Indiana House Bill 1118

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Spectrum: Bipartisan Bill
Status: Introduced on January 8 2024 - 25% progression
Action: 2024-01-08 - First reading: referred to Committee on Public Health
Pending: House Public Health Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]

Mental health care for first responders. Establishes the Indiana first responders mental health wellness fund and program (fund and program). Provides that the division of mental health and addiction of the office of the secretary of family and social services (division) shall administer the fund and program. 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
2024-01-08	House	First reading: referred to Committee on Public Health
2024-01-08	House	Authored by Representative Jackson
2024-01-08	House	Coauthored by Representative Pressel

Type	Source
Summary	https://iga.in.gov/legislative/2024/bills/house/1118/details
Text	https://iga.in.gov/pdf-documents/123/2024/house/bills/HB1118/HB1118.01.INTR.pdf
Supplement	https://iga.in.gov/pdf-documents/123/2024/house/bills/HB1118/fiscal-notes/HB1118.01.INTR.FN001.pdf