H.E.A. 1162, P.L. 141 Effective: July 1, 2024 Section 54 states that evidence relating to the failure to install or equip optional equipment on a commercial motor vehicle is inadmissible as evidence. Read bill at: https://iga.in.gov/legislative/2024/bills/house/1162 … [Read more...] about Bureau of Motor Vehicles
Civil
Prohibited causes of action concerning firearms
H.E.A. 1235, P.L. 170 Effective: March 15, 2024 Provides that only the State of Indiana may bring or maintain an action by or on behalf of a political subdivision against a firearm or ammunition manufacturer, trade association, seller, or dealer, concerning certain matters. Prohibits a political subdivision from otherwise independently bringing or maintaining such an … [Read more...] about Prohibited causes of action concerning firearms
Administrative law
The Senate Judiciary Committee heard HB 1003 concerning administrative law sponsored by Sen. Carrasco. The author, Rep. Steuerwald gave background on the bill. The bill: The committee discussed amendment # 12 which: Amendment #12 passed 9-2. The Committee then amended the bill further to delete the phrase "without deference" and insert "independent of" in the provision … [Read more...] about Administrative law
Security of property and meeting decorum
The Senate Corrections and Criminal Law Committee heard HB 1338 on the security of property and meeting decorum sponsored by Sens. Baldwin and Alexander. The bill authorizes governing bodies of certain local government agencies to adopt rules or policies governing the conduct of meetings and that a provision of the tort claims law providing immunity to a government entity or … [Read more...] about Security of property and meeting decorum
Age verification for material harmful to minors
The House Judiciary Committee heard SB 17 concerning age verification for material harmful to minors authored by Sen. Bohacek and sponsored by Rep. King. The author explained that the bill: The Committee amended the bill to add definitions of "person" and "verification information,” increase damages from $1,000 to $5,000, require adult oriented website operators to use c … [Read more...] about Age verification for material harmful to minors