State • Indiana

SB 293: Pharmacist licensure.

Brian BuchananIntroduced

SB 293 status: Introduced — Public Law 140 (updated Mar 5, 2026).

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What this bill does

Overall score

Score75/100 civic fit
RiskLow risk
ImpactModerate impact 40/100

Bill summary

Official

Removes an examination requirement for certain pharmacists for license reciprocity. Requires an individual to pass the North American Pharmacist Licensure Examination to be eligible for licensure as a pharmacist. Voids or requires the amendment of certain administrative rules. Makes technical changes....

Key analysis

Constitutionality95%
Bipartisan90%
Public opinion50%
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Impact analysis

Environment

Mixed / Neutral
50%

Benefits

  • no identified material impact

Risks

  • no identified material impact

Economy

Positive Outlook
65%

Benefits

  • streamlines pharmacist license reciprocity
  • reduces barrier to entry for qualified professionals

Risks

  • potential administrative costs to update state rules

Society

Positive Outlook
65%

Benefits

  • may improve pharmacist availability
  • standardizes licensing via NAPLEX requirement

Risks

  • relies on national exam standards rather than state-specific oversight
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How trustworthy & consequential it is

Source

OpenStates

Confidence

low

low

Analysis status

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Where it stands

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Introduced

Current

Public Law 140

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Committee

Upcoming
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Floor

Upcoming
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Governor

Upcoming
5

Enacted

Upcoming
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