H.E.A. 1615, P.L. 141 Effective: July 1, 2019 Amends and creates certain definitions for offenses relating to animals. Specifies that an animal control program, humane society, and governmental entity operating an animal shelter may only destroy an animal by means of humane euthanasia. Removes duplicative language and makes conforming amendments. Read the bill at: … [Read more...] about Animal cruelty
Judicial evaluation of dangerous individuals and firearms
H.E.A. 1651, P.L. 289 Effective: July 1, 2019; §§2, 6, 11 effective May 6, 2019 Defines “dangerous” [§§2, 6] Provides that a judicial finding of dangerousness may be used to initiate temporary commitment proceedings. Provides that a dangerous person is not a proper person for the purpose of: (1) applying for; or (2) receiving; a license to carry a handgun. Provides that a danger … [Read more...] about Judicial evaluation of dangerous individuals and firearms
Copies of identifying adoption information
S.E.A. 197, P.L. 217 Effective: July 1, 2019 Provides that a person releasing identifying adoption information must, upon request by the individual requesting the identifying information, provide copies of the identifying information to the individual. Makes a correction regarding exceptions to the release of identifying information. Read the bill at: … [Read more...] about Copies of identifying adoption information
Child support modification
S.E.A. 206, P.L. 99 Effective: July 1, 2019 Amends Ind. Code § 31-16-8-1 to clarify the definition of an order modifying child support for purposes of calculating when a modification can be properly filed without violating the 12-month waiting period. Read the bill at: http://iga.in.gov/legislative/2019/bills/senate/206 … [Read more...] about Child support modification
Notice and hearings on child relocation
S.E.A. 292, P.L. 186 Effective: July 1, 2019 Amends Ind. Code §§ 31-9-2-83, 84.6, 84.7, 107.5 & 107.7 to clarify in definitions that new relocation of a child procedures apply in cases in which custody and parenting time orders exist, including paternity affidavits. Repeals Ind. Code § 31-14-13-10. Amends Ind. Code §§ 31-14-13-10.2 and 31-17-2.2-0.5, to require parties to sha … [Read more...] about Notice and hearings on child relocation