The Senate Judiciary Committee heard HB 1282 on limitation of liability for DCS contractors sponsored by Sen. Liz Brown and Sen. Tyler Johnson. Author Rep. Chris Judy presented the bill, which expands the limitation on civil liability for actions taken by non-profit DCS contractors in the course of their contractual obligations. This does not apply for wanton negligent, knowing, or … [Read more...] about Limitation of liability for DCS contractors
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Privacy of nonprofit donor information
The House Judiciary Committee heard HB 1212 on privacy of nonprofit donor information authored by Rep.Karickhoff and Rep. Rowray. This bill prohibits, with certain exceptions, a state or local agency from collecting or disclosing information that identifies an individual or business entity as a member, supporter, volunteer, or donor of financial or nonfinancial support to a … [Read more...] about Privacy of nonprofit donor information
Privacy protections for nonprofit organizations
The Senate Judiciary Committee heard SB 303 authored by Sen. Brown on privacy protections for nonprofit organizations. The bill: Representatives from Indiana Philanthropic Alliance, Americans for Prosperity, and Philanthropy Roundtable testified in support of the bill. The bill was amended to provide that an entity that has submitted an application for exempt … [Read more...] about Privacy protections for nonprofit organizations
Agritourism activities
S.E.A. 343, P.L. 63 Effective: July 1, 2022 Specifies that "agritourism activity" includes camping, canoeing, kayaking, tubing on a river, and winter sports activities, including activities that take place on a facility or on grounds used for or in connection with winter sports activities. Provides that failure to post a warning sign or provide a warning notice does not create … [Read more...] about Agritourism activities
Sudden cardiac arrest of students
H.E.A. 1040, P.L. 56 Effective: § 9 effective July 1, 2021 §9 provides that a coach, marching band leader, and certain other extracurricular activity leader who completes the course and provides coaching or other leadership services in good faith is not personally liable for damages in a civil action as a result of a sudden cardiac arrest incurred by an applicable student p … [Read more...] about Sudden cardiac arrest of students