Indiana

SUNucate

Current Status: Enacted

Current Law

SUNucate legislation has been enacted. 2018: SB 24 enacted. Students may possess and use sunscreen at school and school events. Staff may assist with written parental/guardian permission but are not required.

Comparison to SUNucate

Indiana has adopted core SUNucate concepts, including student possession/use; staff assistance. The state does not yet fully mirror the model bill where additional provisions remain available, such as youth camp protections, sun-protective clothing, hats and sunglasses, sun-safe education, or a sunscreen sales-tax exemption.

Opportunities for Improvement

Adopt the full SUNucate model, including student possession and self-application of sunscreen; staff assistance with parental permission; youth camp protections; sun-protective clothing; hats and sunglasses; sun-safe education; and a sunscreen sales-tax exemption.

Legislative History

SB 24 (2018) - Enacted

Sources

IC 20-34-3-22 (Effective: 7/1/2018)

Medical Spa Safety Act

Current Law

Indiana has passed comprehensive medical spa legislation. The bill defines medical spas as a "facility or practice that: (1) offers or provides medical health care services; (2) engages in the preparation, administration, or dispensing of prescription drugs or otherwise uses prescription drugs for intravenous, intramuscular, or subcutaneous delivery; and (3) holds itself out as a facility or practice focused on cosmetic or lifestyle treatments, including any of the following: (A) Weight loss. (B) Wellness. (C) Longevity. (D) Cosmetic or aesthetic health services and treatments, including the preparation, administration, or dispensing of prescription drugs for: (i) weight loss; (ii) botulinum toxin injections and dermal fillers; (iii) hair loss; (iv) hormone therapies; or (v) parenteral nutrient therapies. (E) The nonsurgical use of a laser or other energy device for cosmetic purposes, including use for rejuvenation, anti-aging, or hair removal." The law requires a physician, APRN or physician assistant with education and training in the health care services and treatments being performed to be physically present at the medical spa location for a sufficient amount of time to comply with medical spa requirements. Every individual working at a medical spa must be licensed to perform the procedure and have received appropriate training. The law also requires medical spas to report any serious adverse events to the medical board within 15 days of the occurrence, and if any issues occur, the medical board shall consult with the professional board that has oversight of the non-physician.

Sources

IC 25-22.5-12.5