2025 Regular SessionIndiana Legislature

HB1068: Repayment of medical school loans.

Legislative Summary

Repayment of medical school loans. Requires the Indiana department of health (department) to establish and administer a medical school loan forgiveness pilot program (program) for the purpose of attracting physicians to practice medicine in Indiana. Establishes the medical school loan forgiveness fund (fund). Sets forth criteria for the program. Requires the department to, not later than November 1, 2026, and each November 1 thereafter, prepare and submit a report to the general assembly regarding the program. Makes an appropriation to the fund.

Demographic Impact

Overall analysis of equity impact

90% Positive
High ConfidenceView detailed demographic breakdown ↓

Unlock Full Demographic Insights

Go beyond the overall score.

Gain a deeper understanding of this bill's potential impact across diverse communities, including detailed breakdowns by category and subgroup. Access to this granular analysis helps ensure equitable outcomes.

Enable full analysis features for your organization.

Contact Sales to Learn More

Or email us directly at sales@legiequity.us.

Bill History

1/8/2025
Authored by Representative Harris
House of Representatives
1/8/2025
First reading: referred to Committee on Ways and Means
House of Representatives
1/13/2025
Representative Shackleford added as coauthor
House of Representatives

Status Information

Current Status
Introduced(1/8/2025)
Chamber
House of Representatives
Committee
Ways and Means(House of Representatives)

Sponsors

Democrat: 2

Primary Sponsor

Earl Harris
Earl Harris
Democrat

Documents

Introduced
Bill Text12/19/2024100.7 KB
Fiscal Note
Fiscal Note12/19/202464.3 KB