H.E.A. 1085, P.L. 186 Effective: July 1, 2017 Amends an Indiana Code section requiring an emergency medical services provider to take custody of a newborn child under certain circumstances to eliminate an ambiguity that might otherwise exist with respect to one of the circumstances under which the requirement applies. Provides that a person who forcibly enters a motor vehicle to … [Read more...] about Rescue actions
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Cannabidiol and treatment resistant epilepsy
H.E.A. 1148, P.L. 188 Effective: April 26, 2017 Defines "cannabidiol" and "substance containing cannabidiol" and establishes a cannabidiol registry for certain persons for the use of a substance containing cannabidiol in the treatment of an individual with treatment resistant epilepsy. Requires the State Department of Health to maintain the registry. Provides that the offense of … [Read more...] about Cannabidiol and treatment resistant epilepsy
Child neglect defense
The House Judiciary Committee heard SB 246 sponsored by Rep. Carbaugh and Rep. Holdman on child neglect defense. This bill specifies that it is a defense to a claim of neglect of a dependent if the individual left the child with a person who is an emergency medical services provider or in a newborn safety device that meets the specified requirements under the Safe Haven Law. It also … [Read more...] about Child neglect defense
Cannabidiol for the treatment of epilepsy
The House Courts and Criminal Code Committee heard SB 15 on cannabidiol for the treatment of epilepsy sponsored by Reps. Friend, Miller, Hamm, and Schaibley. Author Sen. Tomes and Sponsor Rep. Friend introduced the bill, which defines cannabidiol and establishes a cannabidiol registry for individuals authorized to use cannabidiol to treat persons with intractable epilepsy. The bill … [Read more...] about Cannabidiol for the treatment of epilepsy
Pyramid promotional schemes
The House Judiciary Committee heard SB 283, sponsored by Rep. Lehman and Rep. Heaton, on pyramid promotional schemes. This bill removes references to pyramid promotional schemes in the deceptive consumer sales law and addresses pyramid promotional schemes in a separate law. It also provides that a person may not establish, promote, operate, or participate in a pyramid promotional … [Read more...] about Pyramid promotional schemes