The Senate Judiciary Committee heard SB 149 on various courts matters authored by Sen. Koch. The bill does the following: makes clarifying changes to the powers and duties of the Marion superior court executive committeeProvides that an appointed judicial officer shall be vested by the judges of the family division of the Marion superior court with suitable powers for the … [Read more...] about Various courts matters
Juvenile court appointed attorney for child
The Senate Committee on Family and Children Services heard SB 180 authored by Sen. Jon Ford on attorneys for children in juvenile court. The bill (1) requires the appointment of an attorney for each child in a Child in Need of Services (CHINS) case where abuse or neglect is alleged, and in a termination of parental rights (TPR) case, (2) specifies that a child’s g … [Read more...] about Juvenile court appointed attorney for child
Newborn safety device
The Senate Committee on Family and Children Services heard SB 185 authored by Sen. Holdman on newborn safety devices. The bill removes fire departments that are staffed 24/7 from a requirement that applies to volunteer fire departments, which must have video monitoring on their baby boxes. The bill also makes conforming changes to the immunity provisions applicable to … [Read more...] about Newborn safety device
Pro bono legal services fee
The Senate Judiciary Committee heard SB 241 on pro bono legal services fee authored by Sen. Boehnlein. The bill eliminates the sunset provision for pro bono legal service fees. The Committee amended the bill by consent to extend the sunset provision to 2025.The following testified in support of the bill: Indiana State Bar Association, Indiana Bar Foundation, Pro Bono Indiana, and … [Read more...] about Pro bono legal services fee
Education matters
The House Education Committee heard HB 1134 authored by Rep. Cook and Co-authored by Reps. Prescott and Goodrich on education matters. The bill, in relevant part, makes changes to the definition of "sexually explicit" for the purpose of trade regulation. It also removes schools and certain public libraries from the list of entities eligible for a specified defense to criminal … [Read more...] about Education matters