Legislative Update

Traffic

Public safety

Filed Under: Traffic

At a previous meeting, the Senate Corrections and Criminal Law Committee heard SB 240 on public safety authored by Sen. Freeman.  The bill does the following: The Indiana Sheriffs’ Association testified in support of the bill and the Indiana Public Defender Council testified in opposition to the bill. On January 30, 2024, the bill was heard for amend and vote.  The … [Read more...] about Public safety

2023 Legislative Session Digest

Filed Under: Civil, Criminal, Family, Judicial Administration, Juvenile, Probate, Traffic

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

Worksite speed control pilot program

Filed Under: Traffic

H.E.A. 1015, P.L. 120 Effective: July 1, 2023 Requires the Indiana department of transportation (department) to establish the worksite speed control pilot program (pilot program) for the purpose of enforcing worksite speed limits. Requires that the department: (1) work with the state police department to administer the pilot program; and (2) enter into an agreement with the … [Read more...] about Worksite speed control pilot program

Transportation matters

Filed Under: Traffic

H.E.A. 1049, P.L. 60 Effective: July 1, 2023 Defines a "bicycle traffic control signal". Provides that a person may cautiously enter an intersection and make a left turn if turning from the left lane or a designated left-turn lane of a one-way street into another one-way street with the flow of traffic. Provides for the requirements and explanations of colors for bicycle … [Read more...] about Transportation matters