The Senate Judiciary Committee heard SB 12 on material harmful to minors authored by Sen. Tomes. The bill removes schools and certain public libraries from the list of entities eligible for a specified defense to criminal prosecutions alleging: (1) the dissemination of material harmful to minors; or (2) a performance harmful to minors. The bill adds colleges and … [Read more...] about Material harmful to minors
Various housing matters
The Senate Judiciary Committee heard SB 202 on various housing matters authored by Sen. Qaddoura. The original bill: The bill was amended by consent to strip the bill and assign it to an interim study committee. The amended bill passed 11-0. Read the bill at: https://iga.in.gov/legislative/2023/bills/senate/202 … [Read more...] about Various housing matters
Witness protection pilot programs
The Senate Judiciary Committee heard SB 212 on witness protection pilot program authorized by Sen. Breaux. The bill authorizes the establishment of a three-year witness protection pilot program in Marion County and in Vanderburgh County to provide protection for victims of and witnesses to crime. The bill appropriates $200,000 in each of three fiscal years to the … [Read more...] about Witness protection pilot programs
Nonprofit corporations
On January 25, 2023, the Senate Judiciary Committee heard SB 278 on nonprofit corporations authored by Sen. Freeman.The bill expands the definition of "public benefit corporation" to include a domestic corporation that is supported by public funds or authorized to spend public funds in furtherance of its mission or that is a not-for-profit corporation that aims to serve a public b … [Read more...] about Nonprofit corporations
Sale of tax delinquent real property
On February 8, 2023, the Senate Judiciary Committee heard SB 296 on sale of tax delinquent real property authored by Sen. Koch.The billamends the definition of "substantial property interest of public record" to include ownership of any interest that has been severed from a tract of land. The bill requires a county auditor, in addition to sending a notice of the impending … [Read more...] about Sale of tax delinquent real property