For amend and vote only, the Senate Judiciary Committee heard Sen. Becker’s SB 27 providing that limitations on punitive damages do not apply to civil actions in which the plaintiff was injured as a result of conduct described in certain criminal sexual misconduct statutes. The bill was amended by consent to clarify the crimes included and that it does not apply against an employer w … [Read more...] about Punitive damages
Fertility fraud
The Senate Judiciary Committee heard Sen. Sandlin’s SB 174 on fertility fraud. This introduced bill provides that a physician who treats a patient of that physician for infertility by using the physician's own spermatozoon or ovum, without the patient's consent or by using donated human reproductive material without the consent of the donor commits fertility fraud, a Level 6 felony. … [Read more...] about Fertility fraud
License reinstatement fee reduction
The Senate Committee on Corrections and Criminal Law heard Sen. Taylor’s SB 210 on the license reinstatement fee reduction reducing the driver's license reinstatement fee to: (1) $25 for a first suspension; (2) $50 for a second suspension; and (3) $100 for a third suspension. The bill was amended by consent to clarify the past and future reinstatement fee reduction, restr … [Read more...] about License reinstatement fee reduction
Indiana Criminal Justice Institute
The Senate Committee on Corrections and Criminal Law heard Sen. Freeman’s SB 238 on the Indiana Criminal Justice Institute expanding grant funding beyond the county and state governments, removing duplicate and nonexistent funding, and abolishing certain programs within the institute. Representatives of the Indiana Criminal Justice Institute and Indiana Coalition to End Sexual A … [Read more...] about Indiana Criminal Justice Institute
Opioid treatment pilot program
The Senate Committee on Corrections and Criminal Law heard Sen. Raatz’s SB 276 on the opioid treatment pilot program extending the program until 2022. The bill removes Marion County from the pilot program. Representatives of Mental Health America of Indiana testified in support of the bill. The bill was amended by consent to put Marion County back in the pilot program. The amended b … [Read more...] about Opioid treatment pilot program