S.E.A. 109, P.L. 16 Effective: July 1, 2024 Allows the division of aging to contract with a person qualified to provide adult protective services. Removes language that allowed the division to contract with a governmental entity if a prosecuting attorney decides not to enter into a contract. Read the bill at: https://iga.in.gov/legislative/2024/bills/senate/109 … [Read more...] about Adult protective services
Probate
Rule against perpetuities
H.E.A. 1209, P.L. 61 Effective: July 1, 2024 Adds provisions regarding a second power of appointment. Extends the period of time for which certain nonvested property interests are valid from 90 years to 360 years after the interest is created. Extends the period of time for which certain powers of appointment are valid under specified conditions from 90 years to 360 … [Read more...] about Rule against perpetuities
Medicaid reimbursement for certain detainees
H.E.A. 1216, P.L. 147 Effective: July 1, 2024 Amends the requirements for an application for detention. Removes provisions in current law specifying that services provided to an individual while the individual is committed to a facility for mental health services are medically necessary when provided in accordance with generally accepted clinical care guidelines. … [Read more...] about Medicaid reimbursement for certain detainees
Various probate matters
The House Judiciary Committee heard SB 18 concerning various probate matters sponsored by Rep. Torr and authored by Sen. Brown. The introduced version of this bill was prepared by the probate code study commission. The bill provides: The Committee adopted an amendment by consent that removes the requirement that a small estate affidavit be sent into the Medicaid unit and … [Read more...] about Various probate matters
Rule against perpetuities
The Senate Judiciary Committee heard HB 1209 on rule against perpetuities authored by Rep. Heine and sponsored by Sen. L. Brown and Sen. Johnson. The bill adds provisions regarding a second power of appointment, extends the period of time for which certain nonvested property interests are valid from 90 years to 360 years after the interest is created, and extends the period of time … [Read more...] about Rule against perpetuities