Legislative Update

Department of Correction

Filed Under: Criminal

The House Courts and Criminal Code Committee heard HB 1004 on the Department of Correction authored by Rep. Frye. This bill: Amends and updates certain terms and provisions involving direct placement in a community corrections program.Clarifies the definition of "community corrections program".Removes the term "home detention" and replaces the term with "electronic monitoring" as … [Read more...] about Department of Correction

Firearms matters

Filed Under: Criminal

The House Public Policy Committee heard HB 1077 on firearm matters authored by Rep. Smaltz.The bill: Repeals the law that requires a person to obtain a license to carry a handgun in IndianaSpecifies that eligible persons who are not otherwise prohibited from carrying or possessing a handgun are not required to obtain or possess a license or permit from the … [Read more...] about Firearms matters

2021 Legislative Session Digest

Filed Under: Civil, Criminal, Family, Judicial Administration, Juvenile, Probate, Traffic

This is the final installment of the Legislative Update for the 2021 legislative session. This installment contains summaries of select bills of interest or portions of bills that were signed into law in the 2021 legislative session. Civil Civil immunity related to COVID-19 (S.E.A. 1, P.L. 1) Revised Uniform Unclaimed Property Act (S.E.A. 188, P.L. 141) Hospital and health … [Read more...] about 2021 Legislative Session Digest

Civil immunity related to COVID-19

Filed Under: Civil

S.E.A. 1, P.L. 1 Effective: February 18, 2021 Provides civil tort immunity for damages arising from COVID-19 on the premises owned or operated by a person, on any premises on which the person or an employee or agent of the person provided property or services to the individual, or during an activity managed, organized, or sponsored by the person, except for an act or omission that … [Read more...] about Civil immunity related to COVID-19