The Senate Judiciary Committee heard SB 1 on civil immunity related to COVID-19 authored by Sen. Messmer and Sen. Koch. The bill provides civil immunity for damages resulting from exposure of an individual to COVID-19 on the premises owned or operated by a person, on any premises on which the person or an employee or agent of the person provided property or services to the … [Read more...] about Civil immunity related to COVID-19
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Pharmacy matters
H.E.A. 1207, P.L. 114 Effective: July 1, 2020 [relevant sections] §4 extends certain immunities to the state department, the state health commissioner, and certain designated public health authorities. Requires the state department to approve courses concerning the administration of auto-injectable epinephrine. §7 requires a person to have successfully completed the course to be i … [Read more...] about Pharmacy matters
New Harmony and Wabash River bridge authority
H.E.A. 1343, P.L. 163 Effective: February 17, 2020 Provides that the New Harmony and Wabash River bridge authority (bridge authority) and its members, officers, and employees are immune from civil liability resulting from any act or omission related to implementation of the statute that establishes the bridge authority. Provides that the immunity does not extend to a person who … [Read more...] about New Harmony and Wabash River bridge authority
Immunity for child and family services providers
The Senate Judiciary Committee heard SB 363 on immunity for child and family services providers. The bill is authored by Sen. Donato and Sen. Houchin and provides, with some exceptions, civil immunity to nongovernmental entities that contract with the department of child services and employees of nongovernmental entities that contract with the department of child services who act wi … [Read more...] about Immunity for child and family services providers
New Harmony and Wabash River bridge authority
The House Judiciary Committee heard HB 1343 giving protection to the New Harmony and Wabash River bridge authority authored by Rep. Hostettler and Rep. McNamara. The bill provides that the New Harmony and Wabash River bridge authority (bridge authority) and its members, officers, and employees are immune from civil liability resulting from any act or omission related to implement … [Read more...] about New Harmony and Wabash River bridge authority