SB 221 IN

Pharmacist treatment by standing order.

IN · session 2026 · Senate · bill

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Introduced Jan 8, 2026

Latest action (Jan 8, 2026) First reading: referred to Committee on Health and Provider Services

Summary

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.

Sponsor (1)

Ed Charbonneau Republican · author

Action history (2)

Jan 8, 2026 Authored by Senator Charbonneau · upper
Jan 8, 2026 First reading: referred to Committee on Health and Provider Services · upper

Subjects

AGENCIES; Department of Health (IDOH)AGENCIES; Professional Licensing Agency (PLA)CIVIL LAW AND PROCEDURE; Immunity and Exemption from LiabilityHEALTH CARE PROFESSIONALS; PharmacistsHEALTH; Communicable Diseases, Infectious DiseasesHEALTH; GenerallyHEALTH; Prescription Drugs and Medications

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