The Senate Family and Children Services Committee heard HB 1051 authored by Rep. DeVon and sponsored by Sen. Donato on communication between caregivers and parents. The bill adds language providing supporting and facilitating two-way communication between parents and foster parents, or kinship caregivers is a state policy. On February 12th, the Indiana … [Read more...] about Communication between caregivers and parents
Child advocacy centers
The Senate Family and Children Services Committee heard HB 1123 authored by Rep. DeVon and sponsored by Sen. Messmer on child advocacy centers. The bill: The bill was amended by consent to provide that the bill's civil immunity provision applies to members of a child advocacy center's board of directors and to volunteers and employees of a child advocacy center. The amendment … [Read more...] about Child advocacy centers
Rule against perpetuities
The Senate Judiciary Committee heard HB 1209 on rule against perpetuities authored by Rep. Heine and sponsored by Sen. L. Brown and Sen. Johnson. The bill adds provisions regarding a second power of appointment, extends the period of time for which certain nonvested property interests are valid from 90 years to 360 years after the interest is created, and extends the period of time … [Read more...] about Rule against perpetuities
Prohibited causes of action concerning firearms
The Senate Corrections and Criminal Law Committee heard HB 1235 concerning prohibited causes of action concerning firearms sponsored by Sen. Freeman. The author, Rep. Jeter, explained that the bill provides only the State of Indiana may bring or maintain an action by or on behalf of a political subdivision against a firearm or ammunition manufacturer, trade association, … [Read more...] about Prohibited causes of action concerning firearms
Competency evaluation
The Senate Corrections and Criminal Law Committee heard HB 1238 concerning competency evaluations sponsored by Sen. Brown. The author, Rep. McNamara, explained that the bill: The bill was amended by consent to require that DMHA establish a training program to certify an advanced practice registered nurse with a certification as a psychiatric mental health nurse … [Read more...] about Competency evaluation