SB0208 - Abortion.
Indiana - 2024 Regular SessionIntroduced by
Shelli Yoder, Vaneta G. Becker
Last updated 9 months ago2 Co-Sponsors
Abortion. Reestablishes the licensure of abortion clinics. Changes statutes concerning when an abortion may be performed. Removes the eight week limitation on the use of an abortion inducing drug. Allows, rather then requires, the revocation of a physician's license for the performance of an abortion in violation of the law.
STATUS
Introduced
SB0237 - Prior authorization for health care services.
Indiana - 2024 Regular SessionIntroduced by
Mark B. Messmer
Last updated 9 months ago1 Co-Sponsor
Prior authorization for health care services. Amends the law on health care service prior authorizations: (1) to establish a standard by which to determine whether a health care service is "medically necessary"; (2) to require that the medical review or utilization review practices of a health plan be governed by this standard of medical necessity; (3) to require a health plan to employ a medical director who is responsible for reviewing and approving the health plan's policies on responses to requests for prior authorization; (4) to require a health plan to establish clear written policies and procedures for prior authorization for health care services; (5) to restrict a health plan's prior authorization requirements applying to: (A) physical medicine or rehabilitation services for a covered individual diagnosed with chronic pain; and (B) rehabilitative or habilitative services, including physical therapy, occupational therapy, and chiropractic services; (6) to provide that, under certain circumstances (including the failure of a health plan to respond to a request within certain time limits), a request for prior authorization is conclusively considered to be approved by the health plan; (7) to require a health plan to provide a procedure under which providers and covered individuals may seek retroactive authorization for health care services that are medically necessary covered benefits; and (8) to prohibit a health plan from denying coverage for a health care service merely because prior authorization was not obtained for the health care service before it was provided to a covered individual if: (A) the health care service would have been a covered benefit if prior authorization had been obtained before the health care service was provided to the covered individual; (B) a determination of medical necessity can be made after the health care service is provided; and (C) it is determined that the health care service was medically necessary. Defines "medically necessary" for use in these provisions.
STATUS
Introduced
SB0229 - Recreational vehicle dealers.
Indiana - 2024 Regular SessionIntroduced by
Blake Doriot, Michael R. Crider
Last updated 9 months ago2 Co-Sponsors
Recreational vehicle dealers. Sets forth requirements for recreational vehicle dealer agreements for the sale of recreational vehicles in Indiana. Prohibits Sunday sales of recreational vehicles. Makes conforming changes.
STATUS
Introduced
SB0261 - Clinical social worker licensure.
Indiana - 2024 Regular SessionIntroduced by
Greg Goode
Last updated 8 months ago1 Co-Sponsor
Clinical social worker licensure. Provides that licensed physicians with training in psychiatric medicine or licensed clinical psychologists (qualified supervisors) may supervise individuals seeking a clinical social worker license. Permits 75% of supervised clinical social work experience hours to be accounted for through virtual supervision by qualified supervisors.
STATUS
Introduced
SB0040 - Caregiver counsel pilot program.
Indiana - 2024 Regular SessionIntroduced by
Mike Bohacek
Last updated 9 months ago1 Co-Sponsor
Caregiver counsel pilot program. Establishes the caregiver counsel pilot program in LaPorte County, Marshall County, and Starke County. Provides that an unlicensed caregiver is entitled to representation by counsel in a child in need of services (CHINS) proceeding under certain circumstances.
STATUS
Introduced
SB0265 - Elimination of property tax on homesteads.
Indiana - 2024 Regular SessionIntroduced by
Eric S. Bassler
Last updated 8 months ago1 Co-Sponsor
Elimination of property tax on homesteads. Changes the credit for excessive property taxes for homesteads from the amount by which a person's property tax liability attributable to the person's homestead exceeds 1% of the gross assessed value of the property that is the basis for determination of property taxes for the calendar year to an amount equal to the person's property tax liability attributable to the person's homestead. Excludes from the credit any portion of a person's property tax liability that was approved by voters in a referendum and that would not ordinarily be subject to a credit for excessive property taxes. Allows a county's adopting body to adjust the tax rate imposed on the adjusted gross income of local taxpayers in the county based on the actual property taxes that were due and payable during 2024 to compensate for the amount of any tax revenue shortfall incurred as a result of the reduction in tax revenue attributable to the increase in the credit amount. For years beginning after December 31, 2024, requires the department of local government finance (department) to, before July 1 of the year in which property taxes are first due and payable, estimate the amount of any tax revenue shortfall incurred by the county in the year in which the property taxes are first due and payable as a result of the reduction in tax revenue attributable to the increase in the credit amount. For years beginning after December 31, 2024, allows a county's adopting body to adjust the tax rate imposed on the adjusted gross income of local taxpayers in the county in accordance with the estimate to compensate for the amount of any property tax revenue shortfall incurred by the county in the year in which the property taxes are first due and payable as a result of the reduction in tax revenue attributable to the increase in the credit amount. Provides that the maximum tax rate that may be imposed on the adjusted gross income of local taxpayers in a county after an adjustment may not exceed 2.9% in addition to: (1) the maximum allowed property tax relief rate in the county; (2) the maximum allowed local income tax expenditure rate in the county; and (3) the maximum allowed special purpose tax rate in the county. Provides that a county's adopting body, at its discretion, may increase the adjustment by an additional rate of 0.25%. Requires the revenue collected as a result of the adjustment to the tax rate imposed on the adjusted gross income of local taxpayers in the county to be treated as property taxes for all purposes. Requires the department to approve, in a manner determined by the department, the estimate, the corresponding adjustment, and the use of the revenue for each county. Increases, from $3,000 to $9,000, the amount an individual who rents a dwelling for use as the individual's principal place of residence may deduct from the individual's adjusted gross income. Makes conforming changes.
STATUS
Introduced
SB0283 - Voting.
Indiana - 2024 Regular SessionIntroduced by
Andrea Hunley
Last updated 8 months ago1 Co-Sponsor
Voting. Provides that an application to obtain or renew a motor vehicle driver's license or permit or an identification card serves as a voter registration application unless the applicant expressly declines on the application to register to vote. Provides that a voter becomes registered to vote when the county voter registration office determines the voter appears to be eligible to vote at the address on the voter's voter registration application. Permits a voter who is qualified to vote in person to vote by absentee ballot. Removes all other qualifications for a voter to vote by absentee ballot except for a voter with disabilities who is unable to make a voting mark on the ballot or sign the absentee ballot secrecy envelope. (Such a voter with a disability is currently required to vote before an absentee voter board.) Provides that an elderly voter or a voter with disabilities may apply for permanent absentee voter status. Provides that absentee ballots would be sent automatically to voters who have permanent absentee voter status. Makes conforming changes.
STATUS
Introduced
SB0277 - Residential landlord-tenant matters.
Indiana - 2024 Regular SessionIntroduced by
Greg Walker, Fady Qaddoura, Ronnie J. Alting
Last updated 8 months ago3 Co-Sponsors
Residential landlord-tenant matters. Provides that the court may appoint a receiver upon request by a county, city, or town when the property owner of a multifamily residential property with more than four dwelling units has failed to pay damages, costs, or attorney's fees that have been incurred by the multifamily residential property in a nuisance action brought by the county, city, or town. Allows a city, county, or town to bring a nuisance action against a tenant or other person responsible for a nuisance. Defines "essential services" as certain services needed for the safe and habitable occupation by a tenant of the tenant's rental unit. Defines "essential systems" as certain systems used to deliver essential services to a rental unit. Requires a landlord to provide and maintain a rental premises that is free from the following: (1) Pests, including rodents and invasive insects. (2) Mold. (3) Rot. Sets forth a procedure for a tenant to use to initiate a request for repairs. Requires a landlord to repair or replace an essential system not later than 72 hours after being notified by a tenant that the tenant's rental unit is without essential services under certain circumstances. Allows for certain remedies to the tenant for the landlord's noncompliance, including a procedure for the deposit of rent that is due with the clerk of the court if the landlord fails or refuses to make repairs or take remedial action. Provides that, during the pendency of a court action brought by a tenant, the court may order the tenant to make the regular rental payments otherwise due under the rental agreement to the clerk of the court or an attorney trust account, to be held in trust for disbursal to the prevailing party, as ordered by the court. Provides that a landlord may apply for release of rent deposits. Provides that, after June 30, 2024, a landlord may not manage a rental property in Indiana unless the landlord: (1) is authorized to do business in Indiana; (2) maintains an office at one or more physical locations in Indiana; or (3) appoints an Indiana licensed real estate broker or broker company to manage the rental property. Makes conforming changes.
STATUS
Introduced
SB0209 - Historic sites.
Indiana - 2024 Regular SessionIntroduced by
Jean Leising, Gary Byrne, Susan C. Glick
Last updated 9 months ago4 Co-Sponsors
Historic sites. Establishes the division of historic sites (division) in the department of natural resources. Transfers management of historic sites from the Indiana state museum and historic sites corporation to the division. Makes an appropriation.
STATUS
Introduced
SB0153 - Child care regulation matters.
Indiana - 2024 Regular SessionIntroduced by
Linda Rogers, Stacey Donato, Ed Charbonneau
Last updated 9 months ago4 Co-Sponsors
Child care regulation matters. Provides, with respect to the individual with certification in cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) required to be present at all times when a child is in the care of a child care provider that is eligible to receive reimbursement through the federal Child Care and Development Fund (CCDF) program, that the individual is not required to be recertified in CPR annually. Amends references to funds provided to children under the On My Way Pre-K program or the CCDF program as grants to instead refer to the funds as child care vouchers. Provides that a child who resides with a parent or guardian who receives disability benefits from the United States Department of Veterans Affairs is eligible for the On My Way Pre-K program. Makes technical corrections.
STATUS
Introduced
SCR0015 - Memorializing Martha Jane Lasater.
Indiana - 2024 Regular SessionIntroduced by
Scott Alexander, John Prescott, Elizabeth Rowray
Last updated 15 days ago4 Co-Sponsors
Memorializing Martha Jane Lasater. A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION memorializing Martha Jane Lasater.
STATUS
Tentative
SB0139 - Psilocybin treatment program.
Indiana - 2024 Regular SessionIntroduced by
Ed Charbonneau, Tyler Johnson, Justin Busch
Last updated 8 months ago10 Co-Sponsors
Psilocybin treatment program. Establishes the therapeutic psilocybin research fund, administered by the Indiana department of health (state department), to provide financial assistance to research institutions in Indiana to study the use of psilocybin to treat mental health and other medical conditions. Sets forth clinical study requirements. Requires a research institution that receives a grant to conduct a clinical study to prepare and submit a report to the interim study committee on public health, behavioral health, and human services, the state department, and the division of mental health and addiction.
STATUS
Engrossed
SB0183 - County option property tax exemption.
Indiana - 2024 Regular SessionIntroduced by
Jeff Raatz, Lonnie Marcus Randolph, Jean Leising
Last updated 6 months ago7 Co-Sponsors
County option property tax exemption. Provides that a county fiscal body may adopt an ordinance to exempt mobile homes and manufactured homes located in the county from property taxation (exemption ordinance). Provides that for an annual assessment date in which an exemption ordinance is in effect, a county assessor shall not assess a mobile home or a manufactured home granted the property tax exemption. Specifies that the discretionary adoption of an exemption ordinance does not apply to mobile homes and manufactured homes that are assessed as: (1) inventory; or (2) real property; under the property tax laws and administrative rules. Makes conforming changes.
STATUS
Passed
SB0188 - Actions on deposit accounts.
Indiana - 2024 Regular SessionIntroduced by
Scott A. Baldwin, Elizabeth M. Brown, Matthew S. Lehman
Last updated 6 months ago5 Co-Sponsors
Actions on deposit accounts. Provides that an action upon a deposit account must be commenced not later than two years (instead of six years under current law) after the cause of action accrues, regardless of whether the action is brought by a depositor or a depository institution..
STATUS
Passed
SB0070 - Bail and release review commission.
Indiana - 2024 Regular SessionIntroduced by
Eric Allan Koch, Rodric D. Bray, Aaron Freeman
Last updated 6 months ago6 Co-Sponsors
Bail and release review commission. Establishes the bail and release review commission to review data concerning bail, bail reform, pretrial release, and related matters. Provides that the commission expires June 30, 2026.
STATUS
Passed