H.E.A. 1182, P.L. 112 Effective: July 1, 2020 In part: Removes acquired immune deficiency syndrome (AIDS) from the statutory definition of "exposure risk disease". Replaces the term "AIDS" with the term "human immunodeficiency virus (HIV)" where appropriate. Replaces the term "carrier" with the term "individual with a communicable disease" where appropriate. Replaces the term … [Read more...] about HIV, fatality reviews, and syringe exchange programs
Public safety matters
H.E.A. 1198, P.L. 113 Effective: July 1, 2020 Designates an Indiana first responder to include the following employees and volunteers of state and local public safety agencies: (1) Law enforcement officers. (2) Firefighters, including volunteer firefighters. (3) Corrections officers. (4) Public safety telecommunicators. (5) Providers of emergency medical services. (6) Providers of … [Read more...] about Public safety matters
Pharmacy matters
H.E.A. 1207, P.L. 114 Effective: July 1, 2020 [relevant sections] §4 extends certain immunities to the state department, the state health commissioner, and certain designated public health authorities. Requires the state department to approve courses concerning the administration of auto-injectable epinephrine. §7 requires a person to have successfully completed the course to be i … [Read more...] about Pharmacy matters
Genetic counselors
H.E.A. 1243, P.L. 118 Effective: July 1, 2020 In part, provides that a genetic counselor may not be required to perform, participate in, or provide a service that violates any sincerely held ethical, moral, or religious belief held by the genetic counselor, and allows for a civil action for damages or reinstatement of employment for a violation. Read the bill at: … [Read more...] about Genetic counselors
New Harmony and Wabash River bridge authority
H.E.A. 1343, P.L. 163 Effective: February 17, 2020 Provides that the New Harmony and Wabash River bridge authority (bridge authority) and its members, officers, and employees are immune from civil liability resulting from any act or omission related to implementation of the statute that establishes the bridge authority. Provides that the immunity does not extend to a person who … [Read more...] about New Harmony and Wabash River bridge authority