H.E.A. 1398, P.L. 255 Effective: July 1, 2019 Provides immunity from civil liability concerning the disclosure or report of education records of a student. Permits a law enforcement agency or private university police department to share private investigatory records with a school corporation, charter school, or nonpublic school for the purpose of enhancing the safety of a student … [Read more...] about Information concerning threats to school safety
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Harassment and orders for protection
H.E.A. 1607, P.L. 266 Effective: July 1, 2019 Adds Ind. Code § 34-6-2-51.5 to define harassment for protection orders under Ind. Code § 34-26-5 which includes, but is not limited to, repeated or continuing impermissible contact: (1) that would cause a reasonable person to suffer emotional distress; and (2) that actually causes the victim to suffer emotional distress. Amends Ind. C … [Read more...] about Harassment and orders for protection
Going upon the premises of another
The House Judiciary Committee heard SB 220 on going upon the premises of another, sponsored by Rep. May. The bill amends the law providing that a person who goes upon the premises of another for certain purposes does not have an assurance that the premises are safe for the person's purpose. The bill also specifies that the law applies to a person who goes upon the premises of … [Read more...] about Going upon the premises of another
Judicial evaluation of dangerous individuals and firearms
The Senate Committee on Tax and Fiscal Policy heard HB 1651 concerning judicial evaluation of dangerous individuals and firearms. The bill provides that a dangerous person is not a proper person for the purpose of applying for or receiving a license to carry a handgun. The bill further provides that a dangerous person who knowingly or intentionally rents, purchases, receives … [Read more...] about Judicial evaluation of dangerous individuals and firearms
Fertility fraud and deception
For amend and vote only, the House Judiciary Committee heard SB 174 on fertility fraud and deception, sponsored by Rep. Pressel. The bill establishes a cause of action for civil fertility fraud and provides that a prevailing plaintiff may be awarded: (1) compensatory and punitive damages; or (2) liquidated damages of $10,000 and specifies the statute of limitations for civil … [Read more...] about Fertility fraud and deception