The House Judiciary Committee heard HB 1209 on rule against perpetuities authored by Rep. Heine. The bill adds provisions regarding a second power of appointment and extends the period of time for which certain nonvested property interests are valid from 90 years to 360 years after the interest is created. The bill further extends the period of time for which certain powers of … [Read more...] about Rule against perpetuities
Probate
Adult protective services
The Senate Family and Children Services Committee heard SB 109 on adult protective services authored by Sen. Crider. The bill amends who the division of aging can contract with to provide adult protective services. Currently, the statute allows a contract with: The bill permits DCS to contract with: DCS would no longer be able to contract with a governmental entity if a … [Read more...] about Adult protective services
Medical services for certain detainees
The House Public Health Committee heard HB 1216 authored by Rep. Steuerwald on medical services for certain detainees. The bill requires Medicaid reimbursement for services required to be covered by the office of the secretary of family and social services provided to an eligible individual while the individual is involuntarily committed to a facility for mental health … [Read more...] about Medical services for certain detainees
Various probate matters
The Senate Judiciary Committee heard SB 18 authored by Sen. Liz Brown on various probate matters. This bill: The bill was amended by consent to provide: The Indiana State Bar Association Probate, Trust, and Real Property Section testified in support of the bill. The amended bill passed 11-0. Read the bill at https://iga.in.gov/legislative/2024/bills/senate/18 … [Read more...] about Various probate matters
2023 Legislative Session Digest
This is the final installment of the Legislative Update for the 2023 legislative session. This installment contains summaries of select bills of interest or portions of bills that were signed into law. Civil Physician noncompete agreements (S.E.A. 7, P.L. 165)Alcohol matters (S.E.A. 20, P.L. 167)Receivership for past due utility bills (S.E.A. 114, P.L. 5)Tax sales (S.E.A. 156, … [Read more...] about 2023 Legislative Session Digest