The Senate Judiciary Committee heard HB 1085, sponsored by Sen. Steele, on firearms and certification. Author Rep. Eberhart explained that the bill establishes procedures to challenge, in a circuit or superior court, a chief law enforcement officer’s denial of certification on an application to manufacture or transfer ownership of certain firearms (required by federal law). The bill … [Read more...] about Firearms and certification
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Financial crimes against the elderly
The Senate Judiciary Committee heard SB 12 authored by Sen. Young on financial crimes against the elderly. The bill provides immunity to financial institutions for the release or decision not to release financial records to law enforcement or adult protective services if illegal activity is reasonably suspected. The bill also authorizes a court to order a person convicted of exp … [Read more...] about Financial crimes against the elderly
Provision of geolocation information to law enforcement
The House Courts & Criminal Code Committee heard HB 1013 authored by Rep. Koch on the provision of geolocation information to law enforcement. The bill (1) requires electronic communication service providers, upon a law enforcement agency’s request and without a warrant, to provide geolocation information for a device to allow the agency to respond to emergencies involving risk o … [Read more...] about Provision of geolocation information to law enforcement
Recreational facility immunity
H.E.A. 1045, P.L. 95-2015 Effective: July 1, 2015 Specifies the duties and responsibilities of the users and the operator of a recreational facility operated by an elementary, secondary, or postsecondary educational institution. Specifies that the operator of such a recreational facility who fulfills the operator's duties and responsibilities has a complete defense to a civil … [Read more...] about Recreational facility immunity
Civil immunity for volunteer health care providers
H.E.A. 1145, P.L. 132-2015 Effective: July 1, 2015 Specifies criteria for civil immunity from liability for certain volunteer health care providers. Requires the Indiana professional licensing agency to establish and maintain a health care volunteer registry. Provides that an approval of a location where the provision of health care services in which a provider may be immune from … [Read more...] about Civil immunity for volunteer health care providers