Allows pharmacists who meet certain requirements to prescribe self-administered hormonal contraceptives (contraceptives). Establishes requirements for pharmacists who prescribe and dispense contraceptives. Requires the Indiana board of pharmacy (board) to adopt rules. Allows the state health commissioner to issue a standing order that concerns standard procedures for the prescribing of contraceptives by pharmacists that is effective until the board adopts rules. Requires health plans to provide coverage for contraceptives and certain services. Establishes an exception for nonprofit religious employers.
Defines "vulnerable road user". Provides that it is a Class A infraction if a person commits a moving traffic offense that results in the serious bodily injury of a vulnerable road user.
Allows the fiscal body of a county, city, or town to adopt an ordinance designating a geographic territory as an alternative energy zone (zone) to provide for property tax deductions: (1) at an annual percentage amount; and (2) for a duration of not more than 15 years; for alternative energy projects located in the zone. Specifies that the ordinance must also include provisions concerning: (1) annual service payments to the county treasurer based on nameplate capacity; (2) maintenance of a specified ratio of Indiana full-time equivalent employees to total employees employed in the construction or installation of the alternative energy project; and (3) relationships with organizations that educate and train individuals for careers in the alternative energy industry.
Provides that a person driving a vehicle who approaches a stationary school bus displaying alternately flashing amber lights must take certain actions to yield the right-of-way. Provides that under certain conditions, including the display of alternately flashing amber lights, a school bus driver may load or unload students without extending the school bus stop arm.
Terminates the licensure of abortion clinics. Specifies that the abortion statutes do not apply to in vitro fertilization. Makes changes to when an abortion may be performed, including when: (1) the abortion is necessary to prevent any serious health risk of the pregnant woman or to save the pregnant woman's life; (2) the fetus is diagnosed with a lethal fetal anomaly; or (3) the pregnancy is a result of rape or incest. Specifies time frames and conditions that must be met in order for the abortion to be performed. Provides that the statute requiring consent of a parent or legal guardian for a minor's abortion does not apply to a minor who is pregnant as a result of rape or incest by a parent, legal guardian, or custodian of the unemancipated minor. Requires the revocation of a physician's license for specified violations. Provides a defense for a pregnant mother charged with a criminal offense for terminating or seeking the termination of her pregnancy. Specifies that a person who terminates the pregnancy of a pregnant woman upon her request may only be charged with certain crimes. Exempts from the crime of feticide: (1) the pregnant mother; (2) a person who provides medical treatment in good faith to a pregnant woman that results in the accidental or unintentional termination of the pregnancy; and (3) a physician who performs a medical procedure to terminate the pregnancy upon request of the pregnant woman. Requires the maternal mortality review committee to study how changes in the state's abortion laws affect maternal mortality in Indiana and extends the committee until June 30, 2027. Voids certain administrative rules concerning abortion clinics. Establishes the prosecutorial oversight task force and specifies duties of the task force. Makes conforming amendments.
Establishes a procedure to allow certain inmates in the department of correction (department) an additional opportunity to request sentence modification from the sentencing court if the department has recommended sentence modification. Requires that an inmate who receives sentence modification be placed under supervision of: (1) a community transition program; (2) a court; (3) community corrections program; or (4) a supervised reentry program. Requires the department to annually transmit certain information concerning sentence modification to the Indiana criminal justice institute.
Makes changes to condemnation proceedings in which appraisers are appointed after December 31, 2022. Requires a city or town to obtain the county executive's approval of a condemnation of property within the unincorporated area of the county, unless the county executive waives review of the condemnation.
A SENATE RESOLUTION urging the legislative council to assign to an appropriate interim study committee the topic of issuing driving cards to residents of Indiana who cannot provide proof of identity and lawful status in the United States.
Prohibits, with certain exceptions, a supplier of nonalcoholic packaged beverages (supplier) from discriminating among retailers as to a delivery method, price, discount, allowance, or service charge. Specifies restrictions concerning: (1) a distribution agreement to which a supplier is a party; (2) means of delivery; (3) communication by a supplier; and (4) the purchase and sale of beverages from one retailer to another.
Establishes a process to disannex a township from an existing school corporation and annex the township to an adjacent school corporation.
Reduces the number of members who must be appointed to a community corrections advisory board.
Provides that a person who knowingly or intentionally produces, disseminates, or possesses with intent to disseminate an image that depicts or describes sexual conduct: (1) by a child who the person knows is less than 18 years of age; (2) by a child who appears to be less than 18 years of age and the representation of the image is obscene; or (3) that is a representation of a child who appears to be less than 18 years of age and the representation of the image is obscene; commits the offense of child exploitation. Provides that a person who knowingly or intentionally receives, possesses, or accesses with intent to view an image that depicts or describes sexual conduct: (1) by a child who the person knows is less than 18 years of age; (2) by a child who appears to be less than 18 years of age and the representation of the image is obscene; or (3) that is a representation of a child who appears to be less than 18 years of age and the representation of the image is obscene; commits the offense of possession of child pornography. Specifies that it is not a required element of the offense of child exploitation or possession of child pornography that the child depicted actually exists under certain circumstances. Defines "image". Makes conforming changes.
