By Travis Thayer (Indianapolis, Ind.) – One state lawmaker is pushing for harsher penalties against those who commit child seduction. State Rep. Karlee Macer (D-Indianapolis) announced Tuesday a bill that will toughen penalties for child seduction and create a new offense called indiscretion. The new offense would focus on individuals in schools over 21 years of age who engage in any sexual conduct with a child between the ages of 16 and 18. “This issue was brought to my attention by Indianapolis Police Detective Chuck Gold, who specializes in missing person’s cases,” said Rep. Macer. “As we looked at the laws in Indiana, we found a gap in penalizing someone who commits sexual misconduct through child seduction.” Currently, child seduction is considered a Class A or B Misdemeanor. Rep. Macer’s proposal would up the crime to a level 6 felony, resulting in penalties of up to two-and-a-half years in prison and fines up to $10,000. Macer says she is also considering a proposal to raise the age of consent in Indiana to 18 years of age.
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