The Senate Judiciary Committee heard, for amend and vote only, Sen. Kenley’s SB 544 on Attorney General settlements and fund. The bill requires the Attorney General to include certain language concerning settlement funds in proposed court order; establishes the consumer protection fee, and settlement fund (fund) for purposes of carrying out the duties and operations of the office of … [Read more...] about Attorney General settlements and fund
Mental health matters
The House Public Health Committee heard HB 1006 concerning mental health matters authored by Rep. Kirchhofer. Portions of the bill (1) expand eligibility for Recovery Works services to include individuals under the age of 18 whose cases were waived to adult court or direct filed into adult court, and (2) permit the Division of Mental Health and Addiction, with a recommendation by … [Read more...] about Mental health matters
Controlled substances
The House Courts and Criminal Code Committee heard Rep. Ellington’s HB 1019 on controlled substances. The bill adds the substance U-47700 to the definition of "synthetic drug" included in Schedule I of classified controlled substances. An amendment was offered to add an additional substance to Schedule I. Testimony in support of the bill was heard from the Indiana Prosecuting A … [Read more...] about Controlled substances
Shelby County magistrate
The House Ways and Means Committee heard Rep. Eberhart’s HB 1053 on Shelby County magistrate. The bill was amended by consent to add a magistrate for Clark County and magistrates for Marion County. The bill passed as amended, 14-0. Read the bill at: https://iga.in.gov/legislative/2017/bills/house/1053 … [Read more...] about Shelby County magistrate
Authorization to carry a handgun
The House Public Policy Committee heard, for amend and vote only, Rep. Eberhart’s HB 1071 providing that certain persons protected by a civil protection order have authorization to 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 a … [Read more...] about Authorization to carry a handgun