H.E.A. 1002, P.L. 166 Effective: §§1,5-14, 16-19 effective retroactive to March 1, 2020; July 1, 2021 Protects health care providers from professional discipline for certain acts or omissions arising from a disaster emergency unless the act or omission constitutes gross negligence, willful or wanton misconduct, or intentional misrepresentation. Provides that a health care p … [Read more...] about Civil immunity related to COVID-19
Civil
Removal of a county elected officer
H.E.A. 1030, P.L. 169 Effective: July 1, 2021 Allows a county executive and county fiscal body to adopt identical resolutions to initiate a court action to remove the county's auditor, treasurer, recorder, surveyor, or assessor (county officer) for: (1) neglect of duties; (2) charging illegal fees; or (3) failing to be physically present in the county officer's office for a … [Read more...] about Removal of a county elected officer
Sudden cardiac arrest of students
H.E.A. 1040, P.L. 56 Effective: § 9 effective July 1, 2021 §9 provides that a coach, marching band leader, and certain other extracurricular activity leader who completes the course and provides coaching or other leadership services in good faith is not personally liable for damages in a civil action as a result of a sudden cardiac arrest incurred by an applicable student p … [Read more...] about Sudden cardiac arrest of students
Recording requirements
H.E.A. 1056, P.L. 2 Effective: February 18, 2021 Amends the requirements for instruments and conveyances to be recorded. Adds instances in which an instrument is considered validly recorded for purposes of providing constructive notice. Read the bill at: http://iga.in.gov/legislative/2021/bills/house/1056 … [Read more...] about Recording requirements
Small claims court procedures
H.E.A. 1110, P.L. 125 Effective: July 1, 2021 Provides that a small claims court has jurisdiction over claims that do not exceed $10,000. Read the bill at: http://iga.in.gov/legislative/2021/bills/house/1110 … [Read more...] about Small claims court procedures