For amend and vote only, the House Judiciary Committee heard Rep. Burton’s HB 1138 on disputes involving home owners associations. The bill provides that if mediation is mandatory if either party requests it. The bill further provides that if neither party requests mediation, or if mediation is unsuccessful, a claimant may begin legal proceedings. The House Judiciary Committee o … [Read more...] about Disputes involving homeowners associations
Civil
Bullying and orders of protection
The House Judiciary Committee heard Rep. Hatfield’s HB 1607 on bullying and orders of protection. This bill defines bullying and provides that a person may qualify for a protection order against a person who commits harassment or bullying. The bill allows the court to impose certain terms and conditions when allowing the petitioner and respondent to occupy the same location (such a … [Read more...] about Bullying and orders of protection
Statute of limitations
The Senate Judiciary Committee heard SB 219 extending the statute of limitations for a civil cause of action against a person or entity whose negligent or intentional act or omission led to the sexual abuse of a child. Testifying in support was a former USA swimmer and victim of sexual abuse; a victim of sexual abuse by a priest, and his wife and mother; a former gymnast and victim … [Read more...] about Statute of limitations
Asbestos litigation
For amend and vote only, the House Judiciary Committee heard Rep. Lehman’s HB 1181 requiring certain disclosures regarding asbestos trust claims in asbestos litigation. At the January 14, 2019 House Judiciary Committee meeting, the author held the bill after much testimony for and against the bill’s burden on litigants. The bill was amended to address the issue of defense delaying t … [Read more...] about Asbestos litigation
Assisted reproduction and gestational surrogacy
The House Judiciary Committee heard Rep. Eberhart’s HB 1369 on assisted reproduction and gestational surrogacy. The bill amends provisions regarding testing of donated human sperm and eggs and repeals current Indiana law regarding surrogacy agreements. It also enacts the gestational surrogacy act, which establishes: presumptions regarding parentage; prerequisites for individuals w … [Read more...] about Assisted reproduction and gestational surrogacy