The House Court and Criminal Code Committee heard HB 1194 on competency to stand trial authored by Rep. McNamara. The bill provides that certain licensed individuals may examine a defendant and testify as to whether the defendant can understand the criminal proceedings and assist in the preparation of the defendant's defense. The bill also allows a court to dismiss criminal charges, … [Read more...] about Competency to stand trial
Serious communicable diseases
For amend and vote only, the House Courts and Criminal Code Committee heard HB 1198 on serious communicable diseases authored by Rep. McNamara. A version of this bill has been introduced the last four legislative sessions with the intent to update the law consistent with medical advances. The bill: At the January 18th meeting, representatives from Indiana Minority Health … [Read more...] about Serious communicable diseases
Privacy of nonprofit donor information
The House Judiciary Committee heard HB 1212 on privacy of nonprofit donor information authored by Rep.Karickhoff and Rep. Rowray. This bill prohibits, with certain exceptions, a state or local agency from collecting or disclosing information that identifies an individual or business entity as a member, supporter, volunteer, or donor of financial or nonfinancial support to a … [Read more...] about Privacy of nonprofit donor information
Immunity for escort of a banned person
The House Judiciary Committee heard HB 1252 for immunity for escort of a banned person authored by Rep. Hatfield. This bill specifies that under the Tort Claims Act, a governmental entity or employee acting within the scope of employment is not liable for loss resulting from injury to a person or property of a person who is under supervision of a governmental entity and subject to a … [Read more...] about Immunity for escort of a banned person
Department of Child Services
The House Committee on Family, Children and Human Affairs heard HB 1340 authored by Rep. DeVon on the Department of Child Services. This is the DCS agency bill, which does the following: The Department of Child Services testified to explain the bill and answer questions. The bill passed 12-0. Read the bill at https://iga.in.gov/legislative/2023/bills/house/1340 … [Read more...] about Department of Child Services