The House Judiciary Committee heard Rep. Braun’s and Rep. T. Brown’s HB 1511 on liens on towed vehicles. The bill provides that a person that tows a vehicle at the request of a law enforcement officer has a mechanic's lien on the vehicle. The bill was amended by consent to address lenders’ notice concerns. Testimony in support of the amended bill was heard from Auto Return, Indiana … [Read more...] about Liens on towed vehicles
Civil
Attorney General settlements and fund
The Senate Judiciary Committee heard, for amend and vote only, Sen. Kenley’s SB 544 on Attorney General settlements and fund. The bill requires the Attorney General to include certain language concerning settlement funds in proposed court order; establishes the consumer protection fee, and settlement fund (fund) for purposes of carrying out the duties and operations of the office of … [Read more...] about Attorney General settlements and fund
Authorization to carry a handgun
The House Public Policy Committee heard, for amend and vote only, Rep. Eberhart’s HB 1071 providing that certain persons protected by a civil protection order have authorization to carry a handgun without a license for: (1) 60 days after the date the civil protection order is issued; or (2) 60 days after the date the person applies for a license to carry a handgun, if the person a … [Read more...] about Authorization to carry a handgun
Criminal and civil liability for ransomware
The House Courts and Criminal Code Committee heard Rep. Judy’s HB 1444 on criminal and civil liability for ransomware. The bill increases the penalty for computer trespass to a Level 6 felony if the person who commits the offense prevents the owner of the computer system from accessing the computer system, the computer network, or one or more files located on the computer system or c … [Read more...] about Criminal and civil liability for ransomware
Use of firearms to secure loans
The Senate Judiciary Committee heard Sen. Tomes, Sen. Alting, and Sen. Niemeyer’s SB 13 on use of firearms to secure loans. The bill repeals the statute prohibiting the use of a firearm as a security. The Indiana Pawnbrokers Association testified in support of the bill, which passed 8-0. Read the bill at: https://iga.in.gov/legislative/2017/bills/senate/13 … [Read more...] about Use of firearms to secure loans