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
Traffic enforcement in residential complexes
The Senate Judiciary Committee heard SB 8 on traffic enforcement in residential complexes authored by Sen. Buchanan. This bill re-enacts and extends (expired on December 31, 2020) the ability of a unit to enforce moving traffic ordinances on the property of a residential complex under certain circumstances. It also extends the requirement that the office of judicial administration … [Read more...] about Traffic enforcement in residential complexes
Mental health treatment for inmates
The Senate Corrections and Criminal Law Committee heard SB 63, authored by Sen. Glick, regarding mental health treatment for inmates. The bill provides that committed offenders with serious physical or mental disorders may remain in treatment facilities operated by the Department of Correction, up to 14 days, until release to a similar treatment facility can be accomplished The bill … [Read more...] about Mental health treatment for inmates
Adoption subsidies
The Senate Family and Children Services Committee heard SB 66, adoption subsidies, authored by Sen. Niezgodski. He introduced the legislation, explaining monthly payments for adoption subsidies may be less than foster parent monthly payment. The CANS score determines the foster care per diem. This bill would require DCS to offer at least 50% of the foster care per diem as the … [Read more...] about Adoption subsidies