The Senate Judiciary Committee heard HB 1212 on privacy of nonprofit donor information sponsored by Sen. Liz Brown. Author Rep. Karickhoff presented the bill explaining that the bill bars a state or local agency from collecting or disclosing information that identifies an individual or business entity as a member, supporter, volunteer, or donor of financial or nonfinancial support … [Read more...] about Privacy of nonprofit donor information
Child seduction
The Senate Corrections and Criminal Law Committee heard HB 1228 sponsored by Sen. Bohacek, Sen. Glick, and Sen. Pol on child seduction. The author, Rep. Bauer, presented the bill which provides that if a person who: (1) is at least 18 years of age; and (2) is the coach of a child less than 18 years of age; engages with the child in sexual intercourse, other sexual conduct (as … [Read more...] about Child seduction
Limitation of liability for DCS contractors
The Senate Judiciary Committee heard HB 1282 on limitation of liability for DCS contractors sponsored by Sen. Liz Brown and Sen. Tyler Johnson. Author Rep. Chris Judy presented the bill, which expands the limitation on civil liability for actions taken by non-profit DCS contractors in the course of their contractual obligations. This does not apply for wanton negligent, knowing, or … [Read more...] about Limitation of liability for DCS contractors
Department of Child Services
The Senate Family & Children Services heard HB 1340 on Department of Child Services sponsored by Sen. Greg Walker and Sen.Donato and authored by Rep. DeVon. This bill provides: The bill was amended to add provisions about the prescription of psychotropic medication at a child caring institution or group home. Representatives from DCS and Indiana Association of Resources … [Read more...] about Department of Child Services
Criminal mischief and criminal trespass
The Senate Corrections and Criminal Law Committee heard HB 1363 sponsored by Sen. Atling and Sen. Koch on criminal mischief and criminal trespass. The author, Rep. Negele, presented the bill, which provides that a person who recklessly, knowingly, or intentionally damages the property of a scientific research facility without the consent of, or with consent that was … [Read more...] about Criminal mischief and criminal trespass