S.E.A. 355, P.L. 81-2015 Effective: July 1, 2015 Provides that a trust may incorporate by reference a document that exists at the time the trust is executed. Specifies that funeral expenses and expenses of a tombstone are expenses of administration. Expands the definition of "person" in certain cases under the probate code to include governmental entities and other legal entities. … [Read more...] about Various probate and trust matters
Speed limits in school zones
S.E.A. 35, P.L. 225-2015 Effective: July 1, 2015 Provides that a city, town, or county may establish a speed limit of not less than 20 miles per hour on a street or highway upon which a school is located if the street or highway is under the jurisdiction of the city, town, or county. (Current law provides that the speed limit may not be less than 30 miles per hour outside an urban … [Read more...] about Speed limits in school zones
Substantive problems in the Indiana Code [Infraction Filings]
S.E.A. 199, P.L. 109-2015 Effective: §49 effective May 4, 2015 Section 49 amends IC 34-28-5-15 regarding infraction filings. The full law is available at: http://iga.in.gov/legislative/2015/bills/senate/199 … [Read more...] about Substantive problems in the Indiana Code [Infraction Filings]
Motor vehicle matters
H.E.A. 1017, P.L. 252-2015 Effective: July 1, 2015 Defines: (1) "commercial motor vehicle", "gross combination weight rating", "gross combination weight", and "gross vehicle weight rating" for purposes of commercial motor vehicles to comply with federal standards; and (2) "gross vehicle weight" for purposes of commercial motor vehicles. Provides for an exception relating to … [Read more...] about Motor vehicle matters
Various motor vehicle issues
H.E.A. 1305, P.L. 188-2015 Effective: July 1, 2015 Raises the penalty for reckless driving resulting in bodily injury from a Class B misdemeanor to a Class A misdemeanor. Reduces the penalty for reckless driving resulting in property damage from a Class B misdemeanor to a Class C misdemeanor. Provides that simultaneous possession of an out-of-state driver's license or identification … [Read more...] about Various motor vehicle issues