SB 80 changesCode publication.

What changed

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This version of SB 80 makes numerous additions to Indiana's human services, health facilities, and unemployment insurance code, primarily inserting new definitions, eligibility criteria, and regulatory provisions. The most significant changes include expanding disqualifications for persons convicted of failure to register as sex offenders across multiple contexts, adding new enforcement mechanisms linking homeland security compliance to child care facility operations, creating new categories for certified community behavioral health clinics and recovery-related entities, and substantially expanding unemployment insurance work search requirements to include specific digital activities through Indiana Career Connect. The bill also removes certain definitional cross-references and procedural appendix material, while adding threshold provisions limiting certain local income tax provisions to counties with local income tax councils. Technical structural changes include removing the preamble and committee reports from the bill document itself.

Change log

• PREAMBLE >cont.

  removedhigh confidence

  Technical/conforming change

  The preamble language has been removed from this location in the bill. This appears to be a structural reorganization of the bill's introductory matter rather than a substantive legal change.

• SECTION 63 > (4)

  removedhigh confidence

  Removal of definitional cross-references under IC 12-19

  This section removes several definitional provisions that previously cross-referenced terms used in various chapters of Title 12. The removed definitions include "Qualified ABLE program," "Qualified disability expense," "Qualified entity," "Qualified long term care policy," "Qualified Medicare beneficiary," and "Qualified provider." Each definition had directed readers to another specific statutory section for the substantive meaning.

• APPENDIX

  removedhigh confidence

  Committee reports and amendment instructions removed from bill

  The entire appendix containing two committee reports has been deleted. This appendix included the Senate Judiciary Committee's recommendation to pass the bill as introduced, and the House Judiciary Committee's recommendation to pass with several technical amendments (including changes to references, deletions, and insertions across multiple pages). The removal of this procedural material does not affect the substantive provisions of the bill itself.

• SECTION 26 > (a)

  addedhigh confidence

  New subsection establishes scope for counties with local income tax council

  This new subsection establishes that the provisions of Section 26 apply only to counties where the county adopting body is a local income tax council. This is a threshold provision that determines which counties are subject to the requirements in this section. The language creates a jurisdictional limitation based on the type of governing structure for local income tax decisions.

• SECTION 27 > (a)

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  New applicability provision: section applies to counties with local income tax council as adopting body

  This new subsection establishes that the section applies specifically to counties where the county adopting body is a local income tax council. This is a threshold provision that defines the scope of the section's application based on the governance structure for local income taxes.

• SECTION 53 > (3)

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  New disqualification: persons convicted of failure to register as sex offender

  This section adds a new disqualification category for persons who have been convicted of failure to register as a sex offender in any jurisdiction. The provision applies to convictions from any jurisdiction, not just Indiana. This represents a new ground for disqualification that did not exist in the prior version of the statute.

• SECTION 53 > (4)

  addedmedium confidence

  New category added for children who committed delinquent acts or persons prosecuted for offenses committed as minors

  This section adds a new subsection (4) that creates a category for children who have committed a delinquent act, as well as persons prosecuted under a specific statute (IC 31-30-1-4(d)) for offenses committed when they were under eighteen years old. The text appears incomplete, as it ends mid-sentence without specifying what applies to these individuals or what consequence follows from being in this category.

• SECTION 54 > (3)

  addedmedium confidence

  New prohibition added for persons convicted of failure to register as a sex offender

  This section adds a new subsection (3) that creates a prohibition or disqualification based on conviction for failure to register as a sex offender in any jurisdiction. Without the broader context of the section, it appears to be part of a list of prohibited categories of persons. The language applies to any jurisdiction, not just Indiana.

• SECTION 54 > (4)

  addedmedium confidence

  New category added for persons prosecuted as adults for offenses committed as minors

  This subsection adds a new category covering children who have committed delinquent acts and persons prosecuted under IC 31-30-1-4(d) for offenses committed when they were under eighteen. The provision extends to individuals who were minors at the time of the offense but are being prosecuted under the specified statute. This appears to be part of a larger enumeration of categories related to juvenile or young offender cases.

• SECTION 63 > (3)

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  New definitions added for overutilization/underutilization, owner, paths to QUALITY program, and patient

  This section adds four new definitions to the code. It defines 'overutilization or underutilization' for purposes of IC 12-15-35, 'owner' for purposes of IC 12-23-25, 'paths to QUALITY program' referring to a program established under IC 12-17.2-2-14.2(b), and introduces a definition for 'patient' (content not fully shown in excerpt). These appear to be organizational definitions cross-referencing other code sections.

• SECTION 63 > (7)

  addedhigh confidence

  New definitional cross-references added for IC Title 12 terms

  This section adds several new definitional cross-references to Indiana Code Title 12 (Human Services). It establishes that for purposes of IC 12-17.6, the relevant meaning is found in IC 12-17.6-1-5. It also adds definitions for "Program participant" (referencing IC 12-10-21-4), "Property" (referencing IC 35-31.5-2-253), "Prospective DUR" (referencing IC 12-15-35-13), "Protective services" (referencing IC 12-10-3-5), and begins defining "Provider" without completing the definition in the provided text.

• SECTION 63 > (i)

  addedmedium confidence

  New requirement: licensure and good standing with Indiana professional licensing agency

  This section adds a new condition requiring that an individual be licensed and maintain good standing with the Indiana professional licensing agency. The provision appears to establish or expand professional qualifications, though without surrounding context the specific profession or license type cannot be determined from this subsection alone.

• SECTION 63 > (ii)

  addedmedium confidence

  New Medicaid participation requirement added for school corporation employees or contractors

  This section adds a new subsection (ii) that establishes a requirement related to employment or contracting with a school corporation. The language specifies that the individual must be employed by or contract with a school corporation that participates in Medicaid. This appears to be a new eligibility criterion or condition, though without the surrounding context it is unclear what this requirement applies to.

• SECTION 78 > (6)

  addedhigh confidence

  New basis for child care center action: noncompliance with homeland security order

  This section adds a new ground for action against a child care center operator. The division may now make a determination based on the operator's failure to comply with an order from the department of homeland security. This creates a new enforcement mechanism linking homeland security compliance to child care center operations.

• SECTION 84 > (6)

  addedhigh confidence

  New ground for determination: child care ministry operator's noncompliance with homeland security order

  This section adds a new ground for a determination by the division. Specifically, the division may now make a determination when a child care ministry operator has failed to comply with an order of the department of homeland security. This creates a new basis for division action linked to homeland security compliance.

• SECTION 87 > (i)

  addedmedium confidence

  New subsection (i) added regarding certified community behavioral health clinics

  A new subsection (i) has been added with the heading "Certified community behavioral health clinics." No substantive text accompanies this heading in the provided excerpt, suggesting this may be a structural addition for future content or cross-referencing purposes within the code publication.

• SECTION 87 > (ii)

  addedmedium confidence

  Recovery community organizations added as new subsection

  This section adds a new subsection designated as (ii) titled "Recovery community organizations." The addition appears to be a structural insertion, creating a new category or topic heading within the statutory framework. No substantive content beyond the heading is provided in the visible text.

• SECTION 87 > (iii)

  addedhigh confidence

  New provision added for recovery residences providing care for chronic addiction

  This section adds a new subsection authorizing recovery residences to provide residential care and supported housing specifically for individuals with chronic addiction. The provision creates a distinct category for recovery residence operations within the statutory framework.

• SECTION 87 > (iv)

  addedmedium confidence

  New subsection (iv) added for 'Certified peers'

  This section adds a new subsection labeled '(iv) Certified peers.' The subsection appears to be a heading or placeholder with no accompanying text provided in the diff. Without additional context or body text, the substantive impact of this addition cannot be determined from the material provided.

• SECTION 87 > (17)

  addedhigh confidence

  New mandate for division to provide best practices to mental health centers and keep audit documentation confidential

  This new subsection creates three requirements for the division. First, it must provide best practice recommendations to community mental health centers. Second, it must work collaboratively with these centers during reviews or audits to improve health outcomes. Third, it establishes that documentation from incident or death reporting audits is confidential and may only be shared between the division and the affected community mental health center.

• SECTION 97 > (1)

  addedlow confidence

  New subsection added for freestanding health facilities

  This section adds a new subsection labeled '(1) Freestanding health facilities.' The text provides only a heading with no substantive provisions following it in the excerpt provided. Without additional context about what follows this heading or what section it belongs to, the full scope and effect of this addition cannot be determined from the text alone.

• SECTION 97 > (2)

  addedhigh confidence

  New subsection added for long term acute care hospitals

  This section adds a new subsection (2) specifically designating "Long term acute care hospitals" as a category. The addition creates a distinct classification within the statutory structure, though without accompanying substantive text in this excerpt, the operational effect cannot be determined from the diff alone.

• SECTION 97 > (3)

  addedmedium confidence

  New exemption added for hospitals that do not provide emergency services

  This section adds a new exemption category for hospitals that do not provide emergency services. Without seeing the broader context of what this exemption applies to, this appears to create a carve-out for non-emergency hospitals from requirements that apply to other hospitals. The exemption is newly inserted as subsection (3) in the statute.

• SECTION 97 > (4)

  addedhigh confidence

  New subsection added defining hospitals or institutions for mental illness and developmental disabilities

  This section adds a new subsection (4) that identifies hospitals or institutions specifically intended to diagnose, care, and treat individuals with mental illness and individuals with developmental disabilities. The provision creates a new category or classification within the broader statutory framework. No previous text existed for this subsection.

• SECTION 97 > (5)

  addedmedium confidence

  New exemption added for physician offices without bed patients

  This section adds a new subsection (5) creating an exemption for offices of physicians where patients are not regularly kept as bed patients. The provision appears to be part of a numbered list of exemptions or definitions, though the broader context of what is being exempted is not provided in this isolated addition.

• SECTION 97 > (6)

  addedmedium confidence

  Convalescent homes, boarding homes, and homes for the aged added to list

  This section adds a new item (6) that includes convalescent homes, boarding homes, or homes for the aged to what appears to be a list or enumeration. Without context from surrounding sections, the specific regulatory or exemption framework being modified cannot be determined, but these three facility types are now explicitly included in whatever provision this list governs.

• SECTION 97 > (7)

  addedmedium confidence

  New subsection added: Rehabilitation facilities

  A new subsection (7) is added to the statute with the heading "Rehabilitation facilities." No substantive text accompanies this heading in the provided excerpt, indicating this may be a structural addition that will contain provisions related to rehabilitation facilities, though the content is not shown in this section.

• SECTION 97 > (h)

  addedhigh confidence

  New definition of 'Hospital' added for IC 16-41-12 purposes

  This section adds a new subsection (h) that defines the term "Hospital" specifically for purposes of IC 16-41-12. The definition cross-references IC 16-41-12-6, meaning the term will have the specific meaning established in that statute rather than any other general definition that might apply elsewhere in the code.

• SECTION 131 > (4)

  addedhigh confidence

  New requirement: unemployment claimants must apply to and accept suitable job referrals from the department

  This section adds a new condition for unemployment insurance eligibility. Claimants must now apply to jobs that the department refers to them and accept those jobs if offered, provided the jobs are suitable. This creates an affirmative obligation for claimants to pursue department-referred employment opportunities.

• SECTION 131 > (h)

  addedmedium confidence

  New subsection defining acceptable work search activities

  This section adds a new subsection (h) that introduces a definition for "acceptable work search activities." The provision begins to enumerate what may qualify as acceptable work search activities but appears incomplete in the provided text. This represents a new framework for defining qualifying work search activities under this section.

• SECTION 131 > (1)

  addedmedium confidence

  New requirement to create reemployment plan with workforce office

  This section introduces a new provision requiring the creation of a reemployment plan in conjunction with a work one office. The language appears to be part of a list or sequence, as indicated by the numbering. Without additional context from surrounding sections, the specific parties obligated to create this plan and the circumstances triggering this requirement cannot be determined from this fragment alone.

• SECTION 131 > (2)

  addedlow confidence

  New subsection (2) added regarding creating a resume

  This section adds a new subsection (2) that references "creating a resume." Without surrounding context from the statute, it is unclear what activity, entity, or process this provision relates to or what legal effect it has. The addition appears to enumerate "creating a resume" as an item in a list, but the broader statutory framework is not provided.

• SECTION 131 > (3)

  addedhigh confidence

  New requirement to upload resume to Indiana Career Connect added

  This section adds a new requirement for claimants to upload their resume to Indiana Career Connect. This appears to be part of a list of obligations or steps in a claims process. The language suggests this is a mandatory action item for claimants participating in whatever program or benefit system this section governs.

• SECTION 131 > (4)

  addedmedium confidence

  New requirement added: registering with Indiana career connect or job placement services

  This section newly requires registering for work with Indiana career connect, placement firms, temporary work agencies, or educational institutions with job placement offices. The provision appears to be part of a numbered list of requirements or conditions, though the broader context is not provided in the isolated section text.

• SECTION 131 > (5)

  addedhigh confidence

  New work search activity: using online career tools

  This section adds a new category of qualifying work search activity for unemployment claimants. Claimants may now fulfill work search requirements by using online career tools that are reasonably expected to improve their likelihood of finding employment. This expands the list of acceptable activities beyond traditional job applications and in-person networking.

• SECTION 131 > (6)

  addedhigh confidence

  New requirement to log on and look for work in Indiana Career Connect

  This section adds a new requirement for individuals to log on and look for work in Indiana Career Connect. The addition creates a new numbered subsection (6) that did not previously exist. This represents a new obligation or action item related to job search activity through the state's online employment system.

• SECTION 131 > (7)

  addedhigh confidence

  New allowable activity: using reemployment services in work one center or similar online activities

  This section adds a new category of qualifying activity, specifically the use of reemployment services in a work one center or completion of similar online or self-service activities. The addition expands the list of acceptable activities without modifying any existing provisions. This appears to be part of a larger enumerated list of permitted or qualifying activities.

• SECTION 131 > (8)

  addedhigh confidence

  New requirement added for completing job applications and following through on referrals

  This section adds a new subsection (8) that addresses requirements related to completing job applications and following through on job referrals or job development attempts. The provision applies to employers that have or are reasonably expected to have job openings, and actions must be directed by state workforce or unemployment insurance staff.

• SECTION 131 > (9)

  addedmedium confidence

  New subsection (9) added allowing applying for or participating in employment and training services at work one centers

  This section adds a new subsection (9) that includes applying for or participating in employment and training services provided by partner programs in work one centers. This appears to be adding a new enumerated item to a list, though the surrounding context of what this list governs is not provided in the isolated text.

• SECTION 131 > (10)

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  New work search requirement: creating professional networking profile

  This section adds a new requirement for unemployment claimants to create a personal user profile on a professional networking site appropriate to their prior training and experience. This appears to be part of a list of qualifying work search activities that claimants must perform to remain eligible for benefits.