The House Judiciary Committee heard HB 1626 authored by Rep. Judy on written findings in child custody orders. The bill requires a court to include in: (1) a custody order; or (2) an appellate decision affirming or reversing a custody order; the court's findings of fact and conclusions of law on which the custody order or appellate decision is based. The Indiana State Bar … [Read more...] about Written findings in child custody orders
Protection of property rights
The Senate Judiciary Committee heard SB 157 authored by Sen. Gaskill and Sen. Baldwin on protection of property rights. The bill: The bill was amended by consent to provide civil immunity to a law enforcement agency or law enforcement officer acting within the scope of the agency’s or officer’s duties and specifies that an invitee is not a squatter. The Pacific Legal Fou … [Read more...] about Protection of property rights
Limitations on diversity, equity, and inclusion
The Senate Judiciary Committee heard SB 235 authored by Sen. Tyler Johnson and Sen. Byrne on limitations on diversity, equity and inclusion. The bill establishes prohibitions and requirements on state agencies, recipients of state contracts or grants, state educational institutions, and health profession licensing boards regarding diversity, equity and inclusion. The bill provides … [Read more...] about Limitations on diversity, equity, and inclusion
Nondiscrimination in employment and education
The Senate Judiciary Committee heard SB 289 authored by Sen. Byrne and Sen. Tyler Johnson on nondiscrimination in employment and education. The bill provides that: The bill was amended by consent to remove the private right of action from the bill and replace it with a provision that allows the Attorney General to file an action for mandate to compel a school corporation, … [Read more...] about Nondiscrimination in employment and education
Consecutive terms of imprisonment for misdemeanors
The House Courts and Criminal Code Committee heard HB 1014 authored by Rep. Zimmerman and Rep. Bascom on consecutive terms of imprisonment for misdemeanors. The bill limits the total of the consecutive terms of imprisonment to which a defendant is sentenced for misdemeanor convictions arising out of an episode of criminal conduct. The Indiana Public Defender Council … [Read more...] about Consecutive terms of imprisonment for misdemeanors