My Tracked Bills
Prepared by: Stephen McCaffrey
Report created on April 16, 2024
 
HB1001STATE BIENNIAL BUDGET. (BROWN T) Appropriates money for capital expenditures, the operation of the state, K-12 and higher education, the delivery of Medicaid and other services, and various other distributions and purposes. Provides for bonding authority for capital projects for higher education institutions. Terminates the legislative evaluation and oversight program. Replaces the statutory appropriation from the counter cyclical and revenue stabilization fund to the state general fund based on the budget report with a limited discretionary transfer determined by the budget director and approved by the governor. Requires the attorney general to include certain language concerning settlement funds in proposed court order language. Establishes the agency settlement fund for purposes of receiving certain funds paid to the state as part of a settlement or similar agreement. Permits money held in a trust fund for other post-employment benefits (other than pension) to be invested in the same manner as money may be invested by the public employees' retirement fund or any other public pension or employee retirement fund administered by the board of trustees of the Indiana public retirement system. Establishes the teachers' defined contribution plan (plan) as an account within the Indiana state teachers' retirement fund (fund). Provides that an individual who begins employment with a school corporation in a covered position that would otherwise be eligible for membership in the fund may elect to become a member of the plan. Provides that an individual who does not elect to become a member of the plan becomes a member of the fund. Requires the board of trustees of the Indiana public retirement system (board) to establish, subject to any approval from the Internal Revenue Service that the board considers necessary or desirable, alternative investment programs within the annuity savings account as the initial alternative investment programs for the plan. Provides that, if the board considers it necessary or appropriate, the board may establish different or additional alternative investment programs for the plan, except that the board shall maintain the stable value fund. Provides that each member's contribution to the plan is 3% of the member's compensation and requires the employer to pay the member's contribution on behalf of the member. Allows a member to make additional contributions to the plan up to 10% of the member's compensation. Provides that the employer's contribution rate for the plan is equal to the employer's contribution rate for the fund as determined by the board, although the amount credited from the employer's contribution rate to the member's account may not be greater than the normal cost of the fund, and any amount not credited to the member's account is applied to the unfunded accrued liability of the fund. Provides that an employer's minimum contribution to the plan is 3% of the compensation of all members of the plan. Provides that member contributions and net earnings on the member contributions belong to the member at all times and do not belong to the employer. Provides that a member vests in the employer contribution subaccount at 20% per year with full vesting after five years of participation. Provides that, if a member separates from service with an employer before the member is fully vested in the employer contribution subaccount, the amount in the subaccount that is not vested is: (1) transferred to the member's new employer, if the new employer participates in the plan; or (2) held in the member's employer contribution subaccount until forfeited. Provides that a member who: (1) terminates service in a covered position; and (2) does not perform any service in a covered position for at least 30 days after the date on which the member terminates service; is entitled to withdraw vested amounts in the member's account. Provides that a member may elect to have withdrawals paid as: (1) a lump sum; (2) a direct rollover to another eligible retirement plan; or (3) if the member is at least 62 years of age with at least five years of participation in the plan, a monthly annuity in accordance with the rules of the board. Provides that, on the plan's effective date, school corporations become participants in the plan. Provides that the board shall provide education to employers and members regarding retirement benefit options of all applicable pension and retirement funds that the board administers. Establishes the next level Indiana trust and trust fund. Provides that the trust proceeds of the next generation trust shall be transferred to the next level Indiana trust and trust fund and that the next generation trust shall cease upon completion of the transfer. Provides that the proceeds transferred to the next level Indiana trust fund shall be used exclusively for the provision of highways, roads, and bridges. Requires the board of trustees (board) of the Indiana public employees' retirement system, after December 31, 2017, to establish and maintain the next level Indiana innovation and entrepreneurial fund (fund) as an annuity savings account investment option for members of the public employees' retirement fund (PERF) and the Indiana state teachers' retirement fund (TRF). Requires the deferred compensation committee (committee), after December 31, 2017, to establish and maintain the fund as an investment option in the state employees' deferred compensation plan. Requires the board and the committee to consult with the board of trustees of the next level Indiana trust fund to establish the fund's investment objectives and policies. Limits initial transfers into the fund to 20% of the balance in a fund member's or state employee's account. Limits annual contributions to the fund to 20% of a member's or an employee's total contributions for that year. Provides that, if a member or employee contributes not less than the amount the member or employee initially designated to the fund for at least 36 consecutive months and maintains in the fund the amounts transferred and contributed during that period, the state shall contribute on the member's or employee's behalf to the fund as a match 10% of the total amount contributed by the member or employee or on the member's or employee's behalf to the fund during that 36 month period. Provides that for each additional 12 consecutive months that a member or an employee contributes not less than the member or employee initially designated to the fund and maintains in the fund the amounts transferred and contributed that period, the state shall contribute on the member's or employee's behalf to the fund as a match 10% of the total amount contributed by the member or employee or on the member's or employee's behalf to the fund during that 12 month period. Provides that, for purposes of determining the amount of the state's match, the total amount contributed by the member or employee or on the member's or employee's behalf excludes the amount of any state match. Provides that, in the case of a group insurance plan established by the state police department, conservation officers of the department of natural resources, and the state excise police (state law enforcement agencies), any proposed modification to change the benefits under the plan may not be made unless the modification is approved by the budget agency. Provides that, on or before July 1 of each year, state law enforcement agencies must submit to the budget agency the current pla
 Current Status:   4/27/2017 - Signed by the Governor
 
HB1006MENTAL HEALTH MATTERS. (KIRCHHOFER C) Requires the secretary of family and social services to provide that residences for residential care and supported housing for chronic addiction that receive reimbursement when used as a recovery residence to be certified and meet standards determined by the division of mental health addiction through administrative rules. Adds, subject to the approval of the Indiana commission to combat drug abuse (commission), an individual who is: (1) less than 18 years of age; and (2) a defendant whose case is either waived from juvenile court to adult court or directly filed in adult court; to the individuals who may be eligible for mental health and addiction forensic treatment services. Provides that a child welfare program may be established for the purpose of providing child welfare substance abuse treatment services for families and children who have an open child welfare or delinquency case with the juvenile court. Requires that information and training concerning child welfare substance abuse treatment services be provided to certain judges, department of child services employees, and public defenders. Includes neonatal abstinence syndrome as a factor for a child to be determined a child in need of services. Urges the legislative council to assign to the interim study committee on corrections and criminal code the topic of extending mental health and addiction forensic treatment services to individuals in the criminal justice system: (1) who: (A) are charged with a misdemeanor offense; or (B) have a prior misdemeanor conviction; and (2) who have been placed in or are eligible for placement in a pretrial services program, a community corrections program, a prosecuting attorney's diversion program, or jail. (The introduced version of this bill was prepared by the interim study committee on public health, behavioral health, and human services).
 Current Status:   4/28/2017 - Signed by the Governor
 
HB1011HEALTH CARE CHARGES. (CULVER W) Beginning in 2018, requires health care providers to publish and provide to patients the charges for procedures rendered by the health care provider. Beginning in 2020, requires health care providers to publish and provide to patients the charges for each product or service rendered by the health care provider.
 Current Status:   2/27/2017 - DEAD BILL; Fails to advance by House 3rd reading deadline (Rule 147.1)
 
HB1019CONTROLLED SUBSTANCES. (ELLINGTON J) Adds the substance U-47700 to Schedule I. Adds Etizolam to Schedule I. Adds the chemical description of buphedrone.
 Current Status:   3/29/2017 - Signed by the Governor
 
HB1020CODE REVISION CORRECTIONS. (WASHBURNE T) Updates the list of criminal statutes codified outside IC 35. Makes no substantive change to law. (The introduced version of this bill was prepared by the code revision commission.)
 Current Status:   3/29/2017 - Signed by the Governor
 
HB1022INDIANA HOUSING FIRST PROGRAM. (HARRIS JR. E) Establishes the Indiana housing first program (program) to provide housing and support services for eligible homeless persons. Requires the housing and community development authority (authority) to administer the program. Requires the authority to establish, not later than January 1, 2018, policies and procedures to implement and administer the program. Provides that the policies and procedures, among other requirements, must include: (1) a plan for moving eligible homeless persons into housing directly from the streets or emergency shelter care without a precondition of accepting or complying with certain requirements; and (2) partnerships with private and public entities to provide support services and a continuum of care for program participants. Provides that in establishing the required policies and procedures, the authority may collaborate with or seek guidance from: (1) other appropriate state agencies; (2) officials in other states or municipalities that have implemented housing first programs; and (3) other specified public or private entities. Establishes the Indiana housing first account within the state general fund to provide funds to provide housing and support services to eligible homeless persons under the program. Allows the authority to adopt rules to establish the policies and procedures to implement and administer the program.
 Current Status:   2/27/2017 - DEAD BILL; Fails to advance by House 3rd reading deadline (Rule 147.1)
 
HB1023PUBLIC SAFETY MATTERS. (FRYE R) Adds a new national firefighting training standard to current standards eligible for emergency rulemaking. Exempts government facilities from being assessed emergency and hazardous chemical inventory form fees.
 Current Status:   3/29/2017 - Signed by the Governor
 
HB1050OUT-OF-STATE DRUG PRESCRIPTIONS. (JUDY C) Provides that if a patient legally obtains a drug containing marijuana, hash oil, hashish, or salvia in a state, territory, or possession of the United States other than Indiana through a prescription from a licensed physician acting in the course of the physician's professional medical practice and dispensed by a licensed pharmacist or other licensed dispenser, the patient may possess marijuana, hash oil, hashish, or salvia subject to certain requirements and limitations.
 Current Status:   2/27/2017 - DEAD BILL; Fails to advance by House 3rd reading deadline (Rule 147.1)
 
HB1080COMMISSION ON IMPROVING THE STATUS OF CHILDREN. (FRIZZELL D) Provides that the commission on improving the status of children (commission) may appoint an executive director. Provides that an executive director shall perform duties as assigned by the commission. Provides that the office of judicial administration shall pay the salary of the executive director. Removes obsolete provisions related to commission duties.
 Current Status:   3/29/2017 - Signed by the Governor
 
HB1086MEDICAL PAYMENT COVERAGE. (FRYE R) Specifies that medical payment coverage is supplemental to coverage under a health plan or public health coverage program. Specifies that: (1) the amount paid under medical payment coverage must not exceed the amount to which the health care provider agreed as payment in full for a health care service under the covered individual's health plan or public health coverage program; and (2) the covered individual is not liable for any amount that exceeds the amount to which the health care provider agreed as described in (1).
 Current Status:   2/27/2017 - DEAD BILL; Fails to advance by House 3rd reading deadline (Rule 147.1)
 
HB1102TASK FORCE TO ASSESS SERVICES. (CLERE E) Establishes a task force for assessment of services and supports for people with intellectual and other developmental disabilities. Specifies the composition, duties, and governance structure of the task force.
 Current Status:   4/20/2017 - Signed by the Governor
 
HB1146NONADDICTIVE SUBSTANCE ABUSE DRUGS AND MEDICAID. (MACER K) Specifies that long acting, nonaddictive medication assistance treatment drugs are included within prescribed drugs as a Medicaid service and the office of Medicaid policy and planning may not require prior authorization for the drug.
 Current Status:   2/27/2017 - DEAD BILL; Fails to advance by House 3rd reading deadline (Rule 147.1)
 
HB1150PRESCRIPTION DRUG COST REPORTING. (TAYLOR III J) Requires the office of the secretary of family and social services to identify any prescription drug under the Medicaid program for which the annual wholesale cost or the per course cost of treatment of the drug is at least $10,000, and directs the office to notify the manufacturer that the manufacturer is required to prepare a report on the drug to the drug utilization review board (board). Specifies requirements of the report. Authorizes the board to request additional information, establish forms, and specify other requirements that a manufacturer must meet in the filing of the report. Requires the board to: (1) keep proprietary information confidential; and (2) summarize the submitted reports and submit a report to the general assembly for inclusion on the general assembly's Internet web site.
 Current Status:   2/27/2017 - DEAD BILL; Fails to advance by House 3rd reading deadline (Rule 147.1)
 
HB1151SNAP BENEFITS. (TAYLOR III J) Removes the federal Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) requirements for reentry court program participants. Provides that individuals who were receiving SNAP through a reentry court program continue to receive SNAP until the individual: (1) no longer meets the SNAP eligibility requirements; or (2) has received SNAP for the maximum period allowed. Allows individuals convicted of a drug offense to be eligible to participate in SNAP under the federal opt out option.
 Current Status:   2/27/2017 - DEAD BILL; Fails to advance by House 3rd reading deadline (Rule 147.1)
 
HB1152SCHOOL DISCIPLINE. (TAYLOR III J) Provides that an evidence based plan for improving student behavior and discipline in a school corporation: (1) may not contain any zero tolerance requirements; (2) must reduce disproportionality in discipline or inappropriately high rates of in-school suspension, out-of-school suspension, and expulsion; and (3) must limit referrals to law enforcement or arrests on school property to those necessary to protect the health and safety of other students or school employees. Adds a definition of "exclusion". Adds a definition of "positive discipline". Provides that a school's discipline policy must include a graduated system of discipline and incorporate positive discipline principles and establish clear limits for referring students to law enforcement officials only in cases necessary to protect the safety of other students or school employees. Makes various changes to provisions relating to school discipline to reduce student exclusion from school. Repeals a provision that provides that a principal may require a student at least 16 years of age who wishes to reenroll in school after an expulsion to attend certain alternative educational programs.
 Current Status:   2/27/2017 - DEAD BILL; Fails to advance by House 3rd reading deadline (Rule 147.1)
 
HB1164E-LIQUIDS AND MINORS. (SCHAIBLEY D) Requires the alcohol and tobacco commission to ensure that a minor cannot purchase e-liquid. Makes it a Class C infraction if a retailer knowingly or intentionally allows a minor access to e-liquids. Enhances this penalty to a Class B infraction if a retailer commits six violations in a 180 day period. Makes technical corrections.
 Current Status:   2/27/2017 - DEAD BILL; Fails to advance by House 3rd reading deadline (Rule 147.1)
 
HB1200OFF- ROAD VEHICLE SAFETY. (ARNOLD L) Requires off-road vehicle operators and riders less than 18 years of age to wear helmets, and prohibits the owner of an off-road vehicle from permitting a person less than 18 years of age to ride the off-road vehicle without a helmet.
 Current Status:   4/24/2017 - Signed by the Governor
 
HB1201STATE PAYMENTS IN LIEU OF PROPERTY TAXES. (ARNOLD L) Requires the state to make payments in lieu of property taxes (PILOTs) for qualified parcels in counties in which at least 15% of all land in the county is: (1) in the aggregate, owned or leased by the state of Indiana or the federal government; and (2) subject to an exemption from property taxes. Defines "qualified parcel" as a parcel that is: (1) owned or leased by the state of Indiana; (2) subject to an exemption from property taxes; and (3) located in a county to which this act applies. Provides that a county containing qualified parcels is entitled to receive PILOTs from the state. Provides that for purposes of calculating a PILOT, each acre of the qualified parcel is considered to have an assessed value of one-half of the statewide agricultural land base rate value. Annually appropriates from the state general fund the amount necessary to pay the required PILOTs.
 Current Status:   2/27/2017 - DEAD BILL; Fails to advance by House 3rd reading deadline (Rule 147.1)
 
HB1218JUVENILE JUSTICE. (MCNAMARA W) Adds additional members to a community corrections advisory board. Allows an application for a state grant for a community corrections program for juveniles to be made to the department of correction division of youth services. Provides that a child who was: (1) the victim of human trafficking; and (2) adjudicated a delinquent child for an act performed while a victim of human trafficking and the delinquent act was a result of human trafficking; is entitled to have the adjudication expunged. Specifies that expunged electronic records must be stored in a secure data base. Permits the department of correction to award funding to a court appointed forensic advocate program. Provides that a person who was: (1) the victim of human trafficking; and (2) convicted of a nonviolent offense committed while the person was being trafficked; is entitled to have the person's conviction vacated if certain conditions are met. Provides that prostitution is a criminal offense only if committed by a person who is at least 18 years of age. Defines "juvenile prostitution". Provides that a person less than 18 years of age who is engaged in juvenile prostitution is considered a victim of juvenile prostitution and human or sexual trafficking. Adds juvenile prostitution to offenses involving prostitution in human trafficking crimes and the crimes of visiting a common nuisance and promoting prostitution. Makes technical corrections.
 Current Status:   4/20/2017 - Signed by the Governor
 
HB1267FORMER OFFENDERS. (SHACKLEFORD R) Prohibits a public employer from asking an applicant for employment to disclose orally or in writing, whether on an employment application or otherwise, information concerning the applicant's criminal record or history until the public employer has determined that the applicant meets the public employer's minimum employment qualifications. Provides that the requirement does not apply to employment with a law enforcement agency or when federal or Indiana law provides otherwise. Provides that a board, commission, or committee regulated by the Indiana professional licensing agency may deny, revoke, or suspend a professional license or certificate of registration of an individual who commits a criminal offense only if the underlying offense is substantially related to the practice of the individual's profession or presents a threat to public safety. Requires the professional licensing agency to adopt rules regarding the effect of criminal conviction on persons in a regulated profession.
 Current Status:   2/27/2017 - DEAD BILL; Fails to advance by House 3rd reading deadline (Rule 147.1)
 
HB1270NEWBORN SCREENINGS. (VANNATTER H) Establishes when a blood sample must be taken from a newborn infant for testing for certain disorders. Provides that the time requirement for taking a blood sample does not apply to preterm infants or newborn infants who receive a total exchange blood transfusion.
 Current Status:   2/27/2017 - DEAD BILL; Fails to advance by House 3rd reading deadline (Rule 147.1)
 
HB1282SOCIAL WORK AND SUBSTANCE ABUSE PREVENTION. (SULLIVAN H) Requires the office of the secretary of family and social services (office of the secretary) to implement an evidence based model of social work and substance abuse prevention that includes partnering with elementary and high schools to provide social and emotional support services to children, parents, caregivers, teachers, and the community. Requires the office of the secretary to contract with an entity to implement the evidence based model, and sets forth requirements that the contractor must meet. Makes an annual appropriation.
 Current Status:   2/27/2017 - DEAD BILL; Fails to advance by House 3rd reading deadline (Rule 147.1)
 
HB1287CHOICE PROGRAM. (CLERE E) Defines "countable asset" and amends the definition of "case management" and "eligible individual" for purposes of the community and home options to institutional care for the elderly and disabled program (CHOICE program). Provides that under the CHOICE program, the division of aging (division): (1) must establish a cost participation schedule for each eligible individual; and (2) may not require a family member or other person to provide services as a condition of eligibility. Requires a case manager from an area agency on aging to perform initial verification and reverification of an individual's income and assets for the CHOICE program. Requires the division to convene collaborative work groups with area agencies on aging to develop policies that establish: (1) a person-centered planning process, supported by a needs-based assessment tools, to be used; and (2) the percentage of program dollars adequate to provide case management services; (3) training necessary; (4) data collection standards; (5) program performance measures; and (6) a cost participation schedule; for the CHOICE program.
 Current Status:   4/20/2017 - Signed by the Governor
 
HB1291SCHOOL POLICIES ON REPORTING CHILD ABUSE OR NEGLECT. (SUMMERS V) Provides that a school corporation, charter school, or accredited nonpublic school may not establish an internal policy or procedure that in any way restricts or delays a duty to report child abuse or neglect. Provides that an individual who knowingly establishes a policy or procedure that restricts or delays a duty to report child abuse or neglect commits a Class B misdemeanor.
 Current Status:   2/27/2017 - DEAD BILL; Fails to advance by House 3rd reading deadline (Rule 147.1)
 
HB1306VETERANS' RECOVERY PROGRAM. (ZENT D) Establishes, for five years, the veterans' recovery program and fund to provide treatment for veterans with a traumatic brain injury or posttraumatic stress disorder and to obtain reimbursement from third parties. Requires the commissioner of insurance (commissioner) to establish program standards. Allows the commissioner to appoint an advisory board for the program. Requires annual reporting.
 Current Status:   2/27/2017 - DEAD BILL; Fails to advance by House 3rd reading deadline (Rule 147.1)
 
HB1308VARIOUS PROFESSIONAL LICENSING MATTERS. (ZENT D) Eliminates the certificate of registration for professional corporations requirement. Eliminates student hearing aid certifications. Allows all boards under the authority of the professional licensing agency (agency) to impose sanctions on a licensee as a result of an administrative complaint filed by the attorney general after renewal or reinstatement of a license. Makes certain provisions concerning midwifery certification effective July 1, 2018. Allows immunizations to be administered under the direct supervision of a veterinarian. Requires the boards under the authority of the agency to expedite the issuance or renewal of licenses, certificates, registrations, or permits to military spouses. (Current law requires the boards to adopt rules to expedite the issuance or renewal of licenses, certificates, registrations, or permits to military spouses.) Adds the state epidemiologist to the approved entities able to receive confidential Indiana Scheduled Prescription Electronic Collection and Tracking (INSPECT) program data. Removes from the boards under the authority of the agency the requirements to establish prescribing norms and dispensing guidelines. Removes geographic restrictions relating to board of veterinary medical examiners member appointments. Removes obsolete temporary medical permit language. Makes technical corrections.
 Current Status:   4/13/2017 - Signed by the Governor
 
HB1310PUBLIC SAFETY OFFICER HEALTH STUDIES. (FRYE R) Establishes the public safety research fund. Provides that $500,000 shall be appropriated from the state general fund and disbursed to the public safety research fund on July 1 of each year. Requires money disbursed to the public safety research fund be used for longitudinal research studies related to the health, safety, and well-being of public safety officers. Requires longitudinal research studies to be performed by the national institute for public safety and health (NIPSH). Requires NIPSH to provide a report of ongoing or performed longitudinal research studies to the executive director of the department of homeland security before December 31 of each year. Provides that money not allotted for a longitudinal research study reverts to the state general fund at the end of each state fiscal year.
 Current Status:   2/27/2017 - DEAD BILL; Fails to advance by House 3rd reading deadline (Rule 147.1)
 
HB1313SMOKING IN PUBLIC PLACES. (BROWN C) Removes the exemptions to places where smoking is prohibited. Makes conforming changes.
 Current Status:   2/27/2017 - DEAD BILL; Fails to advance by House 3rd reading deadline (Rule 147.1)
 
HB1320CIGARETTE TAXES. (BROWN C) Increases the cigarette tax from $0.995 per pack to $2.995 per pack and uses the additional revenue ($2 per pack) as follows: (1) Transfers $1 of the additional revenue per pack to the Indiana tobacco use prevention and cessation trust fund to be used for one or more of the following purposes: (A) To emphasize the prevention and reduction of tobacco use by minorities, pregnant women, children, and youth, including youth with serious and emotional disturbances. (B) To encourage smoking cessation. (C) To provide research on issues related to the reduction of tobacco use. (2) Transfers $1 of the additional revenue per pack to the medical residency education fund.
 Current Status:   2/27/2017 - DEAD BILL; Fails to advance by House 3rd reading deadline (Rule 147.1)
 
HB1331TELEMEDICINE AND MEDICAL DEVICES. (KIRCHHOFER C) Removes the restriction on the prescribing of ophthalmic devices through telemedicine and sets conditions on when a provider may, through telemedicine, prescribe medical devices. Prohibits the Indiana optometry board from setting standards for the practice of ocular telemedicine or ocular telehealth that are more restrictive than the standards established for in person practice.
 Current Status:   2/27/2017 - DEAD BILL; Fails to advance by House 3rd reading deadline (Rule 147.1)
 
HB1335STATE INSTITUTIONS. (KIRCHHOFER C) Includes the Neurodiagnostic Institute and Advanced Treatment Center as a state institution. Allows for the instruction of medical students at all state institutions. (Current law allows for instruction of medical students only at Larue D. Carter Memorial Hospital.) Authorizes the director of the division of mental health and addiction to contract for the management and clinical operation of any state institution, including contracting with an entity for services. (Current law allows for only Larue D. Carter Memorial Hospital.)
 Current Status:   3/29/2017 - Signed by the Governor
 
HB1336DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH MATTERS. (KIRCHHOFER C) Repeals the expiration provision for the office of minority health and the birth problems registry. Specifies various ways in which a hospital board may be named. Extends eligibility for the hearing aid assistance program (program) to a child who is at least three years of age and less than seven years of age. Removes: (1) a requirement for the program that reimbursement is unavailable from specific third sources in order to be eligible for the program; and (2) the state department of health's ability to use internal and external resources to administer the program and registration by external entities. Raises the maximum amount that can be reimbursed for a hearing aid under the program from $1,500 to $2,000. Provides that in cases in which food is believed to be adulterated or so misbranded as to be dangerous or fraudulent, the commissioner or the commissioner's agent may mark food to give notice that the food has been detained or embargoed for not more than 15 days. (Current law allows the food to be detained or embargoed for five days.) Provides that if an individual files a complaint under certain food safety laws concerning an issue related to food safety or a food borne illness, certain personal information of the individual is confidential.
 Current Status:   4/24/2017 - Signed by the Governor
 
HB1337TELEMEDICINE MATTERS. (KIRCHHOFER C) Requires the office of Medicaid policy and planning (office) to reimburse a Medicaid provider, determined by the office to be eligible, for covered telemedicine services. Prohibits the office from setting any distance restrictions under Medicaid on telehealth services and telemedicine services. Adds podiatrist to the definition of "prescriber" for purposes of telemedicine services. Requires a telemedicine services prescriber to contact the patient's primary care provider if the telemedicine services prescriber has provided care to the patient at least two consecutive times through the use of telemedicine services. Removes a limitation on prescribing controlled substances except for opioids through the use of telemedicine if: (1) the prescriber maintains a controlled substance registration; (2) the prescriber meets federal requirements concerning the prescribing of the controlled substance; (3) the patient has been examined in person by a licensed Indiana health care provider that has established a treatment plan to assist the prescriber in the diagnosis of the patient; (4) the prescriber has reviewed and approved the treatment plan and is prescribing for the patient pursuant to the treatment plan; and (5) the prescriber complies with the requirements of the INSPECT program. Allows for the prescribing of an opioid using telemedicine services if the opioid being prescribed is a partial agonist being prescribed to treat or manage an opioid dependence.
 Current Status:   4/24/2017 - Signed by the Governor
 
HB1349REHABILITATION PROGRESS AND RECIDIVISM REPORTING. (STEUERWALD G) Provides that any entity in receipt of funds: (1) recommended by the justice reinvestment advisory council; and (2) appropriated by the department of correction; must provide certain statistics related to recidivism, rehabilitation, supervision, and treatment. Defines certain terms. Urges the legislative council to assign to a study committee the topic of the implementation of HEA 1006-2014. Makes conforming amendments.
 Current Status:   4/24/2017 - Signed by the Governor
 
HB1391SOCIAL WORKER LICENSES. (FRIZZELL D) Creates a bachelor's degree social worker license. Provides an exception from the social work and clinical social work license requirements for providers who are contracted by the department of child services and meet certain requirements. Provides that individuals who pursue a social work license with a bachelor's degree may apply under existing requirements and use clinical social work experience hours until July 1, 2019. Allows individuals who: (1) have at least two years of experience; (2) meet certain requirements; and (3) apply before July 1, 2018; to be granted a bachelor's degree social worker license without taking an examination. Provides that any supervised clinical social work experience hours that an applicant for licensure as a clinical social worker accumulates do not expire and may be used by the applicant to satisfy the supervised clinical social work experience requirements. Requires the behavioral health and human services licensing board to issue a license to a bachelor's degree social worker, social worker, or clinical social worker who: (1) has a valid license or certificate to practice from another state or jurisdiction; (2) has passed an examination substantially equivalent to the license examination; (3) does not have a pending disciplinary proceeding in another state; and (4) pays a fee.
 Current Status:   4/26/2017 - Signed by the Governor
 
HB1392ACCESS TO EPILEPSY MEDICATIONS. (FRIZZELL D) Prohibits the office of Medicaid policy and planning, a managed care organization, and the healthy Indiana plan from requiring in specified programs prior authorization for antiepilepsy and anticonvulsant drugs, and requires unrestricted access for recipients to these drugs.
 Current Status:   2/27/2017 - DEAD BILL; Fails to advance by House 3rd reading deadline (Rule 147.1)
 
HB1430SUICIDE AWARENESS AND PREVENTION. (OLTHOFF J) Provides that, after June 30, 2018, each school corporation, charter school, and accredited nonpublic school: (1) shall require all teachers; and (2) may require any other appropriate school employees; who are employed at schools that provide instruction to students in any combination of grade 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, or 12 to attend or participate in evidence based inservice youth suicide awareness and prevention training every three school years. Requires the division of mental health and addiction to: (1) develop a statewide program for suicide prevention; and (2) employ a coordinator of the statewide program for suicide prevention. Requires the coordinator to study and determine: (1) the professions that should be required to receive training on suicide assessment, treatment, and management; and (2) the manner in which to fund the training. Requires the coordinator to report the determinations to the legislative council not later than December 31, 2017. Requires emergency medical services providers to complete an evidence based training program concerning suicide assessment, treatment, and management. Requires each school corporation to adopt a policy addressing measures intended to increase child suicide awareness and prevention. Establishes requirements regarding the policy. Requires an approved postsecondary educational institution to adopt a policy concerning suicide information and resources.
 Current Status:   4/28/2017 - Signed by the Governor
 
HB1435LICENSED CLINICAL SOCIAL WORKERS. (AUSTIN T) Allows applicants for licensure as a clinical social worker (LCSW) to obtain required clinical social work experience by working at a community mental health center or other qualified facility or program and under the supervision of a qualified LCSW supervisor. Provides that any supervised clinical social work experience hours that an applicant accumulates do not expire and may be used by the applicant to satisfy the supervised clinical social work experience requirements.
 Current Status:   2/27/2017 - DEAD BILL; Fails to advance by House 3rd reading deadline (Rule 147.1)
 
HB1438SYRINGE EXCHANGE PROGRAMS. (KIRCHHOFER C) Allows a county or municipality to approve the operation of a syringe exchange program (program). Allows a program to be renewed for not longer than two years. Requires a program to keep a sufficient quantity of an overdose intervention drug in stock to administer when needed. Requires the state health commissioner to receive written notice when a program is renewed, expired, or terminated or if the qualified entity operating the program changes. Extends the law concerning programs until July 1, 2021. (Current law expires July 1, 2019.)
 Current Status:   4/26/2017 - Signed by the Governor
 
HB1439FSSA MATTERS. (KIRCHHOFER C) Allows a Medicaid recipient who is incarcerated to have the recipient's Medicaid suspended for up to two years instead of one year before terminating the recipient's Medicaid eligibility. Defines "comprehensive risk contract" and "managed care organization" for purposes of Medicaid. Specifies that if a provision of Indiana insurance law conflicts with the administration of a law applying to a managed care organization with respect to the managed care organization's Medicaid responsibilities, the law applying to the managed care organization with respect to the Medicaid responsibilities is controlling. Changes language in the Medicaid law to reflect the existence of more than one risk based managed care program. Removes obsolete references to "primary care case management". Removes references to "insurer", "insurance", and "health maintenance organization" in the law concerning the healthy Indiana plan (plan) to reflect the sole use of managed care organizations to provide coverage under the plan. Allows the secretary of the office of family and social services (office) to determine the amount, based on the individual's annual household income per year, that an individual must continue to contribute to the individual's health care account in order to participate in the plan. Provides that the amount determined by the office based on an individual's annual income must be budget neutral to the state as determined by the state budget agency. Requires that the federal government approve the contribution amount determined by the secretary. Makes conforming amendments. Makes a technical correction to a federal Code citation.
 Current Status:   4/24/2017 - Signed by the Governor
 
HB1453JUVENILE RESTORATIVE JUSTICE PILOT PROGRAM. (MORRIS R) Allows a court with juvenile jurisdiction under the juvenile law over proceedings in which a child is alleged to be a delinquent child or has been adjudicated a delinquent child to establish a juvenile restorative justice program. Provides that a child may not participate in a juvenile restorative justice program if the child has previously: (1) been alleged to be or been adjudicated a delinquent child; or (2) participated in the program.
 Current Status:   2/27/2017 - DEAD BILL; Fails to advance by House 3rd reading deadline (Rule 147.1)
 
HB1474ADVANCED PRACTICE REGISTERED NURSES. (KIRCHHOFER C) Changes "advanced practice nurse" references to "advanced practice registered nurse". Requires the Indiana state board of nursing to adopt rules concerning educational and certification requirements that an advanced practice registered nurse must meet to prescribe legend drugs. Repeals provisions concerning advanced practice nurse practice agreements. Makes conforming changes. Makes technical corrections.
 Current Status:   2/27/2017 - DEAD BILL; Fails to advance by House 3rd reading deadline (Rule 147.1)
 
HB1476E-LIQUIDS TAXES. (KLINKER S) Imposes a tax on e-liquids that contain nicotine at a rate of 10 cents per milliliter of consumable product. Deposits the revenue from the tax in the state general fund and the addiction services fund.
 Current Status:   2/27/2017 - DEAD BILL; Fails to advance by House 3rd reading deadline (Rule 147.1)
 
HB1482SENTENCING. (CULVER W) Provides that a person who: (1) commits an offense; and (2) is sentenced; before July 1, 2014, may petition a court for a modified sentence consistent with the statutory penalties enacted on July 1, 2014, by HEA 1006-2014. Prohibits a person from seeking a modified sentence if: (1) the person is a credit restricted felon; (2) the person is a violent criminal; or (3) the person has already received a sentence modification. Defines certain terms. Makes conforming amendments.
 Current Status:   2/27/2017 - DEAD BILL; Fails to advance by House 3rd reading deadline (Rule 147.1)
 
HB1486HEALTH INSURANCE COVERAGE AND COST INFORMATION. (SCHAIBLEY D) Requires health care providers and health plans to provide to covered individuals and patients certain information concerning the cost of health care services. Requires health care providers to publish a payment policy for medically necessary health care services not covered by a third party payment source. Requires the department of insurance to establish, post, and maintain on the department's Internet web site a standardized prior authorization form for notice or authorization for health care services. Requires a state employee health plan, an accident and sickness insurer, and a health maintenance organization to: (1) use only the standardized prior authorization form; (2) allow electronic submission of the form and supporting information; and (3) respond verbally and electronically within 48 hours. Prohibits Medicaid, including risk based managed care organizations, from requiring prior authorization for certain drug testing of recipients enrolled in a drug treatment program. Urges the legislative council to assign issues related to health care prior authorization to an appropriate interim study committee for study and a report during the 2017 interim of the general assembly.
 Current Status:   2/27/2017 - DEAD BILL; Fails to advance by House 3rd reading deadline (Rule 147.1)
 
HB1490CIGARETTE TAX. (BROWN T) Increases the cigarette tax by $1 to $1.995 per pack of regular size cigarettes (and a corresponding increase for larger cigarettes) and uses the additional revenue for reimbursements of Medicaid providers.
 Current Status:   2/27/2017 - DEAD BILL; Fails to advance by House 3rd reading deadline (Rule 147.1)
 
HB1509MENTAL HEALTH AND ADDICTION SERVICES PILOT PROGRAM. (STEUERWALD G) Authorizes the division of mental health and addiction (division), beginning January 1, 2018, and ending June 30, 2019, to operate a pilot program under which mental health and addiction forensic treatment services are provided to individuals who are charged with a misdemeanor offense. Requires the division to report its findings concerning the pilot program to the justice reinvestment advisory council. Urges the legislative council to assign to the interim study committee on corrections and criminal code for study during the 2017 interim the topic of extending mental health and addiction forensic treatment services to individuals in the criminal justice system: (1) who: (A) are charged with a misdemeanor offense; or (B) have a prior misdemeanor conviction; and (2) who have been placed in or are eligible for placement in a pretrial services program, a community corrections program, a prosecuting attorney's diversion program, or jail.
 Current Status:   2/27/2017 - DEAD BILL; Fails to advance by House 3rd reading deadline (Rule 147.1)
 
HB1518LAURA'S LAW. (GOODIN T) To honor the memory of Laura Russell, provides that if a court denies a request for an arrest warrant involving a crime of domestic violence, a prosecuting attorney may petition a court to hold an ex parte hearing to present additional evidence to establish probable cause. Requires a court to hold the ex parte hearing within 24 hours after the petition is filed. Provides that if a court denies a request for an arrest warrant after the ex parte hearing and issues a summons for the defendant, certain notice of the summons to the victim is required. Requires the service of summons on a defendant concerning an alleged crime of domestic violence to be served by a law enforcement officer. Requires a bail hearing if a person is charged with a crime of domestic violence. Enhances the penalty for invasion of privacy to a Level 6 felony if a person violates a no contact order that was issued as a condition of probation or a bond. Enhances the penalty for domestic battery to a Level 6 felony if a person has a previous conviction of domestic battery. Provides that bail must be revoked for a defendant charged with a crime of domestic violence who violates a no contact order while on bail and who is subsequently charged with invasion of privacy or a subsequent crime of domestic violence.
 Current Status:   2/27/2017 - DEAD BILL; Fails to advance by House 3rd reading deadline (Rule 147.1)
 
HB1540PHARMACIES AND PHARMACISTS. (DAVISSON S) Allows the state health commissioner or a designated public health authority who is a licensed prescriber to issue a statewide standing order, prescription, or protocol that allows a pharmacist to administer or dispense a smoking cessation product. Requires that the standing order, prescription, or protocol be posted on the Internet web site of the board of pharmacy (board). Allows: (1) more than four members of the same political party; and (2) individuals who are full-time members or professors at a school of pharmacy; to serve on the board. Allows the board to adopt emergency rules concerning pharmacies that perform compounding. Removes the requirement that a pharmacy permit and pharmacist's license be prominently displayed at the pharmacy. Removes the requirement that a prescriber be notified when there is a change in the quantity filled of certain prescriptions. Adds the following immunizations to the list of immunizations that pharmacists may administer if certain conditions are met: (1) Measles, mumps, and rubella. (2) Varicella. (3) Hepatitis A. (4) Hepatitis B. (5) Haemophilus influenzae type b (Hib). Allows a pharmacist to administer pneumonia immunizations to individuals who are at least 50 years of age. Requires a pharmacist to comply with the public health emergency consent requirements for immunizations administered during a public health emergency. Authorizes a pharmacist to administer immunizations under a standing order, prescription, or protocol of the state health commissioner. Defines "patient care", "remote dispensing facilities" and "telepharmacy" for purposes of the laws concerning remote dispensing facilities. Establishes a registration for pharmacy remote dispensing facilities and sets forth requirements for the registration. Makes various changes to the laws concerning drug regimens and the use of protocols. Requires that a health insurance policy and a health maintenance organization contract that provide coverage for prescription medications must provide for synchronized refill schedule coordination for prescription medications for chronic conditions. Provides that the taking of a controlled substance from: (1) a pharmacist acting in an official capacity; or (2) a pharmacy; is robbery, a Level 4 felony. Provides that: (1) the use of a deadly weapon; or (2) causing bodily injury to any person other than the defendant; during the robbery of: (A) a pharmacist acting in an official capacity; or (B) a pharmacy; is a Level 2 felony. Provides that causing serious bodily injury to any person other than the defendant during a robbery of: (1) a pharmacist acting in an official capacity; or (2) a pharmacy; is a Level 1 felony.
 Current Status:   4/26/2017 - Signed by the Governor
 
HB1541ADDICTION TREATMENT TEAMS. (DAVISSON S) Adds a definition of "medication assisted treatment". Specifies: (1) providers that must be included as part of; and (2) services that must be provided by; an addiction treatment team. Establishes reimbursement for addiction treatment teams from health and addiction forensic treatment services grants. Allows addiction treatment teams to provide services in temporary locations and mobile units in specified conditions.
 Current Status:   4/26/2017 - Signed by the Governor
 
HB1542EMERGENCY MEDICATION IN SCHOOLS. (DAVISSON S) Defines "emergency medication" as albuterol, epinephrine, or naloxone. Allows a school or school corporation to: (1) fill a prescription for an emergency medication; and (2) store the emergency medication. (Current law allows a school to fill a prescription for auto-injectable epinephrine and store the auto-injectable epinephrine.) Defines "emergency stock medication" as emergency medication to which both the following apply: (1) The prescription of the emergency medication is filled by a school or school corporation. (2) The emergency medication is stored at a school. Provides that injectable epinephrine filled and used by a school or school corporation must have an expiration date of not less than 12 months from the date that the pharmacy dispenses the injectable epinephrine. Makes conforming changes regarding: (1) administering emergency stock medication; (2) prescribing and dispensing emergency medication; and (3) certain immunity from liability concerning the administration of emergency stock medication. Defines "school" and "school nurse". Requires the department of education (department) to develop guidance materials concerning emergency medication and post a copy of the materials on the department's Internet web site. Requires a school nurse or school employee to make a report if an emergency stock medication is administered and submit the report in an electronic format to the department.
 Current Status:   2/27/2017 - DEAD BILL; Fails to advance by House 3rd reading deadline (Rule 147.1)
 
HB1544COVERAGE FOR ABUSE DETERRENT OPIOIDS. (DAVISSON S) Requires that, if an abuse deterrent opioid analgesic is available with a certain active ingredient, state employee health plans, policies of accident and sickness insurance, and health maintenance organization contracts must provide coverage for at least one abuse deterrent opioid analgesic that provides that active ingredient.
 Current Status:   2/27/2017 - DEAD BILL; Fails to advance by House 3rd reading deadline (Rule 147.1)
 
HB1553EMPLOYMENT OF INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES. (KARICKHOFF M) Provides that the policy (policy) of the state is to promote competitive and integrated employment, including self-employment, as the first and preferred option when providing services to individuals with disabilities who are of working age. Provides that the policy applies to programs and agencies that provide services and support to help obtain employment for individuals with disabilities. Provides that the primary objective and preferred outcome of transition services provided as part of a special education program or related services to a child with a disability who is at least 14 years of age is to assist the child in obtaining competitive and integrated employment. Establishes an employment first task force (task force) to: (1) establish baseline data regarding the number of individuals with disabilities in competitive and integrated employment and set annual goals for increasing the percentage of individuals with disabilities in competitive and integrated employment; (2) identify and resolve barriers to employment for individuals with disabilities; (3) analyze current state agency policies concerning the provision of services to individuals with disabilities and recommend changes; (4) assist state agencies in the implementation of the policy; and (5) provide an annual report to the governor and the legislative council concerning the employment of individuals with disabilities. Provides that the director of the division of disability and rehabilitative services serves as the task force chair.
 Current Status:   2/27/2017 - DEAD BILL; Fails to advance by House 3rd reading deadline (Rule 147.1)
 
HB1572MEDICAID ACCOUNTABLE CARE PILOT PROGRAM. (SHACKLEFORD R) Establishes the Medicaid accountable care pilot program (program) to be developed, implemented, and administered by the office of Medicaid policy and planning (office). Sets forth eligibility for participation in the program. Requires implementation of the program not later than April 1, 2018. Requires the office to: (1) include a savings sharing component as part of the program; (2) share certain relevant information with a participating accountable care organization; (3) develop metrics for determining whether the program is successful; and (4) prepare and publish a report concerning the results of providing care under the program. Expires the program December 31, 2021.
 Current Status:   2/27/2017 - DEAD BILL; Fails to advance by House 3rd reading deadline (Rule 147.1)
 
HB1578TOBACCO USE. (KIRCHHOFER C) Repeals employment protections for individuals who smoke cigarettes or use other tobacco products.
 Current Status:   4/6/2017 - DEAD BILL; Fails to advance by Senate 3rd reading deadline for House bills (Rule 79(b))
 
HB1580MEDICAID REIMBURSEMENT FOR SERVICES FOR DISABILITIES. (WRIGHT M) Requires the division of disability and rehabilitative services, in coordination with the office of Medicaid policy and planning for purposes of reimbursement under the Medicaid program, to establish, to the extent possible, reimbursement rates for services for individuals with developmental disabilities at a rate that allows individuals providing the services a living wage.
 Current Status:   2/27/2017 - DEAD BILL; Fails to advance by House 3rd reading deadline (Rule 147.1)
 
HB1600MEDICAID ELIGIBILITY OF FORMER FOSTER CHILDREN. (HUSTON T) Sets forth Medicaid eligibility for individuals who: (1) are at least 18 years of age or emancipated; (2) received foster care in Indiana and in other states before residing in Indiana for at least six months; and (3) are less than 26 years of age. Requires the office of the secretary of family and social services to verify an individual's status as a foster care recipient with another state if the individual received foster care in the other state. Requires the department of child services (department), in cooperation with the office of Medicaid policy and planning (office), to enroll individuals, who received foster care in Indiana and are turning 18 years of age, in the Medicaid program as part of the individuals' transitional services plan. Prohibits the office from requiring the individual to submit eligibility information after enrolling in the Medicaid program during the individual's Medicaid eligibility as a former foster child. Requires the department to provide information concerning the individual's Medicaid enrollment to the individual.
 Current Status:   2/27/2017 - DEAD BILL; Fails to advance by House 3rd reading deadline (Rule 147.1)
 
HB1641REENTRY PROGRAMS. (SUMMERS V) Requires the department of correction to operate an intensive three year reentry program pilot project focused on providing recently released offenders with the opportunity and skills to obtain and maintain employment. Outlines the contents of the program, and requires the program to be conducted in at least five counties with specified demographics.
 Current Status:   2/27/2017 - DEAD BILL; Fails to advance by House 3rd reading deadline (Rule 147.1)
 
HB1653ADULT PROTECTIVE SERVICES. (MACER K) Authorizes law enforcement officers and adult protective services units to take endangered adults into emergency custody under certain conditions, and requires the office of the secretary of family and social services to make emergency housing available for endangered adults taken into emergency custody. Requires adult protective services unit members to receive continuing education, and specifies minimum staffing levels for adult protective services units. Requires adult protective services units to provide body armor for adult protective services investigators. Authorizes adult protective services investigators to carry a handgun.
 Current Status:   2/27/2017 - DEAD BILL; Fails to advance by House 3rd reading deadline (Rule 147.1)
 
HB1654COMMISSION TO COMBAT DRUG ABUSE. (ZIEMKE C) Adds two members to the commission to combat drug abuse (commission). Specifies that one of the members is the vice chairperson of the commission whose duties are determined by the chairperson.
 Current Status:   4/26/2017 - Signed by the Governor
 
HCR1ALLOWING THE HOUSE AND SENATE TO ADJOURN AND RECESS SEPARATELY THROUGHOUT THE FIRST REGULAR SESSION. (BOSMA B) To allow the House of Representatives and the Senate of the 120th Indiana General Assembly to adjourn and recess separately throughout the First Regular Session for periods in excess of three (3) consecutive days as the need, in the judgment of the Speaker of the House of Representatives and the President Pro Tempore of the Senate, respectively, may arise.
 Current Status:   11/22/2016 - Returned to the House
 
SB9SUPPLEMENTAL NUTRITION ASSISTANCE PROGRAM AND DRUG CONVICTIONS. (MERRITT J) Removes 12 month limitation on certain individuals receiving supplemental nutrition assistance program (SNAP) benefits. Specifies that, beginning January 1, 2018, Indiana elects to opt out of the federal law prohibiting individuals convicted of certain drug offenses from receiving SNAP assistance if the individual meets specified conditions.
 Current Status:   4/6/2017 - DEAD BILL; Fails to advance by House 3rd reading deadline for Senate bills (Rule 148.1)
 
SB11COVERAGE FOR ABUSE DETERRENT OPIOIDS. (MERRITT J) Requires that, if an abuse deterrent opioid analgesic is available with a certain active ingredient, state employee health plans, policies of accident and sickness insurance, and health maintenance organization contracts must provide coverage for at least one abuse deterrent opioid analgesic that provides that active ingredient.
 Current Status:   2/28/2017 - DEAD BILL; Fails to advance by Senate 3rd reading deadline (Rule 79(a))
 
SB21PROSECUTORIAL CONSENT WITH EXPUNGEMENTS. (RANDOLPH L) Requires a prosecuting attorney to file objections to an expungement petition with the court and serve a copy on the petitioner. Provides that the court shall set a hearing regarding the objections if the court finds there is just cause to the objections.
 Current Status:   2/28/2017 - DEAD BILL; Fails to advance by Senate 3rd reading deadline (Rule 79(a))
 
SB51IMMUNIZATIONS. (GROOMS R) Allows the state health commissioner or a designated public health authority who is a licensed prescriber to issue a statewide standing order, prescription, or protocol that allows a pharmacist to administer or dispense certain immunizations. Allows immunization data to be released to an entity for outreach and education purposes to increase immunization rates if certain conditions are met. Requires that the standing order, prescription, or protocol be posted on the Internet web site of the board of pharmacy. Adds the following immunizations to the list of immunizations that pharmacists may administer if certain conditions are met: (1) Measles, mumps, and rubella. (2) Varicella. (3) Hepatitis A. (4) Hepatitis B. (5) Haemophilus influenzae type b (Hib). Allows a pharmacist to immunize an individual who is at least 50 years of age for pneumonia under a physician's protocol. Requires a pharmacist to comply with the public health emergency consent requirements for immunizations administered during a public health emergency. Authorizes a pharmacist to administer immunizations under a standing order, prescription, or protocol of the state health commissioner.
 Current Status:   4/21/2017 - Signed by the Governor
 
SB52CRISIS INTERVENTION TEAM GRANT PROGRAM AND FUND. (GROOMS R) Establishes the crisis intervention team grant program (program) and crisis intervention team grant fund (fund) to provide grants to local law enforcement agencies to establish and operate crisis intervention teams. Requires the Indiana criminal justice institute to: (1) administer the program and fund; (2) develop procedures for making grants from the fund; and (3) develop criteria for making grants with the assistance of the Indiana technical assistance center.
 Current Status:   2/28/2017 - DEAD BILL; Fails to advance by Senate 3rd reading deadline (Rule 79(a))
 
SB55DRUG OR ALCOHOL SCREENING TESTS. (BRAY R) Expands the definition of "drug or alcohol screening test" for purposes of the criminal law governing forgery, fraud, and other deceptions to include testing that is ordered by a court as part of a civil action.
 Current Status:   4/13/2017 - Signed by the Governor
 
SB59PROFESSIONAL LICENSING. (HEAD R) Requires the behavioral health and human services licensing board to issue a license to a social worker, clinical social worker, marriage and family therapist, mental health counselor, licensed addiction counselor, licensed clinical addiction counselor, addiction counselor associate, or clinical addiction counselor associate who: (1) has a valid license or certificate to practice from another state or jurisdiction; (2) has passed an examination substantially equivalent to the level for which licensure is being requested; (3) does not have a pending disciplinary proceeding in another state; and (4) pays a fee. Establishes requirements to obtain a license as an addiction counselor associate or clinical addiction counselor associate. Allows for an out-of-state individual seeking reciprocity for licensing in Indiana for psychology to receive a temporary license.
 Current Status:   4/28/2017 - Signed by the Governor
 
SB62SCHOOL SUBSTANCE ABUSE PREVENTION PILOT PROGRAM AND FUND. (HEAD R) Provides the department of education (department), in collaboration with organizations that have expertise in school based substance abuse prevention, shall develop: (1) materials to assist schools to develop a formal substance abuse prevention policy; and (2) a model school based substance abuse prevention policy. Establishes the school substance abuse prevention pilot program (program). Provides the department shall administer the program. Establishes the school substance abuse prevention pilot program fund to: (1) provide grants to schools to use for evidence based substance abuse prevention programming; (2) provide grants to schools to embed mental health personnel in schools; and (3) hire a research partner to conduct a cross agency cost benefit analysis of Indiana's current school based prevention program expenditures to provide information for future funding decisions for school based prevention. Establishes requirements regarding the program. Requires the department to annually submit a report concerning the program to the governor, legislative council, and the budget committee. Requires each school corporation and charter school to develop a formal school substance abuse prevention policy.
 Current Status:   4/6/2017 - DEAD BILL; Fails to advance by House 3rd reading deadline for Senate bills (Rule 148.1)
 
SB63COMMUNITY MENTAL HEALTH CENTER TELEMEDICINE PILOT. (HEAD R) Establishes a two year community mental health center telemedicine pilot program (program) to be administered by the division of mental health and addiction (division). Provides that the purpose of the program is to provide mental health counseling and services to children through the use of telemedicine. Sets forth requirements for the program and for participation in the program. Requires the reporting of certain information. Allows a provider providing telemedicine services in the program to prescribe any prescription drug except for certain opioids for a patient that is within the provider's scope of practice for the treatment of the patient's mental health. Specifies that the provider may not prescribe an abortion inducing drug. Requires the division to submit a report to the general assembly concerning the effectiveness of the program. Specifies that a provider is not required to have a prior established provider-patient relationship in order to provide telemedicine services in Indiana.
 Current Status:   4/6/2017 - DEAD BILL; Fails to advance by House 3rd reading deadline for Senate bills (Rule 148.1)
 
SB66HEALTH CURRICULUM. (BREAUX J) Requires the state department of health and the department of education, working cooperatively, to identify and report to the general assembly appropriate academic standards and curricula concerning health education.
 Current Status:   2/28/2017 - DEAD BILL; Fails to advance by Senate 3rd reading deadline (Rule 79(a))
 
SB69STUDY OF DRUG PRICING AND ACCESS. (BREAUX J) Urges the legislative council to assign to an interim study committee a study of prescription drug pricing and access to specialty prescription drugs. Requires submission of a report and recommendations to the legislative council.
 Current Status:   2/28/2017 - DEAD BILL; Fails to advance by Senate 3rd reading deadline (Rule 79(a))
 
SB72COVERAGE FOR PHARMACIST CARE. (GROOMS R) Requires an accident and sickness insurer that enters into a preferred provider agreement to: (1) reimburse for health care service provided by a pharmacist within the scope of practice to the same extent and in the same manner as the insurer would reimburse certain other health care providers (reimbursement); and (2) demonstrate an adequate number of pharmacists within a reasonable proximity to insureds. Requires a preferred provider agreement to provide for the reimbursement.
 Current Status:   2/28/2017 - DEAD BILL; Fails to advance by Senate 3rd reading deadline (Rule 79(a))
 
SB73ELECTRONIC AUTHORIZATION FOR PRESCRIPTION DRUGS. (GROOMS R) Requires certain health plans to accept and respond to electronic prior authorization requests according to a particular electronic transaction standard.
 Current Status:   4/13/2017 - Signed by the Governor
 
SB74INVESTIGATION OF OVERDOSE DEATHS. (MERRITT J) Requires a coroner as part of an investigation into the death of a decedent who is at least 13 years of age, to: (1) have a drugs of abuse panel performed to detect the presence of schedule I and schedule II controlled substances; and (2) forward the test results to the state department of health. Creates an account in the state general fund, administered by the state department of health, to reimburse a coroner for the cost of performing the drugs of abuse panels. Requires the coroner's training board to provide instruction to coroners and deputy coroners regarding investigation and reporting of drug overdose deaths.
 Current Status:   2/28/2017 - DEAD BILL; Fails to advance by Senate 3rd reading deadline (Rule 79(a))
 
SB75DRUG TESTING OF UNEMPLOYMENT INSURANCE APPLICANTS. (FORD J) Requires an individual to undergo a drug test as a condition of the individual's initial eligibility for unemployment benefits (benefits) if the individual: (1) was discharged from employment by the individual's most recent employer because of the individual's unlawful use of a controlled substance; or (2) is an individual for whom suitable work is only available in an occupation that the United States Department of Labor has determined by rule is an occupation that regularly conducts drug testing. If the individual tests positive or refuses to take a drug test, provides that the individual is ineligible for waiting period or benefit rights for the week in which the positive test results or refusal occurred and until: (1) the individual earns remuneration in employment in at least eight weeks; and (2) the remuneration earned equals or exceeds the product of the individual's weekly benefit amount multiplied by eight. Provides that an individual is not disqualified from receiving benefits if the individual: (1) obtained the controlled substance for which the individual tested positive by means of a prescription issued by a practitioner authorized to prescribe the controlled substance; and (2) ingested, injected, or inhaled the controlled substance that was prescribed in accordance with the practitioner's directions. Provides that the department of workforce development (department) may not require an individual to pay any of the costs of a drug test. Provides that the fact that the individual took a drug test and the results of the test are confidential to the extent required by 20 CFR 603. Requires the department to ensure that a drug test meets or exceeds: (1) standards of the mandatory guidelines for federal workplace drug testing programs published by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA); or (2) procedures established by the United States Department of Transportation.
 Current Status:   2/28/2017 - DEAD BILL; Fails to advance by Senate 3rd reading deadline (Rule 79(a))
 
SB102STUDENT LOAN FORGIVENESS ACCOUNT. (MERRITT J) Makes an appropriation to the mental health and addiction services loan forgiveness account.
 Current Status:   2/28/2017 - DEAD BILL; Fails to advance by Senate 3rd reading deadline (Rule 79(a))
 
SB125APPROPRIATION FOR MENTAL HEALTH PROVIDER LOAN FORGIVENESS. (BREAUX J) Appropriates $500,000 for the state fiscal year beginning July 1, 2017, and $500,000 for the state fiscal year beginning July 1, 2018, to the division of mental health and addiction (division) for deposit in the mental health and addiction services loan forgiveness account, to be used by the division for purposes of providing loan repayments for certain mental health professionals.
 Current Status:   2/28/2017 - DEAD BILL; Fails to advance by Senate 3rd reading deadline (Rule 79(a))
 
SB132MEDICAL RESEARCH CONTROLLED SUBSTANCES. (LEISING J) Provides that a physician who has obtained approval from certain entities to obtain, administer, and dispense or prescribe a controlled substance is immune from criminal liability for the possession or distribution of the controlled substance. Provides that an ultimate user who possesses or uses a controlled substance from that prescribing or dispensing physician is immune from criminal liability for the possession or use of the controlled substance. Provides certain exceptions.
 Current Status:   2/28/2017 - DEAD BILL; Fails to advance by Senate 3rd reading deadline (Rule 79(a))
 
SB146DEATH SENTENCE ELIMINATION. (RANDOLPH L) Abolishes the death penalty. Repeals the law concerning the imposition and execution of death sentences, and makes conforming amendments. Specifies that if a person was sentenced to death and is awaiting execution of the death sentence, the person's death sentence is commuted to a sentence of life imprisonment without parole. Provides that when a defendant is charged with a murder for which the state seeks a sentence of life imprisonment without parole, the defendant may file a petition alleging that the defendant is an individual with an intellectual disability. Provides that if a defendant who is determined to be an individual with an intellectual disability is convicted of murder, the court may sentence the defendant only to a fixed term of imprisonment. Makes technical corrections.
 Current Status:   2/28/2017 - DEAD BILL; Fails to advance by Senate 3rd reading deadline (Rule 79(a))
 
SB151INFORMATION IN INSPECT PRESCRIPTION DRUG DATA BASE. (MERRITT J) Requires the ephedrine, pseudoephedrine, and controlled substance prescription monitoring program to include an entry for a dispenser to indicate, when applicable, if a patient has entered into a pain management contract with a designated practitioner. Allows the management performance hub and the state epidemiologist to obtain information from the INSPECT program. Requires that the information provided to the management performance hub not include personally identifying information. Requires the professional licensing agency (agency) to establish a workgroup consisting of emergency medical technicians, registered nurses, paramedics, pharmacists, physicians, law enforcement officers and physician assistants for the purpose of evaluating the cost and feasability of cataloging: (1) each administration of an overdose intervention drug by an emergency medical services provider; and (2) data related to certain controlled substance investigations by law enforcement; in the INSPECT data base. Requires the agency to provide: (1) statutory recommendations; and (2) a written report; to the legislative council not later than December 1, 2017.
 Current Status:   4/25/2017 - Signed by the Governor
 
SB153DRUG AND ALCOHOL TREATMENT REPORT. (MERRITT J) Requires the state department of health, with the assistance of the department of administration and the secretary of family and social services, to report to the legislative council concerning the: (1) number of hospital beds currently available in Indiana; (2) location and physical description of state owned buildings that are currently available, or expected to be available before July 1, 2018, for conversion and use; and (3) feasibility of using currently unused hospital and health care facility beds; for drug and alcohol detoxification, treatment, and rehabilitation.
 Current Status:   4/6/2017 - DEAD BILL; Fails to advance by House 3rd reading deadline for Senate bills (Rule 148.1)
 
SB155CAPITAL PUNISHMENT AND SERIOUS MENTAL ILLNESS. (MERRITT J) Establishes a procedure to determine whether a defendant charged with or convicted of murder is an individual with a serious mental illness. Prohibits the imposition of the death penalty on a defendant found to be an individual with a serious mental illness.
 Current Status:   2/28/2017 - DEAD BILL; Fails to advance by Senate 3rd reading deadline (Rule 79(a))
 
SB156DRUG AND ALCOHOL TREATMENT REPORTING. (MERRITT J) Adds additional reporting requirements for opioid treatment programs. Requires the office of the secretary of family and social services, with the assistance of the state department of health and the department of administration, to report to the legislative council a comprehensive plan to increase the number of inpatient and residential beds used for detoxification, treatment, and rehabilitation, including the: (1) number of hospital beds currently available in Indiana; (2) location and physical description of state owned buildings that are currently available, or expected to be available before July 1, 2018, for conversion and use; and (3) feasibility of using currently unused hospital and health care facility beds; for drug and alcohol detoxification, treatment, and rehabilitation.
 Current Status:   4/25/2017 - Signed by the Governor
 
SB157CONTROLLED SUBSTANCES AND REPORTING. (MERRITT J) Requires the professional licensing agency (agency) to establish a workgroup consisting of emergency medical technicians, registered nurses, paramedics, pharmacists, physicians, and law enforcement officers for the purpose of evaluating the cost and feasability of cataloging: (1) each administration of an overdose intervention drug by an emergency medical services provider; and (2) data related to certain controlled substance investigations by law enforcement; in the INSPECT data base. Requires the agency to provide: (1) statutory recommendations; and (2) a written report; to the legislative council not later than December 1, 2017.
 Current Status:   2/28/2017 - DEAD BILL; Fails to advance by Senate 3rd reading deadline (Rule 79(a))
 
SB169EXPUNGEMENT. (YOUNG M) Prohibits a sex or violent offender from expunging a misdemeanor conviction. Provides that arrest records may be expunged if a related conviction is expunged or if the person has completed a diversion program. Permits the expungement of civil forfeiture records if a related arrest or conviction is expunged. Establishes a procedure for the expungement of civil protection orders, and allows the expungement of a civil protection order if: (1) the protection order is granted ex parte and the court subsequently denies the petition for a (regular) protection order following a hearing; or (2) an appellate court reverses or vacates the protection order.
 Current Status:   4/6/2017 - DEAD BILL; Fails to advance by House 3rd reading deadline for Senate bills (Rule 148.1)
 
SB226PRESCRIBING AND DISPENSING OF OPIOIDS. (MERRITT J) Limits the amount of an opioid prescription a prescriber may issue for: (1) an adult who is being prescribed an opioid for the first time; and (2) a child; unless the prescription is for the treatment of specified conditions or circumstances. Requires documentation in the use of certain exemptions. Requires a prescriber to issue a prescription for an opioid in a lesser amount if requested by specified individuals and to document the request. Requires a pharmacist, upon the request of a specified individual, to partially fill the opioid prescription in compliance with federal law. Requires the pharmacist to document that the opioid prescription was partially filled. Requires the medical licensing board, in consultation with specified persons, to adopt emergency rules and rules concerning conditions that will be exempt from the prescription limitations.
 Current Status:   4/26/2017 - Signed by the Governor
 
SB231CRISIS INTERVENTION TEAMS. (CRIDER M) Provides that in conjunction with the Indiana commission (commission) to combat drug abuse and the division of mental health and addiction, the law enforcement training board may establish the technical assistance center. Provides that the commission may make grants to the law enforcement training board to carry out the purposes of the technical assistance center. Transfers the administration of the technical assistance center for crisis intervention teams from the Indiana criminal justice institute to the Indiana law enforcement training board. Makes a technical correction.
 Current Status:   4/21/2017 - Signed by the Governor
 
SB235GUARDIANSHIPS. (CRIDER M) Requires a guardian of a protected adult to permit all appropriate contact, communication, and social interaction between the protected adult and individuals with whom the protected adult had significant past family or social relationships, subject to a determination by the guardian, after consideration of all relevant facts and circumstances, that contact, communication, or social interaction with the protected adult should be limited, supervised, or prohibited in order to prevent harm to the protected adult's health, person, or property. Provides that any act or omission by the guardian in permitting contact, communication, and social interaction with the protected adult is subject to review and modification or other action by the court.
 Current Status:   4/6/2017 - DEAD BILL; Fails to advance by House 3rd reading deadline for Senate bills (Rule 148.1)
 
SB240INDIANA SCHOOL COUNSELING PILOT PROGRAM. (HEAD R) Establishes the Indiana school counseling pilot program, which authorizes the state superintendent of public instruction to select school corporations and charter schools from urban, suburban, and rural areas to apply for and receive grants from the department of education (department) to develop and implement school counseling programs. Establishes a fund, administered by the department, to provide grants to participating schools and to carry out or contract for research concerning school counseling programs. Makes an appropriation.
 Current Status:   2/28/2017 - DEAD BILL; Fails to advance by Senate 3rd reading deadline (Rule 79(a))
 
SB242INDIANA HOUSING FIRST PROGRAM. (MERRITT J) Establishes the Indiana housing first program (program) to provide housing and support services for eligible persons that have: (1) a serious and persistent mental illness; (2) a chronic chemical addiction; or (3) serious and persistent mental illness with a co-occurring chronic chemical addiction. Requires the housing and community development authority (authority) to administer the program. Requires the authority to establish, not later than January 1, 2018, policies and procedures to implement and administer the program. Provides that the policies and procedures must ensure the program does the following along with other requirements: (1) Includes partnerships with private and public entities to provide support services and a continuum of care for program participants. (2) Provide for program rental assistance for use in dedicated supportive housing units and in existing market units in the community. (3) Include a plan for the: (A) initial leasing of; and (B) management of rental assistance for; supportive housing developed under the program. Provides that in establishing the required policies and procedures, the authority may collaborate with or seek guidance from: (1) other appropriate state agencies; (2) officials in other states or municipalities that have implemented housing first programs; and (3) other specified public or private entities. Establishes the Indiana housing first account within the state general fund to provide funds to provide housing and support services to eligible persons under the program. Allows the authority to adopt rules to establish the policies and procedures to implement and administer the program. Provides that the Indiana commission to combat drug abuse may award grants to the authority for the purposes of the program.
 Current Status:   4/21/2017 - Signed by the Governor
 
SB243SUBSTANCE ABUSE PROGRAMS. (CRIDER M) Subject to the approval of the Indiana commission to combat drug abuse (commission), establishes the physician medication assisted treatment training reimbursement pilot program (pilot program) to reimburse qualified physicians who undergo certain medication assisted treatment training, for the purpose of increasing the number of physicians in Indiana allowed under the federal Drug Addiction Treatment Act of 2000 to prescribe certain controlled substances to treat opioid dependency in settings other than an opioid treatment program. Establishes requirements for participation in the pilot program. Subject to the approval of the commission, establishes the maternal neonatal opioid addiction project (project) within the division of mental health and addiction (division). Allows the division to implement the project and award one grant to a health care system application that meets specified requirements for participation in the project.
 Current Status:   4/25/2017 - Signed by the Governor
 
SB244FISCAL IMPACT STUDY OF DRUGS AND DRUG ADDICTION. (MERRITT J) Requires the office of management and budget to conduct a study to evaluate the economic impact of drug addiction and drug use in Indiana.
 Current Status:   2/28/2017 - DEAD BILL; Fails to advance by Senate 3rd reading deadline (Rule 79(a))
 
SB247INSPECT PROGRAM CERTIFICATION. (HEAD R) Requires that a practitioner who issues a prescription for a controlled substance must be certified to receive information from the INSPECT program.
 Current Status:   2/28/2017 - DEAD BILL; Fails to advance by Senate 3rd reading deadline (Rule 79(a))
 
SB289LEGISLATIVE ETHICS. (DELPH M) Provides that a lobbyist and certain persons associated with state educational institutions may not give a gift to a legislative person with certain stated exceptions. Requires a lobbyist who communicates with certain legislative persons to make a log of the communication. Requires a lobbyist to submit a copy of the communications log electronically to the lobby registration commission ("commission") on a weekly basis. Requires a lobbyist to maintain a copy of written communications and an archived copy of certain electronic communications for four years. Provides that upon the request of the commission, a lobbyist shall provide the commission with an electronic copy of a communication that is required to be maintained or archived. Requires the commission to provide an electronic copy of any of those communications to any person who makes a request to inspect the communication. Repeals superseded statutes. Makes conforming changes.
 Current Status:   2/28/2017 - DEAD BILL; Fails to advance by Senate 3rd reading deadline (Rule 79(a))
 
SB319DISCIPLINE OF STUDENTS WITH DISABILITIES. (MRVAN F) Provides that if a student with a disability is suspended or expelled for an incident in which the student causes a classroom disturbance, the student's case conference committee must be convened not later than 10 school days after the date of the incident to consider the appropriateness of an alternative placement for the student. Makes a technical correction.
 Current Status:   2/28/2017 - DEAD BILL; Fails to advance by Senate 3rd reading deadline (Rule 79(a))
 
SB354CASINO OPERATIONS IN TERRE HAUTE. (FORD J) Authorizes the licensed owner of a riverboat operating from Ohio County to establish a supplemental gaming facility in Terre Haute with the approval of the Indiana gaming commission (IGC). Provides that the IGC may not approve an application unless riverboat gaming has been approved by the fiscal body of the city. Provides that at least 50% of the qualified licensed owner's proposed investment in a supplemental gaming facility must be for the development of the qualified licensed owner's proposed nongaming amenities. Provides that the number of gambling games at a supplemental gaming facility may not exceed 50% of the gambling games permitted by statute. Provides for the imposition, determination, and distribution of the riverboat admission and wagering taxes with respect to wagering at a supplemental gaming facility. Provides that the supplemental gaming facility may not be transferred except as part of a transaction in which transfer of the owner's license for a riverboat operating from Ohio County is approved by the IGC. Requires five annual payments of $3,000,000 from the qualified licensed owner operating a supplemental gaming facility to the department of natural resources for deposit in the West Baden Springs historic hotel preservation and maintenance fund. Makes a technical correction.
 Current Status:   2/28/2017 - DEAD BILL; Fails to advance by Senate 3rd reading deadline (Rule 79(a))
 
SB355CHILD ABUSE EDUCATION AND POLICIES. (MESSMER M) Requires, not later than July 1, 2018, the department of education (department) to make available model educational materials and model response policies and reporting procedures concerning child abuse and child sexual abuse to assist schools with the implementation of: (1) child abuse and child sexual abuse education programs in kindergarten through grade 12; and (2) child abuse and child sexual abuse response and reporting policies. (Current law requires the department to make available the model educational materials and model response policies and reporting procedures concerning child abuse and child sexual abuse to assist schools with the implementation of: (1) child abuse and child sexual abuse education programs in grades 2 through 5; and (2) child abuse and child sexual abuse response and reporting policies.) Requires that the: (1) materials and guidelines provided to assist a safe school committee in developing a plan and policy for a school include the model educational materials and the model response policies and reporting procedures; and (2) plan and policy developed by the safe school committee; must address the issues of child abuse and child sexual abuse. Requires the child abuse and child sexual abuse response and reporting policies to include information on the duty to report suspected child abuse or neglect. Beginning in 2018, requires, not later than December 15 of each year, a public school, including a charter school and an accredited nonpublic school, to provide age appropriate and research and evidence based instruction on child abuse and child sexual abuse to students in kindergarten through grade 12. Provides that a school corporation, charter school, or nonpublic school that employs one or more employees may not establish a policy that restricts or delays the duty of an employee or individual to report suspected child abuse or neglect. Provides that the legislative council is urged to assign to the education interim study committee during the 2017 legislative interim the topic of teacher training requirements regarding student behavior and health issues.
 Current Status:   4/21/2017 - Signed by the Governor
 
SB375TESTING OPIOID TREATMENT PROGRAM PATIENTS. (RAATZ J) Requires that an opioid treatment program periodically and randomly test a patient for certain drugs at least 16 times during each 12 month period during the patient's treatment by the program.
 Current Status:   2/28/2017 - DEAD BILL; Fails to advance by Senate 3rd reading deadline (Rule 79(a))
 
SB389FORENSIC TREATMENT SERVICES GRANTS. (BREAUX J) Adds individuals who are in the juvenile justice system as individuals who may receive mental health and addiction forensic treatment services (services). Removes the age requirement for eligibility to receive the services.
 Current Status:   2/28/2017 - DEAD BILL; Fails to advance by Senate 3rd reading deadline (Rule 79(a))
 
SB390EMPLOYMENT OF INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES. (STOOPS M) Increases the number of members and changes the membership of the commission on rehabilitation services (commission). Makes changes in the terms of service of commission members and requires the governor to specify each member's term of service to ensure that terms expire on a staggered basis. Adds the following to the commission's duties: (1) Establish baseline data regarding the number of individuals with disabilities in competitive integrated employment and set annual goals for increasing the percentage of individuals with disabilities in competitive integrated employment. (2) Identify and resolve barriers to employment for individuals with disabilities. (3) Analyze federal, state, and local agency policies concerning the provision of services to individuals with disabilities, including the impact of those policies on opportunities for competitive integrated employment, and recommend changes to state policies. (4) Assist state agencies in the implementation of the policy concerning employment opportunities for individuals with disabilities. (5) Provide an annual report to the governor and the rehabilitation services administration commissioner concerning the employment of individuals with disabilities. Provides that the policy (policy) of the state is to promote competitive integrated employment, including self-employment, as the first and preferred option when providing services to individuals with disabilities who are of working age. Provides that the policy applies to programs and agencies that provide services and support to help obtain employment for individuals with disabilities. Requires state agencies to implement the policy in a manner that is consistent with an individual's right to make an informed choice about employment options that meet an individual's needs and preferences. Provides that the primary objective and preferred outcome of transition services provided as part of a special education program or related services to a child with a disability who is at least 14 years of age is to assist the child in obtaining competitive integrated employment.
 Current Status:   4/13/2017 - Signed by the Governor
 
SB392EMERGENCY MEDICATION. (STOOPS M) Defines "emergency medication" as epinephrine, albuterol, or naloxone. Allows a school or school corporation to: (1) fill a prescription for an emergency medication; and (2) store the emergency medication. (Current law allows a school to fill a prescription for auto-injectable epinephrine and store the auto-injectable epinephrine.) Defines "emergency stock medication" as emergency medication to which both the following apply: (1) The prescription of the emergency medication is filled by a school or school corporation. (2) The emergency medication is stored at a school. Provides that injectable epinephrine filled by certain entities must have an expiration date of not less than 12 months from the date that the pharmacy dispenses the injectable epinephrine. Makes conforming changes regarding: (1) administering emergency stock medication; (2) prescribing and dispensing emergency medication; and (3) certain immunity from liability concerning the administration of emergency stock medication. Defines "school" and "school nurse". Requires the department of education (department) to develop guidance materials concerning emergency medication and post a copy of the materials on the department's Internet web site. Requires a school nurse or school employee to make a report if an emergency stock medication is administered and submit the report in an electronic format to the department.
 Current Status:   4/21/2017 - Signed by the Governor
 
SB401DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTION AND LEVEL 6 FELONS. (FREEMAN A) Repeals provisions prohibiting a court from committing certain persons convicted of Level 6 felonies to the department of correction.
 Current Status:   2/28/2017 - DEAD BILL; Fails to advance by Senate 3rd reading deadline (Rule 79(a))
 
SB402RECOVERY RESIDENCES AND COUNTY HOMES. (MERRITT J) Requires the secretary of family and social services to provide that the standards provided by recovery residences for residential care and supported housing for chronic addiction, when used as a recovery residence, to be certified and to meet standards established by the division of mental health and addiction (division) through administrative rules. Requires the division to ensure that providers of services of residential care and supported housing for chronic addiction, when used as a recovery residence, acquire and maintain required certification. Allows the board of commissioners of a county to: (1) delegate the performance of the board's duties concerning a county home; and (2) contract for the services reasonably required to operate and maintain the county home, including the management of the county home; on terms and conditions the board finds reasonable and in the best interests of the county.
 Current Status:   4/25/2017 - Signed by the Governor
 
SB403SALE OF SCHEDULE II DRUGS. (MERRITT J) Requires a prescribed schedule II controlled substance to be distributed or dispensed in a blister pack.
 Current Status:   2/28/2017 - DEAD BILL; Fails to advance by Senate 3rd reading deadline (Rule 79(a))
 
SB408INSPECT PROGRAM. (HOUCHIN E) Adds a definition of the Indiana board of pharmacy (board) for purposes of the INSPECT program. Requires the board to report, before December 1, 2017, to the legislative council concerning grants or funding received and applied for by the state for integration of the INSPECT program data base with electronic health records. Urges the legislative council to assign to the appropriate study committee the topic of potential improvements to the INSPECT program.
 Current Status:   4/27/2017 - Signed by the Governor
 
SB419COMMUNITY MENTAL HEALTH CENTERS. (MERRITT J) Removes requirements for administrative rules concerning geographic primary service areas for community mental health centers. Provides that the county executive shall designate which community mental health centers are to receive funding from the county. Specifies that the county executive may designate a community mental health center to receive funding from the county even if that community mental health center is not designated by the division of mental health and addiction as the community mental health center for the county's geographic primary service area. Provides that in the case of a county served by only one community mental health center that is designated for funding by the county, the maximum appropriation for the operating budget of the community mental health center is equal to: (1) the operating budget of the community mental health center (reduced by certain noncounty funding sources); multiplied by (2) the ratio of: (A) the part of the population of the county that is served by the community mental health center; divided by (B) the total county population. Provides that in the case of a county served by more than one community mental health center that is designated for funding by the county, the county executive shall determine the allotment to each of those community mental health centers. Makes technical corrections.
 Current Status:   2/28/2017 - DEAD BILL; Fails to advance by Senate 3rd reading deadline (Rule 79(a))
 
SB435MENTAL HEALTH EDUCATION AND SCREENINGS. (MRVAN F) Requires a school corporation's health education curriculum to include mental health wellness education. Provides that the governing body of a school corporation may provide mental health screenings to students if the written consent of the student's parent or guardian is received. Requires the department of education to provide a school corporation with resources regarding mental health wellness upon request by the school corporation.
 Current Status:   4/6/2017 - DEAD BILL; Fails to advance by House 3rd reading deadline for Senate bills (Rule 148.1)
 
SB444TELEMEDICINE. (MERRITT J) Requires the office of Medicaid policy and planning (office) to reimburse any Medicaid provider (not just specified providers) for Medicaid covered services provided through the use of telemedicine services if certain requirements are met. Prohibits the office from setting any distance restrictions under Medicaid on telehealth services and telemedicine services. Requires reimbursement for telemedicine services under the healthy Indiana plan. Gives a telemedicine services provider the discretion in contacting the patient's primary care provider if the telemedicine services provider has provided care to the patient at least two consecutive times through the use of telemedicine services. Allows a provider to issue a controlled substance prescription to a patient if the provider has previously examined the patient in person.
 Current Status:   2/28/2017 - DEAD BILL; Fails to advance by Senate 3rd reading deadline (Rule 79(a))
 
SB445OPIATE ADDICTION TREATMENT PILOT PROGRAM. (MERRITT J) Establishes the regional opiate addiction treatment pilot program (program) administered by the division of mental health and addiction (division). Sets forth requirements to participate in the program. Requires the division to submit a report concerning the program to the legislative council not later than September 15, 2017.
 Current Status:   2/28/2017 - DEAD BILL; Fails to advance by Senate 3rd reading deadline (Rule 79(a))
 
SB446RESIDENTIAL SUBSTANCE ABUSE TREATMENT. (MERRITT J) Establishes, subject to the approval of the Indiana commission to combat drug abuse (commission), an opioid addiction recovery pilot program (program) to assist pregnant women and women with newborns, with an opioid addiction by providing treatment in a residential care facility and home visitation services following discharge from the residential care facility. Provides that the program is administered by the department of health. Provides that the program shall include three facilities and that medication assisted treatment may be used when appropriate.
 Current Status:   4/25/2017 - Signed by the Governor
 
SB447CHILD SERVICES. (MERRITT J) Requires child abuse and neglect training for school employees. Allows the department of child services (department) to share costs incurred in maintaining the new hire directory in accordance with federal law with the department of workforce development. Adds a definition of "concurrent planning". Adds a definition of "nonwaivable offense" and makes conforming changes. Allows the department to pay the criminal background check fee in certain adoption cases. Prohibits the department from charging a fee for state tax offsets. Amends provisions concerning restricted driving licenses. Provides that the department may not grant a variance or waiver of a rule to an applicant for a: (1) child care institution; (2) foster family home; (3) group home; or (4) child placing agency; license if the applicant has been convicted of certain felonies. Requires that a criminal history check be conducted on all members of the household of an applicant for a foster family home license. (Current law requires a criminal history check of household members 14 years of age or older.) Amends provisions governing sharing of jurisdiction between: (1) a court that has jurisdiction over a child in a marriage dissolution or paternity action; and (2) another court hearing a delinquency or child in need of services proceeding regarding the child. Permits a juvenile court to authorize drug and alcohol testing of a child under certain circumstances. Requires an individual who is required to make a report of abuse or neglect in the individual's capacity as a member of the staff of a hospital licensed under IC 16-21-2 to first notify the individual in charge of the hospital or the designated agent of the individual in charge of the hospital. Prohibits a public or nonpublic school, school corporation, facility, or agency from establishing a policy restricting an employee's duty to report suspected child abuse or neglect. Adds a written report as a means to report suspected child abuse or neglect. Amends a requirement that the department must notify the United States Department of Defense Family Advocacy Program (Program) regarding a substantiated investigation of abuse or neglect of a child of an active duty military member, to provide that the department must notify the Program upon request. Provides that a child: (1) who lives in the same household as another child who is a child in need of services because the other child is a victim of specified offenses; and (2) regarding whom a caseworker makes specified determinations; is a child in need of services. Provides that a child who: (1) is born with: (A) neonatal abstinence syndrome; or (B) a controlled substance, legend drug, or metabolite of a controlled substance or legend drug in the child's body, including in the child's blood, urine, umbilical cord tissue, or meconium; and (2) needs care, treatment, or rehabilitation the child is not receiving or unlikely to receive without court intervention; is a child in need of services, and establishes a rebuttable presumption that the conditions regarding the child's care, treatment, or rehabilitation are met if evidence exists that the child's mother used a controlled substance or a legend drug during pregnancy. Provides that a child in need of services may be placed in a residence at which a person who has been convicted of battery (rather than battery only as a felony, as provided in current law) resides, if the person's commission of the offense is not relevant to the person's ability to care for the child and the placement is in the best interests of the child. Makes optional (rather than required, as under current law) certain recommendations in a petition seeking participation of a parent, guardian, or custodian in a program of care, treatment, or rehabilitation of a child. Permits out-of-home placement of a child in a facility located outside Indiana only if there is not an equivalent facility (rather than a comparable facility, under current law) located in Indiana. Provides that a court may order a parent, guardian, or custodian of a child to participate in a mental health or addiction treatment program if the parent, guardian, or custodian will be participating in a program of care, treatment, or rehabilitation of the child. Prohibits filing by a child placing agency of a petition for voluntary termination of parental rights unless the petition is in furtherance of an adoption or other permanency plan. Requires a law enforcement agency to forward a missing child report to the department. Requires the department to complete a written report within 24 hours of receiving a report of a missing child. Requires the department to provide information concerning certain missing children to the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children. Provides that the consent of an agency or local office: (1) with lawful custody of a child whose adoption is being sought; and (2) who is served with a notice of adoption concerning the child; is not subject to being irrevocably implied. Provides immunity for a person who leaves an infant with a person who is an emergency medical services provider.
 Current Status:   4/26/2017 - Signed by the Governor
 
SB454VETERANS' PROGRAMS AND SCRATCH OFF GAME. (DELPH M) Requires the state lottery commission to adopt rules to establish a scratch-off game to benefit Indiana veterans. Deposits revenue from sales of tickets for the scratch-off game into the veterans' treatment fund, the veterans service officer fund, and to the lottery commission for operating costs. Establishes the veterans service officer fund. Requires the director of the department of veterans' affairs (department) to give notice of the existence of the veterans' treatment program (program) to each individual in Indiana who has a traumatic brain injury or posttraumatic stress disorder related to the individual's service as a member of the armed forces. Requires the department to maintain a waiting list of individuals eligible to receive treatment under the program. Allows an individual who meets certain requirements to directly petition to be placed on the waiting list. Establishes the program as a pilot program and the veterans' treatment fund to provide treatment for veterans with traumatic brain injury or posttraumatic stress disorder at no cost to the veterans who receive treatment. Requires the state department of health to establish and administer the program standards. Allows the state health commissioner to appoint an advisory board for the program. Provides a facility and health care provider with civil immunity for providing treatment under the program and requires the veteran to acknowledge that there is immunity before receiving treatment. Allows money to be deposited into the fund as a directed gift. Requires annual reporting and a report to the senate committee on military and veterans affairs. Provides that the scratch off game to benefit veterans, the veterans' treatment program and the veterans fund expire June 30, 2020.
 Current Status:   2/28/2017 - DEAD BILL; Fails to advance by Senate 3rd reading deadline (Rule 79(a))
 
SB469SOCIAL WORK AND SUBSTANCE ABUSE PREVENTION. (BECKER V) Requires the office of the secretary of family and social services (office of the secretary) to implement an evidence based model of social work and substance abuse prevention that includes partnering with elementary and high schools to provide social and emotional support services to children, parents, caregivers, teachers, and the community. Requires the office of the secretary to contract with an entity to implement the evidence based model, and sets forth requirements that the contractor must meet. Makes an annual appropriation.
 Current Status:   2/28/2017 - DEAD BILL; Fails to advance by Senate 3rd reading deadline (Rule 79(a))
 
SB481TAX DEDUCTION FOR HEALTH CARE SHARING EXPENSES. (KOCH E) Allows a taxpayer who is an Indiana resident and a member of a health care sharing ministry to deduct from the taxpayer's adjusted gross income the total amount of qualified health care sharing expenses incurred by the taxpayer in a particular taxable year.
 Current Status:   2/28/2017 - DEAD BILL; Fails to advance by Senate 3rd reading deadline (Rule 79(a))
 
SB485HOME MODIFICATION LOAN PILOT PROGRAM. (MELTON E) Establishes the home modification loan pilot program (pilot program). Authorizes the Indiana housing and community development authority to administer the pilot program. Provides: (1) that the Indiana housing and community development authority may make zero interest or low interest loans under the pilot program to provide funds for the purpose of modifying the primary dwellings of eligible individuals and families of low and moderate income; (2) that eligible individuals or families must be or include individuals with disabilities or individuals who have a child with disabilities; and (3) that an eligible individual's or family's primary dwelling must be located in Lake County, LaPorte County, or Porter County. Specifies that the loans may be used only to modify an eligible individual's primary dwelling to aid the independent functioning of an individual with disabilities or individual who has a child with disabilities. Makes an appropriation.
 Current Status:   2/28/2017 - DEAD BILL; Fails to advance by Senate 3rd reading deadline (Rule 79(a))
 
SB489MEDICAID RATE FOR CHEMICAL DEPENDENCY SERVICES. (BREAUX J) Requires Medicaid reimbursement for the provision of inpatient substance abuse detoxification services at a per diem rate that factors in the average length of stay for a patient for the reimbursed diagnosis related group.
 Current Status:   2/28/2017 - DEAD BILL; Fails to advance by Senate 3rd reading deadline (Rule 79(a))
 
SB492TELEMEDICINE COVERAGE IN HEALTHY INDIANA PLAN. (BREAUX J) Adds coverage to the healthy Indiana plan for covered services provided through the use of telemedicine.
 Current Status:   2/28/2017 - DEAD BILL; Fails to advance by Senate 3rd reading deadline (Rule 79(a))
 
SB493OVERDOSE INTERVENTION DRUG REPORT. (BREAUX J) Requires that information reported to the Indiana emergency medical services commission concerning the administration of an overdose intervention drug: (1) include the county in which the drug was administered; and (2) be shared with the state department of health.
 Current Status:   2/28/2017 - DEAD BILL; Fails to advance by Senate 3rd reading deadline (Rule 79(a))
 
SB496PSYCHOTROPIC MEDICATION AND THE COMMISSION TO COMBAT DRUG ABUSE. (GROOMS R) Provides that the chairperson of the Indiana commission to combat drug abuse (commission) is a member appointed by the governor who is either the executive director for drug prevention, treatment, and enforcement or a member of the governor's staff. (Current law provides that the chairperson is a member of the governor's staff.) Specifies that the commission: (1) shall meet at the call of the chairperson, but at least four times in a calendar year; and (2) shall approve requests for substance abuse treatment and prevention programs. Allows limitations to be placed on medication under the Medicaid program for children under the care and supervision of the department of child services (department). Does the following beginning January 1, 2018, subject to the approval of the commission: (1) Requires the department to: (A) determine the psychotropic medications for which the department's consent is required before administration to a child who is under the care and supervision of the department and in an out-of-home placement; and (B) if consent is required, consult with a licensed and board certified child and adolescent psychiatric consultant before consenting to a request to administer psychotropic medication to such a child. (2) Specifies goals for the review and recommendations regarding consent for administration of psychotropic medication. (3) Requires the department to develop a report to monitor prescriptions of psychotropic medication for children who are under the care and supervision of the department and in an out-of-home placement and to develop educational materials regarding psychotropic medication that may be prescribed to such children. (4) Requires residential child care entities licensed by the department to obtain, if consent is required, written instructions and consents before providing psychotropic medication to a child who is under the care and supervision of the department and in an out-of-home placement, and to maintain a record of information regarding the administration of psychotropic medication to such a child. Provides that a contract to review and provide recommendations concerning the request for a consent to administer psychotropic medication may not be for a total amount that exceeds $2,500,000 for any two year period.
 Current Status:   4/6/2017 - DEAD BILL; Fails to advance by House 3rd reading deadline for Senate bills (Rule 148.1)
 
SB497MEDICAID ELIGIBILITY OF FORMER FOSTER CHILDREN. (GROOMS R) Sets forth Medicaid eligibility for individuals who: (1) are at least 18 years of age or emancipated; and (2) are less than 26 years of age. Requires the department of child services (department), in cooperation with the office of Medicaid policy and planning (office), to enroll individuals, who received foster care in Indiana and are turning 18 years of age, in the Medicaid program as part of the individuals' transitional services plan. Prohibits the office from requiring the individual to submit eligibility information after enrolling in the Medicaid program during the individual's Medicaid eligibility as a former foster child. Requires the department to provide information concerning the individual's Medicaid enrollment to the individual.
 Current Status:   4/21/2017 - Signed by the Governor
 
SB499OPIOID ADDICTION. (RAATZ J) Provides that, after approval of the Indiana commission to combat drug abuse (commission), the division of mental health and addiction (division) shall establish a three year opioid treatment pilot program (pilot program) for opioid abuse disorder in Tippecanoe, Marion, and Wayne counties. Establishes the criteria for the program. Requires the division to collect data and issue a report to the legislative council on the pilot program. Specifies that certain persons: (1) charged with or convicted of a drug offense; and (2) who received an overdose intervention drug for an acute opioid overdose; are entitled to priority admission in a forensic diversion program, a pretrial diversion program, or another program, including a drug court program, offering treatment for persons with addictive disorders.
 Current Status:   4/21/2017 - Signed by the Governor
 
SB506SUICIDE PREVENTION PROGRAMMING. (HEAD R) Requires the division of mental health and addiction to: (1) develop a statewide program for suicide prevention; and (2) employ a coordinator of the statewide program for suicide prevention. Requires the coordinator to study and determine: (1) the professions that should be required to receive training on suicide assessment, treatment, and management; and (2) the manner in which to fund the training. Requires the coordinator to report the determinations to the legislative council not later than December 31, 2017. Requires emergency medical services providers to complete an evidence based training program concerning suicide assessment, treatment, and management. Requires a school corporation to adopt a policy addressing measures intended to increase child suicide awareness and sets forth requirements of policy. Requires approved postsecondary educational institutions to adopt a policy concerning suicide information and resources.
 Current Status:   4/6/2017 - DEAD BILL; Fails to advance by House 3rd reading deadline for Senate bills (Rule 148.1)
 
SB509HEALTH CARE WORKER REGISTRY. (MERRITT J) Establishes a centralized, computerized health care worker registry (registry), operated and maintained by the state department of health (state department), to organize and access data regarding substantiated reports and allegations under investigation of specified instances of misconduct by a health care worker on the staff of a health care facility. Provides notice and an administrative hearing process for a health care worker to contest the information to be entered onto the registry. Requires a health care facility to request information from the registry concerning a health care worker before hiring the worker. Specifies the persons and organizations that may access information on the registry. Provides civil immunity: (1) for a person who provides information in good faith to the state department for the registry; and (2) to the state department, an employer, or prospective employer that uses information from the registry in good faith to screen a prospective employee or to review the employment status of a current employee. Allows an employer, acting in good faith, to disclose to a current or prospective employer of a health care professional information about any known involvement of the health care professional in drug diversion or tampering, patient abuse, violation of the employer's drug or alcohol policies, or a crime of violence. Provides civil immunity for a responding employer and the employer's officer, director, employee, agent, or other representative that in good faith provides information about a health care professional to an inquiring employer.
 Current Status:   2/28/2017 - DEAD BILL; Fails to advance by Senate 3rd reading deadline (Rule 79(a))
 
SB510SUBSTANCE ABUSE PILOT PROGRAM. (MERRITT J) Provides that Allen County may enter into an agreement with an entity to administer a substance abuse pilot program after approval of the Indiana commission to combat drug abuse (commission). Specifies that the entity that agrees to administer the pilot program: (1) may not expend state grants unless the administrator has raised at least $1 of local funds for every $1 of state funds before July 1, 2018; and (2) may not expend money granted to the administrator for the pilot program for a state fiscal year unless the administrator expends at least $1 of local funds for every $1 of state funds expended.
 Current Status:   4/25/2017 - Signed by the Governor
 
SB513DRUG TESTING OF HOME HEALTH CARE EMPLOYEES. (HERSHMAN B) Requires home health agencies to drug test job applicants and employees who come in direct contact with patients. Exempts from drug testing certain licensed home health employees employed by a home health agency. Requires random drug testing of at least 50% of certain home health agency employees to occur at least annually. Allows for random drug testing upon reasonable suspicion of illegal controlled substance use. Requires verification of a positive drug test, and requires the employee to pay for the verification test. Specifies that, unless an employee has a valid prescription for the substance for which the employee tests positive on a drug test, a home health agency shall either discharge an employee or suspend an employee from direct contact with patients for at least six months if the drug test is positive. Specifies that a home health agency that discharges or suspends an employee or refuses to hire a job applicant because of a positive drug test is considered to have discharged, suspended, or refused to hire for just cause. Provides that a home health agency, when acting in good faith and in compliance with state law, is immune from civil liability for conducting employee drug testing or taking an employee disciplinary action or discharging an employee as the result of employee drug testing. Provides that immunity does not apply to actions that constitute gross negligence or wanton misconduct.
 Current Status:   4/21/2017 - DEAD BILL - Fails to pass by close of 2017 session
 
SB538HEALTH CARE PROVIDER SHORTAGE. (DELPH M) Urges the legislative council to assign topics to a study committee concerning the shortage of health care providers in Indiana.
 Current Status:   2/28/2017 - DEAD BILL; Fails to advance by Senate 3rd reading deadline (Rule 79(a))
 
SCR43URGING THE STUDY OF PRESCRIBING PSYCHOTROPIC MEDICATION TO CHILDREN UNDER THE CARE AND SUPERVISION OF DCS. (GROOMS R) A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION urging the legislative council to assign the topic of the prescription of psychotropic medication to children under the care and supervision of the department of child services to the appropriate committee.
 Current Status:   4/17/2017 - Returned to the Senate
 
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