The House Corrections and Criminal Code Committee heard SB 148 on prosecuting attorneys sponsored by Rep. Steuerwald.Theauthor, Sen. Koch, introduced the bill which: permits a prosecuting attorney to purchase a crime insurance policy instead of executing a surety bondpermits the Department of Child Services or a prosecuting attorney to file a paternity action in … [Read more...] about Prosecuting attorneys
Automated traffic control system pilot program
On February 9, 2022, the Senate Roads and Transportation Committee SB 179 onan automated traffic control system pilot program sponsored by Rep. Pressel and authored by Sen. J. Ford, Sen. Messmer, and Sen. Doriot. A representative from Indiana Constructors, Inc. testified in favor of the bill. On February 16, 2022, the Committee heard the bill for amend and vote. The bill … [Read more...] about Automated traffic control system pilot program
Racketeering and fraud
The House Corrections and Criminal Code Committee heard SB 336 on racketeering and fraud sponsored by Rep. J. Young.Theauthor, Sen. M. Young, introduced the bill which specifies that "racketeering activity", for purposes of the crime of corrupt business influence, includes certain forgery, fraud, and deception offenses. The bill passed 8-0. Read the bill … [Read more...] about Racketeering and fraud
Controllable electronic records
The House Judiciary Committee heard SB 351 on controllable electronic records sponsored by Rep. Teshka and authored by Sen. Garten. The bill, as explained by the author, permits Indiana to regulate virtual currency and digital products. It allows banks to take virtual currency as collateral, permits the Indiana Attorney General to make rules about unclaimed property in this area, … [Read more...] about Controllable electronic records
Kinship caregiver intervention
The House Judiciary Committee heard SB 410 on kinship caregiver intervention, sponsored by Reps. Pressel and Jordan and authored by Sen. Bohacek. The legislation created a definition for “kinship caregiver” and permitted a kinship caregiver to petition to intervene in a CHINS or TPR proceeding. An amendment prepared by the Department of Child Services (DCS) was introduced to change … [Read more...] about Kinship caregiver intervention