H.E.A. 1279, P.L. 136 Effective: July 1, 2023 Establishes a new chapter concerning regulated businesses governing third party food delivery services. Defines: (1) "covered establishment" as a: (A) restaurant; or (B) food service establishment; that offers, whether directly or through a third party food delivery service, the sale and same-day delivery or pick up of food and … [Read more...] about Third party food delivery services
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Sale of tax sale properties to nonprofits
H.E.A. 1627, P.L. 159 Effective: July 1, 2023 Provides that a tax sale statute concerning the sale of real property to eligible nonprofit entities for low or moderate income housing applies to all counties. (Current law provides that the provision only applies to a county having a consolidated city.) Read the bill at: https://iga.in.gov/legislative/2023/bills/house/1627 … [Read more...] about Sale of tax sale properties to nonprofits
Adverse possession statute of limitations
The House Judiciary Committee heard SB 166 on adverse possession statute of limitations authored by Sen. Doriot, Sen. Koch, and Sen. Messmer, and sponsored by Rep. Torr. The bill amends the statute concerning the statute of limitations for actions for the recovery of the possession of real estate to provide that such an action that: (1) involves a line located and established … [Read more...] about Adverse possession statute of limitations
Mental health programs
For amend and vote only, upon recommitment, the Senate Appropriations Committee heard HB 1006 on mental health programs authored by Rep. Steuerwald and sponsored by Sens. Freeman, Crider, and Koch. The bill specifies the circumstances under which a person may be involuntarily committed to a facility for mental health services when medically necessary. The bill also establishes a … [Read more...] about Mental health programs
Immunity for escort of a banned person
The Senate Judiciary Committee heard HB 1252 on immunity for escort of a banned person sponsored by Sen. Becker and authored by Rep. Hatfield. This bill specifies that under the Tort Claims Act, a governmental entity or employee acting within the scope of employment is not liable for loss resulting from injury to a person or property of a person who is under … [Read more...] about Immunity for escort of a banned person