The House Courts and Criminal Code Committee heard HB 1006 on mental health programs authored by Rep. Steuerwald. The bill specifies the circumstances under which a person may be involuntarily committed to a facility for mental health services and specifies that these services are medically necessary by combining Ind. Code § 12-26-4 and Ind. Code § 12-26-5, on immediate detention a … [Read more...] about Mental health programs
Failure to appear or answer a traffic summons
The House Roads and Transportation Committee heard HB 1156 authored by Rep. Criswell on failure to appear or answer a traffic summons. The bill provides a process for suspending the Indiana driving privileges of a minor who is an Indiana resident for failing to appear or answer a traffic summons. A representative of the Indiana Prosecuting Attorneys Council testified in support … [Read more...] about Failure to appear or answer a traffic summons
Competency to stand trial
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