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SB0221Introduced in the Senate

Pharmacist treatment by standing order.

IntroducedSenate Health and Provider Services

Introduced by Ed Charbonneau, District 5

What does this bill do?

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Official description

Pharmacist treatment by standing order. Requires the state health commissioner to issue a standing order, prescription, or protocol to allow a pharmacist to test, treat, or prescribe, if specified requirements are met. Provides a pharmacist with civil immunity in the testing, treating, or prescribing unless the pharmacist's actions constitute gross negligence, willful or wanton misconduct, or intentional wrongdoing. Requires the Indiana board of pharmacy to adopt rules concerning a pharmacist testing, treating, or prescribing for individuals.

Where it stands

First reading: referred to Committee on Health and Provider Services

January 8, 2026

How did lawmakers vote?

No recorded vote is available for this bill yet.

Bill history

  1. Authored by Senator Charbonneau

  2. First reading: referred to Committee on Health and Provider Services

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