H.E.A. 1007, P.L. 195 Effective: July 1, 2018 Provides that if an employer and employee comply with certain employee substance abuse treatment requirements, the employer is not liable in a civil action alleging negligent hiring for negligence of the employee. Provides that in certain civil actions, an employer's participation in a drug education or addiction treatment program is not … [Read more...] about Mental health access
Landowner immunity for trail access
H.E.A. 1115, P.L. 29 Effective: July 1, 2018 Specifies that with respect to the statute that restricts a landowner's liability for an injury to a person or property caused by an act or failure to act of another person using the landowner's premises for certain recreational purposes, those purposes include another person going on or through the premises for the purpose of accessing a … [Read more...] about Landowner immunity for trail access
Delinquent self-storage facility rents
H.E.A. 1194, P.L. 36 Effective: July 1, 2018 Amends the statute concerning self-storage facilities to allow a facility owner (owner) to impose and collect from a renter a late fee that does not exceed the greater of: (1) $20; or (2) 20% of the monthly rent; for each month the renter is in default under the rental agreement. Authorizes an owner to recover from a renter all reasonable … [Read more...] about Delinquent self-storage facility rents
Duties of corrections and criminal code interim study committee
S.E.A. 4, P.L. 2 Effective: July 1, 2018 Provides that the interim study committee on corrections and criminal code shall review current trends with respect to criminal behavior, sentencing, incarceration, and treatment and may: (1) identify particular needs of the criminal justice system that can be addressed by legislation; and (2) prepare legislation to address the particular … [Read more...] about Duties of corrections and criminal code interim study committee
Sex offenders
S.E.A. 12, P.L. 87 Effective: July 1, 2018 Provides that, unless a court has granted a waiver, a sex offender who establishes a residence: (1) with the intent to reside at the residence; (2) within a one-mile radius of the residence of the victim of the offender's sex offense; and (3) knowing the location of the victim's residence; commits invasion of privacy. Prohibits a sex … [Read more...] about Sex offenders