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HB 1117

State property offenses.

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Wendy McNamara and 1 co-sponsor

HB 1117 modifies Indiana property offense statutes; currently under criminal code committee review without finalized details on penalty or classification changes.

Representative O'Brien added as coauthor
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Bill Summary · HB 1117

Legislative bill overview

HB 1117 modifies Indiana's criminal statutes regarding property offenses, though the specific provisions are not detailed in the available information. The bill was introduced by Representative Wendy McNamara and is currently under review by the Committee on Courts and Criminal Code, with Representative Tim O'Brien joining as coauthor in late January 2025.

Why is this important

Property crime legislation directly affects criminal penalties, victim protections, and law enforcement priorities across the state. Changes to property offense statutes can significantly impact sentencing guidelines, restitution requirements, and how courts handle cases ranging from theft to burglary, making this relevant to both public safety policy and criminal justice reform discussions.

Potential points of contention

  • Clarity on specific changes needed: Without access to the bill's full text, stakeholders cannot yet assess whether it increases penalties, creates new offenses, expands or restricts prosecutorial discretion, or changes evidentiary standards
  • Victim advocacy vs. defendant rights balance: Property crime legislation often creates tension between victim restitution protections and concerns about proportional sentencing
  • Enforcement resource implications: Changes to property offense classifications may require additional law enforcement training, court processing capacity, or correctional resources

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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