Environment
No direct effect
Neutral — no direct effect identified.
Benefits
- No material direct effect identified.
Risks
- No material direct effect identified.
StateIndianaIntroduced
SB 293: Pharmacist licensure.
Brian Buchanan
SB 293 status: Introduced — Public Law 140 (updated Mar 5, 2026).
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OpenStates
Confidence
Low
Analysis basis
OpenStates summary
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What this bill does
Official summary alongside an AI-generated read on where it stands and why.
Overall Score
68OUT OF 100
Score:68/100 civic fit
Risk:Low Risk
Impact:Moderate Impact 40/100
Constitutionality95%
Bipartisan80%
Public opinion60%
Bill summary
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.
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Impact analysis
✦ AI analysisModeled effects across six domains, estimated from bill text and comparable legislation.
Economy
Positive outlook
70%
Benefits
- Increases labor mobility for pharmacists through reciprocity
- Reduces regulatory friction for out-of-state professionals
- Standardizes credentialing requirements
Risks
- Potential costs for updating administrative records
- Adjustment period for regulatory compliance
- Dependency on national standardized examination providers
Society
No direct effect
Neutral — no direct effect identified.
Benefits
- No material direct effect identified.
Risks
- No material direct effect identified.
Technology Industry
No direct effect
Neutral — no direct effect identified.
Benefits
- No material direct effect identified.
Risks
- No material direct effect identified.
Civic Accountability
Positive outlook
60%
Benefits
- Direct legislative correction of administrative rules
- Increased clarity in professional standards
- Formalization of examination requirements
Risks
- Legislative overriding of existing administrative agency rules
- Reduced administrative discretion for licensing boards
- Risk of legislative ambiguity in rule changes
Public Health & Safety
Positive outlook
75%
Benefits
- Ensures consistent national competency via NAPLEX
- Maintains professional standards for patient safety
- Standardizes baseline knowledge for practitioners
Risks
- Potential for workforce shortages if requirements are too rigid
- Administrative focus may distract from patient-facing care
- Dependency on third-party test reliability
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OpenStates
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Confidence
Low
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Analysis basis
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