The House Judiciary Committee heard HB 1448 on adoption and grandparent visitation authored by Rep. Torr. The bill: Provides that venue for a proceeding concerning a petition to appoint a legal guardian that is anticipated to be uncontested is in the county in which the attorney for the petitioner maintains an office. Provides that venue for a proceeding for appointment of a … [Read more...] about Adoption; grandparent visitation
Battery against emergency room staff
The House Courts and Criminal Code Committee heard HB 1478 authored by Rep. Engleman regarding battery against emergency room staff. The bill amends the definition of "emergency medical services provider" for the offense of battery to include a staff member in the emergency department of a hospital. The Indiana College of Emergency Physicians, the Indiana State Medical Association, … [Read more...] about Battery against emergency room staff
Civil immunity related to COVID-19
The House Judiciary Committee heard SB 1 on civil immunity related to COVID-19 authored by Sen. Messmer and Koch. The bill provides civil tort immunity for damages arising from 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 individual, or during an activity … [Read more...] about Civil immunity related to COVID-19
Adverse possession statute of limitations
The Senate Judiciary Committee heard SB 38 on adverse possession statute of limitations by Sen. Doriot and Sen. Koch. This bill amends the statute concerning the statute of limitations for actions for the recovery of the possession of real estate to provide that such an action that: (1) involves a line located and established by a professional surveyor; and (2) accrues before the … [Read more...] about Adverse possession statute of limitations
Protection of monuments, memorials, and statues
The Senate Corrections and Criminal Law Committee heard SB 187 on protection of monuments, memorials, and statues authored by Sen. Koch. The bill requires the state police department to prioritize the investigation and prosecution of persons who destroy, damage, vandalize, or desecrate a monument, memorial, or statue and assist political subdivisions in the investigation and … [Read more...] about Protection of monuments, memorials, and statues