H.E.A. 1429, P.L. 35-2026 Effective: July 1, 2026 Provides with regard to an appraisal or appraisal service performed after June 30, 2026, a civil action against a licensed or certified real estate appraiser or registered appraisal management company must be commenced not later than five years after the appraisal service date. Read the bill at: … [Read more...] about Appraiser statute of limitations
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Adoption and foster care matters
H.E.A. 1389, P.L. 43-2026 Effective: July 1, 2026 Read the bill at: https://iga.in.gov/legislative/2026/bills/house/1389/ … [Read more...] about Adoption and foster care matters
Adoption and foster care matters
The House Judiciary Committee heard HB 1389 on adoption and foster care matters authored by Rep. Lindauer. The bill prohibits a governmental entity from discriminating against a person in adoption and foster care matters based on the person's sincerely held religious belief. The bill allows a person to bring a cause of action against a governmental entity for discriminating against … [Read more...] about Adoption and foster care matters
Statute of limitations
S.E.A. 151, P.L. 112-2025 Effective: July 1, 2025 Specifies that a prosecution for rape as a Level 3 felony that is barred by the statute of limitations may still be brought within 10 years from the discovery of DNA evidence. Read the bill at: https://iga.in.gov/legislative/2025/bills/senate/151 … [Read more...] about Statute of limitations
Statute of limitations
The House Courts and Criminal Code Committee heard SB 151 on statute of limitations sponsored by Rep. Zimmerman and Rep. Prescott. Author Sen. Alexander introduced the bill which allows the prosecution of Level 3 felony rape and Level 3 and Level 4 child molesting offenses to be commenced at any time. The bill also establishes a defense of laches for Level 3 felony rape and Level 3 … [Read more...] about Statute of limitations