, and any association for backside benevolence shall submit to an audit by an independent public accountant and submit the report to the IHRC. Provides that certain funds distributed to the breed development fund for thoroughbreds shall be distributed to the Indiana sired horses program. Makes technical corrections.
Abortion matters. Provides that a person may not knowingly or intentionally perform a dismemberment abortion unless reasonable medical judgment dictates that performing the dismemberment abortion is necessary to: (1) prevent serious health risks to the mother; or (2) save the mother's life. Provides that the penalty for performing a dismemberment abortion is a Level 5 felony. Provides that certain individuals: (1) may petition for an injunction; (2) may bring an action for the recovery of damages; and (3) are entitled to attorney's fees; if a dismemberment abortion is performed. Provides anonymity safeguards in court or administrative actions for a woman on whom a dismemberment abortion was performed. Amends the definition of "abortion complication".
Gaming matters. Authorizes sports wagering at riverboats, racinos, a Vigo County casino, and satellite facilities. Provides for the administration and conduct of sports wagering. Imposes initial and annual fees on a licensed owner, operating agent, vendor, or permit holder conducting sports wagering. Imposes initial and annual licensing fees on vendors conducting sports wagering. Specifies that a vendor contracting with a certificate holder has the same authority to conduct sports wagering as the certificate holder. Provides that the Indiana gaming commission (IGC) may issue a temporary certificate of authority or a temporary license to conduct business under certain circumstances. Requires the IGC to deposit vendor license application fees in the sports wagering fund. Requires the IGC to deposit sports wagering service provider license application fees in the sports wagering fund. Sets forth duties for the IGC concerning: (1) sports wagering; and (2) granting certain gambling licenses. Requires the IGC to adopt administrative rules. Specifies that the IGC may act upon information received from a sports governing body in considering requests to prohibit wagering on particular events or to prohibit making wagers of a particular type. Establishes a sports wagering service provider license. Provides that certain items must be acquired from a person that holds both a supplier's license and a sports wagering service provider license. Provides that certain services must be obtained from a person holding a sports wagering service provider license. Specifies that required background checks apply to employees engaged in activities related to sports wagering. Specifies permissible sports wagering wagers. Prohibits wagering on e-sports. Provides the process for withholding delinquent child support from sports wagering winnings. Imposes a sports wagering tax of 9.5% on adjusted gross receipts received from sports wagering. Requires 3.3% of the tax revenue received to be deposited in the addiction services fund. Provides that the Gary riverboat may transfer to an inland location if the licensed owners: (1) pay a $50,000,000 fee; and (2) relinquishes the license for the second riverboat before the date determined by the IGC's approval of the Gary riverboat relocation. Provides that a relinquished license is a terminated license. Caps the maximum number of gambling games that can be offered at the relocated Gary casino. Requires the licensed owner of the relocated Gary casino to pay an additional fee of $50,000,000 if: (1) gaming operations are relocated; and (2) the licensed owner sells or transfers the owner's interest in the owner's license within five years of relocation. Requires the licensed owner of the relocated Gary casino to: (1) offer each employee at the riverboat a similar position at the inland casino; and (2) consider hiring and training individuals laid off from the riverboat in East Chicago before considering other applicants. Provides that an owner's license may be issued to operate an inland casino in Vigo County. Requires the IGC to prepare a report that: (1) evaluates and updates a 2009 report concerning out-of-state casino competition and movement of casino licenses; and (2) describes the current state of gaming in Indiana. Establishes the Vigo County inland casino advisory board (advisory board). Requires the advisory board to provide recommendations concerning applicant proposals for an owner's license to the IGC. Requires the IGC to establish a competitive bid process for an owner's license to operate an inland casino in Vigo County that consists of: (1) an application process; (2) a process for submission of proposals; and (3) an auction process. Provides requirements for the competitive bid process. Requires the fee for the Vigo County casino license to be deposited in the state general fund. Requires a licensed owner or permit holder operating a casino in Vigo County to enter into a development agreement. Repeals the maximum number of owner's licenses that may be issued to a riverboat owner. Makes changes to the graduated wagering tax on gambling games at racinos and wagering tax on gambling games at riverboats. Provides that beginning with state fiscal years after June 30, 2021, a licensed owner or racino may not deduct more than $9,000,000 from adjusted gross receipts from wagering on gambling games. Provides that the IGC shall approve wagering on table games at a racino beginning January 1, 2021. Provides that the state treasurer shall distribute certain tax revenue from an operating agent operating a riverboat in a historic hotel district (operating agent) to the West Baden Springs historic hotel preservation and maintenance fund (fund). Provides that if the balance of the fund exceeds $25,000,000 or in any part of a state fiscal year after the adjusted gross receipts of the operating agent exceeds $100,000,000, distribution of tax revenue from the operating agent shall be paid to the state general fund. Establishes business participation goals for minority business enterprises, women's business enterprises, disadvantaged business enterprises, and veteran business enterprises for an inland Gary casino, a Vigo County casino, and sports wagering operations. Provides that a meeting between the governor's office, a representative of the governor's office, or the IGC and certain casino owners or potential casino owners must be a public meeting and are subject to the open door law. Makes technical corrections and other changes to conform with recent changes to the riverboat law.
Charity gaming. Repeals the current charity gaming article and replaces it with a reorganized and revised charity gaming article. Raises the prize limits for when a qualified organization is not required to obtain a license for an allowable activity. Consolidates the current license types into an annual activity license, single activity license, convention raffle license, and annual affiliate license. Creates an expedited application processing fee. Repeals the door prize limits and qualified drawings. Renames the comprehensive charity gaming license to the annual affiliate license. Revises fee tables for license renewals.
Sales of alcoholic beverages from a golf cart. Allows alcoholic beverages of any type to be sold from a portable structure or cart on a golf course.
Economic Development in Gary. Permits a licensed owner operating a riverboat in Gary to submit to the gaming commission (commission) a request to relocate the owner's gaming operations as follows: (1) One gaming operation to a location that is within the city limits of Gary. (2) One gaming operation to a location in Vigo County. Specifies the requirements for the approval of the request. Provides that if a request is approved, the owner shall transfer ownership of the property being vacated to the Gary-Indiana trans-modal compact (trans-modal compact). Requires the licensed owner, with regard to the gaming operation that is relocated within the city limits of Gary, to enter into a development agreement with the city of Gary. Requires the licensed owner, with regard to the gaming operation that is relocated to a location in Vigo County, to enter into an agreement with the trans-modal compact to provide the trans-modal compact with an annual distribution of money to be used for shoreline development and infrastructure of the vacated property. Establishes the trans-modal compact. Specifies the power and duties of the trans-modal compact. Creates the trans-modal compact board. Specifies the members of the trans-modal compact board. Requires the trans-modal compact to set goals to achieve employment and retention of employees from locally distressed communities in northwest Indiana for work on compact projects. Specifies the required goal. Requires the Indiana department of administration's division of supplier diversity to establish a five year pilot program to help small, disadvantaged businesses to better prepare to compete for government contracts. Specifies the requirements of the program. Requires Ivy Tech Community College to establish a program to engage community, industry, and government partners to initiate the processes to develop training pathways for the jobs projected to result from relocation of one gaming operation within the city limits of Gary. Establishes the building trades career skills program to enhance the northwest Indiana plan by providing training to mitigate the barriers trainees face while transitioning into a career in the building trades in the northwest Indiana region. Provides that the northwest Indiana plan shall administer the program. Specifies the requirements of the program. Makes changes to the definition of the term "project" in the ports of Indiana statute. Deletes the provision in current law that includes in the definition certain projects that are located outside of a port. Provides that, after December 31, 2019, creation of a local port authority is subject to the approval of the ports of Indiana.
Alcohol matters. Provides that a farm winery permit holder or an artisan distiller's permit holder may: (1) be the proprietor of a restaurant; (2) transfer wine or liquor from the winery or distillery to the restaurant; (3) have a window between the winery or distillery and the restaurant; and (4) have a doorway or other opening between the winery or distillery and the restaurant. Provides that a farm winery and a holder of a vintner's permit may sell their wine to consumers by the box or by the bulk container. Provides that a holder of a farm winery permit may hold a micro wine wholesaler's permit without complying with the requirements for holding a beer wholesaler's permit or liquor wholesaler's permit. Removes distillers and rectifiers from the entities that cannot have an interest in a beer permit. Repeals language that prohibited the holder of an artisan distiller's permit, a distiller's permit, or a rectifier's permit from owning or possessing a permit to sell liquor at wholesale. Repeals the crime prohibiting artisan distillers, distillers and rectifiers from owning holder shares of stock of a corporation that holds an Indiana permit to sell alcoholic beverages at retail. Provides that it is lawful for a holder of a retailer's permit to own or possess an interest in a distiller's permit or a farm winery permit.
Firearms matters. Designates the following as voter registration offices: (1) Each office affiliated with the Indiana state police. (2) Each office affiliated with the sheriff of a county. (3) Each office affiliated with a municipal law enforcement agency. Specifies that each issuance of a hunting, fishing, or trapping license shall be accompanied by a mail in voter registration form. Permits a person who may legally possess a firearm to possess a firearm on school property if the person possesses the firearm: (1) as an employee or volunteer of a house of worship located on the school property; or (2) while attending a worship service or religious ceremony conducted at a house of worship. Increases the duration of a four year handgun license to five years. Provides that an individual may simultaneously hold both a five year license and a lifetime license. Requires a law enforcement officer to whom an application for a handgun license is made to consult available local, state, and federal criminal history data banks, including the National Instant Criminal Background Check System (NICS), when determining whether possession of a firearm by an applicant would be a violation of state or federal law. Modifies the state fees for five year licenses beginning July 1, 2020. Excludes certain nonexclusive uses of school property from the statutory definition of "school property".
Video gaming terminals. Authorizes wagering on video gaming terminals in certain establishments. Requires the gaming commission to issue video gaming licenses based on the population of the county and the type of establishment. Establishes a licensing structure for participants in video gaming. Imposes a video gaming wagering tax of 30% of adjusted gross receipts.
Elimination of gun-free zones. Repeals statutes prohibiting the carrying or possession of firearms on: (1) school property; and (2) a school bus. Provides that the state of Indiana may not regulate: (1) firearms, ammunition, and firearm accessories; (2) the ownership, possession, carrying, transportation, registration, transfer, and storage of firearms, ammunition, and firearm accessories; and (3) commerce in and taxation of firearms, firearm ammunition, and firearm accessories. Provides certain exceptions. Provides that any provision of an ordinance, measure, enactment, rule, or policy enacted by the state pertaining to firearms regulation is void. Provides that a person not otherwise prohibited from carrying or possessing a firearm under federal or state law may carry or possess a firearm, without restriction, on property affiliated with the following state agencies: (1) The Indiana department of natural resources. (2) The Indiana state fair commission. (3) The Indiana department of administration. (4) The Indiana horse racing commission. (5) The Indiana department of workforce development. (6) The Indiana gaming commission. Defines certain terms. Makes conforming amendments.
Bringing wine into a restaurant. Allows a patron to carry wine into a restaurant if: (1) the restaurant has a wine retailer's permit and consents; and (2) the wine is only for consumption by the patron or persons seated at the patron's table while eating food prepared at the restaurant and served at the table. Allows the permit holder to charge a corkage fee for serving wine brought in by a patron. Amends the law allowing a patron to remove an unsealed bottle of wine that was purchased at a restaurant with a meal to specify that the meal was prepared at the restaurant. Allows a patron who brings wine into a restaurant to remove more than one unsealed bottle of wine and exempts the restaurant from having to seal the bottles in a secure bag or container.
Table games at racetrack casinos. Changes the date range to between July 1, 2019, and September 30, 2019, during which a racetrack licensee may submit a plan to the gaming commission for conducting wagering on table games at the racetrack's gambling game facility.
Entertainment complexes. Amends the definition of "entertainment complex" for purposes of alcohol permits.
Ban on sale of loud fireworks. Specifies that a retailer or wholesaler of consumer fireworks may not sell a consumer firework or certain other devices if the firework or device will produce a noise level that exceeds 120 decibels.
Firearm storage. Requires a retail dealer to conspicuously display certain language regarding the accessibility of firearms by children at the retail dealer's place of business. Provides that a child care provider or custodial parent, legal guardian, or grandparent who knowingly, intentionally, or recklessly fails to secure a firearm against accessibility by a child commits dangerous storage of a firearm, a Class B infraction. Provides that the offense is a Class A misdemeanor if the child care provider or custodial parent, legal guardian, or grandparent has a prior, unrelated conviction for the offense. Provides that the offense is a Level 6 felony if: (1) the offense results in death or serious bodily injury; or (2) the child care provider or custodial parent, legal guardian, or grandparent has two or more prior, unrelated convictions for the offense. Provides certain exceptions. Provides immunity in certain instances. Provides that a person not in a place specifically set aside for the discharge of a firearm who knowingly or intentionally discharges a loaded firearm without legal justification while in a city or town commits a Level 6 felony.
E-liquids taxes. Imposes a tax on e-liquids that contain nicotine at a rate of $0.10 per fluid milliliter of consumable product. Deposits the revenue from the tax in the state general fund and the addiction services fund.
Tobacco offenses. Raises the penalty from a Class C infraction to a Class B infraction if a person sells cigarettes other than in an unopened package. Raises the penalty from a Class C infraction to a Class B infraction if a person sells or distributes tobacco or an electronic cigarette to a person less than 18 years of age. Requires the alcohol and tobacco commission to revoke a tobacco sales certificate if a certificate holder has three violations of certain tobacco offenses.
Local regulation of fireworks. Changes: (1) the dates on which a county or municipal ordinance may limit the use of fireworks in the county or municipality; and (2) the types of fireworks to which such an ordinance may apply.
Lottery game for veteran programs. Requires the state lottery commission, in collaboration with a vendor contracted for a major procurement, to design or designate a scratch off game to benefit Indiana veterans. Distributes an amount equal to the surplus revenue received from the scratch off game equally to: (1) the Indiana department of veterans' affairs to make grants to provide services to veterans; and (2) county treasurers of counties operating veterans' courts.
Protection of life. Repeals the statutes authorizing and regulating abortion. Finds that human physical life begins when a human ovum is fertilized by a human sperm. Asserts a compelling state interest in protecting human physical life from the moment that human physical life begins. Provides that court decisions to enjoin the law are void. Specifies the duty of Indiana officials to enforce the law. Specifies that federal officials attempting to enforce contrary court orders against Indiana officials enforcing the law shall be subject to arrest by Indiana law enforcement. Redefines "human being" for purposes of the criminal code to conform to the finding that human physical life begins when a human ovum is fertilized by a human sperm. Makes other conforming changes.
Wagering on sports. Authorizes sports wagering at riverboats, racinos, and satellite facilities. Provides for the administration, conduct, and taxation of sports wagering. Imposes initial and annual fees on a licensed owner, operating agent, or permit holder conducting sports wagering.
Florist gift basket permit. Establishes a gift basket permit that allows a retail florist located within Indiana to include a limited amount of beer, wine, or liquor in gift baskets prepared by the florist. Requires the permittee to purchase the alcoholic beverages from a dealer (grocery store, drug store, or package liquor store), farm winery, microbrewery, or artisan distillery. Requires a gift basket to be delivered by the permittee or an employee of the permittee who is at least 21 years of age and not by a common carrier. Establishes a fee of $100 annually for a gift basket permit.
Paid fantasy sports registration fees and audits. Provides that a game operator that: (1) conducted paid fantasy sports games in Indiana before July 1, 2016; and (2) had fewer than 300 Indiana participants; shall pay a $10,000 initial fee to conduct paid fantasy sports games, shall pay a $1,000 annual fee to conduct paid fantasy sports games, and shall contract for financial audits of the game operator's operations every four years.
Background check for firearms sales. Requires a person wishing to: (1) sell; (2) trade; or (3) transfer; a firearm to conduct the transaction through a licensed Indiana firearms dealer. Requires a licensed Indiana firearms dealer to perform a NICS background check when facilitating the: (1) sale; (2) trade; or (3) transfer; of a firearm between private parties. Provides that a person who knowingly or intentionally makes a materially false statement to a dealer, seller, or transferor for the purpose of facilitating the: (1) sale; (2) trade; or (3) transfer; of a firearm commits a Level 6 felony. Provides that a person who knowingly or intentionally: (1) sells; (2) rents; (3) trades; or (4) transfers; a firearm in violation of certain provisions commits a Class A misdemeanor. Makes conforming amendments.
Handgun licensure and fees. Increases the duration of a four year handgun license to five years. Provides that an individual may simultaneously hold both a five year license and a lifetime license. Requires a law enforcement officer to whom an application for a handgun license is made to perform a national fingerprint based criminal history check and consult available local, state, and federal criminal history data banks, including the National Instant Criminal Background Check System (NICS), when determining whether possession of a firearm by an applicant would be a violation of state or federal law. Removes the fees for lifetime licenses beginning July 1, 2020.
Safe storage of firearms. Prohibits a person from keeping or storing a firearm on any premises controlled by the person if one or more of the following conditions apply: (1) The person knows, or reasonably should know, that a child is likely to gain access to the firearm. (2) A permanent resident or temporary occupant of the premises is disqualified, ineligible, or prohibited from possessing a firearm under federal or state law. (3) A permanent resident or temporary occupant of the premises poses a risk of imminent personal injury to himself or herself or any other individual. Provides that a failure to secure a firearm that results in injury to, or the death of, another person is a Level 6 felony. Enhances the offense to a Level 5 felony if the person has a prior, unrelated conviction for the offense. Specifies certain defenses. Defines certain terms. Makes conforming amendments.
Restricted use of fireworks. Provides that it is a Class C infraction to ignite, discharge, or use consumer fireworks except during certain hours on the five days preceding July 4, July 4, and the five days following July 4. (Current law provides that it is a Class C infraction to ignite, discharge, or use consumer fireworks after 11 p.m. or before 9 a.m. or during certain hours on certain identified holidays.) Makes technical corrections.
Alcoholic beverage purchases on credit. Allows the holder of a retailer's permit to "run a tab" for a customer purchasing alcohol for personal use. Prohibits the holder of a dealer's permit from "running a tab" for a customer purchasing alcohol for use off of the dealer's premises.
Firearm storage requirements. Prohibits a person from keeping or storing a firearm on any premises controlled by the person if one or more of the following conditions apply: (1) The person knows, or reasonably should know, that a child is likely to gain access to the firearm. (2) A permanent resident or temporary occupant of the premises is disqualified, ineligible, or prohibited from possessing a firearm under federal or state law. (3) A permanent resident or temporary occupant of the premises poses a risk of imminent personal injury to the permanent resident or temporary occupant or any other individual. Provides that a failure to secure a firearm that results in injury to, or the death of, another person is a Level 6 felony. Enhances the offense to a Level 5 felony if the person has a prior, unrelated conviction for the offense. Specifies certain defenses. Defines certain terms. Makes conforming amendments.
Regulation of abortion and newborn safety devices. Makes various changes to the abortion law concerning abortion clinic license applications, abortion clinic inspections, abortion inducing drugs, abortion complications, the provision of information to a woman seeking an abortion, and the collection of data by the state department of health. Specifies under the safe haven law that it is a defense to a claim of neglect of a dependent if the individual left the child in a newborn safety device that is located at a fire department, including a volunteer fire department, that meets specified requirements. Provides civil immunity for a fire
Charity gaming. Allows the gaming commission to issue a three year charity gaming license to qualified organizations that are veterans organizations. Urges the legislative council to assign to a study committee the topic of whether an event operator or a worker at the event may receive remuneration or a meal for conducting or assisting in conducting the event.
Various alcoholic beverage matters. Allows alcoholic beverages of any type to be sold from a portable structure or cart on a golf course. Repeals provisions regarding the following: (1) Malt manufacturer's permit. (2) Malt wholesaler's permit. (3) Malt dealer's permit. (4) Malt excise tax. (5) Seasonal resort hotel permit.. Maintains the escrow process for retailer or dealer permits issued before July 1, 2019. Provides that for a retailer or dealer permit issued after June 30, 2019, the permit may be deposited in escrow for not more than three (3) years. Amends for consistency provisions that allow a manufacturer of two
Sunday sales of alcoholic beverages for carryout. Allows the following to sell alcoholic beverages for carryout on Sunday from noon until 8 p.m.: (1) A package liquor store, grocery store, convenience store, or drug store. (2) A restaurant that satisfies the requirements to sell carryout. (The introduced version of this bill was prepared by the alcohol code revision commission.)
Houses of worship and firearms. Permits a person who may legally possess a firearm to possess a firearm on school property, unless prohibited by the house of worship, if the person possesses the firearm: (1) as an employee or volunteer of a house of worship located on the school property; or (2) while attending a worship service or religious ceremony conducted at a house of worship. Excludes certain nonexclusive uses of school property from the statutory definition of "school property".
Handgun licenses. Increases the duration of a four year handgun license to five years. Provides that an individual may simultaneously hold both a five year license and a lifetime license. Requires a law enforcement officer to whom an application for a handgun license is made to perform a national, fingerprint based criminal history check and consult available local, state, and federal criminal history data banks, including the National Instant Criminal Background Check System (NICS), when determining whether possession of a firearm by an applicant would be a violation of state or federal law. Removes the fees for lifetime licenses beginning
Alcohol permits for economic development. Allows the alcohol and tobacco commission (ATC) to issue additional alcoholic beverage restaurant permits to the economic development area, redevelopment district, or economic revitalization area in Munster, Bargersville, Martinsville, and Greenwood. Allows the ATC to issue retailer's permits for two types of licensed premises within a bottling district in a consolidated city as follows: (1) A three-way retailer's permit for a designated food hall containing multiple food and beverage vendors. (2) A three-way permit for an owner or lessee of a building in the bottling district that contains retail store space. Authorizes the commission to
Handgun licensing. Replaces the dual license system (having "qualified" and "unlimited" licenses) with the single handgun license. Increases the duration of a four year handgun license to five years. Requires a law enforcement officer to whom an application for a handgun license is made to determine the applicant's: (1) country of citizenship; (2) place of birth; and (3) alien or admission number issued by United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement or any successor agency as applicable; when evaluating a noncitizen's application for a handgun license. Requires a law enforcement officer to whom an application for a handgun license is made
Urging the legislative council to assign to the appropriate committee the topic of designating November 9 of each year as "Gold Star Family Day".
Urging the legislative council to assign to the appropriate study committee the topic of allocating up to $4,000,000 from the Indiana state lottery revenues to benefit veterans.
Video gaming terminals and charity gaming. Authorizes wagering on video gaming terminals in certain establishments. Requires the gaming commission to issue video gaming licenses based on the population of the county and the type of establishment. Establishes a licensing structure for participants in video gaming. Imposes a video gaming wagering tax of 30% of adjusted gross receipts. Allows an operator of or a worker at a charity gaming event (other than a full-time employee of the qualified organization conducting the event) to receive remuneration for conducting or assisting in conducting the event. Provides that meals, recognition dinners, and social events
Wagering on sports. Authorizes sports wagering at riverboats, racinos, and satellite facilities after the Indiana gaming commission determines that current federal prohibitions on sports wagering are no longer applicable. Authorizes interactive sports wagering through the Internet. Provides for the licensing and regulation of interactive sports wagering platform providers that conduct sports wagering on behalf of a licensed owner, operating agent, or permit holder. Provides for the administration, conduct, and taxation of sports wagering. Imposes initial and annual fees on a licensed owner, operating agent, or permit holder conducting sports wagering.
Type II gaming. Authorizes retailers engaged in type II gaming to conduct progressive raffle events using games approved by the Indiana gaming commission for use by qualified organizations holding annual raffle licenses. Specifies requirements for conducting progressive raffle events. Specifies that progressive raffle events are included when determining a retailer's license renewal fee and when taxing distributors. Provides that there is no prize limit for a progressive raffle event and that the minimum payout percentage for a progressive raffle event is 80%.
Carrying of handgun in church. Allows a person who may legally possess a firearm to possess a firearm while attending a: (1) course of instruction; (2) religious ceremony; or (3) worship service; at a house of worship located on school property, if the person is authorized to provide security services for the house of worship.
Casino operations in Terre Haute. Authorizes the Indiana gaming commission (IGC) to approve one applicant to operate one supplemental gaming facility in Terre Haute. Requires an applicant to be a licensed owner of a riverboat or a permit holder operating a racino. Provides that the IGC may not approve an application unless the operation of a supplemental gaming facility has been approved by the fiscal body of Terre Haute. Establishes selection criteria. Provides that the number of gambling games at a supplemental gaming facility may not exceed 750, and establishes other operational requirements. Provides for the imposition, determination, and distribution
Right to carry a handgun. Repeals the law that requires a person to obtain a license to carry a handgun in Indiana. Specifies that certain persons who are not otherwise prohibited from carrying or possessing a handgun are not required to obtain or possess a license or permit from the state to carry a handgun in Indiana. Prohibits certain individuals from knowingly or intentionally carrying a handgun. Creates the crime of "unlawful carrying of a handgun". Provides that a prohibited person who knowingly or intentionally carries a handgun commits a Class A misdemeanor. Specifies that the unlawful carrying of a
Protection of life. Repeals the statutes authorizing and regulating abortion. Finds that human physical life begins when a human ovum is fertilized by a human sperm. Asserts a compelling state interest in protecting human physical life from the moment that human physical life begins. Redefines "human being" for purposes of the criminal code to conform to the finding that human physical life begins when a human ovum is fertilized by a human sperm. Makes other conforming changes.
Simplification of alcohol laws. Modifies the general purpose section of Indiana Code Title 7.1. Reduces the number of alcohol permit types to seven. Allows the sale of alcoholic beverages every day. Requires the alcohol and tobacco commission (commission) to adopt rules concerning certain issues. Prohibits the commission from regulating the sale of beer, wine, and liquor based on the temperature of the beer, wine, and liquor. Prohibits the commission from requiring a bar or restaurant to maintain a physical barrier to separate people based on their age. Provides that permits are valid for three years. Repeals sections that restrict or
Charity gaming operations. Provides that a qualified organization may accept credit cards at an allowable event or through the Internet for the purchase of certain items, including a raffle ticket. Provides that a charitable organization may not conduct an allowable event on or through the Internet, except that a charitable organization may sell raffle tickets on or through the Internet.
Local regulation of fireworks. Changes: (1) the dates on which a county or municipal ordinance may limit the use of fireworks in the county or municipality; and (2) the types of fireworks to which such an ordinance may apply.
Extension of carryout permit term. Allows certain retailer permittees that sell alcoholic beverages for carryout to continue to sell carryout until June 30, 2019 (instead of April 1, 2018) without complying with the gross retail income requirements to sell carryout.
Bringing wine into a restaurant and excise taxes. Allows a patron to carry wine into a restaurant if: (1) the restaurant has a wine retailer's permit and consents; and (2) the wine is only for consumption by the patron or persons seated at the patron's table while eating food prepared at the restaurant and served at the table. Allows the permit holder to charge a corkage fee for serving wine brought in by a patron. Amends the law allowing a patron to remove an unsealed bottle of wine that was purchased at a restaurant with a meal to specify that
Alcohol matters. Provides that after May 14, 2017, a restaurant may not sell carryout unless at least 60% of its gross retail income from alcoholic beverage sales is derived from sales of alcoholic beverages consumed on the premises. Makes the following exceptions to the gross retail income requirements for sale of carryout: (1) Exempts retailer's permits issued to a city market, marina, state park, golf course, hotel, resort hotel, social or fraternal club, or restaurant operated by a microbrewer. (2) Provides that a restaurant initially issued or transferred a retailer's permit before November 1, 2016, is not required to comply
Gaming. Authorizes advance deposit wagering on horse racing. Provides that each permit holder shall pay to the Indiana horse racing commission (IHRC) as an advance deposit wagering fee an amount equal to 60% of the net source market fee received by the permit holder from a licensed secondary pari-mutuel organization (SPMO). Provides that the IHRC shall use this revenue as follows: (1) 25% of the revenue shall be used to promote horse racing conducted at the state fair and at county fairs. (2) 75% of the revenue shall be distributed to different horsemen's associations to encourage Indiana horse owners and
E-liquids. Limits the applicability of e-liquids statutes for a manufacturer of a closed system vapor product. Removes date restrictions in the e-liquids statutes. Removes the following requirements for an initial e-liquids manufacturing permit: (1) Construction and operation plans for manufacturing facilities. (2) Service agreements. (3) Security firm specifications. (4) Projected e-liquid production outputs. (5) Consent for the alcohol and tobacco commission (ATC) to conduct inspections. (6) Any other information required by the ATC. Requires a manufacturer to verify that it will comply with manufacturing practices and ingredient listing requirements required by federal law. Removes the following renewal application requirements: (1)
Handgun matters. Provides that certain persons protected by a civil protection order may carry a handgun without a license for: (1) 60 days after the date the civil protection order is issued; or (2) 60 days after the date the person applies for a license to carry a handgun, if the person applies for the license during the 60 day period following issuance of the civil protection order; whichever is later. Requires the state police to adopt rules expediting the processing of an application for a license to carry a handgun made by a person protected by an order of
Firearms matters. Removes penal facilities from the list of locations where employer ordinances, resolutions, policies, or rules prohibiting the keeping of firearms on employer property may be enforced. Provides that a penal facility shall require an employee to: (1) secure the employee's firearm or ammunition, or both, in a locked case; and (2) store the firearm or ammunition in the trunk or glove compartment or out of plain sight in the employee's locked vehicle. Permits certain employees of the general assembly and members of the Indiana lobby registration commission to carry a handgun within the state capitol building and on
Abortion, child abuse, and human trafficking. Defines "parent or legal guardian or custodian". Prohibits the state or an agency of the state from consenting to the abortion of a pregnant minor unless the life or health of the pregnant minor is endangered. Specifies that before performing an abortion on an unemancipated pregnant minor, a physician must first obtain from a parent, legal guardian, or custodian accompanying the unemancipated pregnant minor seeking an abortion: (1) written consent; (2) proof of identification; and (3) evidence of the relationship between the parent, legal guardian, or custodian and the unemancipated minor. Adds a parental
Plastic-coated ammunition. Defines "armor-piercing ammunition", and prohibits certain persons from possessing, manufacturing, selling, or delivering armor piercing ammunition. Repeals a superseded provision concerning armor piercing handgun ammunition.
Firearms matters. Establishes a procedure for the return or disposal of certain firearms in the custody of a law enforcement agency.
Alcoholic beverages. Permits a minor to be on the premises of a farm winery if the minor is in the company of a parent, legal guardian or custodian, or family member who is at least 21 years of age. Allows a farm winery and a small brewer to employ a minor who is a family member in a capacity that does not involve the sale or serving of alcoholic beverages. Permits a person who is at least 18 years of age and less than 21 years of age to work as an assistant on a delivery truck if: (1) the
Permits and certain expenses related to alcoholic beverages. Defines "entertainment", "gift", and "professional and educational expenses", and specifies that certain prohibitions that apply to alcoholic beverage permittees concerning gifts do not apply to entertainment or professional and educational expenses, if the provision of entertainment or professional and educational expenses is not exclusionary. Defines "advertising specialty" and "consumer advertising specialty", and voids certain rules of the alcohol and tobacco commission that relate to advertising specialties and consumer advertising specialties. Increases, from four days to seven days, the number of days in a calendar month that may be designated as guest days
Handgun licenses and law enforcement officers. Provides that police officers, sheriffs or their deputies, and law enforcement officers of the United States government who have 20 or more years of service are entitled to a lifetime license to carry a handgun in Indiana. (Current law states police officers, sheriffs or their deputies, and law enforcement officers of the United States government must have been honorably retired by a lawfully created pension board or its equivalent after 20 or more years of service to be entitled to a lifetime license to carry a handgun.) Provides that these individuals are exempt from
Abortion matters. Requires that a pregnant woman be informed orally and in writing before an abortion obtained through an abortion inducing drug that the abortion may be possibly reversed. Requires certain Internet websites, referral telephone numbers, language stressing that seeking additional information and aid from a local medical professional should be sought as soon as possible, and a statement that no medical study has confirmed that an abortion may be reversed after taking an abortion inducing drug, be included on the informational form. Requires additional information to be reported to the state department of health (state department) by a health
Armed officers on school property. Allows: (1) off duty; and (2) retired; law enforcement officers to carry a handgun in or on school property. Allows: (1) reserve; and (2) former reserve; law enforcement officers to carry a handgun in or on school property.
Veterans affairs issues. Requires the state lottery commission to adopt rules to establish a scratch off game to benefit Indiana veterans. Deposits revenue from sales of tickets for the scratch off game into the veterans service officer fund, the veterans service officer training fund, and the veterans disability clinic fund. Requires a part of local income taxes to be withheld from cities and counties that fail to enforce accreditation and reaccreditation requirements for city and county veterans service officers. Requires notification from the director of the department of veterans affairs to county and city executives concerning noncompliance of veterans service
Medical cannabis. Defines "qualifying patient", and permits a qualifying patient to use medical cannabis under certain circumstances. Requires the state department of health to adopt rules before July 1, 2018, concerning the use, distribution, cultivation, production, and testing of medical cannabis. Provides limited reciprocity for holders of nonresident medical cannabis cards. Provides immunity from civil and criminal liability for physicians who recommend the medical use of cannabis. Provides a defense to: (1) arrest; and (2) criminal prosecution; for marijuana possession and use in certain circumstances. Makes conforming amendments.
Orders of protection and firearms. Requires a court to prohibit a person who is subject to an order for protection from using or possessing firearms or ammunition if the domestic or family violence giving rise to the order of protection involved the use or threat of use of a firearm. Requires a court to order the surrender of firearms and ammunition owned or possessed by a person who is subject to an order for protection if the domestic or family violence giving rise to the order of protection involved the use or threat of use of a firearm.
Artisan distillers. Removes a requirement that an artisan distiller's permit applicant hold a farm winery, brewer's, or distiller's permit (qualifying permit) for the three year period before the date of the application. Repeals an exception to the qualifying permit requirement for applicants meeting certain requirements on January 1, 2014. With the approval of the alcohol and tobacco commission, allows an artisan distiller to sell liquor, serve samples, and conduct business other than manufacturing, blending, and bottling of liquor at three additional locations that are separate from the distillery.
Destruction of firearms. Removes destruction as one of the options that a law enforcement agency is permitted to use when disposing of certain firearms in the law enforcement agency's possession.
Artisan distiller sales at farmers' markets. Allows artisan distillers to sell liquor to consumers by the bottle at a farmers' market that is operated on a nonprofit basis.
Ballistics and microstamping of firearms. Defines "ballistics" and "microstamping" and urges the legislative council to assign the topic of ballistics and microstamping to an interim study committee.
Tobacco crimes. Raises the penalty from a Class C infraction to a Class B infraction if a person sells cigarettes other than in an unopened package. Raises the penalty from a Class C infraction to a Class B infraction if a person sells or distributes tobacco or an electronic cigarette to a person less than 18 years of age. Requires the alcohol and tobacco commission to revoke a tobacco sales certificate if a certificate holder has three convictions for certain tobacco crimes.
Firearm ownership and medical records. Prohibits a practitioner or medical records custodian from disclosing certain information relating to a patient's ownership of a firearm. Prohibits a political subdivision or the board regulating a practitioner from requiring the practitioner to: (1) inquire whether a patient owns a firearm; (2) document in a patient's medical record whether the patient owns a firearm; or (3) notify any governmental entity of the patient's identification solely on the basis of the patient's ownership of a firearm.
Admissions tax. Repeals flexible scheduling for riverboats. Changes the riverboat admissions tax to a percentage rate of the riverboat's adjusted gross receipts beginning October 1, 2014, and ending September 30, 2016, divided by the total riverboat admissions tax that the riverboat paid beginning October 1, 2014, and ending September 30, 2016. Changes the distributions of riverboat admissions taxes from a set dollar amount to percentages of the adjusted gross receipts.
Filling of growlers by package liquor stores. Creates a supplemental package liquor store permit (supplemental permit) that allows a package liquor store to fill or refill a container with beer upon the demand of a consumer, who is present on the premises, at the time of sale. Provides that the container may be provided by the consumer or sold by the supplemental permit holder to the consumer. Limits a refillable container to a liquid capacity of not more than 128 ounces. Establishes the following fees: (1) The fee for the initial supplemental permit for a single package liquor store location
Veterans service officer funding. Requires the state lottery commission to adopt rules to establish a scratch off game to benefit Indiana veterans. Deposits revenue from the sale of tickets for the scratch off game into the veterans service officer fund and the veterans service officer training fund. Requires a part of local income taxes to be withheld from cities and counties that fail to enforce accreditation and reaccreditation requirements for city and county veterans service officers. Requires notification from the director of the department of veterans' affairs to county and city executives concerning noncompliance of veterans service officer accreditation requirements.
Firearms on public property. Repeals statutes prohibiting the carrying or possession of firearms on: (1) school property; and (2) a school bus. Provides that the state of Indiana may not regulate: (1) firearms, ammunition, and firearm accessories; (2) the ownership, possession, carrying, transportation, registration, transfer, and storage of firearms, ammunition, and firearm accessories; or (3) commerce in and taxation of firearms, firearms ammunition, and firearm accessories. Provides certain exceptions. Provides that any provision of an ordinance, measure, enactment, rule, or policy enacted by the state pertaining to firearms regulation is void. Provides that a person not otherwise prohibited from carrying
Funding for veteran law clinics. Requires the state lottery commission to adopt rules to establish a scratch off game to benefit Indiana veterans. Deposits revenue form sales of tickets for the scratch off game into the veterans disability clinic fund established by IC 10-17-12.5-7.
Regulation of e-liquids. Changes an applicability date in the definition of "security firm" in the statute regulating e-liquids. Provides that a security firm may not be owned by an e-liquids manufacturer, retailer, or distributor. Provides that a security firm is not required to be a locksmith. Removes the date requirement regarding applications for e-liquid manufacturing permits. Provides that the alcohol and tobacco commission (commission) may issue up to 10 e-liquid manufacturing permits. Requires a security firm to notify the commission if the security firm does not meet the security firm requirements. Provides that the commission may allow a security firm
Protection of life. Repeals the statutes authorizing and regulating abortion. Finds that human physical life begins when a human ovum is fertilized by a human sperm. Asserts a compelling state interest in protecting human physical life from the moment that human physical life begins. Redefines "human being" for purposes of the criminal code to conform to the finding that human physical life begins when a human ovum is fertilized by a human sperm. Makes other conforming changes.
Industrial hemp. Allows the state seed commissioner to adopt rules to implement laws concerning industrial hemp. Encourages Indiana University School of Medicine and other state educational institutions to research the use of cannabidiol oil (CBD) from a hemp plant in the treatment of intractable epilepsy. Provides that an individual who possesses or uses CBD from a hemp plant for the treatment of intractable epilepsy is not subject to criminal penalties for the possession or use of the CBD if certain conditions are met. Provides civil, criminal, and administrative immunity for a physician who recommends, dispenses, possesses, or administers CBD in
Lakefront or riverfront project alcohol permit. Allows the alcohol and tobacco commission to issue not more than 10 new three-way permits (permits to sell beer, wine, and liquor) to a restaurant located: (1) within or near a lakefront or riverfront development project funded in part with state, county, or federal money; (2) within an unincorporated area of a county; and (3) within an economic development area, a redevelopment project area, or a redevelopment area. Provides restrictions on the transfer of the permit. Allows a county to require a permit applicant to enter into a written commitment regarding the character of
Catering permits. Allows the holder of a brewer's permit, farm winery permit, or artisan distiller's permit to sell the holder's product to the holder of a supplemental caterer's permit for on-premises consumption only at a function or event being held on the permit premises.
Production of alcoholic beverages. Provides the following with regard to a farm winery, a microbrewery, and an artisan distillery (permit holders) that share the same building: (1) The permit holders may not have an ownership or other interest in a restaurant located in the same building. (2) The permit holders may sell the alcoholic beverages they manufacture directly to the restaurant. (3) The restaurant may serve alcoholic beverages by the glass and may not sell alcoholic beverages for carryout.
Advance deposit wagering. Authorizes wagering on horse racing through advance deposit wagering. Provides for the regulation of advance deposit wagering. Imposes an excise tax on wagers made through advance deposit wagering by Indiana residents. Establishes the equine industry infrastructure fund for the deposit of the excise tax revenue. Authorizes the use of the excise tax revenue for grants to promote Indiana horse racing and Indiana horse racing tracks. Authorizes the Indiana horse racing commission to adopt administrative rules concerning advance deposit wagering.
Scratch off tickets benefiting veterans. Requires the state lottery commission to establish a scratch off game pilot program (pilot program) to benefit Indiana veterans. Requires that tickets sold under the pilot program be available to the public to honor Veterans Day in 2017 and Memorial Day in 2018. Deposits profits from sales of tickets into the military family relief fund. Provides that the pilot program expires December 31, 2018.
Out-of-state drug prescriptions. Provides that if a patient legally obtains a drug containing marijuana, hash oil, hashish, or salvia in a state, territory, or possession of the United States other than Indiana through a prescription from a licensed physician acting in the course of the physician's professional medical practice and dispensed by a licensed pharmacist or other licensed dispenser, the patient may possess marijuana, hash oil, hashish, or salvia subject to certain requirements and limitations.
Sales of alcoholic beverages. Allows Sunday carryout sales of alcoholic beverages by all retailers and dealers. Allows all dealers to sell cold beer. Prohibits a dealer (not including a package liquor store) from selling miniature "airplane size" bottles of liquor. Requires a dealer (not including a package liquor store) to display alcoholic beverages in a separate area that a minor may enter only if accompanied by an adult. Repeals a provision that limits the commodities that a package liquor store may sell. Repeals a provision that prohibits the delivery of alcoholic beverages to a retailer or dealer on Sunday.
Compassionate use registry for epilepsy therapy. Requires the state department of health (department) to administer and enforce a compassionate use registry program. Allows for the possession and use of low THC cannabis for the treatment of intractable epilepsy if prescribed by a qualified physician. Establishes the compassionate use registry for the registration of physicians, patients, and a patient's parent or guardian. Establishes licensing requirements for organizations that dispense low THC cannabis. Requires each director, manager, and employee of a dispensing organization to register with the department. Provides that a physician is not subject to certain criminal, disciplinary, and civil actions
Table games at racinos. Authorizes table games at racinos. Repeals superseded provisions.
Income tax credit for firearms instruction. Provides a state income tax credit to taxpayers (individuals filing single tax returns or married couples filing joint tax returns) who incur expenses in receiving qualified firearms instruction. Provides that the credit is equal to the amount of the incurred expenses. Provides that the maximum amount allowed as a credit is $100 for individuals filing single returns or $200 for married couples filing joint returns. Provides that a tax credit may not exceed the taxpayer's state income tax liability. Provides that a taxpayer is not entitled to a carryover, carryback, or refund of any
Sale of individual bottles of cold alcohol. Restricts carryout sales of cold alcoholic beverages to the following: (1) Sales of single bottles, cans, or containers of a minimum capacity. (2) Sales of a minimum quantity of 12 bottles, cans, or containers, if the bottles, cans, or containers have less than the minimum capacity. Specifically exempts farm wineries, breweries, artisan distillers, charity gaming events, charity auctions, festivals, and city marinas from the restrictions.
Artisan distillers. Provides that an applicant for an artisan distiller's permit must hold a farm winery, brewer's, or distiller's permit for one year (instead of three years) before the date of the application.
Firearms and federalism. Prohibits a state agency, political subdivision, or employee of an agency or political subdivision from: (1) participating in the enforcement of a federal firearms law enacted after January 1, 2017; or (2) using any state funds to aid the federal government in the enforcement of a federal firearms law enacted after January 1, 2017; unless the participation or use of state funds is required by a court order. Provides that a state employee, an employee of a political subdivision, or an agent of the state or a political subdivision who participates in the enforcement of a federal
Alcohol licenses in economic development districts. Provides the following in regard to the issuance of a new retailer's permit in certain types of economic development districts (districts): (1) The legislative body of the unit (instead of the local alcoholic beverage board) investigates and determines whether to grant or deny the permit. (2) The commission is required to follow the determination of the legislative body unless the determination is contrary to law, procedure, or unsupported by substantial evidence. (3) The legislative body determines the number of permits to be issued in the district. Provides that the duties and responsibilities of the
Medical marijuana. Establishes a medical marijuana program (program), and permits caregivers and patients who have received a physician recommendation to possess a certain quantity of marijuana for treatment of certain medical conditions. Establishes the department of marijuana enforcement (DOME) as a state agency to oversee the program, and creates the DOME advisory committee to review the effectiveness of the program and to consider recommendations from DOME. Authorizes DOME to grant research licenses to research facilities with a physical presence in Indiana. Repeals the controlled substance excise tax and the marijuana eradication program. Makes conforming amendments.
Alcoholic beverage matters. Allows a small brewer to do the following: (1) Sell the brewery's beer for carryout at a farmers' market. (2) Package the brewery's beer in a building separate from the brewery. (3) Transfer beer to another brewer. (4) Employ a minor who is a family member in a capacity that does not involve the sale or serving of alcoholic beverages. (5) Manufacture and sell hard cider to the same extent as beer. Allows a minor to be on the premises of a farm winery or an artisan distillery. Allows a farm winery to sell and serve wine
Economic development alcoholic beverage quotas. Effective January 1, 2018, requires alcoholic beverage retailer's permits (bar or restaurant permits) to be issued based upon the total county population, instead of the population of the city, town, or unincorporated area of the county where the establishment is located. Effective July 1, 2018, allows a city, town, or county to apply to the alcohol and tobacco commission (ATC) to establish a separate quota for retailer's permits and carryout permits (excluding package liquor store permits) for an economic development area. Provides that the economic development area quota is based upon the average yearly visitor
Firearms on state university campuses. Prohibits a regional campus (campus) of a state educational institution from imposing an enactment, measure, policy, or rule that prohibits or limits the legal carrying, possession, or transportation of a firearm while: (1) on land; or (2) in a building or other structure; leased or owned by the state educational institution. Allows a person adversely affected by campus firearm restrictions to bring a court action against the campus. Requires that 10% of the total operating appropriation for the campus of a state educational institution for the current state fiscal year must be withheld if the
Video gaming terminals and charity gaming. Authorizes wagering on video gaming terminals in certain establishments. Establishes a licensing structure for participants in video gaming. Imposes a video gaming wagering tax of 30% of adjusted gross receipts. Allows an operator of or a worker at a charity gaming event (other than a full-time employee of the qualified organization conducting the event) to receive remuneration for conducting or assisting in conducting the event. Provides that meals, recognition dinners, and social events for operators and workers are permitted if they do not constitute an unreasonable expenditure in the conduct of an allowable event.
Medical marijuana. Establishes the medicinal marijuana excise tax, and requires a medicinal marijuana dispensary to transfer the tax to the department of state revenue for deposit in the system for teacher and student advancement grant fund and the local infrastructure revolving fund. Requires the executive board of the state department of health to adopt rules to regulate registered medicinal marijuana cardholders, medicinal marijuana dispensaries, and registered medicinal marijuana dispensary employees. Requires that medicinal marijuana sold in a medicinal marijuana dispensary must be harvested and processed in Indiana. Provides that certain crimes involving marijuana, hash oil, hashish, and paraphernalia do not
E-liquids and minors. Requires the alcohol and tobacco commission to ensure that a minor cannot purchase e-liquid. Makes it a Class C infraction if a retailer knowingly or intentionally allows a minor access to e-liquids. Enhances this penalty to a Class B infraction if a retailer commits six violations in a 180 day period. Makes technical corrections.
Regulation of firearms. Repeals the law that requires a person to obtain a license to carry a handgun in Indiana. Specifies that a person who may otherwise legally carry a handgun is not required to obtain or possess a license or permit from the state to carry a handgun in Indiana. Makes conforming amendments. Allows a resident of Indiana who wishes to carry a firearm in another state under a reciprocity agreement entered into by Indiana and the other state to obtain an Indiana firearms reciprocity license from the superintendent of the state police department.
Income tax credit for firearms safety expenses. Provides a state income tax credit for expenses incurred to receive qualified firearms instruction or to purchase a qualified firearms storage device. Provides that the credit is equal to the amount of the incurred expenses. Provides that the maximum amount allowed as a credit is $200 for individuals filing single returns or $400 for married couples filing joint returns. Provides that a tax credit may not exceed the taxpayer's state income tax liability. Provides that a taxpayer is not entitled to a carryover, carryback, or refund of any unused tax credit.
Local regulation of fireworks. Changes: (1) the dates on which a county or municipal ordinance may limit the use of fireworks in the county or municipality; and (2) the types of fireworks to which such an ordinance may apply.
Various alcohol, tobacco, and e-liquid matters. Allows, if certain conditions are met, the holder of a retailer permit that is issued for the premises of a hotel that is owned by an accredited college or university to sell or dispense, for on premise consumption only, alcoholic beverages from a: (1) nonpermanent bar that is located on; or (2) service window located on the licensed premises that opens to; an outside area or terrace that is contiguous to the main building of the licensed premises of the hotel. Allows the refilling of a bottle or container with a product from a
Abortion. Requires the state department of health to develop certain information concerning perinatal hospice care. Requires physicians to provide information about perinatal hospice care to a pregnant woman who is considering an abortion because the unborn child has been diagnosed with a lethal fetal anomaly. Requires documentation as a matter of informed consent to an abortion that the pregnant woman received the required information about perinatal hospice care. Provides that the gender of the fetus and the medical indication by diagnosis code for the fetus and the mother must be reported on the pregnancy termination form for an early pre-viability
Alcoholic beverage matters. Prohibits the alcohol and tobacco commission (commission) from issuing a beer dealer's permit to a package liquor store unless the proprietor of the package liquor store satisfies Indiana resident ownership requirements. Amends the ownership residency requirements for the issuance of an alcoholic beverage dealer's permit to a corporation, limited partnership, or limited liability company for the premises of a package liquor store. Allows the commission to renew or transfer ownership of an alcoholic beverage dealer's permit of any type for the holder of a dealer's permit who: (1) held the permit for the premises of a package
Firearms and certification. Defines "chief law enforcement officer" as an official whose certification is required under federal law for a person to manufacture or transfer certain firearms, and requires a chief law enforcement officer to issue a requested certification unless the person requesting the certification is: (1) prohibited by law from receiving or possessing a firearm; or (2) the subject of a proceeding that could result in the person being prohibited by law from receiving or possessing a firearm. Requires a chief law enforcement officer who denies a request for certification to explain the reasons for the denial in writing.
Abortion matters. Requires the state department of health to develop certain information concerning perinatal hospice care. Requires physicians to provide information about perinatal hospice care to a pregnant woman who is considering an abortion because the unborn child has been diagnosed with a lethal fetal anomaly. Requires documentation as a matter of informed consent to an abortion that the pregnant woman received the required information about perinatal hospice care. Provides that the gender of the fetus and the medical indication by diagnosis code for the fetus and the mother must be reported on the pregnancy termination form for an early
Sunday sales at artisan distilleries. Allows the holder of an artisan distiller's permit to sell liquor for carryout on Sunday.
Carrying of handguns by members and employees of the general assembly. Permits members and certain employees of the general assembly to carry a handgun within the state capitol building and on the property of the state capitol complex if the member or employee: (1) possesses a valid Indiana license to carry a handgun; and (2) is otherwise permitted to possess a handgun.
Correctional officers and possession of handguns. Allows an employee of a penal facility: (1) who is a correctional officer; and (2) whose duties include the daily or ongoing supervision and care of persons who are lawfully detained in the penal facility; to possess not more than one handgun in the correctional officer's vehicle while the vehicle is on the property of the penal facility.
Alcoholic beverage issues. Provides that the department of natural resources (department) may apply for a three-way permit for a state park. Provides that the alcohol and tobacco commission shall issue a permit to the department for a state park without: (1) publication of notice or investigation before a local board; and (2) regard to quota provisions. Provides that an annual permit fee for a three-way permit for a state park is $250.
Alcoholic beverage permits and redevelopment. Allows the alcohol and tobacco commission to issue a total of 10 new three-way permits for on-premises consumption to the owner or proprietor of a restaurant in a municipality in Hamilton County. Allows the alcohol and tobacco commission to issue a total of 10 new one-way, two-way, or three-way permits for on-premises consumption to the owner or proprietor of a restaurant in a municipality in Boone County.
Horse racing matters. Imposes a wagering tax on amounts wagered through advance deposit wagering by account holders in Indiana. Provides for the distribution of advance deposit wagering tax revenues.
Beer and liquor wholesalers. Allows a beer and wine wholesaler to wholesale liquor if: (1) the wholesaler pays a $4,000 fee; and (2) the wholesaler's primary source of supply for liquor has been the wholesaler's primary source of supply for beer or wine for at least three years preceding the selling of liquor to the wholesaler. Allows a liquor and wine wholesaler to wholesale beer if: (1) the wholesaler pays a $4,000 fee; and (2) the wholesaler's primary source of supply for beer has been the wholesaler's primary source of supply for liquor or wine for at least three years
Sale of alcoholic beverages. Provides that a holder of an alcoholic beverage permit who is authorized by law to sell alcoholic beverages for carryout may sell alcoholic beverages for carryout on Sunday from 7 a.m., prevailing local time, until 3 a.m., prevailing local time, the following day. Requires a sales clerk who: (1) rings up; or (2) assists customers in accessing; alcoholic beverages in a grocery store or drug store to hold an employee's permit and have alcohol server training. Provides that the provision that allows individuals who are at least 19 but less than 21 years of age to
E-liquids. Removes security requirements concerning e-liquids production.
Retired law enforcement officers and firearms. Provides that a state educational institution may not prohibit a retired law enforcement officer who meets the requirements of: (1) applicable federal law concerning qualified retired law enforcement officers carrying firearms; and (2) applicable state law concerning retired law enforcement officers carrying firearms; from possessing or carrying a firearm on land that is, or in buildings and other structures that are, owned or leased by the state educational institution. Provides for certain exceptions.
Firearm ownership and medical records. Prohibits a practitioner or medical records custodian from disclosing certain information relating to a patient's ownership of a firearm. Prohibits a political subdivision or the board regulating a practitioner from requiring the practitioner to: (1) inquire whether a patient owns a firearm; (2) document in a patient's medical record whether the patient owns a firearm; or (3) notify any governmental entity of the patient's identification solely on the basis of the patient's ownership of a firearm.
Credit for casino patrons. Prohibits casinos and racinos from extending credit to a patron.
Handgun licenses and law enforcement officers. Provides that police officers, sheriffs or their deputies, and law enforcement officers of the United States government who have 20 or more years of service are entitled to a lifetime license to carry a handgun in Indiana. (Current law states police officers, sheriffs or their deputies, and law enforcement officers of the United States government must have been honorably retired by a lawfully created pension board or its equivalent after 20 or more years of service to be entitled to a lifetime license to carry a handgun.) Provides that these individuals are exempt from
Taxation and pricing of brown cigarettes. Amends the definition of "cigarette" for purposes of the cigarette tax and cigarette minimum pricing to include tobacco products commonly known as brown cigarettes or little cigars.
Firearms and federalism. Prohibits a state agency, political subdivision, or employee of an agency or political subdivision from: (1) participating in the enforcement of a federal firearms law enacted after January 1, 2016; or (2) using any state funds to aid the federal government in the enforcement of a federal firearms law enacted after January 1, 2016; unless the participation or use of state funds is required by a court order. Provides that a state employee, employee of a political subdivision, or an agent of the state or a political subdivision who participates in the enforcement of a federal firearms
Charity gaming operations. Allows an operator of or a worker at a charity gaming event (other than a full-time employee of the qualified organization conducting the event) to receive remuneration for conducting or assisting in conducting the event. Provides that the total remuneration paid may not equal more than 50% of the net proceeds from an allowable event. Provides that meals, recognition dinners, and social events for operators and workers are permitted if they do not constitute an unreasonable expenditure in the conduct of an allowable event.
Farm wineries refilling bottles or containers. Exempts an establishment where alcoholic beverages are sold that is owned, in whole or part, by an entity that holds a farm winery permit from the law that makes it a Class B misdemeanor for a person to knowingly or intentionally: (1) refill a bottle or container, in whole or part, with an alcoholic beverage; or (2) knowingly possess a bottle or container that has been refilled, in whole or in part, with an alcoholic beverage; after the container of liquor has been emptied in whole or in part.
Alcoholic beverage permits near schools or churches. Prohibits the alcohol and tobacco commission from issuing, renewing, or transferring an alcoholic beverage permit after June 30, 2016, if a wall of the permit premises is within 1,000 feet from a wall of a school or church. Exempts the following: (1) Premises that were issued a permit under previous law. (2) Certain types of premises, if the school or church does not object to the permit. Makes a stylistic change.
Scratch off tickets benefiting veterans. Requires the state lottery commission to adopt rules to establish a scratch off game to benefit Indiana veterans. Deposits revenue from sales of tickets for the scratch off game into the military family relief fund.
Private gun sales and transfers. Requires a person who is not a firearms dealer or a holder of a federal firearms license who sells or transfers a firearm to another person to create and electronically transmit a receipt of sale or transfer to the state police department by the end of the business day following the day on which the sale or transfer occurred. Specifies the information to be included in the receipt of sale or transfer, and provides that: (1) failure to transmit the information by the end of the business day following the date of sale or transfer
Abortion. Establishes the interim study committee on adoption promotion and support. Makes certain findings. Requires a physician to determine whether an unborn human individual has a detectable heartbeat before performing or inducing an abortion, except when in a medical emergency. Requires a pregnant woman to certify in writing certain information if a fetal heartbeat is detected. Requires a physician to document certain information in writing if the physician determined that a medical emergency existed and performed or induced an abortion of an unborn human individual with a detectable heartbeat. Prohibits the performance or inducement of an abortion of an unborn
Excise police transfer to state police department. Establishes the excise enforcement section of the state police department. Transfers certain powers, duties, and functions concerning the enforcement of the alcoholic beverage statutes and the alcohol and tobacco commission rules to the excise enforcement section of the state police department. Transfers all property and records of the alcohol and tobacco commission concerning the enforcement officer activity of the commission to the state police department. Provides that on July 1, 2016, an individual who is an employee of the alcohol and tobacco commission and is employed in the commission's enforcement officer activity is
Possession of firearms on state property. Prohibits a state agency, including a state supported college or university, from regulating the possession or transportation of firearms, ammunition, or firearm accessories: (1) on land that is; or (2) in buildings and other structures that are; owned or leased by the state. Provides for certain exceptions. Voids, as of July 1, 2016, any rules or policies enacted or undertaken by a state agency before, on, or after June 30, 2016, concerning possession or transportation of firearms, ammunition, or firearm accessories on land or in structures owned or leased by the state. Allows a
Handgun license repeal and reciprocity licenses. Repeals the law that requires a person to obtain a license to carry a handgun in Indiana. Specifies that a person who may otherwise legally carry a handgun is not required to obtain or possess a license or permit from the state to carry a handgun in Indiana. Makes conforming amendments. Allows a resident of Indiana who wishes to carry a firearm in another state under a reciprocity agreement entered into by Indiana and the other state to obtain an Indiana firearms reciprocity license from the superintendent of the state police department.
Various gaming matters. Specifies the process for entering into tribal-state compacts concerning Indian gaming. Authorizes riverboats to move inland to adjacent properties meeting certain requirements. Makes the promotional play deduction for riverboats and racinos permanent. Caps the number of gambling games offered by a licensed owner or an operating agent at the greatest number of gambling games offered since January 1, 2007, regardless of whether the licensed owner relocates gaming operations to an inland casino. Authorizes table games at the racinos beginning in 2021 if approved by the Indiana gaming commission. Provides for the use of AGR attributable to table
Horse racing matters. Provides that the minimum salary per diem for a member of the Indiana horse racing commission equals the maximum per diem amount that an employee of the executive branch of the federal government receives. Changes the appointment process for members of breed development advisory committees and the process to appoint new members. Changes the distribution of funds to promote horses and horse racing. Authorizes advance deposit wagers on horse racing. Provides that each permit holder shall pay to the horse racing commission as an advance deposit wagering fee an amount equal to 20% of the net source
Cigarettes and tobacco sales. Prohibits the sale at retail of an electronic cigarette without a valid tobacco sales certificate issued by the alcohol and tobacco commission (commission) and includes electronic cigarettes in the certification regulation statutes. Provides that the commission may not enforce an action regarding tobacco sales certificates and electronic cigarettes until after August 31, 2015. Permits smoking in certain cigar stores and bars. Removes the requirement that members of a club or fraternal club must vote to allow smoking on the premises. Provides that the club or fraternal club may allow guests in the designated smoking room or
Various alcoholic beverage matters. Establishes certain procedures and requirements for applications for renewal of alcoholic beverage permits. Allows the alcohol and tobacco commission (commission) to process a permit application while the location of the permit premises is pending and upon a showing of need by the applicant. Requires the commission to issue a temporary beer permit or temporary wine permit if: (1) the permit application is submitted not later than five business days before the event; and (2) the applicant meets all the requirements for a permit. Allows, if authorized by the chairman or chairman's designee and at the commission's
Regulation of e-liquids. Defines "e-liquid" as a substance that is intended to be vaporized and inhaled using a vapor pen. Requires a manufacturer of e-liquid to obtain a permit from the alcohol and tobacco commission before bottling e-liquid or selling e-liquid to retailers or distributors. Provides that the initial application for a manufacturing permit must include: (1) plans for the applicant's manufacturing facility; (2) a service agreement between the applicant and a security firm requiring the security firm to certify that the manufacturer meets certain security requirements; and (3) an application fee of $1,000. Provides that a manufacturer's permit is
Direct wine sales. Removes certain requirements for the issuance of a direct wine seller's permit concerning filing of surety bonds or depositing cash in escrow. Removes requirements that before a direct wine seller may sell wine to a consumer: (1) the consumer must provide information in one face-to-face transaction at the seller's place of business; or (2) under certain circumstances, the consumer must provide a verified statement that the consumer is at least 21 years of age, and the seller must provide the name and address of the consumer to the alcohol and tobacco commission. Allows a direct wine seller
Alcoholic beverage permits. Allows the alcohol and tobacco commission (commission) to issue: (1) eight new three-way permits to sell alcoholic beverages for on-premise consumption to applicants who are proprietors of restaurants located within, or not more than 1,500 feet from, a motorsports investment district; and (2) two new three-way permits to sell alcoholic beverages for on-premise consumption for premises located within a qualified motorsports facility. Requires, as a condition of eligibility for certain: (1) three-way, two-way, and one-way alcoholic beverage permits issued in a historic area; (2) three-way, two-way, and one-way alcoholic beverage permits issued in a municipal riverfront development
Disposition of aborted remains. Defines "fetus". Establishes a right, beginning January 1, 2016, for a pregnant woman who has an abortion to determine the final disposition of the aborted fetus. Requires that a pregnant woman be informed orally and in writing before an abortion: (1) that the pregnant woman has a right to determine the final disposition of the remains of the aborted fetus; (2) of available options for disposition of the aborted fetus; and (3) of available counseling services. Requires the state department of health to: (1) adopt rules concerning the disposal methods to be used for aborted fetuses;
Beer, wine, liquor prizes/charity auction sales. Allows a nonprofit corporation that is a qualified organization under the charity gaming law (qualified organization) to give sealed bottles or cases of alcoholic beverages as prizes in a charity gaming event without obtaining an alcoholic beverage permit. Allows a qualified organization to auction purchased or donated alcoholic beverages in sealed bottles or cases, without obtaining an alcoholic beverage permit. Prohibits alcoholic beverages that are auctioned or given as prizes from being consumed on the premises. Repeals and replaces the current statute regarding payments to the commission. Requires the commission to accept payments by
Alcoholic beverage issues. Requires brewers that are permitted to sell beer by the glass to make food available for consumption on the brewery premises. (Current law requires brewers that are permitted to sell beer by the glass to furnish the minimum food requirements as prescribed by the alcohol and tobacco commission (commission)). Provides that the holder of a farm winery permit or a small brewer's permit that provides only wine or beer by the glass at a festival, fair, or other temporary location and does not provide food: (1) is exempt from the sanitation requirements governing food establishments; and (2)
Abortion matters. Amends the definition of "abortion clinic" as follows: (1) Refers to a health care provider instead of a freestanding entity. (2) Exempts from the definition of "abortion clinic" a health care provider that provides an abortion inducing drug for the purposes of inducing an abortion to fewer than five patients a year. (Current law exempts certain physician's offices.) Requires that a person seeking a waiver by the health commissioner from rules authorized by the hospital council must affirmatively demonstrate that the waiver will not adversely affect or increase any risk to the health, safety, or welfare of an
Drink sales at microbrewery, farm winery, and artisan distillery. Allows any combination of a microbrewery, farm winery, and an artisan distillery that occupy the same building to sell by the glass the microbrewery's beer, the farm winery's wine, and the artisan distillery's liquor from the same service bar, without a structure separating the service of wine, the service of beer, and the service of liquor. Provides that the restrictions and provisions of an artisan distillery's, microbrewery's, or farm winery's permit governing the sale or service of alcoholic beverages apply to the sale and service of the alcoholic beverage.
Small brewer barrel limits. Changes the number of barrels of beer that a small brewer may manufacture in a calendar year for sale or distribution within Indiana from 30,000 to 90,000. Provides that the barrel limits apply to the aggregate number of barrels of beer that the small brewer manufactures at all the small brewer's breweries. Prohibits a small brewer from selling and delivering more than a total of 30,000 barrels of beer in a calendar year directly to a person holding an alcoholic beverage retailer or dealer permit. Makes conforming changes to brewery and brewer permit provisions. Makes a
Powdered or crystalline alcohol. Makes it a Class B infraction to possess, purchase, sell, offer to sell, or use powdered or crystalline alcohol. Establishes exceptions. Urges the legislative council to assign to the public policy interim study committee topics related to powdered or crystalline alcohol.
Shotguns. Repeals the prohibition against manufacturing, importing, selling, or possessing a sawed-off shotgun. Provides for a 10 year sentence enhancement if a person possesses a sawed-off shotgun in violation of federal law while committing certain offenses. Makes conforming amendments.
Receipt of gift by permittee. Removes a provision that increases the penalty for an alcoholic beverage retailer or dealer to accept a gift from an alcoholic beverage manufacturer or other permittee from a Class A misdemeanor to a Level 6 felony if the value of a gift is at least $750.
Beer, wine, liquor prizes/charity auction sales. Allows a nonprofit corporation that is a qualified organization under the charity gaming law (qualified organization) to give sealed bottles or cases of alcoholic beverages as prizes in a charity gaming without obtaining an alcoholic beverage permit. Allows a qualified organization to auction purchased or donated alcoholic beverages in sealed bottles or cases, without obtaining an alcoholic beverage permit. Prohibits alcoholic beverages that are auctioned or given as prizes from being consumed on the premises. Repeals and replaces the current statute regarding payments to the commission. Requires the commission to accept payments by certain
Adult entertainment performers. Requires a holder of a retailer's permit that provides adult entertainment on the licensed premises to: (1) require adult entertainment performers to provide proof of age and proof of legal residency; (2) take a photograph of each adult entertainer who auditions to provide adult entertainment at the licensed premises and retain the photograph for at least three years; (3) require all employees to sign a document acknowledging their awareness of the problem of human trafficking; (4) display human trafficking awareness posters in at least two places in the licensed premises; and (5) cooperate with any law enforcement
Regulation of e-liquids. Defines "e-liquid" as a substance that is intended to be vaporized and inhaled using a vapor pen. Requires a manufacturer of e-liquid to obtain a permit from the alcohol and tobacco commission before bottling e-liquid or selling e-liquid to retailers or distributors. Provides that the initial application for a manufacturing permit must include: (1) plans for the applicant's manufacturing facility; (2) a service agreement between the applicant and a security firm requiring the security firm to certify that the manufacturer meets certain security requirements; and (3) an application fee of $1,000. Provides that a manufacturer's permit is
Abortion prohibition based on sex or disability. Prohibits a person from performing an abortion if the person knows that the pregnant woman is seeking the abortion solely because of: (1) the sex of the fetus; or (2) a diagnosis or potential diagnosis of the fetus having Down syndrome or any other disability. Provides for: (1) disciplinary sanctions; and (2) civil liability for wrongful death and medical malpractice; if a person knowingly or intentionally performs a sex selective abortion or an abortion conducted because of a diagnosis or potential diagnosis of Down syndrome or any other disability.
Wine and beer sales at trade shows or expositions. Allows a microbrewery and a farm winery to participate in a trade show or exposition in or on the same premises or enclosed area. Allows the department of natural resources to permit, in the terms of a lease or contract, the retail sale of alcoholic beverages for consumption on the licensed premises of a marina located within the Newton-Stewart State Recreational Area and within Orange County if the lessee or concessionaire applies for and secures the necessary permits.
Sale of alcoholic beverages. Provides that a holder of an alcoholic beverage permit who is authorized by law to sell alcoholic beverages for carryout may sell alcoholic beverages for carryout on Sunday from 7 a.m., prevailing local time, until 3 a.m., prevailing local time, the following day. Requires alcoholic beverage sales in a drug store or grocery store to be rung up by a sales clerk and liquor in a drug store to be accessed by a sales clerk who: (1) has an employee permit; and (2) has alcohol server training. Provides that the provision that allows individuals who are
Charity gaming. Allows a full-time employee of a qualified organization, an operator of a charity gaming event, or a worker at a charity gaming event to receive remuneration for conducting or assisting in conducting the event. Provides that meals, recognition dinners, and social events for operators and workers are permitted if the value of these items does not constitute an unreasonable expenditure in the conduct of an allowable event.
Microbreweries. Provides that the alcohol and tobacco commission may not require a microbrewery that sells beer by the glass to furnish food.
Indiana firearms freedom act. Provides that a firearm, a firearm accessory, or ammunition that: (1) is manufactured commercially or privately in Indiana from basic materials; (2) can be manufactured without the inclusion of any significant parts imported from another state; and (3) remains within the borders of Indiana; is not subject to federal law or federal regulation, including registration, under the authority of the United States Congress to regulate interstate commerce.
Tobacco and smoking. Imposes a tax on electronic cigarettes. Deposits the tax into the tobacco use prevention and cessation trust fund. Prohibits a tobacco sales certificate if the premises contains a pharmacy. Increases the fee for a tobacco sales certificate. Adds the use of an electronic cigarette to the definition of "smoking" for the purpose of the laws that prohibit smoking in certain places. Prohibits smoking on property owned by the state. Adds, removes, and amends exemptions to the places where smoking is allowed. Removes the prohibition against an employer requiring, as a condition of employment, that a prospective employee
Regulation of knives by political subdivisions. Prohibits political subdivisions, with certain exceptions, from: (1) regulating the possession, carrying, transportation, sale, purchase, transfer, licensing, registration, or use of a knife or the components used to make a knife; and (2) adopting an ordinance, a rule, or a policy concerning the manufacturing of knives that is more restrictive than an ordinance, a rule, or a policy concerning the manufacturing of any other commercial goods. Allows school corporations to adopt rules or regulations that prohibit a person from possessing a knife in a school building. Voids any provision of an ordinance, a rule,
Abortion and minors. Prohibits a person from aiding or assisting an unemancipated minor in obtaining an abortion without the consent of the minor's parent or guardian. Authorizes the award of civil damages for a violation. Authorizes certain persons to seek an injunction from acts that would aid or assist the minor in obtaining an abortion without parental consent. Makes it a Level 5 felony (instead of a Class A misdemeanor under current law) for a physician to knowingly or intentionally perform an abortion on an unemancipated minor without the consent of the parent or guardian.
Sale of growlers by package liquor stores. Creates a supplemental package liquor store permit (supplemental permit) that the alcohol and tobacco commission may issue to a person who holds a beer dealer's permit and is the proprietor of a package liquor store (permit holder). Allows the permit holder at the package store location for which the supplemental permit is issued to: (1) fill or refill containers by transferring beer from a brewery sealed keg to the container; and (2) sell the beer to consumers for consumption off the licensed premises. Provides that a container filled or refilled by the permit
Scratch off tickets benefiting veterans. Requires the state lottery commission to adopt rules to establish a scratch off game to benefit Indiana veterans. Deposits revenue from sales of tickets for the scratch off game into the military family relief fund.
Charity gaming. Allows a qualified organization to accept credit cards for the purchase of: (1) a chance to play any game of chance offered at an allowable event; and (2) a licensed supply.
Firearm ownership and medical records. Prohibits a practitioner or medical records custodian from disclosing certain information relating to a patient's ownership of a firearm. Prohibits a political subdivision or the board regulating a practitioner from requiring the practitioner to: (1) inquire whether a patient owns a firearm; (2) document in a patient's medical record whether the patient owns a firearm; or (3) notify any governmental entity of the patient's identification solely on the basis of the patient's ownership of a firearm.
Package liquor store permits. Allows the alcohol and tobacco commission (commission) to deny an application to renew or transfer ownership of a package liquor store permit in a residential district if: (1) the business unreasonably impairs the comfort of the residents; or (2) a remonstrance is filed with the commission signed by at least 51% of the registered voters of the residential district. Requires the commission to consider the continued desirability of a package liquor store location in determining whether to approve an application to renew or transfer ownership of the package liquor store permit.
Fireworks regulation. Provides that a county or municipality may adopt an ordinance to limit the days and hours when consumer fireworks or certain other fireworks may be used, ignited, or discharged within the county or municipality, with certain exceptions.
Qualified organizations. Specifies that a qualified organization under the charity gaming law may use not more than 50% of the money deposited into its separate charity gaming account to pay wages, salaries, and wage and salary related expenses. Increases the maximum number of guest days that certain private clubs may designate from three to four days in a month or from nine to 12 days in a quarter. Removes the option that quarterly designations of guest days be made over consecutive days within the quarter. Removes obsolete language relating to guest days designated by clubs that serve alcoholic beverages on
Employee permits. Allows the alcohol and tobacco commission to issue an employee permit to a person who is serving a sentence for operating while intoxicated, if the person is enrolled in an evaluation and treatment program provided by a licensed addiction counselor or licensed clinical addiction counselor. Allows the alcohol and tobacco commission to issue an employee permit to a person who has two unrelated convictions for operating while intoxicated and completes the second sentence less than two years before the application, if the person completes an evaluation and treatment program provided by a licensed addiction counselor or licensed clinical
Casino regulation. Removes restrictions on where gambling may occur. Authorizes table games at racinos. Changes "riverboat" references to "casino". Repeals statutes specifically concerning riverboats. Repeals the riverboat admissions tax and distribution of admissions tax revenue to municipalities. Repeals the statute limiting the number of slot machines at a racino. Provides that the gaming commission shall not reject an application for a license to operate a casino based on the location of the proposed casino. Repeals language requiring cities and counties to approve ordinances and referenda for riverboat gaming. Repeals language that specifically applies to locations where riverboats currently are located.
Firearms on business premises. Permits a person to bring an action for damages against a business entity having a policy of barring possession of a firearm on the entity's property, if: (1) the person suffers a loss due to criminal activity on the entity's property; and (2) the loss could have been avoided or reduced if the business entity did not prohibit possession of a firearm on its property. Provides that a person who does not prohibit: (1) an individual from possessing a firearm on the person's property; or (2) the person's employees from possessing a firearm while the employees
Abortion matters. Prohibits a person from performing an abortion if the person knows that the pregnant woman is seeking the abortion because of: (1) the sex of the fetus; or (2) a diagnosis or potential diagnosis of the fetus having Down syndrome or a genetic abnormality. Makes it a Level 5 felony if a person knowingly or intentionally performs a sex selective abortion or an abortion because of a diagnosis of Down syndrome or other genetic abnormality. Provides for civil relief. Requires certain information to be provided by the parent or legal guardian of a minor pregnant woman when giving
Wagering taxes. Provides that a riverboat located in a historic hotel district is subject to a wagering tax of 5% of the riverboat's adjusted gross receipts rather than the graduated tax imposed under current law.
Disposition of aborted remains. Establishes a right, beginning January 1, 2016, for a pregnant woman who has an abortion to determine the final disposition of the aborted fetus. Requires that a pregnant woman be informed orally and in writing before an abortion: (1) that the pregnant woman has a right to determine the final disposition of the remains of the aborted fetus; (2) of available options for disposition of the aborted fetus; and (3) of available counseling services. Requires the state department of health to: (1) adopt rules concerning the disposal methods to be used for aborted fetuses; and (2)
Use of electronic cigarettes. Adds use of an electronic cigarette to the definition of "smoking" for purposes of the laws that prohibit smoking in certain places.
Charity gaming operations. Allows an operator of or a worker at a charity gaming event (other than a full-time employee of the qualified organization conducting the event) to receive remuneration for conducting or assisting in conducting the event. Provides that meals, recognition dinners, and social events for operators and workers are permitted if they do not constitute an unreasonable expenditure in the conduct of an allowable event.
Farm winery sales. Allows a holder of a farm winery permit to sell and ship, by the bottle or by the case, not more than 5,000 gallons of wine that is priced at less than $301 per gallon during a permit year to a holder of a wine retailer's permit or a holder of a wine dealer's permit.
Handgun training and reciprocity license. Provides that a person who: (1) is at least 21 years of age; and (2) successfully completes a handgun safety and training course that meets certain requirements; may have the superintendent of state police place an identifying symbol on the face of the person's four year Indiana handgun license that the person may refer to in attempting to qualify for a firearms reciprocity license issued by another state or a political subdivision of another state. Requires the superintendent of state police to retain a copy of the person's handgun safety and training course certificate of
Alcohol self-service displays. Prohibits a liquor dealer from selling liquor through a self-service display, except for self-service displays in: (1) a package liquor store; or (2) a partitioned or enclosed area of the premises of a liquor dealer that prohibits the entry of a minor into the area without a parent or guardian who is at least 21 years of age.
Handgun license repeal. Repeals the law that requires a person to obtain a license to carry a handgun in Indiana. Makes conforming amendments.
Possession of firearms on state property. Prohibits a state agency, including a state supported college or university, from regulating the possession or transportation of firearms, ammunition, or firearm accessories: (1) on land that is; or (2) in buildings and other structures that are; owned or leased by the state. Provides for certain exceptions. Voids, as of July 1, 2015, any rules or policies enacted or undertaken by a state agency before, on, or after June 30, 2015, concerning possession or transportation of firearms, ammunition, or firearm accessories on land or in structures owned or leased by the state. Allows a
Sports wagering. Authorizes a permit holder, a licensed riverboat owner, or an operating agent to conduct sports wagering in sports books located on the premises of the satellite facility, racino, or riverboat operated by the permit holder, licensed riverboat owner, or operating agent. Provides that the implementation of sports wagering is subject to the gaming commission's determination that sports wagering is permissible under federal law.
Fantasy sports. Authorizes racinos to conduct fantasy sports leagues. Establishes certain standards for conducting fantasy sports leagues. Provides that the gambling crime statutes do not apply to a fantasy sports league conducted at a racino.
Sunday sales of alcoholic beverages for carryout. Provides that a holder of an alcoholic beverage permit who is authorized by law to sell alcoholic beverages for carryout may sell alcoholic beverages for carryout on Sunday.
Assignment of lottery prizes.
Firearm matters.
Abortion providers.
Alcohol and tobacco matters.
Allow alcoholic beverages at the state fair.
Microbreweries and artisan distilleries.
Tobacco shop sale of food and beverages.
Charity gaming.
Farm winery direct sales to a retailer or dealer.
Possession of firearms.
Smoking restrictions for bars and taverns.
Tobacco products and advertising.
Sports wagering.
Package liquor store license ownership transfers.
Abortion providers.
Winery and brewery sharing licensed premises.
Sale of growlers by package liquor stores.
Lottery games to benefit veterans.
Table games at racinos.
Alcohol permits.
Charity gaming.
Alcohol self-service displays.
Judicial officers and firearms.
Possession of firearms on state property.
Sunday sales of alcoholic beverages for carryout.
Lakefront development project alcohol permit.
Gaming.
Abortion inducing drugs and abortion clinics.
Horse racing.
Artisan distiller's permit.
Alcohol server online and self-study training.
Sale of electronic cigarettes to minors.
Prohibited horse racing and gaming wagers.
Farm wineries.
Indiana firearms reciprocity license.
Microbreweries at trade shows.
Certification forms before an abortion.
Sale of microbrewery beer at farmers' markets.
Knives with automatic blades.
Sunday sales of alcoholic beverages for carryout.
Possession of firearms on school property.
Informed consent brochure for abortions.
Lifetime unlimited handgun license fees.
Wagering taxes.
Charity gaming events.
Gaming.
Race and sex-selective abortions.
Land based casinos.
Automatic and semiautomatic weapons.
Abortion inducing drugs.
Gaming matters.
Abortion ban at IU Hospital and teaching facilities.
Toylike lighters.
Alcoholic beverage permit residency requirements.
Alcoholic beverages.
Fireworks sales and display permits.
Removal of bars and taverns from smoking ban exemption.