The following traffic law bills passed out of their originating house: SB 39 Specialized driving privileges Previous blog post: http://indianacourts.us/legislative/?p=2875 House Sponsors: Young Read the current bill: http://iga.in.gov/legislative/2020/bills/senate/39 SB 200 Driver's license suspensions Previous blog post: http://indianacourts.us/legislative/?p=2890 House … [Read more...] about Mid-Session: Traffic Law
Fraud consolidation
The Senate Judiciary Committee heard SB 43 authored by Sen. Young regarding fraud consolidation. The bill repeals and consolidates various fraud, deception, and mischief offenses. The bill specifically defines "financial institution" for purposes of crimes involving financial institutions, defines "item of sentimental value" and enhances the penalties for mischief, theft, and fraud i … [Read more...] about Fraud consolidation
Adult guardianship services
The Senate Judiciary Committee heard SB 139 on adult guardianship services. The bill is authored by Sen. Lanane and instructs the Office of Judicial Administration to establish and administer an office of adult guardianship services. The bill also combines the volunteer advocates for seniors program and the volunteer advocates for incapacitated adults programs into one program. In a … [Read more...] about Adult guardianship services
Sexual assault victims' rights
The Senate Judiciary Committee heard SB 146 authored by Sens. Doriot, Ruckelshaus, and Merritt regarding sexual assault victims' rights. The bill provides rights to sexual assault victims, including the right to: (1) have a sexual assault counselor present before or during a forensic medical exam or an interview with a law enforcement officer or a defense attorney; (2) the co … [Read more...] about Sexual assault victims' rights
Recovery of litigation expenses
The Senate Appropriations Committee heard SB 199 on the recovery of litigation expenses. The bill is authored by Senators Koch, Buck, and Freeman and provides that attorney’s fees may be awarded against a governmental entity in a case where a court finds that the claim brought by the governmental entity was frivolous, unreasonable, or groundless, but provides that the application o … [Read more...] about Recovery of litigation expenses