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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
SB 1 – Civil Immunity Related to COVID-19 Authored by Sen. Mark Messmer (R-Jasper) Provides civil immunity for damages resulting from exposure of an individual to 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 [...]
Distressed Utilities and Road/Utility Repair Bills Ready for Full Senate Votes Bill # and Title: SB 411 – Distressed Utilities Author: Sen. Erich Koch (R-Bedford) Summary: This bill amends a provision in current law concerning the acquisition of distressed water or wastewater utilities to require that, upon filing a petition with the Indiana Utility Regulatory Commission (IURC) to include [...]
