SB0160

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Indiana SB0160 adds wearing a mask during a crime as an aggravating factor in sentencing.

Indiana SB0160 amends the Indiana Code to include wearing a mask during the commission of a criminal offense as an aggravating circumstance for sentencing. The bill specifies that a mask is a covering that obscures or is worn over a person's nose or mouth, but excludes certain exceptions such as theater costumes, religious coverings, occupational safety gear, and medical devices. The bill also outlines other aggravating and mitigating factors that courts may consider when determining a sentence.

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Sponsors

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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

46 Yea

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0 Nay

3 Not Voting

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1 Absent

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Calendar

Feb 11

10:30 AM

House Courts and Criminal Code Hearing

Jan 13

8:00 AM

Senate Corrections and Criminal Law Hearing

History

Mar 5

Senate

Signed by the Governor

Mar 5

Senate

Public Law 112

Feb 27

Senate

Signed by the President Pro Tempore