SB 353 is sponsored by Vaneta Becker (Republican), Stacey Donato (Republican), Shelli Yoder (Democrat), Ed Charbonneau (Republican), Michael Young (Republican), Lonnie Randolph (Democrat), Ann Vermilion, Cindy Ledbetter (Republican), Gregory Porter (Democrat), and Davisson, J..

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Indiana 2022 Regular Session Status: Enacted Bipartisan · 5 R · 3 D cosponsors

SB 353 — Home health aide training requirements.

Last action March 08, 2022 — Signed by the President of the Senate

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Enacted

This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced January 11, 2022. Enacted.

Odds of enactment

High chance

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Prognosis

Likely to advance 98% · high confidence

Enacted

Current position in the legislative process.
10 sponsors

3 primary, 7 co-sponsors signed on.
Bipartisan support

Sponsored across 2 parties (5 R · 3 D) — cross-party backing.
Cleared a recorded vote

Passed 1 recorded vote so far.

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Summary

Requires a registered home health aide who: (1) is employed as a home health aide; and (2) provides care to an individual who has been diagnosed with or experiences symptoms of Alzheimer's disease, dementia, or a related cognitive disorder; to complete certain dementia training. Sets forth the requirements of dementia training. Requires the state department of health to: (1) identify and approve a dementia training program that meets certain requirements as an approved dementia training program; and (2) establish and implement a process for state department approval of a dementia training program. Allows a home health aide to produce a certificate of completion issued by an entity that provides approved dementia training as proof of compliance with the training requirements.

Bill Text

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Action History

March 08, 2022
Signed by the President of the Senate
March 08, 2022
Public Law 44
March 08, 2022
Signed by the Governor
March 01, 2022
Signed by the President Pro Tempore
March 01, 2022
Signed by the Speaker
February 23, 2022
Returned to the Senate without amendments
February 22, 2022
Third reading: passed; Roll Call 243: yeas 82, nays 10
February 21, 2022
Second reading: ordered engrossed
February 17, 2022
Representative Porter added as cosponsor
February 17, 2022
Representative Shackleford removed as cosponsor
February 17, 2022
Committee report: do pass, adopted
February 08, 2022
First reading: referred to Committee on Public Health
February 02, 2022
Referred to the House
February 01, 2022
Senator Randolph added as coauthor
February 01, 2022
Cosponsors: Representatives Vermilion A, Ledbetter C, Shackleford
February 01, 2022
House sponsor: Representative Davisson J.
February 01, 2022
Third reading: passed; Roll Call 179: yeas 49, nays 0
January 31, 2022
Senator Young M added as coauthor
January 31, 2022
Second reading: ordered engrossed
January 31, 2022
Senators Yoder and Charbonneau added as coauthors
January 27, 2022
Committee report: do pass, adopted
January 11, 2022
First reading: referred to Committee on Health and Provider Services
January 11, 2022
Authored by Senators Becker and Donato

Sponsorship breakdown

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3 sponsors · 7 co-sponsors · 140 not signed on · 8 voted No

Sponsors (3)

Vaneta Becker Republican
Stacey Donato Republican
Davisson, J.

Co-sponsors (7)

Shelli Yoder Democrat
Ed Charbonneau Republican
Michael Young Republican
Lonnie Randolph Democrat
Ann Vermilion
Cindy Ledbetter Republican
Gregory Porter Democrat

Not signed on (140)

140 members have not signed on to this bill.

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Votes

SB 353 - Davisson J. - 3rd Reading

February 22, 2022

Passed 82 Yea · 10 Nay · 8 Other

Party	Yea	Nay	Present	Not Voting
Republican	38	7	0	2
Unaffiliated	23	3	0	2
Democrat	21	0	0	4
Total	82	10	0	8
% of votes cast	82%	10%	0%	8%

How each member voted (100)

Member	Party	Vote
Lehe	—	Yea
Austin	—	Yea
Fleming	—	Yea
Leonard	—	Yea
Saunders	—	Yea
Frye	—	Yea
Lyness	—	Yea
Schaibley	—	Yea
Goodrich	—	Yea
Gutwein	—	Yea
Boy	—	Yea
Speedy	—	Yea
Hatfield	—	Yea
Morrison	—	Yea
Cook	—	Yea
Negele	—	Yea
Torr	—	Yea
Vermilion	—	Yea
Ziemke	—	Yea
Eberhart	—	Yea
Ellington	—	Yea
Jacob	—	Nay
Nisly	—	Nay
Cherry	—	Not Voting
Zent	—	Not Voting
Brown, T	—	Nay
Davisson, J.	—	Yea
Young, J	—	Yea
Blake Johnson	Democrat	Yea
Carey Hamilton	Democrat	Yea
Carolyn Jackson	Democrat	Yea
Cherrish Pryor	Democrat	Yea
Chris Campbell	Democrat	Yea
Chuck Moseley	Democrat	Yea
Earl Harris	Democrat	Yea
Edward DeLaney	Democrat	Yea
Gregory Porter	Democrat	Yea
John Bartlett	Democrat	Not Voting
Justin Moed	Democrat	Yea
Matt Pierce	Democrat	Yea
Maureen Bauer	Democrat	Yea
Mike Andrade	Democrat	Yea
Mitch Gore	Democrat	Yea
Philip GiaQuinta	Democrat	Yea
Ragen Hatcher	Democrat	Not Voting
Renee Pack	Democrat	Yea
Robin Shackleford	Democrat	Not Voting
Ryan Dvorak	Democrat	Yea
Sheila Klinker	Democrat	Yea
Sue Errington	Democrat	Yea
Tonya Pfaff	Democrat	Yea
Vanessa Summers	Democrat	Not Voting
Vernon Smith	Democrat	Yea
Beau Baird	Republican	Nay
Ben Smaltz	Republican	Yea
Brad Barrett	Republican	Yea
Bruce Borders	Republican	Yea
Chris Jeter	Republican	Yea
Chris Judy	Republican	Not Voting
Chris May	Republican	Yea
Cindy Ledbetter	Republican	Yea
Craig Snow	Republican	Yea
Dale DeVon	Republican	Yea
Dave Heine	Republican	Yea
David Abbott	Republican	Yea
Doug Miller	Republican	Yea
Edmond Soliday	Republican	Yea
Edward Clere	Republican	Yea
Elizabeth Rowray	Republican	Yea
Ethan Manning	Republican	Yea
Gregory Steuerwald	Republican	Yea
Harold Slager	Republican	Yea
Heath VanNatter	Republican	Yea
J.D. Prescott	Republican	Nay
Jack Jordan	Republican	Yea
Jake Teshka	Republican	Yea
Jeffrey Thompson	Republican	Yea
Jim Lucas	Republican	Nay
Jim Pressel	Republican	Yea
Joanna King	Republican	Nay
Julie Olthoff	Republican	Yea
Karen Engleman	Republican	Yea
Martin Carbaugh	Republican	Yea
Matt Hostettler	Republican	Nay
Matt Lehman	Republican	Yea
Michael Karickhoff	Republican	Yea
Michelle Davis	Republican	Yea
Mike Aylesworth	Republican	Yea
Peggy Mayfield	Republican	Yea
Robert Behning	Republican	Yea
Robert Heaton	Republican	Yea
Robert Morris	Republican	Yea
Ryan Lauer	Republican	Yea
Shane Lindauer	Republican	Nay
Steve Bartels	Republican	Yea
Timothy O'Brien	Republican	Yea
Timothy Wesco	Republican	Yea
Todd Huston	Republican	Not Voting
Wendy McNamara	Republican	Yea
Zach Payne	Republican	Nay

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Subjects

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Frequently asked questions

What does SB 353 do?: Requires a registered home health aide who: (1) is employed as a home health aide; and (2) provides care to an individual who has been diagnosed with or experiences symptoms of Alzheimer's disease, dementia, or a related cognitive disorder; to complete certain dementia training. Sets forth the requirements of dementia training. Requires the state department of health to: (1) identify and approve a dementia training program that meets certain requirements as an approved dementia training program; and (2) establish and implement a process for state department approval of a dementia training program. Allows a home health aide to produce a certificate of completion issued by an entity that provides approved dementia training as proof of compliance with the training requirements.
Who sponsors SB 353?: SB 353 is sponsored by Vaneta Becker (Republican), Stacey Donato (Republican), Shelli Yoder (Democrat), Ed Charbonneau (Republican), Michael Young (Republican), Lonnie Randolph (Democrat), Ann Vermilion, Cindy Ledbetter (Republican), Gregory Porter (Democrat), and Davisson, J..
What is the current status of SB 353?: This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced January 11, 2022. Enacted.
Where can I track SB 353?: Track SB 353 free on One Click Politics — get push/email alerts when it moves.

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At a glance

Identifier: SB 353
Jurisdiction: Indiana
Session: 2022 Regular Session
Type: Bill
Introduced: January 11, 2022
Status: Enacted
Prime sponsor: Vaneta Becker

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