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IN SB0393

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/12/2010

Primary Sponsor

Brent Waltz

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Origin

Senate

2010 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Establishes the securities restitution fund to provide financial assistance to Indiana residents and others who suffer monetary losses from securities fraud, funded by 10% of securities division enforcement account deposits plus a $2,000,000 initial transfer effective July 1, 2010

  • Limits restitution awards to the lesser of $15,000 or 25% of the victim's out-of-pocket loss, with eligibility restricted to victims whose net worth was $500,000 or less at the time of injury

  • Requires victims to have obtained a final court order, arbitration award, or administrative order awarding restitution before applying, with applications due within 180 days of the order (extendable up to 2 years for good cause)

  • Creates state subrogation rights allowing Indiana to recover restitution payments from the person who committed the securities violation or others liable for the loss

  • Makes it a Class C felony to knowingly submit false or misleading statements in documents or proceedings related to restitution assistance claims

Legislative Description

Restitution for victims of securities violations.

Last Action

First reading: referred to Committee on Judiciary

1/12/2010

Full Bill Text

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