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
Juvenile law matters
The Senate Appropriations Committee heard HB 1359 on juvenile law matters sponsored by Sen. Crider. This bill: provides that the commission on improving the status of children in Indiana shall create a statewide juvenile justice oversight body to do the following:Develop a plan to collect and report statewide juvenile justice data.Establish procedures and policies related … [Read more...] about Juvenile law matters
Marion County crime reduction pilot
The House Corrections and Criminal Code Committee heard SB 7 on the Marion County crime reduction pilot sponsored by Rep. Speedy.The author, Sen. Sandlin, introduced the bill which establishes the Marion County Crime Reduction Board (Board) as part of the Marion County crime reduction pilot project. The bill allows the Board to approve interoperability agreements … [Read more...] about Marion County crime reduction pilot