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
Trial records
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