SB0280

Crimes relating to bodily fluids and bodily waste.

Introduced·1/12/26
Intr Text

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.

Included in complete analysis

  • Overview
  • Core Provisions
  • Implementation
  • Impact
  • Legal Framework
  • Critical Issues

See what it does, who it affects, and the critical issues in plain language. Free, 30 seconds.

Where it stands

Current
Corrections & Criminal Law Committee
Next
Committee decision

Sponsors

0
1
R
Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

History

Jan 12

Senate

Authored by Senator Glick

Jan 12

Senate

First reading: referred to Committee on Corrections and Criminal Law