Sen. Ed Charbonneau

Requires the office of Medicaid policy and planning (office) to establish a program for northwest Indiana Medicaid recipients to enhance access to medical services closer to the recipient's residence with a priority on trauma care and pediatric services. Requires the office to submit a state plan amendment implementing enhanced access. Requires the office to review and analyze certain Medicaid reimbursement rates, statistics, and information concerning the Illinois Medicaid program in comparison to Indiana. Appropriates $20 million to northwest Indiana hospitals in state fiscal year 2024 for disproportionate share eligible hospitals that apply for funds to offset federal law changes in the disproportionate share program.

Allows pharmacists who meet certain requirements to prescribe and dispense hormonal contraceptive patches and self-administered oral hormonal contraceptives (contraceptives). Establishes requirements for pharmacists who prescribe and dispense contraceptives. Requires the Indiana board of pharmacy (board) to adopt rules. Requires health plans to provide coverage for contraceptives and certain services. Establishes an exception for nonprofit religious employers. Requires the board to issue an annual report to the legislative council.

A SENATE RESOLUTION to honor Mary Lemieux for her years of service as a doorkeeper for the Indiana Senate.

Raises the annual income eligibility for an eligible child to 138% of the federal poverty level. (Currently, the eligibility is 127% of the federal poverty level.) Removes certain restrictions on how the office of the secretary of family and social services may award grants. Changes the prekindergarten pilot program to the prekindergarten program and removes the expiration date. Makes conforming changes.

A SENATE RESOLUTION honoring Senator Michael Griffin for his service to the Indiana Senate and the constituents of Senate District 1.

Allows a credit against a qualified taxpayer's state tax liability in an amount equal to either 25% or 30% of the qualified taxpayer's qualified expenses related to the rehabilitation of a qualified historic structure. Provides that, for a qualified taxpayer that is tax exempt under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code, the credit is equal to 30% of the qualified taxpayer's expenses. Provides that the credit is transferrable and may be carried forward for 10 years, but may not be carried back.

A SENATE RESOLUTION recognizing the humanitarian efforts of St. Jude Children's Research Hospital for the Supporting Action For Emergency Responses (SAFER) Ukraine program.

A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION honoring the late Governor Joe Kernan and urging the Indiana Department of Administration to place a memorial bust of Governor Kernan within the State Capitol.

A SENATE RESOLUTION honoring Indiana's women veterans.

Establishes the licensure of associate physicians and sets forth requirements for licensure. Sets forth collaborative agreement requirements between a physician and an associate physician.