Removes certain limitations on punitive damages awarded to a rape victim in a civil action if the rape resulted in the conception of a child. Makes conforming changes.
Requires uninsured motorist and underinsured motorist coverage for a motor vehicle used to transport passengers for compensation through a transportation network company.
Provides that, if a Core 40 curriculum model adopted by the state board of education includes Algebra II as a math course requirement for graduation with an Indiana diploma with a Core 40 designation, the state board must amend the Core 40 curriculum model to provide that a student satisfies the math course requirement by successfully completing either: (1) an Algebra II course; or (2) a personal finance course.
Provides that a tax is imposed on the distribution of cigars at a rate of 24% of the wholesale price of a cigar for cigars having a wholesale price not exceeding $3. Provides that a tax is imposed on the distribution of cigars at a rate of $0.72 per cigar for cigars having a wholesale price exceeding $3 per cigar.
Provides that the Medicaid program and children's health insurance program may not require prior authorization for a medication that is approved by the federal Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for the mitigation of opioid withdrawal or approved by the FDA for the treatment of opioid use disorder.
Provides that the court shall, on its own motion and without holding a hearing, order the expungement of a person's vacated conviction record if the person qualifies for restitution as a wrongfully incarcerated person within 60 days of receiving notice from the criminal justice institute, unless the court finds that automatic expungement would not serve the interests of justice.
Provides that the definition of "credit restricted felon" includes a person who has been convicted of rape, for a crime committed after June 30, 2023.
Adds the criminal offense of sex with a minor, which is committed when a person who is at least 22 years of age engages in sexual intercourse or other sexual conduct, fondling, or touching with a child who is at least 16 years of age but less than 18 years of age. Makes conforming amendments.
Establishes a defense to operating a vehicle or motorboat with a controlled substance in the person's blood if: (1) the controlled substance is marijuana or a metabolite of marijuana; and (2) the person was not intoxicated.
Requires the plaintiff in a residential eviction action to file a motion to dismiss the action if the case is resolved between the parties at any time before final adjudication, unless the plaintiff is seeking damages. Provides that if, at any time after an eviction action is filed, no action has been taken by the plaintiff to further prosecute the case for a period of at least 180 days, the court shall send to the parties written notice: (1) stating the date of the most recent action taken by the plaintiff in the case; and (2) directing the plaintiff to take action to either: (A) further prosecute the case; or (B) dismiss the case; not later than 10 business days after the date of the notice. Provides that if the plaintiff fails to take any action within the prescribed time: (1) the defendant may petition the court to dismiss the case; or (2) the court on its own motion may dismiss the case. Provides that a residential eviction diversion program may not be offered or operated on a statewide or local basis unless participation in the program is voluntary for all parties. Requires: (1) the Indiana housing and community development authority; and (2) any political subdivision that distributes rental assistance funds made available by the federal government in response to the COVID-19 pandemic; to create a designated landlord application process, in addition to the tenant application process, not later than August 31, 2022. Requires, upon motion of the tenant, the court in which an eviction action is filed to order the clerk of the court and the operator of any state, regional, or local case management system not to disclose or permit disclosure of any records in the case, subject to certain exceptions, if any of the following occur: (1) The action is dismissed. (2) A judgment in favor of the tenant is entered. (3) A judgment against the tenant is later overturned or vacated on appeal. Provides that if: (1) an eviction action, regardless of when it was filed, results in one of the specified outcomes allowing for the nondisclosure of records in the action; and (2) the court does not issue an order prohibiting the disclosure of any records in the action; the tenant in the action may petition the court in which the eviction action was filed to issue an order prohibiting the disclosure of any records in the action in accordance with the bill's provisions. Provides that upon the filing of such a petition, the court may: (1) issue an order prohibiting the disclosure of any records in the action; or (2) set the matter for a hearing. Provides that the petitioner bears the burden of proof in any hearing set by the court. Requires the clerk of court or other court administrator to: (1) track all eviction actions with respect to which a nondisclosure order is issued by the court; and (2) furnish the data compiled in the statutorily required statistical data provided to the office of judicial administration (office), as prescribed by the office. Requires the office to include the data provided by the courts in the Indiana Judicial Report.
