H.E.A. 1090, P.L. 49 Effective: July 1, 2024 Allows evidence of a failure to comply with passenger restraint system statutes to be admitted in a civil action as to mitigation of damages for a plaintiff who is at least 15 years of age or older. Read the bill at: https://iga.in.gov/legislative/2024/bills/house/1090 … [Read more...] about Transportation matters
Use of digitally altered media in elections
H.E.A. 1133, P.L. 81Effective: March 12, 2023 Defines "fabricated media" as any of the following: (1) An audio or visual recording of an individual's speech, appearance, or conduct that has been altered without the individual's consent such that: (A) the media conveys a materially inaccurate depiction of the individual's speech, appearance, or conduct as recorded in the unaltered … [Read more...] about Use of digitally altered media in elections
Civil proceeding advance payment contracts and commercial litigation financing
H.E.A. 1160, P.L. 140 Effective: July 1, 2024 Prevents a CPAP provider from making any decision, having any influence, or directing the consumer claimant or the consumer claimant's attorney with respect to the conduct of the underlying civil proceeding. Provides that a commercial litigation financier may not provide funding to a commercial litigation financing agreement that … [Read more...] about Civil proceeding advance payment contracts and commercial litigation financing
Bureau of Motor Vehicles
H.E.A. 1162, P.L. 141 Effective: July 1, 2024 Section 54 states that evidence relating to the failure to install or equip optional equipment on a commercial motor vehicle is inadmissible as evidence. Read bill at: https://iga.in.gov/legislative/2024/bills/house/1162 … [Read more...] about Bureau of Motor Vehicles
Prohibited causes of action concerning firearms
H.E.A. 1235, P.L. 170 Effective: March 15, 2024 Provides that only the State of Indiana may bring or maintain an action by or on behalf of a political subdivision against a firearm or ammunition manufacturer, trade association, seller, or dealer, concerning certain matters. Prohibits a political subdivision from otherwise independently bringing or maintaining such an … [Read more...] about Prohibited causes of action concerning firearms