(b) The offense described in subsection (a) is:

1. (1) a Level 5 felony if:

   1. (A) the person removed is less than fourteen (14) years of age and is not the removing person's child;
   2. (B) it is committed by using a vehicle; or
   3. (C) it results in bodily injury to a person other than the removing person;
2. (2) a Level 4 felony if it results in moderate bodily injury to a person other than the removing person;

3. (3) a Level 3 felony if it:

   1. (A) is committed while armed with a deadly weapon;
   2. (B) results in serious bodily injury to a person other than the removing person; or
   3. (C) is committed on an aircraft; and

4. (4) a Level 2 felony if it is committed:

   1. (A) with intent to obtain ransom;
   2. (B) while hijacking a vehicle;
   3. (C) with intent to obtain the release, or intent to aid in the escape, of any person from lawful incarceration; or

   4. (D) with intent to use the person removed as a shield or hostage.

      As added by Acts 1976, P.L.148, SEC.2. Amended by Acts 1977, P.L.340, SEC.34; Acts 1978, P.L.144, SEC.4; P.L.158-2013, SEC.433; P.L.40-2019, SEC.10.