HB1068: A BILL FOR AN ACT to amend the Indiana Code concerning higher education and to make an appropriation.
Page last updated: Sunday, April 20, 2025 at 6:58 PM (America/Indianapolis).
General Information
- Stage: Introduced House Bill (H)
- Current Chamber: house
- Origin Chamber: house
- Description: Repayment of medical school loans.
Legislators
Authors (1)
Coauthors (1)
Sponsors (0)
Cosponsors (0)
Advisors (0)
Conferees (0)
Actions (3 total)
- Jan 13, 2025, 8:43 AM: Representative Shackleford added as coauthor
- Jan 8, 2025, 10:54 AM: First reading: referred to Committee on Ways and Means
- Jan 8, 2025, 10:54 AM: Authored by Representative Harris
Digest
Requires the Indiana department of health (department) to establish and administer a medical school loan forgiveness pilot program (program) for the purpose of attracting physicians to practice medicine in Indiana. Establishes the medical school loan forgiveness fund (fund). Sets forth criteria for the program. Requires the department to, not later than November 1, 2026, and each November 1 thereafter, prepare and submit a report to the general assembly regarding the program. Makes an appropriation to the fund.