H.E.A. 1007, P.L. 195 Effective: July 1, 2018 Provides that if an employer and employee comply with certain employee substance abuse treatment requirements, the employer is not liable in a civil action alleging negligent hiring for negligence of the employee. Provides that in certain civil actions, an employer's participation in a drug education or addiction treatment program is not … [Read more...] about Mental health access
drugs
Low THC hemp extract
S.E.A. 52, P.L. 153 Effective: March 21, 2018 Provides that the Indiana department of state revenue (department) shall revoke a registered retail merchant's certificate if the department finds that the person has been convicted of dealing in marijuana based on the sale of fraudulently labeled low THC hemp extract. Repeals all provisions concerning the cannabidiol registry and a … [Read more...] about Low THC hemp extract
Controlled substances
S.E.A. 74, P.L. 89 Effective: July 1, 2018 Adds the substance Mexedrone to the definition of "synthetic drug" and adds additional controlled substances to the existing statutory list of depressants, hallucinogens, and opiates classified as schedule I. Read the bill at: https://iga.in.gov/legislative/2018/bills/senate/74 … [Read more...] about Controlled substances
Criminal law matters
H.E.A. 1270, P.L. 144 Effective: §§1 & 33-34 effective March 19, 2018, §§2-32 effective July 1, 2018 Section 1 requires the commission on improving the status of children in Indiana to study the topic of what specific authority a law enforcement officer has in order to take custody of or detain a child in certain situations where the officer believes a child may be a victim of … [Read more...] about Criminal law matters
Health matters
H.E.A. 1317, P.L. 209 Effective: §8 effective July 1, 2019 Section 8, opts Indiana out of the federal law prohibiting individuals convicted of drug offenses under Ind. Code §35-48 from receiving SNAP assistance if the individual meets specified conditions. Specifies that if the individual violates any terms of the probation, parole, community corrections, or reentry court program, t … [Read more...] about Health matters