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Mental health diagnosis.

It became law on Apr 29, 2021.

IN SB 82 · Senate Bill · 2021

Stage
Became law
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Senate
Sponsors
+8
Latest action
Apr 29, 2021

What it does

Defines "mental health diagnosis" and sets forth requirements that must be met in order for certain licensed professionals to provide a mental health diagnosis. Requires certain mental health professionals who are making a mental health diagnosis and who determine that the patient may have a physical condition that requires medical attention or has not been examined by a physician, an advanced practice registered nurse, or a physician assistant in the preceding 12 months to: (1) advise the patient to schedule, and offer to assist the patient with scheduling, a physical examination for the patient; (2) provide the patient with a list of practitioners and certain information concerning the…

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Where it stands

This bill passed and is now law.

  1. Introduced (Done)

  2. Committee (Done)

  3. Floor (Done)

  4. Law (Done)

    Apr 29, 2021

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It is law in Indiana. What happens now is up to the agency that carries it out, the courts, and the place itself.

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