S.E.A. 312, P.L. 210 Effective: July 1, 2017 Provides that a political subdivision may not prohibit an employer from obtaining or using criminal history information during the hiring process to the extent allowed by federal or state law, rules, or regulations. Provides that a political subdivision may not prohibit an employer, at the time an individual makes an initial application … [Read more...] about Use of criminal history information in hiring
Indiana Uniform Voidable Transactions Act
S.E.A. 316, P.L. 61 Effective: July 1, 2017 Enacts the Indiana Uniform Voidable Transactions Act (Act), governing the ability of a creditor to nullify certain transfers made by a debtor. Specifies that comments released by a committee of the National Conference of Commissioners on Uniform State Laws shall not be considered as authority in interpreting solely the Act. The full law is … [Read more...] about Indiana Uniform Voidable Transactions Act
Animal protective orders and wireless service providers
S.E.A. 323, P.L. 112 Effective: July 1, 2017 Allows a court to grant an order of protection to: (1) grant possession and care of an animal to a petitioner; (2) prohibit a respondent from taking action against the animal; and (3) direct a law enforcement officer to accompany the petitioner to retrieve the animal. Allows a court to include the transfer of wireless telephone numbers … [Read more...] about Animal protective orders and wireless service providers
Uniform business organization laws
S.E.A. 443, P.L. 118 Effective: January 1, 2018 Enacts provisions of the Uniform Business Organization Code, including the Uniform Model Registered Agents Act and the Uniform Model Entity Transactions Act. Makes conforming changes. The full law is available at: https://iga.in.gov/legislative/2017/bills/senate/443 … [Read more...] about Uniform business organization laws
Utility easements
S.E.A. 478, P.L. 236 Effective: §1 effective April 28, 2017; §2 effective July 1, 2017 Provides that a property owner may bring a cause of action against an electricity supplier for damages for a decrease in value of the property owner's real property caused by the attachment or installation of communications infrastructure, not later than two years from the later of: (1) July 1, 2 … [Read more...] about Utility easements