The House Judiciary Committee heard HB 1531 authored by Rep. Prescott and co-authored by Rep. Jeter on various immigration matters. The bill: The bill was amended by consent to: The Indiana Attorney General, National Immigration Center for Enforcement (NICE), Indiana Family Institute, an attorney and two members of the public testified in support of the bill. The … [Read more...] about Various immigration matters
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Extension of lifeline law immunity
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
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
The Senate Judiciary Committee heard HB 1252 on immunity for escort of a banned person sponsored by Sen. Becker and 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 … [Read more...] about Immunity for escort of a banned person
Immunity for escort of a banned person
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