The House Public Policy Committee heard SB 191 on disposal of firearms sponsored by Rep. Cherry and Rep. Judy. A 9-4 roll call vote amended the bill to incorporate the language authorizing certain individuals to carry a handgun without a license as introduced in HB 1071. The amended bill authorizes certain persons protected by a civil protection order to carry a handgun without a … [Read more...] about Disposal of firearms
Offenses involving unmanned aerial vehicles
The House Courts and Criminal Code Committee heard SB 299, sponsored by Rep. Washburne and Rep. Steuerwald, on offenses involving unmanned aerial vehicles. Author Sen. Koch presented the bill, which amends the definition of "unmanned aerial vehicle" to specify that the term includes: (1) an unmanned aircraft and an unmanned aircraft system, and (2) a small unmanned aircraft and a … [Read more...] about Offenses involving unmanned aerial vehicles
Indiana Uniform Voidable Transactions Act
The House Judiciary Committee heard SB 316, sponsored by Rep. Washburne, enacting the Indiana Uniform Voidable Transactions Act, governing the ability of a creditor to nullify certain transfers made by a debtor. The bill also specifies that comments released by a committee of the National Conference of Commissioners on Uniform State Laws shall not be considered as authority in … [Read more...] about Indiana Uniform Voidable Transactions Act
Adoption matters
The House Judiciary Committee heard SB 332, sponsored by Rep. Olthoff, on adoption matters. The legislation: changes adoption notice language; provides consent to adoption is not required from a father if the child born out of wedlock was conceived because of a crime rape, child molesting, sexual misconduct with a minor, or incest in Indiana or a crime in any other jurisdiction, … [Read more...] about Adoption matters
Possession of a firearm by an illegal alien
The House Courts and Criminal Code Committee heard SB 344 on possession of a firearm by an illegal alien. Sponsor Rep. Lucas explained that an alien who is illegally or unlawfully present in the United States and knowingly or intentionally possesses a firearm commits unlawful possession of a firearm by an alien, a Level 6 felony. The Indiana Prosecuting Attorneys Council testified … [Read more...] about Possession of a firearm by an illegal alien