2024 Regular SessionIndiana Legislature

HB1118: Mental health care for first responders.

Legislative Summary

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.

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Bill History

1/8/2024
Coauthored by Representative Pressel
House of Representatives
1/8/2024
Authored by Representative Jackson
House of Representatives
1/8/2024
First reading: referred to Committee on Public Health
House of Representatives

Status Information

Current Status
Introduced(1/8/2024)
Chamber
House of Representatives
Committee
Public Health(House of Representatives)
Sine DiePrior Session

Sponsors

Democrat: 1
Republican: 1

Co-Sponsors (1)

Documents

Introduced
Bill Text1/4/2024139.5 KB
Fiscal Note
Fiscal Note1/4/202472.3 KB