During the 2019 legislative session, the Indiana General Assembly passed many bills to improve our state. Most of these bills went into effect when signed by Gov. Eric Holcomb or will go into effect July 1.
Here are some of the laws that will take effect July 1.
Senate Enrolled Act 1 expands the legal rights of foster parents by allowing them to be heard in court cases involving the children in their care.
House Enrolled Act 1284 allows a person to receive a voter registration form at a police station while they are there to apply for a gun permit.
House Enrolled Act 1211 makes dismemberment abortions illegal unless necessary to prevent a serious health risk to the mother or to save the mother’s life.
Senate Enrolled Act 110 enhances the penalty for dealing drugs near a substance-abuse rehabilitation program.
Senate Enrolled Act 216 allows direct family members of returning veterans to be eligible for in-state tuition at Indiana public universities, even if they have never lived in Indiana before.
Senate Enrolled Act 85 increases retirement benefits for police, firefighters and emergency personnel who retire after July 1.
Senate Enrolled Act 365 introduces the CarePortal, a technology platform which would connect DCS, nonprofit, business community and faith-based programs to strengthen child welfare resources in our communities.
For more information on these laws and others passed by the General Assembly, click here.
