S.E.A. 558, P.L. 266 Effective: July 1, 2017 Prohibits a political subdivision from imposing certain penalties against a tenant, an owner, or a landlord for a contact made to request law enforcement or other emergency assistance for one or morerental units if: (1) the contact is made by or on behalf of: (A) a victim or potential victim of abuse; (B) a victim or potential victim of … [Read more...] about Leases and sales of real property
Handgun matters
H.E.A. 1071, P.L. 221 Effective: July 1, 2017 Provides that certain persons protected by a civil protection order may carry a handgun without a license for: (1) 60 days after the date the civil protection order is issued; or (2) 60 days after the date the person applies for a license to carry a handgun, if the person applies for the license during the 60-day period following … [Read more...] about Handgun matters
Rescue actions
H.E.A. 1085, P.L. 186 Effective: July 1, 2017 Amends an Indiana Code section requiring an emergency medical services provider to take custody of a newborn child under certain circumstances to eliminate an ambiguity that might otherwise exist with respect to one of the circumstances under which the requirement applies. Provides that a person who forcibly enters a motor vehicle to … [Read more...] about Rescue actions
Study of civil forfeiture laws
H.E.A. 1123, P.L. 14 Effective: March 29, 2017 Urges the Legislative Council to assign to a study committee the topic of civil forfeiture laws. Provides that the study committee issue a final report to the Legislative Council containing the study committee's findings and recommendations not later than November 1, 2017. The full law is available at: … [Read more...] about Study of civil forfeiture laws
Railroads and eminent domain
H.E.A. 1260, P.L. 146 Effective: July 1, 2017 Defines "corporation", "rail carrier", and "railroad". Specifies that eminent domain may be exercised by a rail carrier incorporated in Indiana or authorized to do business in Indiana, and prescribes the manner in which a railroad (including a rail carrier) may incorporate. Requires a rail carrier to demonstrate that property will be … [Read more...] about Railroads and eminent domain