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IN SB0223

Bill

Status

Enrolled

2/29/2012

Primary Sponsor

Patricia Miller

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Origin

Senate

2012 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Requires local health officers to show official identification and obtain owner/occupant consent before entering premises to inspect or take samples for public health compliance, with exceptions for court orders, emergencies, public places, or licensed facilities

  • Expands court enforcement powers for local health boards to include issuing injunctions, ordering property vacated or structures demolished, suspending licenses, and imposing penalties up to amounts specified in IC 36-1-3-8(a)(10)

  • Modifies immunization data registry provisions to allow persons approved by the state department to submit data and requires exemption forms to be filed with either the immunization provider or the state department

  • Removes the requirement that health care professionals must complete at least one year of practice in a shortage area before becoming eligible for loan repayment, instead requiring an agreement to practice in a shortage area for at least one year

  • Updates death registration requirements effective July 1, 2012, clarifying that the Indiana death registration system applies to deaths occurring after December 31, 2010

Legislative Description

Department of health matters.

Last Action

Signed by the Governor

3/19/2012

Full Bill Text

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