Legislative Update

immunity

Extension of lifeline law immunity

Filed Under: Criminal

The Senate Corrections and Criminal Law Committee heard SB 74 authored by Sen. Alting and Sen. Freeman on extension of lifeline law immunity. The bill 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 … [Read more...] about Extension of lifeline law immunity

Immunity for escort of a banned person

Filed Under: Civil

H.E.A. 1252, P.L. 135 Effective: July 1, 2023 Specifies that under the tort claims act, a governmental entity or employee acting within the scope of employment is not liable for loss resulting from injury to a person or property of a person who is: (1) under supervision of a governmental entity; and (2) subject to a court order requiring the person to be escorted by a county … [Read more...] about Immunity for escort of a banned person

Immunity for escort of a banned person

Filed Under: Civil

The House Judiciary Committee heard HB 1252 for immunity for escort of a banned person authored by Rep. Hatfield. This bill specifies that under the Tort Claims Act, a governmental entity or employee acting within the scope of employment is not liable for loss resulting from injury to a person or property of a person who is under supervision of a governmental entity and subject to a … [Read more...] about Immunity for escort of a banned person

Newborn safety device

Filed Under: Civil

S.E.A. 185, P.L. 107 Effective: July 1, 2022 Modifies the newborn safety device requirements that apply to a fire department. Modifies the immunity provisions applicable to certain individuals and entities that take custody of a child or operate a newborn safety device.  Read the bill at: http://iga.in.gov/legislative/2022/bills/senate/185 … [Read more...] about Newborn safety device