The Senate Corrections and Criminal Law Committee heard HB 1338 on the security of property and meeting decorum sponsored by Sens. Baldwin and Alexander. The bill authorizes governing bodies of certain local government agencies to adopt rules or policies governing the conduct of meetings and that a provision of the tort claims law providing immunity to a government entity or … [Read more...] about Security of property and meeting decorum
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Age verification for material harmful to minors
The House Judiciary Committee heard SB 17 concerning age verification for material harmful to minors authored by Sen. Bohacek and sponsored by Rep. King. The author explained that the bill: The Committee amended the bill to add definitions of "person" and "verification information,” increase damages from $1,000 to $5,000, require adult oriented website operators to use c … [Read more...] about Age verification for material harmful to minors
Citizenship and immigration status
The House Judiciary heard SB 181 concerning citizenship and immigration status sponsored by Rep. Jeter and authored by Sen. Koch.The author explained that the bill provides: An amendment was proposed to change the "shall" language to "may." That amendment failed. A representative from the Office of the Indiana Attorney General testified in support. The bill passed 7-2. … [Read more...] about Citizenship and immigration status
Rule against perpetuities
The Senate Judiciary Committee heard HB 1209 on rule against perpetuities authored by Rep. Heine and sponsored by Sen. L. Brown and Sen. Johnson. The bill adds provisions regarding a second power of appointment, extends the period of time for which certain nonvested property interests are valid from 90 years to 360 years after the interest is created, and extends the period of time … [Read more...] about Rule against perpetuities
Prohibited causes of action concerning firearms
The Senate Corrections and Criminal Law Committee heard HB 1235 concerning prohibited causes of action concerning firearms sponsored by Sen. Freeman. The author, Rep. Jeter, explained that the bill provides only the State of Indiana may bring or maintain an action by or on behalf of a political subdivision against a firearm or ammunition manufacturer, trade association, … [Read more...] about Prohibited causes of action concerning firearms