HB1488: A BILL FOR AN ACT to amend the Indiana Code concerning health and to make an appropriation.

Page last updated: Sunday, April 20, 2025 at 7:19 PM (America/Indianapolis).

General Information

• Stage: Introduced House Bill (H)
• Current Chamber: house
• Origin Chamber: house
• Description: Pediatric cancer research and treatment grant.

Legislators

Actions (3 total)

• Jan 27, 2025, 10:58 AM: Representative O'Brien added as coauthor
• Jan 21, 2025, 8:38 AM: First reading: referred to Committee on Public Health
• Jan 21, 2025, 8:38 AM: Authored by Representative Lauer

Digest

Establishes the pediatric cancer research and treatment grant program (grant program) to be administered by the rare disease advisory council (council). Establishes the pediatric cancer research and treatment fund. Sets forth requirements for an entity to receive a grant. Requires the council to develop criteria, policies, procedures, and a plan concerning awarding of the grants. Prioritizes use of the funds to be on innovative research and treatments with the potential of resulting in novel therapies for pediatric cancer. Requires the council to submit an annual report to the governor and legislative council concerning the grant program and publish the report on the Indiana department of health's website.