The Senate Judiciary Committee heard SB 157 authored by Sen. Gaskill and Sen. Baldwin on protection of property rights. The bill: The bill was amended by consent to provide civil immunity to a law enforcement agency or law enforcement officer acting within the scope of the agency’s or officer’s duties and specifies that an invitee is not a squatter. The Pacific Legal Fou … [Read more...] about Protection of property rights
Limitations on diversity, equity, and inclusion
The Senate Judiciary Committee heard SB 235 authored by Sen. Tyler Johnson and Sen. Byrne on limitations on diversity, equity and inclusion. The bill establishes prohibitions and requirements on state agencies, recipients of state contracts or grants, state educational institutions, and health profession licensing boards regarding diversity, equity and inclusion. The bill provides … [Read more...] about Limitations on diversity, equity, and inclusion
Nondiscrimination in employment and education
The Senate Judiciary Committee heard SB 289 authored by Sen. Byrne and Sen. Tyler Johnson on nondiscrimination in employment and education. The bill provides that: The bill was amended by consent to remove the private right of action from the bill and replace it with a provision that allows the Attorney General to file an action for mandate to compel a school corporation, … [Read more...] about Nondiscrimination in employment and education
Consecutive terms of imprisonment for misdemeanors
The House Courts and Criminal Code Committee heard HB 1014 authored by Rep. Zimmerman and Rep. Bascom on consecutive terms of imprisonment for misdemeanors. The bill limits the total of the consecutive terms of imprisonment to which a defendant is sentenced for misdemeanor convictions arising out of an episode of criminal conduct. The Indiana Public Defender Council … [Read more...] about Consecutive terms of imprisonment for misdemeanors
Youth, family, and caregiver engagement initiative
The House Family, Children and Human Affairs Committee heard HB 1098 on youth, family, and caregiver engagement initiative by Rep. DeVon. Mark Fairchild, Executive Director of the Commission on Improving the Status of Children in Indiana (CISC), presented a description of the bill and primary testimony in support. The bill would allow CISC to develop strategies to promote … [Read more...] about Youth, family, and caregiver engagement initiative