For amend and vote only, the House Ways & Means Committee heard SB 119 on firearms matters sponsored by Rep. Kirchhofer. This bill provides that: a person may not sell, give, or in any other manner transfer ownership or possession of a machine gun to any person under 18 years of age a person who knowingly or intentionally sells, provides, or in any other manner transfers … [Read more...] about Firearms matters
Nonconsenual pornography
The House Judiciary Committee heard SB 192, sponsored by Rep. Negele, concerning nonconsenual pornography. The bill defines “intimate image” and creates a civil cause of action against a person who discloses an intimate image without the consent of the individual depicted in the intimate image. The bill further provides that a prevailing plaintiff may recover the greater of: (1) eco … [Read more...] about Nonconsenual pornography
Unlawful indemnity agreements
The House Judiciary Committee heard SB 230, sponsored by Rep. Lehman, addressing unlawful indemnity agreements. This bill provides that the law concerning indemnity agreements in construction or design contracts applies to certain design-build contracts. The bill further specifies that “sole negligence” for purposes of liability under a construction or design contract does not incl … [Read more...] about Unlawful indemnity agreements
Traffic crimes
The House Courts and Criminal Code Committee heard SB 186 on traffic crimes, sponsored by Rep. McNamara. This bill provides: an operator of a motor vehicle who operates a motor vehicle after the operator's driving privileges have been suspended or revoked and causes an accident that results in injury or death to another person commits a separate offense for each person injured or … [Read more...] about Traffic crimes
Indiana Criminal Justice Institute
The House Courts and Criminal Code Committee heard SB 238, sponsored by Rep. Steuerwald, on the Indiana Criminal Justice Institute (CJI). This bill expands the possible recipients of grants from the CJI beyond a county government or the state government and changes their responsibility from administering sexual offense services, domestic violence programs, and assistance to victims … [Read more...] about Indiana Criminal Justice Institute