Legislative Update

motor vehicle

Public safety

Filed Under: Traffic

The Senate Corrections and Criminal Law Committee heard SB 13 on public safety authored by Sen. Tomes and Sen. Freeman. The bill addressing street takeovers was heard and amended on January 14th and held for further hearing on January 28th and additional amendments. The bill, as amended, does the following: The Chief of the Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department testified … [Read more...] about Public safety

Torts involving commercial trucking industry

Filed Under: Civil

The Senate Judiciary Committee heard SB 324 authored by Sen. Glick on torts involving commercial trucking industry. The bill creates a procedure to bifurcate a trial of a civil action filed against the operator of a commercial motor vehicle and the employer of the operator or the owner of the commercial motor vehicle involved in a motor vehicle accident.  The bill … [Read more...] about Torts involving commercial trucking industry

Driving privileges

Filed Under: Traffic

The House Ways and Means Committee heard HB 1199 authored by Rep. McNamara and Rep. Steuerwald regarding driving privileges. The bill was introduced by Rep. McNamara and passed 24-0 without discussion or testimony. Read the bill at http://iga.in.gov/legislative/2021/bills/house/1199. … [Read more...] about Driving privileges

Transport of passengers during probationary period

Filed Under: Traffic

The Senate Corrections and Criminal Law Committee heard SB 134, authored by Sen. Freeman and Sen. Sandlin, regarding transport of passengers during probationary period license status.  The bill increases the penalty for operating a motor vehicle containing passengers during the initial 180-day probationary period after issuance of a driver's license and permits license suspension … [Read more...] about Transport of passengers during probationary period