Crimes of violence.

Deleted the exception that prevented prior convictions for crimes of violence, sex offenses, domestic battery, and strangulation from increasing penalties for new crimes.

Removed the exclusion for prior convictions involving operating while intoxicated with death or serious injury, and dealing in or manufacturing specific drugs.

Replaced a reference to a repealed statute (IC 35-31.5-2-79) with a reference to the current definition of a crime of violence (IC 35-50-1-2).

Converted the document from an enrolled act format to a standard House Bill format, including updated session dates and digest information.

Updated the criteria for when prior convictions increase current penalties to explicitly include a 12-year lookback period based on conviction, adjudication, or release from incarceration.

Added a new list of serious offenses (including domestic battery, strangulation, and various drug crimes) that are exempt from the 12-year lookback limit, meaning prior convictions for these crimes always count toward enhanced penalties.

Clarified that parole release hearings must be granted before a person becomes eligible for release, with specific requirements for investigations and victim notification.

Refined the definition of 'crime of moral turpitude' to include crimes involving fraud or false statements.

The definition of 'violent criminal' was expanded to include dangerous possession of a firearm and unlawful carrying of a handgun when committed by individuals with two prior convictions.

The legislative history was updated to include the Senate's approval process, with the bill being passed by the Senate on January 28, 2026, and amended by the Senate on February 12, 2026.

The document title was changed from 'HB 1258' to 'EH 1258' to indicate it is the final version approved by both chambers, and the reprint date was updated to February 20, 2026.

Updated the list of affected citations to remove specific subsection numbers (e.g., changing 'IC 1-1-2-2.5' to 'IC 1-1'), likely to ensure the bill applies to the entire statute rather than just specific parts.

Updated the bill's status from 'Introduced' to 'Engrossed' and added the reprint date of January 23, 2026, reflecting its final version before becoming law.

Added a specific effective date of July 1, 2026, to the digest, clarifying when the new definitions and rules will take effect.

Added co-sponsors (King, Carbaugh, Porter) to the bill's header, indicating expanded legislative support.