Indiana representatives unanimously voted to pass House Bill 1342 last month to create a registry to track direct support professionals who help care for people with disabilities in their homes.
Indiana representatives unanimously voted to pass House Bill 1342 last month to create a registry to track direct support professionals who help care for people with disabilities in their homes. That can include direct family members of those receiving care, who are often paid by the state for that work. But the Senate is set to make some changes to the bill.
Firefighters participating in the program will have their blood tested for PFAS to determine whether, and to what extent, elevated PFAS levels have negative health implications.
"This legislation could really help improve the quality of life for these kids who are already facing health challenges," said state Rep. Hal Slager, R-Schererville.
State Rep. Julie Olthoff, R-Crown Point, was criticized in a House Local Government Committee hearing for proposing a bill that affects her directly, and questioned whether she understands the original bill’s purpose.
The Indiana Senate wants the executive and legislative branches of Lake County government to continue operating as they have for at least the past four decades.
House Bill 1341 would mandate all firefighting gear purchased in Indiana beginning July 1, 2024, include a permanently affixed label indicating whether it contains PFAS.