Bill Sponsor
Indiana House Bill 1240
Session 2024
Criminal law issues.
Became Law
Became Law
Signed by Governor on Mar 13, 2024
Sponsors
Republican
Gregory Steuerwald
Republican
Aaron Freeman
First Action
Jan 9, 2024
Latest Action
Mar 13, 2024
Origin Chamber
House
Type
Bill
Bill Number
1240
State
Indiana
Session
2024
Sponsorship by Party
House Votes (2)
Senate Votes (1)
Motion Text
HB 1240 - Steuerwald
House Roll Call Votes
Summary
Makes numerous changes to the criminal law, including: (1) changing references from "county prosecuting attorney" to "prosecuting attorney"; (2) specifying the membership of county school safety commissions; (3) removing and replacing the organized theft statute; (4) increasing the penalty for fraud and battery under certain circumstances; and (5) defining "abusive head trauma" and permitting it to be used as an aggravating circumstance. Makes unlawful carrying of a handgun by a child a waivable offense. Specifies that "telephone sales call" includes certain types of electronically transmitted information. Makes certain other changes for consistency.
Sources
Record Created
Jan 9, 2024 12:58:14 AM
Record Updated
Aug 29, 2024 8:50:49 AM