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
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Mental health access
H.E.A. 1007, P.L. 195 Effective: July 1, 2018 Provides that if an employer and employee comply with certain employee substance abuse treatment requirements, the employer is not liable in a civil action alleging negligent hiring for negligence of the employee. Provides that in certain civil actions, an employer's participation in a drug education or addiction treatment program is not … [Read more...] about Mental health access
Landowner immunity for trail access
H.E.A. 1115, P.L. 29 Effective: July 1, 2018 Specifies that with respect to the statute that restricts a landowner's liability for an injury to a person or property caused by an act or failure to act of another person using the landowner's premises for certain recreational purposes, those purposes include another person going on or through the premises for the purpose of accessing a … [Read more...] about Landowner immunity for trail access
Delinquent self-storage facility rents
H.E.A. 1194, P.L. 36 Effective: July 1, 2018 Amends the statute concerning self-storage facilities to allow a facility owner (owner) to impose and collect from a renter a late fee that does not exceed the greater of: (1) $20; or (2) 20% of the monthly rent; for each month the renter is in default under the rental agreement. Authorizes an owner to recover from a renter all reasonable … [Read more...] about Delinquent self-storage facility rents
Department of Child Services notifications for schools
S.E.A. 135, P.L. 120 Effective: July 1, 2018 Requires the Department of Child Services to notify the individual designated as the point of contact for a child's school within 72 hours if the child is removed from the child's home. Provides immunity from civil liability for: (1) a guardian ad litem program; (2) a court appointed special advocate program; (3) an employee of or … [Read more...] about Department of Child Services notifications for schools