The House Courts and Criminal Code Committee heard HB 1112 authored by Rep. Speedy and Rep. Pryor regarding Marion County magistrates. The bill allows the Marion County superior courts to appoint 27 full-time magistrates after December 31, 2021, not more than 14 of whom may be from the same political party. Marion Superior Court Judge Heather Welch testified in support of the bill. … [Read more...] about Marion County magistrates
Driving while suspended
The House Courts and Criminal Code Committee heard HB 1199 authored by Rep. McNamara and Rep. Steuerwald regarding driving while suspended. This bill provides that the bureau of motor vehicles (bureau) shall stay a suspension of a person's driving privileges, and terminate that suspension, upon a showing of proof of future financial responsibility. The bill requires that the bureau … [Read more...] about Driving while suspended
Probate and guardianship matters
The House Judiciary Committee heard HB 1252 authored by Rep. John Young regarding probate and guardianship matters. This bill removes conflicts between probate and guardianship statutes regarding classification of claims. The bill requires that a principal may not be a minor for purposes of power of attorney act. The bill also creates a tenant’s representative for a deceased ten … [Read more...] about Probate and guardianship matters
Probate and property matters
The House Judiciary Committee heard HB 1255 authored by Rep. John Young regarding probate and property matters. This bill allows a will or power of attorney (POA) to be executed in two or more counterparts and includes new definitions for observe and presence and allows for interaction and witnessing of documents by audiovisual communications. The bill limits who can be directed t … [Read more...] about Probate and property matters
Civil immunity related to COVID-19
The Senate Judiciary Committee heard SB 1 on civil immunity related to COVID-19 authored by Sen. Messmer and Sen. Koch. The bill provides civil immunity for damages resulting from exposure of an individual to COVID-19 on the premises owned or operated by a person, on any premises on which the person or an employee or agent of the person provided property or services to the … [Read more...] about Civil immunity related to COVID-19