The House Courts and Criminal Code Committee heard SB 255 sponsored by Rep. J. Young regarding expungements. The author, Sen. Freeman, introduced the bill which specifies that a "criminal history provider" includes certain persons who regularly publish criminal history information on the internet, for purposes of the law requiring criminal history providers to periodically review … [Read more...] about Expungement
Parents with disabilities
The House Family, Children, and Human Committee heard SB 259, parents with disabilities, sponsored by Rep. DeVon and Rep. Vermillion. This bill specifies that it is the policy of the State to recognize the importance of family and children, including the parenting rights of a parent, regardless of whether the parent has a disability. It also provides that the right of a person with … [Read more...] about Parents with disabilities
Immunity for physician wellness programs
The House Judiciary Committee heard SB 365 on immunity for physician wellness programs sponsored by Rep. Schaibley. This bill defines "wellness program" for physicians. It also specifies that the proceedings and deliberations of a wellness program are confidential, but allows a court to order in writing the release of confidential or privileged information belonging to a wellness … [Read more...] about Immunity for physician wellness programs
Juvenile justice
The House Courts and Criminal Code Committee heard SB 368 sponsored by Rep. McNamara and Rep. Pierce regarding juvenile justice. The author, Sen. Tallian, introduced the bill which provides for the automatic expungement of certain juvenile offenses when a child reaches nineteen (19) years of age, or one (1) year after the date on which the juvenile court discharges the child. The b … [Read more...] about Juvenile justice
Courts and magistrates
The Senate Appropriations Committee heard HB 1064, courts and magistrates, sponsored by Sen. Crider and Sen. Zay. This bill: Adds a superior court in Hamilton County and provides that the first judge of Hamilton Superior Court No. 7 shall be elected at the November 2022 general election, take office January 1, 2023, and serve a term of six years. Allows the judges of the Decatur … [Read more...] about Courts and magistrates