The House Judiciary Committee heard SB 38 on adverse possession statute of limitations sponsored by Rep. Torr and Rep. D. Miller. The author, Sen. Doriot, introduced the bill which 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 involves a line located and established by a … [Read more...] about Adverse possession statute of limitations
Civil
Revised Uniform Unclaimed Property Act
The House Judiciary Committee heard SB 188 on revised uniform unclaimed property act sponsored by Rep. J. Young. Sen. Koch presented the bill which repeals the unclaimed property act and replaces it with the revised unclaimed property act. On March 16, the following testified in favor of the bill: the Attorney General’s Office, the Indiana Credit Union League, and the Indiana Ba … [Read more...] about Revised Uniform Unclaimed Property Act
Immunity for physician wellness programs
The House Judiciary Committee heard SB 365 on immunity for physician wellness programs sponsored by Rep. Schaibley. This bill defines "wellness program" for physicians. It also specifies that the proceedings and deliberations of a wellness program are confidential, but allows a court to order in writing the release of confidential or privileged information belonging to a wellness … [Read more...] about Immunity for physician wellness programs
Deceptive lead generation
The Senate Judiciary Committee heard HB 1125 on deceptive lead generation sponsored by Sen. L. Brown. The Committee considered the bill for amend and vote. The bill makes false, misleading, or deceptive advertisements for claims related to medical devices and legend drugs and certain other actions a deceptive act. The Committee amended the bill by consent to modify when it is a d … [Read more...] about Deceptive lead generation
Mid-Session: Civil Law
The following civil law bills passed out of their originating house: SB 1 Civil immunity related to COVID-19 – signed by the Governor Previous blog post: http://indianacourts.us/legislative/?p=3193 & http://indianacourts.us/legislative/?p=3262 House Sponsor: Torr Read the signed law: http://iga.in.gov/legislative/2021/bills/senate/1 SB 17 Campground matters Previous blog … [Read more...] about Mid-Session: Civil Law