The House Judiciary Committee heard HB 1306 on full faith and credit for tribal court orders by Rep. DeLaney and Rep. Steuerwald. Rep. DeLaney testified that this bill is being brought because Indiana has an active federal tribe, the Pokagan band. This bill requires that, under certain circumstances, a court of record in Indiana shall give full faith and credit to judgments and order … [Read more...] about Full faith and credit for tribal court orders
New Harmony and Wabash River bridge authority
The House Judiciary Committee heard HB 1343 giving protection to the New Harmony and Wabash River bridge authority authored by Rep. Hostettler and Rep. McNamara. The bill provides that the New Harmony and Wabash River bridge authority (bridge authority) and its members, officers, and employees are immune from civil liability resulting from any act or omission related to implement … [Read more...] about New Harmony and Wabash River bridge authority
Minimum age to marry
The House Judiciary Committee heard HB 1418 on the minimum age to marry by Rep. Engleman. This bill: Amends the definition of "adult" for purposes of the Indiana Code to include a married minor who is at least 16 years of age and a minor who has been completely emancipated by a court; subject to specific constitutional and statutory age requirements and health and safety regulati … [Read more...] about Minimum age to marry
Liens
For amend and vote, the House Judiciary Committee heard HB 1021 on liens by Rep. Torr. This bill permits a person to discharge a mechanic's lien by filing an indemnification or payment bond with the recorder's office in an amount equal to at least 150% of the lien. It requires the surety responsible for issuing an indemnification or payment bond to be authorized to do business in Ind … [Read more...] about Liens
Adverse possession statute of limitations
The Senate Judiciary Committee heard SB 71 authored by Sen. Doriot regarding the adverse possession statute of limitations. The bill amends the statute concerning the statute of limitations for actions for the recovery of the possession of real estate to provide that such an action that: (1) involves a line located and established by a professional surveyor; and (2) accrues before … [Read more...] about Adverse possession statute of limitations