1. (a) The advisory council is established for the following purposes:

   1. (1) To educate and advocate for quality palliative care by requesting that the state department, either on its own or in partnership with other entities, establish appropriate:

      1. (A) forums;
      2. (B) programs; or

      3. (C) initiatives;

         designed to educate the public, health care providers, and health care facilities through comprehensive and accurate information and education on palliative care and quality of life for individuals with serious illnesses.

   2. (2) To collect, analyze, advise on, and develop state initiatives concerning the establishment, maintenance, operation, and evaluation of palliative care in Indiana.
   3. (3) To make policy recommendations to improve palliative care and the quality of life of individuals with serious illnesses.
   4. (4) To prepare a report not later than January 1 of each year concerning the office's findings under subdivisions (1) through (3).
2. (b) The report required under subsection (a)(4) must be submitted to the general assembly in an electronic format under IC 5-14-6 .

As added by P.L.43-2016, SEC.3.