HB 1495 IN

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Establishes the prescription drug donation repository program (program). Establishes a tax credit for a taxpayer who donates medicine under the program during the taxable year. Provides that the amount of the tax credit is equal to the sum of: (1) the cost to the donor of any medicine donated during the taxable year; plus (2) the cost to the donor to make each donation during the taxable year. Allows a person to donate prescription drugs and supplies to a central repository or local repository for use by an individual who is an eligible recipient or qualified individual. Provides that controlled substances are not allowed in the program. Allows a health care facility or pharmacy to elect to participate as a local repository in the program. Establishes criteria for the acceptance and distribution of donated prescription drugs and supplies. Allows an entity that participates in a drug donation program in another state to participate in the program in Indiana. Establishes immunity for certain persons who act reasonably and in good faith under the program. Establishes a tax credit for a person who donates medicine to the program.

• Steve Bartels Republican · author

1. Jan 14, 2021 Coauthored by Representative Davisson · lower
2. Jan 14, 2021 Authored by Representative Bartels · lower
3. Jan 14, 2021 First reading: referred to Committee on Public Health · lower

The published texts of this bill as it moves through the legislature. Each links to the official document on the state legislature site. Data from OpenStates.

• Introduced House Bill (H) · Jan 13, 2021 · PDF