The Act extends the statute of limitations from four to seven years for prosecuting felonies, except for murder or for felonies punishable by death or life imprisonment, committed against victims who are less than fourteen years of age. July 1, 1987
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The Act provides for service of process in proceedings to enforce alimony and child support payments, for service to be perfected, even if the respondent does not answer, and for the respondent to be charged with costs. The Act also changes the conditions under which the Department of Human Resources
The Act imposes a statutory duty on state and local agencies and private employers to provide, upon the request of the Department of Human Resources, certain information about persons owing or allegedly owing a duty of support to a dependent child. July 1, 1987
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The Act amends the current statutory provisions mandating evidentiary hearings in divorce actions. While evidentiary hearings are still authorized, now uncontested divorces can also be granted by the court based either on the verified pleadings, affidavits or &"such other basis or procedure as the court may deem proper
The Act provides for the confidential nature of certain library circulation records and prohibits their disclosure except in certain limited cases. The records can be released only to library personnel with written consent of the user of the materials or upon a court order or subpoena. July 1, 1987
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The Act allows the Composite State Board of Medical Examiners to grant, in its discretion, teaching licenses without an examination to doctors licensed in another state or foreign country. The Act also requires the Board to investigate a doctor's fitness to practice medicine when an insurer reports, pursuant
The Act provides for a limited exemption from civil liability for persons who give assistance or advice in attempting to mitigate effects of an actual or threatened discharge of hazardous materials. April 3, 1987
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The Act encourages the reporting of suspected habitual drug abuse by children to the child welfare agency of the state. This reporting is to be done by those who care for the children, including school teachers. The Act also provides for confidentiality of the records of the drug abuse. July
The Act adds a new section to the chapter of the Code dealing with damages in contract actions to provide for a civil remedy for the payee of a dishonored check. The Act permits double damages up to a maximum of $500, a service charge, and court costs and also
The Act amends the code to grant juvenile courts jurisdiction over proceedings concerning a minor's right to waive notice to her parents of her abortion and adds a new article which requires the unemancipated minor seeking an abortion to be accompanied by an adult. The accompanying adult must
The Act regulates the use of automatic telephone dialing and announcing equipment within the state. This equipment can be used only by permit-holders and when prior permission of the recipient is obtained, with certain exceptions, and only between certain hours. The caller must be identified and an automatic disconnection is
