Rep. Sue Errington

Specifies requirements for release of a cat or dog from an animal testing facility or breeder to a releasing agency. Establishes the adoption of tested animals and animals bred for testing fund. Provides that the Indiana state board of animal health may bring a civil action against an animal testing facility or breeder that violates the requirements. Provides that an animal testing facility or breeder is immune from civil liability for harm caused by, or a defect suffered by, a cat or dog released under this chapter.

Allows a city, county, or town to bring a nuisance action against a tenant or other person responsible for a nuisance. Requires a landlord to repair or replace an essential item not later than 24 hours after being notified by a tenant that the tenant's rental unit is without certain essential services. Provides that a tenant may bring an enforcement action against a landlord by providing notice of the landlord's noncompliance and allows for certain remedies to a prevailing tenant. Allows a court to order that a tenant's regular rental payments are paid into an attorney trust account or to the clerk of the court during the pendency of an enforcement action brought by the tenant.

Allows the Indiana department of health (department) to do what is reasonable and necessary to address health and safety issues in public schools. Allows the executive board of the department to adopt reasonable rules to regulate health and safety issues in public schools.

Provides that if a state accredited school provides instruction on human sexuality or sexually transmitted diseases, the school shall provide comprehensive sexual health education, using appropriate instructors, to students in certain grade levels. Lists criteria for comprehensive sexual health education. Provides that the department of education may not distribute human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) educational materials to students without the consent of the governing body of the school corporation that the students attend. Repeals certain state board of education requirements regarding HIV information. Makes a conforming change.

Requires county recorders to record: (1) notice of a property used in the manufacture of methamphetamine; and (2) documentation of demolition or remediation of a property used in the manufacture of methamphetamine. Makes conforming amendments.

Allows the judges of the Delaware circuit court to appoint a full-time magistrate.

Repeals the statute specifying Medicaid eligibility for qualified pregnant women. Increases the Medicaid income eligibility requirements for pregnant women. Removes the Medicaid limitation for pregnant women of medical assistance coverage only for pregnancy related services. Provides that the extension of postpartum Medicaid coverage for pregnant women shall be determined by the office of the secretary of family and social services and must be at least 60 days but not more than 12 months beginning on the last day of the pregnancy.

Provides that a person commits rape if the person engages in sexual activity with another person and the person disregards the other person's attempts to refuse the person's acts.

Reaffirming the commitment of sister ties between Indiana and Taiwan.

Commending the 100th anniversary of the Izaak Walton League of America, its ideals, and accomplishments.