Indiana 2020 Regular Session Status: In Committee 1 R cosponsors

SB 242 — Deceptive lead generation.

Last action — First reading: referred to Committee on Judiciary

  1. ✓
    Introduced
  2. 2
    In Committee
  3. 3
    Passed Senate
  4. 4
    Passed House
  5. 5
    To Executive
  6. 6
    Enacted

This bill died with 2020 Regular Session. It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.

This bill is no longer active — its legislative session has ended, so there is no live prognosis. It would have to be reintroduced in the current session to move again.

Summary

Makes false, misleading, or deceptive advertisements for claims related to medical devices and legend drugs and certain other actions a deceptive act, and provides for enforcement mechanisms. Limits certain claims against a manufacturer or seller of legend drugs or medical devices. Limits awards of exemplary or punitive damages against a manufacturer or seller of legend drugs or medical devices.

Bill Text

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Action History

  1. First reading: referred to Committee on Judiciary

  2. Authored by Senator Brown L

Sponsors

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1 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 149 not signed on

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Not signed on (149)

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Frequently asked questions

What does SB 242 do?
Makes false, misleading, or deceptive advertisements for claims related to medical devices and legend drugs and certain other actions a deceptive act, and provides for enforcement mechanisms. Limits certain claims against a manufacturer or seller of legend drugs or medical devices. Limits awards of exemplary or punitive damages against a manufacturer or seller of legend drugs or medical devices.
Who sponsors SB 242?
SB 242 is sponsored by Liz Brown (Republican).
What is the current status of SB 242?
This bill died with 2020 Regular Session. It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
Where can I track SB 242?
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