12 Mar 2021 Legislative Update-Week 10
The IDA’s bill, HB1079 – Definition of Dentistry/Vaccine Administration/Virtual Credit Cards, passed unanimously out of the Senate Health & Provider Services Committee this week, 11-0. The bill has been scheduled for a 2nd reading on Monday, March 15.
A 2nd reading is an opportunity for any final amendments/changes to be made to the bill before moving onto a final 3rd reading vote before the full Senate. We do not anticipate any amendments.
It is worth noting that HB1079 was amended during Senate committee to update the effective date of the bill from July 1, 2021, to “Effective Upon Passage.” This means that once the bill passes out of the Senate, it will go directly to Governor Holcomb’s desk to be signed into law.
Please reach out to your State Senator and encourage a YES vote on this legislation. Click here to find your State Senator.
SB3: Telehealth Matters
SB 3, related to various telehealth matters, passed out of the Senate and has been referred to the House for further consideration. SB 3 would permanently codify many of the expansions in telehealth implemented during the COVID-19 pandemic to ensure all Hoosiers have access to the health care they need regardless of where they live.
The bill would also expand the application of the telehealth statute currently in place to include more licensed practitioners and specify the various activities that would qualify as health care services under telehealth law.
HB 1002: Civil Immunity Related to COVID-19 (House version)
HB 1002 is the House version of the civil immunity COVID-19 bill. The bill’s intent is similar to that of SB1, but HB 1002 goes a bit further by specifically referencing health care providers as persons protected from civil immunity for damages arising from COVID-19.
The bill passed out of the House 76-21 and has been assigned to the Senate Judiciary Committee.
SB 3: Telehealth Matters
SB 3, related to various telehealth matters, passed out of the Senate and has been referred to the House for further consideration. SB 3 would permanently codify many of the expansions in telehealth implemented during the COVID-19 pandemic to ensure all Hoosiers have access to the health care they need regardless of where they live.
The bill would also expand the application of the telehealth statute currently in place to include more licensed practitioners and specify the various activities that would qualify as health care services under telehealth law.
HB 1286: Telehealth Matters
HB 1286 is the House version of the telehealth expansion bill. The bill closely mirrors that of SB 3 and passed out of the House 93-0. The bill has been assigned to the Senate Health & Provider Services Committee.
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If you are not already a Contact Dentist, we can use your help, especially if you have an existing relationship with your legislator, or are willing to establish one.
If you have questions or concerns, contact IDA Director of Government Affairs Shane Springer at the email link below or by phone at 317-634-2610.
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