Indiana · 2025 Regular Session · Bill
SB 177: Child seduction committed by a religious leader.
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
SB 177 is a bill introduced in the Indiana Senate on January 8, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Child seduction committed by a religious leader. Primary sponsor: Shelli Yoder (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (January 8, 2025): First reading: referred to Committee on Corrections and Criminal Law.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Includes a religious leader who volunteers in certain educational settings within the definition of "child care worker" for purposes of the crime of child seduction. Provides that a religious leader of a religious organization attended by a child less than 18 years of age who engages in certain sexual actions with the child commits child seduction.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shelli Yoder | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 40 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- First reading: referred to Committee on Corrections and Criminal Law
- Authored by Senator Yoder