Indiana Department Of Health.

AI Summary

The Indiana Department of Health bill aims to establish the responsibilities and functions of the Indiana Department of Health. It outlines the department's duties related to public health, disease control, healthcare quality, and emergency preparedness. The bill also addresses reporting requirements, data collection, and collaboration with other state agencies. Additionally, it emphasizes promoting public health through education, prevention programs, and community outreach efforts. Overall, this bill seeks to enhance the state's public health infrastructure and ensure effective management of health-related issues in Indiana.

• 2024-01-09: Authored by Representative Barrett

• 2024-01-09: First reading: referred to Committee on Public Health

• 2024-01-16: Committee report: amend do pass, adopted

• 2024-01-18: Amendment #1 (Barrett) prevailed; voice vote

• 2024-01-18: Second reading: amended, ordered engrossed

• 2024-01-22: Representatives Olthoff, Goss-Reaves, Porter added as coauthors

• 2024-01-22: Senate sponsor: Senator Charbonneau

• 2024-01-22: Third reading: passed; Roll Call 23: yeas 96, nays 0

• 2024-01-23: Referred to the Senate

• 2024-02-05: First reading: referred to Committee on Health and Provider Services

• 2024-02-05: Senator Brown L added as second sponsor

• 2024-02-05: Senator Johnson T added as third sponsor