The House Judiciary Committee heard SB 287 on various probate and trust matters sponsored by Rep. Torr. A representative of the Indiana State Bar Association Probate, Trust and Real Property Section explained the proposed changes in each section of the bill stating that the bill is intended to clean up and address several practical matters in this practice area, including provisions … [Read more...] about Various probate and trust matters
Sex offenses
The House Courts and Criminal Code Committee heard SB 301 on sex offenses sponsored by Rep. Negele. The bill establishes an alternative sentencing range for certain child molesting cases and adds rape to the definition of a credit restricted felon. An amendment was adopted to increase the maximum sentence for a person convicted of child molesting from 40 to 50 years under certain … [Read more...] about Sex offenses
Termination of parental rights
The House Judiciary Committee heard SB 345 on the termination of parental rights sponsored by Rep. King for amend and vote only. The bill establishes procedures for termination of the parent-child relationship involving a safe haven infant. At last week’s meeting, Chief John Moriarty, Carmel Fire Department, on behalf of the Safe Haven Baby Box Organization and Adoptions for I … [Read more...] about Termination of parental rights
Town and city court judges
The Senate Local Government Committee heard HJR 6 regarding town and city court judges authored by Rep. Aylesworth and sponsored by Sen. Koch. The bill provides: (1) the county, township, and town residency requirements prescribed by Article 6, Section 6 of the Constitution of the State of Indiana would not apply to city or town court judges, and (2) the city or town court … [Read more...] about Town and city court judges
Worksite speed control pilot program
The Senate Committee on Homeland Security and Transportation heard HB 1015 sponsored by Sen. Jon Ford and Sen. Messmer on worksite speed control pilot program. Author Rep. Pressel presented the bill which seeks to create a pilot program for enforcing worksite speed limits for active road construction. The Indiana Department of Transportation (INDOT) would work with state … [Read more...] about Worksite speed control pilot program