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Bill to Corral Misleading Advertisements Now in Good Shape to Pass Senate

HB 1125 – Deceptive Lead Generation Authored by Rep. Matt Lehman (R-Berne) Sponsored by Sen. Liz Brown (R-Fort Wayne) Makes false, misleading or deceptive advertisements for claims related to medical devices, legend drugs and certain other actions a deceptive act. Chamber position: Support The latest:  An amendment was offered which removed different mediums of advertising and now only covers advertisements [...]

2021-03-19T13:39:50-04:00March 19th, 2021|

GUEST BLOG: 2021 Megatrends: How Do I Leverage the Gig Economy for My Business?

FREE MEMBER WEBINAR: April 12, 11-12:30 — Innovate or Risk Being Left Behind: Pandemic Lessons and Trends Sitting at home one evening feeling hungry, you pop out your phone and flip through the specials on DoorDash, looking for something you like. As you scroll, you remember that you’re out of napkins and paper plates, as there’s been a lot of [...]

2021-03-18T10:59:13-04:00March 18th, 2021|

Restart Grants Bill Helping Small Businesses, Hospitality Industry Receives Unanimous Endorsement; Potential for Fast Track

HB 1004 – Small Business Restart Grant Program Authored by Rep. Shane Lindauer (R-Jasper); co-authored by Rep. Sharon Negele (R-Attica) and Rep. Alan Morrison (R-Brazil); sponsored by Sen. Ryan Mishler (R-Bremen) Establishes the Hoosier hospitality small business restart grant program to provide grants to eligible entities to accelerate economic recovery from the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic. Establishes the [...]

2021-03-05T12:51:19-05:00March 5th, 2021|

Midpoint: Good Progress But Also Some Frustrating Inaction

TV Alert: Kevin Brinegar will be on Inside INdiana Business this weekend highlighting the legislative takeaways thus far. You can watch online or on one of these stations. Locally, the show airs at 7 p.m. EST tonight on WFYI and 10 a.m. EST Sunday on WISH. This week officially marked the end to the first half of the 2021 [...]

2021-02-26T10:44:55-05:00February 26th, 2021|

Governor Signs Chamber’s Top Priority on COVID-19 Civil Immunity

On Monday, SB 1 (Civil Immunity Related to COVID-19), authored by Sen. Mark Messmer (R-Jasper), cleared the Legislature when the Senate concurred 39-7 on the version passed by the House. Three days later, Gov. Eric Holcomb signed the bill into law. The Governor stated: “The pandemic has affected Hoosier businesses, schools and others in ways no one could have [...]

2021-02-19T13:07:26-05:00February 19th, 2021|

Indiana Chamber on COVID-19 Civil Immunity Bill Now Heading to Governor

(INDIANAPOLIS) — Indiana Chamber of Commerce President and CEO Kevin Brinegar comments on Senate Bill 1 (Civil Immunity Related to COVID-19) being concurred on today and now heading to Gov. Eric Holcomb for his signature: “We are very appreciative that the Legislature acted so quickly to provide businesses and other institutions with civil liability protection related to COVID-19 lawsuits. [...]

2021-02-15T16:22:17-05:00February 15th, 2021|

Chamber Priority Quick Takes: Senate ‘Civil Immunity Bill’ Passes House, Remains on Fast Track; FAFSA Requirement for High School Seniors Clears Full Senate

Senate Bill 1 (Civil Immunity Related to COVID-19), authored by Sen. Mark Messmer (R-Jasper), would provide legal protection for businesses regarding coronavirus exposure for employees and the public. It passed the House this week 72-21 and now returns to the Senate for a concurrence. On second reading, an attempt was made to insert an amendment to prohibit employers from [...]

2021-02-12T14:38:40-05:00February 12th, 2021|

Full House Passes COVID-19 Civil Immunity Bill, While House Judiciary Moves Senate Version

HB 1002 – Civil Immunity Related to COVID-19 Authored by Rep. Jerry Torr (R-Carmel) Protects health care providers from professional discipline for certain acts or omissions arising from a disaster emergency unless the act or omission constitutes gross negligence, willful or wanton misconduct, or intentional misrepresentation. Prohibits filing a class action lawsuit against a defendant in a civil action [...]

2021-02-05T12:56:46-05:00February 5th, 2021|

Hamilton Center: Telehealth Utilization on the Rise, Likely Here to Stay; Sees Positive Trends (Terre Haute)

Earlier this year, the U.S. Health and Human Services (HHS) reported that telehealth interactions had increased from nine percent, prior to the pandemic, to 51 percent, during quarantine. Similarly, the CDC recently reported a 50 percent increase in telehealth services during the first quarter of 2020, compared to the same period of 2019. The vast majority of those cases [...]

2021-02-10T13:53:20-05:00February 4th, 2021|

TOP STORY: Senate Passes COVID-19 Civil Immunity Bill, While House Readies for Vote on Similar Measure       

SB 1 – Civil Immunity Related to COVID-19 Authored by Sen. Mark Messmer (R-Jasper) Provides civil tort immunity for damages arising from 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 individual, or during an activity managed, [...]

2021-01-29T12:36:48-05:00January 29th, 2021|