H.E.A. 1167, P.L. 118 Effective: July 1, 2022, except for §§22-23 effective January 1, 2023 In relevant part: Provides that a suspension for failure to satisfy a judgment imposed before December 31, 2021 terminates on December 31, 2024.Provides that an individual subject to both an administrative license suspension and a court ordered license suspension must file a petition … [Read more...] about Bureau of Motor Vehicles
School employee misconduct
The House Education Committee heard SB 115 on school employee misconduct sponsored by Rep. J. Young. Sen. Freeman introduced the bill. The relevant portion of the bill requires Court Technology to add certain misdemeanor convictions for public indecency to the types of felony conviction information Court Technology is already required to send to the Department of … [Read more...] about School employee misconduct
Newborn safety device
The House Veterans Affairs and Public Safety Committee heard SB 185 sponsored by Rep. Martin Carbaugh on newborn safety devices. Sen. Holdman introduced the bill. The bill modifies the newborn safety device requirements that apply to a fire department and modifies immunity provisions applicable to certain individuals and entities that take custody of a child or operate a newborn … [Read more...] about Newborn safety device
Firearms matters
The Senate Judiciary Committee heard HB 1077 on firearms matters sponsored by Sens. Koch and Tomes. The author, Rep. Smaltz, introduced the bill which repeals the law that requires a person to obtain a license to carry a handgun in Indiana. The bill specifies that certain persons, who are not otherwise prohibited from carrying or possessing a handgun, are not … [Read more...] about Firearms matters
Free speech at state educational institutions
The Senate Judiciary Committee heard HB 1190 on free speech at state educational institutions sponsored by Sens. Buchanan and Raatz. The author, Rep. Jordan, introduced the bill which: provides that a state educational institution may not: (1) designate an outdoor area on campus as an area where protected expressive activities are prohibited; (2) deny any benefit or privilege to, … [Read more...] about Free speech at state educational institutions