The House Courts and Criminal Code Committee heard HB 1110 authored by Rep. Bartels regarding small claims court procedures. The bill provides that on the small claims docket, if the claim does not exceed $8,000: (1) all corporate entities, limited liability companies, and limited liability partnerships may appear by a designated full-time employee of the corporate entity; and (2) … [Read more...] about Small claims court procedures
Deceptive lead generation
The House Judiciary Committee heard HB 1125 on deceptive lead generation authored by Rep. Lehman. The bill makes false, misleading, or deceptive advertisements for claims related to medical devices and legend drugs and certain other actions a deceptive act, and provides for enforcement mechanisms. The bill limits certain claims against a manufacturer or seller of legend drugs or m … [Read more...] about Deceptive lead generation
Mental health and addiction forensic treatments
The House Courts and Criminal Code Committee heard HB 1127 authored by Rep. Steuerwald regarding mental health and addiction forensic treatments. The bill removes a provision that allows a: (1) delinquent child's; or (2) person's; Medicaid participation to be terminated following a two-year suspension due to certain adjudications or incarceration. The bill adds competency … [Read more...] about Mental health and addiction forensic treatments
Driving privileges
The House Ways and Means Committee heard HB 1199 authored by Rep. McNamara and Rep. Steuerwald regarding driving privileges. The bill was introduced by Rep. McNamara and passed 24-0 without discussion or testimony. Read the bill at http://iga.in.gov/legislative/2021/bills/house/1199. … [Read more...] about Driving privileges
Criminal appeals
The House Courts and Criminal Code Committee heard HB 1293 authored by Rep. Jeter regarding criminal appeals. The bill provides that an order granting a motion to discharge a defendant before trial may be appealed to the supreme court or the court of appeals. The bill also provides that the state may appeal an interlocutory order if the trial court certifies the appeal and the court … [Read more...] about Criminal appeals