06/30/2022
Beginning July 1, there will be some changes to Indiana law:
1. As previously mentioned, a permit will no longer be required to carry a fi***rm (this does not apply to those who are prohibited from carrying such as felons and individuals under 18).
2. Transgender girls will be banned from competing in girls' sporting events. The ACLU is currently appealing this, so keep an eye on this one.
3. The definition of r**e will be exponentially expanding. Beginning July 1, the definition will be as follows: A person who has sexual in*******se with someone who tries to "physically, verbally, or by other visible conduct refuse the person's acts," commits r**e.
4. The Bail Project (which advocates to end cash bail and helps post bail for indigent criminal defendants) now faces new regulations, such as state certification requirements and according to the new law, can no longer post bail for defendants accused of violent crimes. The ACLU is appealing this law based on constitutional grounds, stating the new law violates their rights under the Equal Protection Clause of the 14th Amendment. The ACLU's recent request for injunction was denied. Another one to watch.
