The Senate Judiciary Committee heard HB 1282 on limitation of liability for DCS contractors sponsored by Sen. Liz Brown and Sen. Tyler Johnson. Author Rep. Chris Judy presented the bill, which expands the limitation on civil liability for actions taken by non-profit DCS contractors in the course of their contractual obligations. This does not apply for wanton negligent, knowing, or … [Read more...] about Limitation of liability for DCS contractors
Civil
Cause of action concerning restraint of trade
The House Judiciary Committee heard SB 181 on cause of action concerning restraint of trade sponsored by Rep. Jeter and Rep. Steuerwald. The bill was authored by Sen. Koch and Sen. Brown andamends the statute concerning combinations restraining trade as follows: A representative from the Attorney General’s office testified on behalf of the bill. The bill passed 11-0. Read t … [Read more...] about Cause of action concerning restraint of trade
Sale of tax delinquent real property
The House Judiciary Committee heard SB 296 on the sale of tax delinquent real property sponsored by Rep. Jeter and Rep. Steuerwald. The bill was introduced by author, Sen. Koch, and provides: A representative from the Indiana State Bar Association Real Property Section testified in favor of the bill. The bill passed 11-0. Read the bill at: … [Read more...] about Sale of tax delinquent real property
Mid-Session: Civil Law
The following civil law bills passed out of their originating house: SB 166 Adverse possession statute of limitations SB 181 Cause of action concerning restraint of trade SB 202 Study committee (f/k/a Various housing matters) SB 278 Nonprofit corporations SB 296 Sale of tax delinquent real property. SB 303 Privacy protections for nonprofit … [Read more...] about Mid-Session: Civil Law
Gender transition procedures for minors
The Senate Health and Provider Services Committee heard SB 480 on gender transition procedures for minors authored by Sen. Johnson and Sen. Charbonneau. The bill prohibits a physician or other practitioner from knowingly providing gender transition procedures to an individual who is less than 18 years of age (minor) that are intended to alter the gender of the minor or delay … [Read more...] about Gender transition procedures for minors