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Introduced
01/17/2023
01/17/2023
In Committee
03/14/2023
03/14/2023
Crossed Over
02/08/2023
02/08/2023
Passed
03/24/2023
03/24/2023
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
04/20/2023
04/20/2023
Introduced Session
2023 Regular Session
Bill Summary
Criminal mischief and criminal trespass. Provides that a person who recklessly, knowingly, or intentionally damages the property of a scientific research facility without the consent of, or with consent which was fraudulently obtained from, the owner, possessor, or occupant of the property that is damaged commits criminal mischief, a Class A misdemeanor. Provides that a person who, not having a contractual interest in the property, knowingly or intentionally enters the real property of a scientific research facility without the permission of, or with permission which was fraudulently obtained from, the owner of the scientific research facility or an authorized person, and knowingly or intentionally engages in conduct that causes property damage to: (1) the owner of or a person having a contractual interest in the scientific research facility; (2) the operator of the scientific research facility; or (3) a person having personal property located on the property of the scientific research facility; commits criminal trespass, a Level 6 felony.
AI Summary
This bill amends Indiana's criminal mischief and criminal trespass laws to include specific provisions related to scientific research facilities. The key provisions are:
1. It defines a "scientific research facility" as a facility in which research is conducted, including the production or maintenance of research models.
2. It makes it a Class A misdemeanor to recklessly, knowingly, or intentionally damage the property of a scientific research facility without the consent of, or with fraudulently obtained consent from, the owner, possessor, or occupant.
3. It makes it a Level 6 felony for a person to knowingly or intentionally enter the real property of a scientific research facility without permission or with fraudulently obtained permission, and then knowingly or intentionally engage in conduct that causes property damage to the owner, operator, or a person with personal property on the premises.
The bill aims to strengthen protections for scientific research facilities and their property from criminal acts.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (4)
Last Action
Public Law 79 (on 04/20/2023)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://iga.in.gov/legislative/2023/bills/house/1363/ |
| BillText | https://iga.in.gov/legislative/2023/bills/house/1363/#4.ENRS |
| BillText | https://iga.in.gov/legislative/2023/bills/house/1363/#3.COMS |
| BillText | https://iga.in.gov/legislative/2023/bills/house/1363/#2.COMH |
| BillText | https://iga.in.gov/legislative/2023/bills/house/1363/#1.INTR |
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