H.E.A. 1243, P.L. 118 Effective: July 1, 2020 In part, provides that a genetic counselor may not be required to perform, participate in, or provide a service that violates any sincerely held ethical, moral, or religious belief held by the genetic counselor, and allows for a civil action for damages or reinstatement of employment for a violation. Read the bill at: … [Read more...] about Genetic counselors
Civil
New Harmony and Wabash River bridge authority
H.E.A. 1343, P.L. 163 Effective: February 17, 2020 Provides that the New Harmony and Wabash River bridge authority (bridge authority) and its members, officers, and employees are immune from civil liability resulting from any act or omission related to implementation of the statute that establishes the bridge authority. Provides that the immunity does not extend to a person who … [Read more...] about New Harmony and Wabash River bridge authority
Recovery of litigation expenses
The House Judiciary Committee heard SB 199 on recovery of litigation expenses, sponsored by Rep. Steuerwald. The bill provides that attorney's fees may be awarded against a governmental entity in a case where a court finds that the claim brought by the governmental entity was frivolous, unreasonable, or groundless, but provides that the application of the law to governmental … [Read more...] about Recovery of litigation expenses
Private property protection matters
The House Judiciary Committee heard SB 340 on private property protection matters. The bill is sponsored in the House by Rep. Wolkins and does the following: Requires the summons accompanying a complaint for condemnation to include language regarding the defendants' right to object to the condemnation within 30 days from the date notice is served. Requires a court to award … [Read more...] about Private property protection matters
Mid-Session: Civil Law
The following civil law bills passed out of their originating house: SB 9 Target Shooting Previous blog post: http://indianacourts.us/legislative/?p=2900 Floor amendments: The bill was amended to narrow the application to shooting ranges, as defined within the bill. House Sponsor: May Read the current bill: http://iga.in.gov/legislative/2020/bills/senate/9 SB 71 Adverse … [Read more...] about Mid-Session: Civil Law