The House Courts and Criminal Code Committee heard SB 55, sponsored by Rep. McNamara, on drug and alcohol screening tests. The bill amends the definition of a “drug and alcohol screening test” to include tests ordered by a court as part of a civil action under the law governing forgery, fraud and other deceptions crimes. Sen. Bray explained that the change would criminalize efforts … [Read more...] about Drug or alcohol screening tests
Civil
Animal protective orders and wireless service providers
The House Judiciary Committee heard SB 323, sponsored by Reps. McNamara, Hamilton, and Lehman, on animal protective orders and wireless service providers. This bill permits a court to order the transfer of a wireless telephone number as part of a protection order. The bill was amended to permit a judge to include the petitioner’s animals in a protection order, treating them as pe … [Read more...] about Animal protective orders and wireless service providers
Uniform business organization laws
The House Judiciary Committee heard SB 443 on uniform business organization laws sponsored by Rep. Carbaugh. The bill consolidates language and ensures consistency among the various business law entities within the Indiana Code. Author Sen. Bray introduced the bill, then deferred to Justice Sullivan to report on behalf of the Business Law Survey Commission which produced this … [Read more...] about Uniform business organization laws
Study of civil forfeiture laws
The Senate Civil Law Committee heard HB 1123, sponsored by Sen. Head and Sen. Bray, urging the legislative counsel to assign the study of civil forfeiture laws. Author Rep. Wesco stated that the bill requires the study committee to issue a final report to the legislative counsel containing the study committee's findings and recommendations not later than November 1, 2017. The … [Read more...] about Study of civil forfeiture laws
Mid-Session: Civil Law
Bill No. Bill Title Committee 2nd Reading 3rd Reading Sponsor(s) SB 1 E-liquids 2/23/17 Do Pass -A 2/27/17 Engrossed -A 2/28/17 Passed 49-1 Lehman, Steuerwald, Smaltz, Mahan SB 13 Use of firearms to secure loans 2/9/17 Do Pass 2/13/17 Engrossed 2/14/17 Passed 49-1 Smaltz, Charbonneau SB 121 Adverse possession 1/24/17 Do Pass 1/30 Engrossed -A 1/31/17 Passed … [Read more...] about Mid-Session: Civil Law