IndianaBill would name Parkinson's disease in registry rules
The proposal would name Parkinson's disease as a chronic disease covered by registry rules, alongside conditions such as asthma, diabetes, and kidney disease.
What it does
The proposal would name Parkinson's disease as a condition covered by the chronic disease registry rules, alongside several other listed conditions.
Argument forListing Parkinson's disease could help the state track it through the chronic disease registry.
Argument againstIncluding Parkinson's disease in registry rules could allow the state to track it, which may concern people who want limits on such tracking.
More detail
The proposal would list Parkinson's disease as a chronic disease for this chapter. The chapter's listed conditions include asthma, diabetes, heart and blood vessel disease, high blood pressure, kidney disease, and conditions the state department adds by rule. If enacted, the change would take effect July 1, 2026.
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Where it stands
- Introduced
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became Law
Looking ahead
No hearings or votes scheduled.
History
- 2026
- Jan 6Representative Barrett added as coauthorLatest
- Jan 5First reading: referred to Committee on Public HealthMinor
- Jan 5Authored by Representative Hamilton
- Jan 5Coauthored by Representatives Errington, ShonkwilerIntroduced
Healthcare