SB 197 IN

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Specifies that a conviction for certain sex offenses requires mandatory revocation of a teaching license. Provides that bail provisions that apply to persons on probation and parole also apply to persons on community supervision. Removes and replaces certain references to "official investigations", "official proceedings", and methods of reporting. Adds to the crime of resisting law enforcement the act of forcibly resisting, refusing, obstructing, or interfering with a law enforcement officer's lawful: (1) entry into a structure; or (2) order to exit a structure. Provides that all Level 1 and Level 2 felonies may be prosecuted at any time. Repeals synthetic identity deception and consolidates it with identity deception. Makes attempted murder a predicate offense for the use of a firearm sentence enhancement. Makes certain changes to the definition of "substantially similar" for purposes of the controlled substance law. Adds controlled substance analogs to certain statutes prohibiting controlled substances in penal facilities. Replaces references to delta-9 THC with THC. Repeals and consolidates various fraud and deception offenses. Defines "financial institution" for purposes of crimes involving financial institutions. Defines "pecuniary loss" for purposes of fraud in connection with insurance. Repeals or decriminalizes certain infrequently charged misdemeanors. Makes fraud a Level 4 felony if the amount involved is at least $100,000. Defines attempted murder as a "serious violent felony". Amends the definition of "emergency medical services provider" for the offense of battery to include a staff member in the emergency department of a hospital. Provides a procedure for a law enforcement officer to request a blood sample if the law enforcement officer has probable cause to believe that a person has committed the offense of operating a vehicle or motorboat while intoxicated causing: (1) serious bodily injury; or (2) death or catastrophic injury. Provides that the law enforcement training board may establish certain standards for training programs. Resolves technical conflicts with SEA 81, HEA 1006, and HEA 1564. Makes technical corrections. Makes conforming amendments.

• Michael Young Republican · author
• Jack Sandlin · author
• Gregory Steuerwald Republican · sponsor

1. Jan 14, 2021 Authored by Senator Young M · upper
2. Jan 14, 2021 First reading: referred to Committee on Corrections and Criminal Law · upper
3. Feb 11, 2021 Committee report: amend do pass, adopted · upper
4. Feb 15, 2021 Amendment #5 (Young M) prevailed; voice vote · upper
5. Feb 15, 2021 Amendment #1 (Taylor G) failed; voice vote · upper
6. Feb 15, 2021 Amendment #3 (Tallian) failed; voice vote · upper
7. Feb 15, 2021 Second reading: amended, ordered engrossed · upper
8. Feb 15, 2021 Senator Sandlin added as second author · upper
9. Feb 16, 2021 Third reading: passed; Roll Call 122: yeas 45, nays 0 · upper
10. Feb 16, 2021 House sponsor: Representative Steuerwald · upper
11. Feb 16, 2021 Senator Kruse added as coauthor · upper
12. Feb 16, 2021 Senator Tallian added as coauthor · upper
13. Feb 17, 2021 Referred to the House · upper
14. Mar 1, 2021 First reading: referred to Committee on Courts and Criminal Code · lower
15. Apr 1, 2021 Committee report: amend do pass, adopted · lower

The published texts of this bill as it moves through the legislature. Each links to the official document on the state legislature site. Data from OpenStates.

• Senate Bill (H) · Apr 1, 2021 · PDF
• Introduced Senate Bill (S) · Jan 13, 2021 · PDF
• Senate Bill (S) · Feb 11, 2021 · PDF
• Engrossed Senate Bill (S) · Feb 15, 2021 · PDF