Indiana SB0280 amends criminal law to redefine offenses involving bodily fluids and waste, removing certain HIV-related sentencing enhancements.

Indiana SB0280 amends the criminal code to redefine offenses involving bodily fluids and waste. It removes sentencing enhancements for battery and malicious mischief related to HIV. The bill also amends the sentencing enhancement for battery against a public safety officer related to HIV. Effective July 1, 2026, the changes include removing specific references to HIV in the context of battery and malicious mischief offenses, and modifying the criteria for enhanced penalties in such cases.

Indiana SB0280 amends criminal law to redefine offenses involving bodily fluids and waste, removing certain HIV-related sentencing enhancements.

Indiana SB0280 amends the criminal code to redefine offenses involving bodily fluids and waste. It removes sentencing enhancements for battery and malicious mischief related to HIV. The bill also amends the sentencing enhancement for battery against a public safety officer related to HIV. Effective July 1, 2026, the changes include removing specific references to HIV in the context of battery and malicious mischief offenses, and modifying the criteria for enhanced penalties in such cases.