On January 25, 2023, the Senate Judiciary Committee heard SB 278 on nonprofit corporations authored by Sen. Freeman.The bill expands the definition of "public benefit corporation" to include a domestic corporation that is supported by public funds or authorized to spend public funds in furtherance of its mission or that is a not-for-profit corporation that aims to serve a public b … [Read more...] about Nonprofit corporations
Sale of tax delinquent real property
On February 8, 2023, the Senate Judiciary Committee heard SB 296 on sale of tax delinquent real property authored by Sen. Koch.The billamends the definition of "substantial property interest of public record" to include ownership of any interest that has been severed from a tract of land. The bill requires a county auditor, in addition to sending a notice of the impending … [Read more...] about Sale of tax delinquent real property
Termination of parental rights
On February 1, 2023, the Senate Judiciary Committee heard SB 345 on termination of parental rights authored by Sen. Holdman and Sen. Brown. The bill: Adoptions of Indiana, Safe Haven Baby Boxes, Carmel Fire Department, a foster parent, and the Indiana Association of Resources and Child Advocacy testified in support of the bill. The Indiana Judges … [Read more...] about Termination of parental rights
Crimes against public administration
The Senate Corrections and Criminal Law Committee heard SB 348 authored by Sen. Baldwin and Sen. Freeman on crimes against public administration. The bill initially proposed to create new criminal causes of action and increase penalties for existing causes of action for taking certain actions against a member of public administrations. The Committee took no testimony on this … [Read more...] about Crimes against public administration
>Adult court jurisdiction over delinquent acts
The Senate Corrections and Criminal Law Committee heard SB 464 on adult jurisdiction over delinquent acts. This bill provides that a juvenile court does not have jurisdiction over an individual for an act that was committed when the accused was under the age of 18 but is over the age of 21 when charges are brought. These cases would be brought in criminal court. This would close a … [Read more...] about >Adult court jurisdiction over delinquent acts