S.E.A. 240, P.L. 162 Effective: July 1, 2018 Provides that a dwelling that is exempt from the Indiana fair housing law is not subject to the requirements applicable to emotional support animals. Defines "emotional support animal". Specifies who may use an emotional support animal, who may prescribe an emotional support animal, and when an individual may be prescribed an emotional … [Read more...] about Emotional support animals
Civil
Order to repair tax sale property
S.E.A. 296, P.L. 99 Effective: July 1, 2018 Provides that an order for necessary repairs originally issued by an enforcement authority under the unsafe building law to the owner of a vacant or abandoned property that is later sold at a tax sale may subsequently be enforced against the successful bidder at the tax sale. Organizes several tax sale definitions. Read the bill at: … [Read more...] about Order to repair tax sale property
Regulation of abortion and newborn safety devices
S.E.A. 340, P.L. 205 Effective: July 1, 2018 Specifies under the safe haven law that it is a defense to a claim of neglect of a dependent if the individual left the child in a newborn safety device that is located at a fire department, including a volunteer fire department, that meets specified requirements. Provides civil immunity for a fire department that operates a newborn … [Read more...] about Regulation of abortion and newborn safety devices
Notarial acts
S.E.A. 372, P.L.59 Effective: July 1, 2018 Makes technical changes to standardized language concerning registration of trademarks and regulation related to notarial acts. Specifies requirements related to notarial acts, including use of electronic documentation and technology for electronic notarial acts. Requires the secretary of state to adopt rules related to electronic notarial … [Read more...] about Notarial acts
Action for contribution by railroad entities
S.E.A. 436, P.L. 107 Effective: July 1, 2018 Creates a right of action for contribution by a railroad entity against another person or entity that is not an employee of the railroad entity for claims that arise under the Federal Employers' Liability Act. Provides that, if a railroad entity enforces a right of contribution in the original action brought against the railroad entity, … [Read more...] about Action for contribution by railroad entities