H.E.A. 1252, P.L. 135 Effective: July 1, 2023 Specifies that under the tort claims act, a governmental entity or employee acting within the scope of employment is not liable for loss resulting from injury to a person or property of a person who is: (1) under supervision of a governmental entity; and (2) subject to a court order requiring the person to be escorted by a county … [Read more...] about Immunity for escort of a banned person
Third party food delivery services
H.E.A. 1279, P.L. 136 Effective: July 1, 2023 Establishes a new chapter concerning regulated businesses governing third party food delivery services. Defines: (1) "covered establishment" as a: (A) restaurant; or (B) food service establishment; that offers, whether directly or through a third party food delivery service, the sale and same-day delivery or pick up of food and … [Read more...] about Third party food delivery services
Sale of tax sale properties to nonprofits
H.E.A. 1627, P.L. 159 Effective: July 1, 2023 Provides that a tax sale statute concerning the sale of real property to eligible nonprofit entities for low or moderate income housing applies to all counties. (Current law provides that the provision only applies to a county having a consolidated city.) Read the bill at: https://iga.in.gov/legislative/2023/bills/house/1627 … [Read more...] about Sale of tax sale properties to nonprofits
Child sex offenses
S.E.A. 48, P.L. 3 Effective: July 1, 2023 Provides that a criminal prosecution of a sex offense committed against a child that is otherwise barred by the statute of limitations may nevertheless be commenced within five years from the date on which: (1) the state discovers DNA evidence; (2) the state learns of a recording that provides evidence sufficient to charge the … [Read more...] about Child sex offenses
Parole
S.E.A. 71, P.L. 20 Effective: July 1, 2023 Specifies that a person placed on parole following a term of imprisonment that includes a sentence for a crime of violence may be released on parole for not more than 24 months. Provides that time served while confined to a prison or jail does not count toward time served on parole. Read the bill at: … [Read more...] about Parole