The Senate Civil Law Committee heard, for amend and vote only, Sen. Breaux’s and Sen. Bray’s SB 516 authorizing guardian power to request health records after the patient's death. However, if a personal representative of the estate of the deceased patient is appointed, the guardian of the deceased patient may not request the health records of the deceased patient. This bill also ame … [Read more...] about Guardian power to request health records
Service of process fees
The Senate Civil Law Committee heard Sen. Boots’ SB 532 reducing the initial service of process fees from $25 to $13, but deleting a prohibition on collection of service of process fees more than one time in a case. A representative from Indiana Sheriffs Association testified in support of the bill. A representative of the Indiana Clerks Association testified that they would like c … [Read more...] about Service of process fees
Attorney General settlements and fund
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