IN SB 221
died on adjournmentPharmacist treatment by standing order.
Indiana · 2026 Regular Session (2nd Regular Session, 124th General Assembly) · upper
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Did IN SB 221 pass?
No. IN SB 221 died when the 2026 Regular Session (2nd Regular Session, 124th General Assembly) adjourned without final action on it. Bills that die this way are sometimes reintroduced in a later session. Latest recorded action (2026-01-08): First reading: referred to Committee on Health and Provider Services
What is IN SB 221 about?
Requires the state health commissioner to issue a standing order, prescription, or protocol to allow a pharmacist to test, treat, or prescribe, if specified requirements are met. Provides a pharmacist with civil immunity in the testing, treating, or prescribing unless the pharmacist's actions constitute gross negligence, willful or wanton misconduct, or intentional wrongdoing. Requires the Indiana board of pharmacy to adopt rules concerning a pharmacist testing, treating, or prescribing for individuals.
Who sponsors IN SB 221?
Ed Charbonneau is the primary sponsor of IN SB 221.
Description
Requires the state health commissioner to issue a standing order, prescription, or protocol to allow a pharmacist to test, treat, or prescribe, if specified requirements are met. Provides a pharmacist with civil immunity in the testing, treating, or prescribing unless the pharmacist's actions constitute gross negligence, willful or wanton misconduct, or intentional wrongdoing. Requires the Indiana board of pharmacy to adopt rules concerning a pharmacist testing, treating, or prescribing for individuals.
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- Latest action
- 2026-01-08 — First reading: referred to Committee on Health and Provider Services
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Subjects
Sponsors
- Ed Charbonneauauthor
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Action timeline
Newest first
2026-01-08
First reading: referred to Committee on Health and Provider Services
reading-1,referral-committee
2026-01-08
Authored by Senator Charbonneau
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