Maddy summaryHouse Concurrent Resolution 43 is a non-binding resolution that expresses the Indiana legislature's support for a healthier Indiana. It serves to formally encourage initiatives and efforts aimed at improving the well-being of the state's residents.
Rep. Martin Carbaugh
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Maddy summarySB 3 establishes that third-party administrators and pharmacy benefit managers, when acting on behalf of a health plan sponsor, owe a fiduciary duty to that sponsor. This means these companies must prioritize the best interests of the plan sponsor in their administration of health plans and management of prescription benefits. The bill directly affects businesses that administer health plans and manage pharmacy benefits, as well as the organizations that sponsor those plans.
Maddy summarySB 520 grants an exemption to certain nonprofit cemeteries that specifically serve veterans. This bill relieves these particular cemeteries from having to follow specific deposit and trustee requirements for their perpetual care funds. These funds are typically established to ensure the long-term maintenance and upkeep of the cemetery.
Amends the definition of "principal office" for purposes of the statutes governing business entities. Provides that if a person submits a biennial report on behalf of another person, the person submitting the biennial report must take reasonable steps to verify the identity of the person for whom the submitting person is submitting the biennial report. Provides certain requirements for a person operating a commercial mail receiving agency. Provides that a domestic filing entity may apply for reinstatement more than five years after the entity is administratively dissolved if the entity describes the: (1) reason the entity is requesting reinstatement; and (2) the intended future activities of the entity.
Maddy summaryHR 60 is a commemorative resolution that officially recognizes the first full week of May 2025 as Tardive Dyskinesia Awareness Week. This bill aims to raise public awareness about Tardive Dyskinesia.
Maddy summaryHCR 41 is a symbolic concurrent resolution expressing support for shifting education policy authority from the federal U.S. Department of Education to individual states. It does not change existing laws or create new requirements; instead, it formally advocates for states to have greater control over education decisions. The resolution was coauthored by multiple state representatives and referred to the Education Committee for consideration. As a non-binding resolution, it directly affects only the legislative record, not actual education policy implementation.
Maddy summarySCR 8 is a non-binding concurrent resolution expressing strong disapproval of religious persecution globally. It does not create new laws or affect any specific groups, as resolutions like this serve only to state legislative sentiment. The measure passed unanimously in the Senate (90-0) and was adopted by committee, but it has no legal effect. This type of resolution is symbolic and intended to publicly condemn violations of religious freedom worldwide.
Prohibits an issuer of a Medicare supplement policy or certificate from denying, conditioning the issuance or effectiveness of, or discriminating in the pricing of a Medicare supplement policy or certificate because of the health status, claims experience, receipt of health care, or medical condition of an applicant who meets certain conditions.
Maddy summaryThis House Resolution (HR 48) symbolically recognizes Fort Wayne's WOWO radio station for achieving its 100th anniversary. It does not create new laws, allocate funds, or impact any policies or individuals. The resolution serves as a ceremonial acknowledgment of the radio station's historical significance in the community. As a procedural resolution, it has no direct effect on constituents or legislation beyond this symbolic gesture.
Provides that a registration or certificate of a birth or stillbirth is open to public inspection and copying upon the request of any person that occurs 99 years (instead of 75 years) after the record is created.