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Introduced
01/08/2026
01/08/2026
In Committee
01/08/2026
01/08/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
Potential new amendment
2026 Regular Session
Bill Summary
Pharmacist treatment by standing order. 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.
AI Summary
This bill mandates that the state health commissioner must issue a standing order, prescription, or protocol allowing pharmacists to test, treat, or prescribe for certain conditions, including immunizations for individuals eleven years and older, smoking cessation products, point-of-care tests for COVID-19, strep B, RSV, and influenza, and medications for diagnosed conditions as outlined by the Indiana Board of Pharmacy. This expansion of pharmacist services, effective July 1, 2026, also grants pharmacists civil immunity for these actions unless they involve gross negligence or intentional wrongdoing, and requires the Indiana Board of Pharmacy to establish rules and protocols for these expanded services, including continuing education for pharmacists and supervision requirements for pharmacy technicians and interns involved in testing.
Committee Categories
Health and Social Services
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Senate Health and Provider Services Hearing (09:00:00 1/14/2026 Room 431) (on 01/14/2026)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://iga.in.gov/legislative/2026/bills/senate/221/details |
| Senate Health and Provider Services Amendment #1 | https://iga.in.gov/pdf-documents/124/2026/senate/bills/SB0221/committee-amendments/drafts/AM022101.pdf |
| Senate Health and Provider Services Amendment #2 | https://iga.in.gov/pdf-documents/124/2026/senate/bills/SB0221/committee-amendments/amendments/SB0221.01.INTR.AMS02.pdf |
| Senate Health and Provider Services Amendment #3 | https://iga.in.gov/pdf-documents/124/2026/senate/bills/SB0221/committee-amendments/amendments/SB0221.01.INTR.AMS03.pdf |
| Fiscal Note #1: Introduced | https://iga.in.gov/pdf-documents/124/2026/senate/bills/SB0221/fiscal-notes/SB0221.01.INTR.FN001.pdf |
| BillText | https://iga.in.gov/pdf-documents/124/2026/senate/bills/SB0221/SB0221.01.INTR.pdf |
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