The Senate Judiciary Committee heard HB 1173 pertaining to trial records sponsored by Sen. Bohacek. The bill: permits a victim (or the spouse or an immediate family member of a deceased victim) to obtain, free of charge, an electronic copy of the transcript of criminal proceedings in the victim's case, and requires a prosecuting attorney or victim assistance program to assist the … [Read more...] about Trial records
Qualifying egg banks
The Senate Judiciary Committee heard HB 1203 pertaining to qualifying egg banks sponsored by Sens. Becker, Breaux, Mishler and Crider. The bill: amends the definition of "qualified third party" and changes the term to "qualified egg bank" in the law regarding unlawful transfer of a human organism, specifies qualifications for a physician overseeing medical services related to … [Read more...] about Qualifying egg banks
Use of purple marks to deny entry to property
The Senate Civil Law Committee heard HB 1212 sponsored by Sen. Messmer on the use of purple marks to deny entry to property. The bill adds a tool to current trespassing law by authorizing the use of purple marks to post real property against trespassers. Indiana Farm Bureau testified in support of the bill. The bill passed 4-1. Read the bill at h … [Read more...] about Use of purple marks to deny entry to property
CBD oil and industrial hemp
The Senate Corrections and Criminal Law heard HB 1214 sponsored by Sen. Young on CBD oil and industrial hemp. The bill repeals all provisions concerning the cannabidiol registry and a "substance containing cannabidiol" (all added by HEA 1148-2017) and legalizes CBD oil, repeals superseded provisions relating to cannabidiol registration, and establishes that there is sufficient … [Read more...] about CBD oil and industrial hemp
Data concerning youth in adult court
The Senate Judiciary Committee heard HB 1228 pertaining to data concerning youth in adult court sponsored by Sen. Head. The bill requires the Criminal Justice Institute to track certain information concerning juveniles under the jurisdiction of an adult court due to a juvenile court not having jurisdiction, track certain information concerning waivers of juvenile court jurisdiction, … [Read more...] about Data concerning youth in adult court