H.E.A. 1346, P.L. 48 Effective: March 14, 2020 Repeals all provisions concerning the county jail overcrowding task force. Adds additional members to the justice reinvestment advisory council ("advisory council"), including members of the Indiana evidence based decision making initiative (which is a partnership between state and local criminal justice stakeholders). Specifies the … [Read more...] about Jail overcrowding
Natural resources
H.E.A. 1385, P.L. 164 Effective: 1-54, 60, 62-63 January 1, 2021; 55-59, 61, 64, 65 July 1, 2020 In part: Provides that a watercraft is not a vehicle for purposes of mechanic's liens for vehicles. Provides that a person that fails to carry a certificate of registration or display proofof registration on a watercraft commits a Class C infraction. Provides that a person who … [Read more...] about Natural resources
Courts and family law matters
H.E.A. 1313, P.L. 162 Effective: §1 on March 21, 2020 §1 provides that a relocating individual who is party to a custody order or parenting time order is not required to file a notice of intent to move with the clerk of the court if: (1) the relocation has been addressed by a prior court order; or (2) the relocation will: (A) result in a decrease in the distance between the r … [Read more...] about Courts and family law matters
Election cybersecurity
S.E.A. 179, P.L. 135 Effective: §2 on March 21, 2020 In part, §2 requires an employee or agent of a circuit court clerk, a county election board, or a board of registration to meet certain proficiency standards to be qualified to access the statewide voter registration system. Read the bill at: http://iga.in.gov/legislative/2020/bills/senate/179 … [Read more...] about Election cybersecurity
Elkhart County courts
S.E.A. 187, P.L. 7 Effective: July 1, 2020 Provides that the board of county commissioners shall provide the circuit court clerk with an office at: (1) the county seat; or (2) in Elkhart County, any other place in the county as the board of county commissioners may provide; in a building provided for that purpose. Provides that each division of the circuit court or superior court of … [Read more...] about Elkhart County courts