Repeals the law that requires a person to obtain a license to carry a handgun in Indiana. Specifies that certain persons who are not otherwise prohibited from carrying or possessing a handgun are not required to obtain or possess a license or permit from the state to carry a handgun in Indiana. Prohibits certain individuals from knowingly or intentionally carrying a handgun. Creates the crime of "unlawful carrying of a handgun" and specifies the penalties for committing this crime. Allows particular individuals who do not meet the requirements to receive a handgun license and are not otherwise prohibited to carry a handgun in limited places. Allows a resident of Indiana to obtain in certain circumstances a license to carry a handgun in Indiana. Makes theft of a firearm a Level 5 felony. Defines certain terms. Makes conforming amendments and repeals obsolete provisions.
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Establishes a new article in the Indiana Code concerning consumer data protection, to take effect January 1, 2025. Sets forth the following within the new article: (1) Definitions of various terms that apply throughout the article. (2) Exemptions from the bill's requirements concerning the responsibilities of controllers of consumers' personal data. (3) The rights of an Indiana consumer to do the following: (A) Confirm whether or not a controller is processing the consumer's personal data. (B) Correct inaccuracies in the consumer's personal data that the consumer previously provided to a controller. (C) Delete the consumer's personal data held by a controller. (D) Obtain a copy or representative summary of the consumer's personal data that the consumer previously provided to the controller. (E) Opt out of the processing of the consumer's personal data for certain purposes. (4) The responsibilities of controllers of consumers' personal data. (5) The roles of controllers and processors with respect to a consumer's personal data. (6) Requirements for data protection assessments by controllers of consumers' personal data. (7) Requirements for processing de-identified data or pseudonymous data. (8) Limitations as to the scope of the new article. (9) The authority of the attorney general to investigate and enforce suspected or actual violations of the new article. (10) The preemption of local rules, regulation, and laws regarding the processing of personal data.
A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION recognizing Wednesday, February 16, 2022, as a day to honor the work and mission of the regions of the American Red Cross serving the state of Indiana.
Allows an advanced practice registered nurse or physician assistant to sign certain individualized family service plans. Changes the composition and duties of the division of disability and rehabilitative services advisory council. Requires the services for individuals with intellectual and other developmental disabilities task force to establish a subcommittee to make certain recommendations to the task force. Modifies provisions concerning records and information about the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) and acquired immune deficiency syndrome. Repeals provisions concerning the following: (1) Reports to a health officer about a person who is believed to be a serious and present risk to the health of others. (2) Physician notification to: (A) a patient with a serious communicable disease; (B) a health officer; and (C) a person at risk. Changes the membership on the Indiana board of pharmacy. Removes the requirement that a qualifying pharmacist is responsible for the legal operations of a pharmacy. Specifies responsibilities of pharmacists concerning duties previously responsible by a qualifying pharmacist. Allows a qualified pharmacy technician to administer immunizations delegated by the pharmacist. (Current law allows pharmacy technicians to administer influenza and coronavirus disease immunizations.) Amends requirements for remote pharmacies. Adds an exception to the definition of "wholesale distribution" for prescription drugs. Repeals certain offenses concerning: (1) notification, reporting, and investigation related to communicable diseases; and (2) the donation, sale, or transfer of semen that contains antibodies for HIV. Makes technical and conforming changes.
Requires the Indiana war memorials commission (IWMC) to propose the construction of a suitable monument to the men and women of Indiana who lost their lives in the global war on terrorism. Requires the IWMC to conduct five public meetings concerning the proposed monument. Provides that a meeting must be held in Indianapolis and in each of the four regions of Indiana. Requires the IWMC to submit a detailed description of the proposed monument to the legislative council and the governor before November 1, 2022.
A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION honoring the Masonic Salem Lodge #21 on its bicentennial.
Honoring Marion-Kay Spices on its 100th anniversary.
Repeals the Indiana Code chapter that establishes the five star mortgage program under which the department of financial institutions must: (1) certify lenders that offer certain residential mortgage products as "five star mortgage lenders"; and (2) allow lenders to use that designation in marketing materials and solicitations to Indiana customers. Strikes references to the program in sections of the Indiana Code concerning: (1) alternative investment programs for the legislators' defined contribution fund; (2) investments in mortgage pools by the board of trustees of the Indiana public retirement system; and (3) alternative investment programs for annuity savings accounts in the public employees' retirement fund. Makes various changes to the statutes governing the state and local weights and measures program administered by the division of weight and measures of the state department of health to do the following: (1) Remove or replace outdated terminology. (2) Update practices, procedures, and requirements. (3) Repeal the existing Indiana Code section concerning the offering for sale and packaging of commodities (including vegetables, berries, and small fruits) and replace the section with language concerning the offering for sale and packaging of berries and small fruits. (4) Repeal the existing Indiana Code chapter concerning grades for sweet potatoes.
Requires the commission on improving the status of children in Indiana to study and evaluate issues regarding the adoption tax credit, make findings and recommendations regarding the tax credit, including whether the credit amount needs to be increased, and submit a report with its findings and recommendations to the general assembly by November 1, 2022.