Sen. Vaneta Becker

Provides that the defined cost sharing for a prescription drug under a policy of accident and sickness insurance or a health maintenance organization contract must be calculated at the point of sale and based on a price that is reduced by an amount equal to at least 85% of all rebates received by the insurer or health maintenance organization in connection with the dispensing or administration of the prescription drug.

A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION congratulating the Reitz Memorial High School boys soccer team on winning the 2020 Indiana High School Athletic Association ("IHSAA") Class 2A state championship.

Provides civil tort immunity for damages arising from COVID-19 on the premises owned or operated by a person, on any premises on which the person or an employee or agent of the person provided property or services to the individual, or during an activity managed, organized, or sponsored by the person, except for an act or omission that constitutes gross negligence or willful or wanton misconduct (including fraud and intentionally tortious acts). Defines "COVID-19 protective product" and provides civil tort immunity for harm that results from the design, manufacture, labeling, sale, distribution, or donation of a COVID-19 protective product, except for an act or omission that constitutes gross negligence or willful or wanton misconduct (including fraud and intentionally tortious acts). Prohibits class action suits.

Increases the pro bono legal services fee from $1 to $3.

A SENATE RESOLUTION recognizing surgical technologists and the week of September 20-26, 2020, as National Surgical Technologists Week.

Provides that art therapy services provided to an individual who receives mental health services or to an individual who receives services from a community mental health center are reimbursable under Medicaid. Provides for the licensure of professional art therapists and art therapist associates by the behavioral health and human services licensing board through the professional licensing agency. Establishes qualifications and requirements for a licensed art therapist and licensed art therapist associate.

Extends by three years the expiration date of the statute under which the department of education may issue emergency communication disorder permits.

Provides that a school's or school corporation's category or designation of school or school corporation performance assigned by the state board of education for the 2020-2021 school year is the higher of the school's or school corporation's: (1) category or designation of school or school corporation performance assigned for the 2019-2020 school year; or (2) category or designation of school or school corporation performance for the 2020-2021 school year. Provides that a school's or school corporation's category or designation of school or school corporation performance assigned by the state board of education for the 2021-2022 school year is the higher of the school's or school corporation's: (1) category or designation of school or school corporation performance assigned for the 2020-2021 school year; or (2) category or designation of school or school corporation performance for the 2021-2022 school year. Provides that consequences for school improvement do not apply for the 2020-2021 and 2021-2022 school years.

Provides that the board of directors of a conservancy district may file a petition with the court to add two members on the board to represent the district at large. Provides that if a district that was merged has added at-large directors to the board, the court shall appoint two directors on the initial board to represent the district at large.

Adds advanced practice registered nurses, clinical nurse specialists, and physician assistants as providers who may make written orders for home health services for use by licensed home health agencies.