Indiana House Bill 1136 (Prior Session Legislation)

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Spectrum: Bipartisan Bill
Status: Introduced on January 10 2023 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2023-01-12 - Representative Pressel added as coauthor
Pending: House Veterans Affairs and Public Safety Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]

Mental health care for first responders. Establishes the Indiana first responders mental health wellness fund and program. Provides that the division of mental health and addiction of the office of the secretary of family and social services shall administer the program and fund. Provides that a first responder who meets certain requirements may apply to the division for: (1) costs associated with the first responder's active participation in a mental health treatment plan as determined by a psychologist or physician treating the first responder; and (2) compensation if the first responder is unable to work. Establishes requirements for obtaining compensation. Makes a continuous appropriation.

Mental health care for first responders.

Rep. Carolyn Jackson [D]

Rep. Jim Pressel [R]

Date	Chamber	Action
2023-01-12	House	Representative Pressel added as coauthor
2023-01-10	House	First reading: referred to Committee on Veterans Affairs and Public Safety
2023-01-10	House	Authored by Representative Jackson

Type	Source
Summary	https://iga.in.gov/legislative/2023/bills/house/1136/details
Text	https://iga.in.gov/legislative/2023/bills/house/1136/#1.INTR