H.E.A. 1118, P.L. 51-2025 Effective: July 1, 2025 Provides that a first responder recipient of critical incident stress management (CISM) services may not be compelled to testify or otherwise disclose a communication made to a CISM services provider or peer support team member relating to the first responder recipient's CISM services in a civil, criminal, or administrative … [Read more...] about Critical incident stress management debriefings
immunity
Prescribed burning
H.E.A. 1557, P.L. 124-2025 Effective: July 1, 2025 Defines "prescribed burn". Provides for the following: (1) Requirements to be met before a person conducts a prescribed burning. (2) That a certified prescribed burn manager and a completed prescribed burn plan must be present during a prescribed burning. (3) Certain civil liability immunities related to conducting a … [Read more...] about Prescribed burning
Extension of lifeline law immunity
S.E.A. 74, P.L. 19-2025 Effective: July 1, 2025 Provides that an individual who is: (1) reasonably believed to be suffering from a health condition which is the direct result of alcohol consumption; and (2) assisted by a person who requested emergency medical assistance for the individual; is immune from prosecution for certain crimes. Read the bill at: … [Read more...] about Extension of lifeline law immunity
School and public safety matters
H.E.A. 1637, P.L. 238-2025 Effective: July 1, 2025 Read the bill at: https://iga.in.gov/legislative/2025/bills/house/1637 … [Read more...] about School and public safety matters
Extension of lifeline law immunity
The House Courts and Criminal Code Committee heard SB 74 on extension of lifeline law immunity sponsored by Rep. McNamara and Rep. Hamilton. Author Sen. Alting introduced the bill which provides that an individual who is: (1) reasonably believed to be suffering from a health condition which is the direct result of alcohol consumption; and (2) assisted by a person who requested … [Read more...] about Extension of lifeline law immunity