The Senate Family & Children Services Committee heard HB 1183, sponsored by Sen. Buck, on guardianship; Department of Child Services. Author Rep. Frizzell presented this bill providing that a delegation of power by a properly executed power of attorney does not subject the parties to any laws, rules, or regulations concerning the licensing or regulation of foster family homes, … [Read more...] about Guardianship; Department of Child Services
Stolen Valor
The Senate Corrections and Criminal Law Committee heard HB 1187 concerning stolen valor sponsored by Sen. Glick. The bill provides that a person who knowingly or intentionally fraudulently represents to be an active member or veteran of the armed forces of the United States, uses falsified military identification, or fraudulently claims to be a recipient of certain military honors … [Read more...] about Stolen Valor
Drug Offenses
The Senate Corrections and Criminal Law Committee heard HB 1235 concerning drug offenses and sponsored by Rep. R. Michael Young. The bill allows a prior conviction for dealing in a synthetic drugs to be considered an enhancing circumstance and would make the sentence for dealing in a controlled substance as a Level 2 offense non-suspendible. The Indiana Prosecuting Attorneys Council … [Read more...] about Drug Offenses
Child abuse or neglect allegations in military families
The Senate Family & Children Services Committee heard HB 1271, sponsored by Sen. Banks, on child abuse or neglect allegations in military families. Author Rep. Zent presented his bill that requires DCS to notify the United States Department of Defense Family Advocacy Program if a child of an active duty member of the military is the subject of a substantiated investigation of … [Read more...] about Child abuse or neglect allegations in military families
Senior judges and judges pro tempore
The House Courts and Criminal Code Committee heard SB 81, sponsored by Rep. Steuerwald, on senior judges and judges pro tempore. Author Sen. R. Michael Young presented the bill that allows a senior judge or a judge pro tempore serving in a county that has a probate court, a circuit court, or more than one superior court judge to sit as the judge of the consenting judge's court in … [Read more...] about Senior judges and judges pro tempore