The House Judiciary Committee heard Rep. Torr’s HB 1037 invalidating indemnity provisions in construction or design contracts involving a promisee’s own negligence or willful misconduct or that of their agents, servants, or independent contractors. Rep.Torr asked those present to comment on the bill to meet with him to discuss differences and did not request a committee vote. The bil … [Read more...] about Construction or design contracts
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Study of civil forfeiture laws
The House Judiciary Committee heard Reps. Wesco and Torr’s HB 1123 to request the Legislative Council create an interim study of civil forfeiture laws to review existing statutes concerning civil forfeitures and render a report on its findings and recommendations by November 1, 2017. The Indiana Prosecuting Attorneys Council and Marion County Prosecutor Terry Curry testified in s … [Read more...] about Study of civil forfeiture laws
Protective orders concerning animals
The Senate Judiciary Committee heard Sen. Becker’s SB 314 on protective orders concerning animals. The bill allows a court to grant a protective order to give possession and care of an animal to a petitioner, prohibit a respondent from taking action against the animal, and direct a law enforcement officer to accompany the petitioner to retrieve the animal. Sen. Becker explained that … [Read more...] about Protective orders concerning animals
Financial crimes against the elderly
The Senate Judiciary Committee heard Sen. Young’s SB 345 on financial crimes against the elderly. The bill authorizes financial institutions to release customer records to law enforcement or adult protective agencies if an institution reasonably suspects illegal activity with an endangered adult customer’s account, and would confer immunity on the institution for making, or not mak … [Read more...] about Financial crimes against the elderly
Administrative law study commission
S.E.A. 1, P.L. 11 Effective: March 21, 2016 Establishes the 12 member administrative law study commission (commission) to study issues concerning whether administrative law judges and environmental law judges should be replaced by an administrative court that conducts administrative hearings and other duties currently conducted by administrative law judges and environmental law … [Read more...] about Administrative law study commission