Introduced Version
SENATE BILL No. 243
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DIGEST OF INTRODUCED BILL
Citations Affected: IC 25-22.5-1-1.8.
Synopsis: Required physician ownership of medical practices.
Requires that the majority ownership of a physician group practice be
licensed physicians in Indiana.
Effective: July 1, 2025.
Johnson T
January 13, 2025, read first time and referred to Committee on Health and Provider
Services.
2025 IN 243—LS 6458/DI 104 Introduced
First Regular Session of the 124th General Assembly (2025)
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SENATE BILL No. 243
A BILL FOR AN ACT to amend the Indiana Code concerning
professions and occupations.
Be it enacted by the General Assembly of the State of Indiana:
1 SECTION 1. IC 25-22.5-1-1.8 IS ADDED TO THE INDIANA
2 CODE AS A NEW SECTION TO READ AS FOLLOWS
3 [EFFECTIVE JULY 1, 2025]: Sec. 1.8. (a) This section applies
4 beginning July 1, 2026.
5 (b) The majority of the ownership of a physician group practice
6 must consist of physicians licensed under this article.
2025 IN 243—LS 6458/DI 104