Indiana Criminal Justice Key Votes
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| Date | State | Bill No. | Title | Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| March 5, 2024 | IN | HB 1002 | Defines Antisemitism as Discrimination on the Basis of the Jewish Religion | Bill Passed - Senate (42 - 6) |
| Feb. 29, 2024 | IN | SB 202 | Amends State University Tenure, Promotion and Diversity Policies | Concurrence Vote Passed - Senate (33 - 12) |
| Feb. 6, 2024 | IN | SB 139 | Authorizes Psilocybin Treatment Programs and Research | Bill Passed - Senate (47 - 1) |
| April 27, 2023 | IN | SB 187 | Requires State Police Departments Conduct Background Checks on Police Reserve Officers | Conference Report Adopted - Senate (41 - 7) |
| April 27, 2023 | IN | SB 8 | Authorizes Pharmacy Benefit Managers to Negotiate Prices for Drugs | Conference Report Adopted - Senate (40 - 9) |
| April 26, 2023 | IN | HB 1177 | Authorizes Teachers to Keep Firearms in Classrooms | Conference Report Adopted - Senate (41 - 8) |
| April 26, 2023 | IN | HB 1016 | Establishes a Merit System for Police and Fire Departments | Conference Report Adopted - Senate (32 - 18) |
| March 20, 2023 | IN | HB 1365 | Prohibits and Criminalizes "Machine-Gun Conversion" Devices | Bill Passed - Senate (45 - 4) |
| Feb. 28, 2023 | IN | SB 343 | Amends Definitions of Machine-Guns for Increased Felony Penalties | Bill Passed - Senate (39 - 10) |
| March 8, 2022 | IN | HB 1296 | Repeals License Requirement to Carry a Handgun | Bill Passed - Senate (30 - 20) |
| March 1, 2022 | IN | HB 1001 | Amends COVID-19 Immunization and Vaccine Requirements | Bill Passed - Senate (32 - 18) |
| Jan. 24, 2022 | IN | SB 19 | Prohibits Pointing, Discharging Firearm at Inspector General Investigator | (39 - 8) |
| April 22, 2021 | IN | SB 414 | Requires Universities to Survey Students About the Climate for Free Speech on Campus | Conference Report Adopted - Senate (42 - 7) |
| April 15, 2021 | IN | SB 398 | Limits the Hours of an Election Drop Box and Expands Voting for Those with Disabilities | Concurrence Vote Passed - Senate (40 - 2) |
| March 25, 2021 | IN | HB 1485 | Establishes it is a Crime for Someone to Refuse to Leave a Polling Place After Directed | Bill Passed - Senate (42 - 8) |
| March 16, 2021 | IN | HB 1006 | Increases Police Accountability | Bill Passed - Senate (49 - 0) |
| Feb. 23, 2021 | IN | SB 69 | Increases Penalties for School Bus Stop Arm Violations | Bill Passed - Senate (38 - 11) |
| Feb. 23, 2021 | IN | SB 200 | Authorizes the State Attorney General to Appoint a Special Prosecutor for Crimes County Prosecutors Decide not to Charge | Bill Passed - Senate (29 - 20) |
| Feb. 16, 2021 | IN | SB 198 | Increases Penalties for Attendees of "Riots" or "Unlawful Assemblies" | Bill Passed - Senate (37 - 8) |
| Feb. 16, 2021 | IN | SB 198 | Increases Penalties for Attendees of "Riots" or "Unlawful Assemblies" | Bill Passed - Senate (37 - 8) |
| Feb. 15, 2021 | IN | SB 1 | Exempts Healthcare Providers from Legal Liability if They Fail to Provide Non-Emergency Procedures Due to COVID-19 Patient Overflow | Concurrence Vote Passed - Senate (39 - 7) |
| Feb. 15, 2021 | IN | SB 1 | Exempts Healthcare Providers from Legal Liability if They Fail to Provide Non-Emergency Procedures Due to COVID-19 Patient Overflow | Concurrence Vote Passed - Senate (39 - 7) |
| Feb. 4, 2020 | IN | SB 449 | Reduces the Age at Which Juveniles Can be Sent to Jail | Bill Passed - Senate (31 - 18) |
| Jan. 14, 2020 | IN | SB 69 | Authorizes Firearms on School Grounds | Bill Passed - Senate (42 - 7) |
| April 22, 2019 | IN | HB 1284 | Expands "Stand Your Ground" Laws | Conference Report Adopted - Senate (37 - 7) |
| April 22, 2019 | IN | HB 1284 | Expands "Stand Your Ground" Laws | Conference Report Adopted - Senate (37 - 7) |
| April 16, 2019 | IN | HB 1253 | Authorizes Firearm Training for Teachers and School Staff | Bill Passed - Senate (32 - 14) |
| April 2, 2019 | IN | SB 198 | Amends Criminal Sentencing Regulations | Concurrence Vote Passed - Senate (34 - 14) |
| Feb. 21, 2019 | IN | SB 12 | Authorizes Consideration of Bias in Sentencing | Bill Passed - Senate (39 - 10) |
| March 12, 2018 | IN | SB 12 | Specifies Rules of Sex Offender Residency | Concurrence Vote Passed - Senate (26 - 20) |
| Feb. 27, 2018 | IN | HB 1359 | Increases Penalties for Drug Dealers Connected to Overdose Deaths | Bill Passed - Senate (41 - 9) |
| Feb. 27, 2018 | IN | HB 1359 | Increases Penalties for Drug Dealers Connected to Overdose Deaths | Bill Passed - Senate (41 - 9) |
| April 6, 2017 | IN | HB 1438 | Authorizes Counties or Municipalities to Approve Syringe Exchange Programs | Bill Passed - Senate (32 - 16) |
| March 10, 2016 | IN | HB 1127 | Establishes Regulations on Lawsuit Funding Practices | Conference Report Adopted - Senate (40 - 10) |
| Feb. 3, 2016 | IN | SB 80 | Authorizes Pharmacists to Decline to Sell Certain Cold Medicines | Bill Passed - Senate (41 - 8) |
| Feb. 2, 2016 | IN | SB 220 | Classifies an Offense Based on Sexual Orientation or Gender Identity as Aggravating Circumstance | Bill Passed - Senate (34 - 16) |
| Jan. 26, 2016 | IN | SB 259 | Authorizes General Assembly Employees to Carry Handguns in the Statehouse | Bill Passed - Senate (36 - 13) |
| April 2, 2015 | IN | SB 50 | Specifies that the Religious Freedom Restoration Act Does Not Authorize Discrimination | Conference Report Adopted - Senate (34 - 16) |
| Feb. 3, 2015 | IN | SB 433 | Authorizes Possession of Sawed-off Shotguns | Bill Passed - Senate (44 - 6) |
| March 13, 2014 | IN | HB 1351 | Requires Drug Testing for Certain Welfare Recipients | Conference Report Rejected - Senate (24 - 24) |
| March 13, 2014 | IN | SB 229 | Authorizes the Concealed Possession of Firearms on School Property | Conference Report Adopted - Senate (38 - 10) |
| March 4, 2014 | IN | HB 1126 | Amends Procedures for Awarding Unpaid Wages | Bill Failed - Senate (23 - 25) |
| March 4, 2014 | IN | HB 1351 | Requires Drug Testing for Certain Welfare Recipients | Bill Passed - Senate (34 - 14) |
| Feb. 17, 2014 | IN | HJR 3 | Defines Marriage as Between 1 Man and 1 Woman | Joint Resolution Passed - Senate (32 - 17) |
| Feb. 4, 2014 | IN | SB 404 | Establishes Regulations for High-Fence Hunting Preserves | Bill Failed - Senate (25 - 23) |
| Jan. 28, 2014 | IN | SB 229 | Amends Firearm Buy-Back Program Laws | Bill Passed - Senate (28 - 21) |
| April 26, 2013 | IN | HB 1006 | Amends the Criminal Code | Conference Report Adopted - Senate (34 - 15) |
| April 26, 2013 | IN | SB 373 | Prohibits Unauthorized Entry on Industrial or Agricultural Property | Conference Report Adopted - Senate (29 - 21) |
| April 10, 2013 | IN | HB 1483 | Requires Drug Testing for Certain Welfare Recipients | Bill Passed - Senate (38 - 12) |
| March 4, 2010 | IN | HB 1065 | Authorizing Firearms at Workplace | Conference Report Adopted - Senate (41 - 9) |
| March 4, 2010 | IN | HB 1065 | Authorizing Firearms at Workplace | Conference Report Adopted - Senate (41 - 9) |
| Jan. 28, 2010 | IN | SJR 13 | Defining Marriage as Being Between One Man and One Woman | Joint Resolution Passed - Senate (38 - 10) |
| Jan. 29, 2008 | IN | SB 3 | Authorizing Physicians to Refuse Prescriptions | Bill Passed - Senate (30 - 18) |
| Jan. 29, 2008 | IN | SB 335 | Immigration Bill | Bill Passed - Senate (37 - 11) |
| Jan. 24, 2008 | IN | SB 3 | Authorizing Physicians to Refuse Prescriptions | Bill Failed - Senate (24 - 24) |
| March 22, 2007 | IN | HB 1237 | Seat Belt Requirement | Bill Passed - Senate (28 - 17) |
| March 14, 2006 | IN | HB 1099 | Fireworks Sales, Regulations, Discharge, Public Safety Fees, and Injuries | Conference Report Adopted - Senate (34 - 16) |
| March 14, 2006 | IN | HB 1099 | Fireworks Sales, Regulations, Discharge, Public Safety Fees, and Injuries | Conference Report Adopted - Senate (34 - 16) |
| March 2, 2006 | IN | HB 1099 | Fireworks Sales, Regulations, Discharge, Public Safety Fees, and Injuries | Bill Passed - Senate (31 - 18) |
| March 2, 2006 | IN | HB 1099 | Fireworks Sales, Regulations, Discharge, Public Safety Fees, and Injuries | Bill Passed - Senate (31 - 18) |
| Feb. 28, 2006 | IN | HB 1028 | Firearms and Self-Defense | Bill Passed - Senate (44 - 5) |
| Jan. 31, 2006 | IN | SB 145 | Vehicle Seizure and Driving While Intoxicated | Bill Passed - Senate (34 - 16) |
| Jan. 24, 2006 | IN | SB 88 | Seat Belt Requirement | Bill Passed - Senate (26 - 21) |