The Senate Judiciary Committee heard SB 66 on civil rights authored by Sen. R. Michael Young and Sen. Boots. This bill defines certain provisions of the Constitution of the State of Indiana as "fundamental rights" and prohibits the government from substantially burdening a fundamental right unless the governmental entity demonstrates that the application of the burden to the … [Read more...] about Civil rights
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The House Courts and Criminal Code Committee heard HB 1316 on law enforcement matters, authored by Rep. Price. The bill creates a $5 law enforcement body camera fee to be collected in any action involving the violation of an infraction or an ordinance, requires the clerk of a circuit court to distribute the law enforcement body camera fees to the county auditor or controller, … [Read more...] about
Business entities; series limited liability
The House Judiciary Committee heard HB 1336, on business entities; series limited liability, authored by Rep. Cox and Rep. DeLaney This bill makes various changes to the business and other association law, including allowing for the creation of series limited liability companies in Indiana. Additionally, this bill recognizes the business court pilot, stating that a case may also be … [Read more...] about Business entities; series limited liability
Financial crimes against the elderly
The Senate Judiciary Committee heard SB 12 authored by Sen. Young on financial crimes against the elderly. The bill provides immunity to financial institutions for the release or decision not to release financial records to law enforcement or adult protective services if illegal activity is reasonably suspected. The bill also authorizes a court to order a person convicted of exp … [Read more...] about Financial crimes against the elderly
Tax sales and foreclosed property
The Senate Civil Law Committee heard SB 204 on tax sales and foreclosed property authored by Sen. Merritt. The bill provides that for purposes of the statutes concerning real property sold for delinquent taxes and special assessments, the interest rate to be paid for redeemed property is the adjusted interest rate used for refunds of state income taxes. The bill also provides that … [Read more...] about Tax sales and foreclosed property