S.E.A. 240, P.L. 162 Effective: July 1, 2018 Provides that a dwelling that is exempt from the Indiana fair housing law is not subject to the requirements applicable to emotional support animals. Defines "emotional support animal". Specifies who may use an emotional support animal, who may prescribe an emotional support animal, and when an individual may be prescribed an emotional … [Read more...] about Emotional support animals
infractions
Motor vehicle safety
S.E.A. 266, P.L. 164 Effective: July 1, 2018 Provides that exceeding an altered speed limit established by a local authority is a Class C infraction. Provides that exceeding a speed limit in a school zone is a Class B infraction. Provides that failing to maintain a minimum speed limit established by the department of transportation is a Class C infraction. Provides that exceeding an … [Read more...] about Motor vehicle safety
Emotional support animals
The House Judiciary Committee heard SB 240 relating to emotional support animals sponsored by Rep. Siegrist. The bill defines "emotional support animal," specifies who may use an emotional support animal, who may prescribe an emotional support animal, and when an individual may be prescribed an emotional support animal, and provides that an individual with a disability that is not … [Read more...] about Emotional support animals
Service animals
The Senate Civil Law Committee heard SB 240 authored by Sen. Leising on service animals. The author clarified that this bill is for emotional support animals not service animals. The bill specifies that a landlord may not ask an individual with a disability who seeks to use an emotional support animal about the existence, nature, and extent of the individual's disability, but that … [Read more...] about Service animals
Traffic amnesty program
The House Courts and Criminal Code Committee heard HB 1152 on traffic amnesty program authored by Rep. Shackleford. The bill permits an eligible individual to petition a circuit or superior court, in the same case number for the violation, for a reduction in the amount owed for unpaid traffic infraction judgments, costs, and fees and reinstatement fees for Title 9 offenses that … [Read more...] about Traffic amnesty program