The House Judiciary Committee heard SB 240 relating to emotional support animals sponsored by Rep. Siegrist. The bill defines "emotional support animal," specifies who may use an emotional support animal, who may prescribe an emotional support animal, and when an individual may be prescribed an emotional support animal, and provides that an individual with a disability that is not … [Read more...] about Emotional support animals
Creditors’ rights
The House Judiciary Committee heard SB 247 concerning creditors’ rights sponsored by Rep. Steuerwald. The bill makes various changes to probate and trust law relating to creditors' claims, claims against non-probate transferees, and no contest provisions in wills and trusts and conforming changes. Testimony was presented by Rep. Koch in support of the proposed amendment which was a … [Read more...] about Creditors’ rights
Immunity for reports of suspected abuse or neglect
The House Judiciary Committee heard SB 431 concerning immunity for reports of suspected abuse or neglect sponsored by Rep. Steuerwald. The bill provides immunity from civil and criminal liability to a person who assists with or participates and a health care provider who provides professional intervention; in an investigation by DCS resulting from a report that a child may be a v … [Read more...] about Immunity for reports of suspected abuse or neglect
Action for contribution by railroad entities
The House Judiciary Committee heard SB 436 concerning action for contribution by railroad entities sponsored by Rep. Lehman. The bill creates a right of action for contribution by a railroad entity against another person or entity that is not an employee of the railroad entity for claims that arise under the Federal Employers' Liability Act. Testimony was presented in opposition to … [Read more...] about Action for contribution by railroad entities
Unlawful indemnity agreements
The Senate Civil Law Committee heard HB 1015 sponsored by Sen. Bray, Sen. Tallian and Sen. Glick on unlawful indemnity agreements. The bill provides that the law concerning indemnity agreements in construction or design contracts applies to certain design-build contracts in response to a 2017 Court of Appeals decision (Wilhem Construction v. Secura Insurance, 86 N.E.3d 234 (Ind. Ct. … [Read more...] about Unlawful indemnity agreements