The Senate Judiciary Committee heard HB 1466 authored and presented by Rep. Davis on juror compensation. The bill: An amendment was adopted by consent to provide a prospective juror, who is summoned for jury duty and who reports to the summoning court on the day, regardless of whether the prospective juror is not seated or is removed under IC 35-37-1, is in actual attendance on … [Read more...] about Juror compensation
Adoptions
The Senate Judiciary Committee heard HB 1560 on adoptions authored and presented by Rep. Rowray. The bill requires a court to expedite certain adoption proceedings. The bill also permits a consent to adoption to be executed or acknowledged in court, in person or by video conferencing. The legislation provides a consent to adoption may be withdrawn not later than 15 … [Read more...] about Adoptions
Mid-Session: Civil Law
The following civil law bills passed out of their originating house: SB 166 Adverse possession statute of limitations SB 181 Cause of action concerning restraint of trade SB 202 Study committee (f/k/a Various housing matters) SB 278 Nonprofit corporations SB 296 Sale of tax delinquent real property. SB 303 Privacy protections for nonprofit … [Read more...] about Mid-Session: Civil Law
Mid-Session: Criminal Law
The following criminal law bills passed out of their originating house: SJ 1 Limitation on right to bail SB 12 Material harmful to minors SB 48 Child sex offenses SB 71 Parole SB 77 Recreational use of throwing stars SB 158 Domestic violence SB 159 Computer trespass SB 161 Stalking through use of tracking device SB 179 Home … [Read more...] about Mid-Session: Criminal Law
Mid-Session: Family Law
The following family law bills passed out of their originating house: HB 1009 Discretionary child support during pregnancy HB 1407 Parental rights HB 1560 Adoptions … [Read more...] about Mid-Session: Family Law