S.E.A. 2, P.L. 41-2015 Effective: July 1, 2015 Specifies that "registered or certified mail" includes any means of delivery that provides a return receipt. Provides that the cost of service to not more than two parties may be paid from court fees. Requires a person who requests a circuit court clerk to send an additional mailing by registered or certified mail to provide: (1) an … [Read more...] about Service of process
Civil
Religious objections to government actions
S.E.A. 50, P.L. 4-2015 Effective: July 1, 2015 Religious objections to government actions. Indicates that the law related to adjudicating a claim or defense that a state or local law, ordinance, or other action substantially burdens the exercise of religion of a person: does not authorize a provider to refuse to offer or provide services, facilities, use of public accommodations, … [Read more...] about Religious objections to government actions
Lawsuits against gun manufacturers
S.E.A. 98, P.L.106-2015 Effective: §1-4, 6 retroactively active to Aug. 26, 1999; §5 effective May 4, 2015. Prohibits a person from bringing certain actions against a firearms manufacturer, ammunition manufacturer, trade association, or seller, and makes the prohibition effective upon passage. Prohibits awards for attorney's fees and incurred costs in certain instances. The full law … [Read more...] about Lawsuits against gun manufacturers
Religious freedom restoration
S.E.A. 101, P.L. 3-2015 Effective: July 1, 2015 Prohibits a governmental entity from substantially burdening a person's exercise of religion, even if the burden results from a rule of general applicability, unless the governmental entity can demonstrate that the burden: (1) is in furtherance of a compelling governmental interest; and (2) is the least restrictive means of furthering … [Read more...] about Religious freedom restoration
Limited liability arising from trespassing
S.E.A. 306, P.L. 88-2015 Effective: July 1, 2015 Provides that a person who possesses any fee, reversionary, or easement interest in real property, including an owner, a lessee, or another lawful occupant of real property, does not owe a duty of care to a trespasser, except to refrain from willfully or wantonly injuring the trespasser, after the trespasser has been discovered on the … [Read more...] about Limited liability arising from trespassing