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HB1134 • 2026

A BILL FOR AN ACT to amend the Indiana Code concerning insurance.

A BILL FOR AN ACT to amend the Indiana Code concerning insurance.

Passed Legislature

This bill passed both chambers and reached final enrollment, even if later executive action is not shown here.

Sponsor
Representative Mike Andrade
Last action
2026-01-05
Official status
Introduced House Bill (H)
Effective date
Not listed

Plain English Breakdown

The official source material does not provide details on specific treatment types or cost implications, leaving these points unsupported.

Indiana Mental Health and Substance Use Insurance Act

This bill amends the definition of 'treatment of a mental illness or substance abuse' in Indiana's insurance laws.

What This Bill Does

  • Amends the definition of 'treatment of a mental illness or substance abuse' for certain provisions of the Indiana Code.

Who It Names or Affects

  • Insurance companies operating in Indiana
  • People with insurance who need treatment for mental health or substance use

Terms To Know

treatment of a mental illness or substance abuse
Services and care provided to help people recover from mental health issues or addiction problems.

Limits and Unknowns

  • The bill does not specify which exact types of treatments will be covered under insurance policies.
  • It is unclear how much this change will cost insurance companies and policyholders.

Bill History

  1. 2026-01-05 House

    Authored by Representative Andrade

  2. 2026-01-05 House

    Coauthored by Representative Campbell

  3. 2026-01-05 House

    First reading: referred to Committee on Insurance

Official Summary Text

A BILL FOR AN ACT to amend the Indiana Code concerning insurance.
Insurance for mental health and substance use.

Current Bill Text

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A BILL FOR AN ACT to amend the Indiana Code concerning insurance.

Insurance for mental health and substance use.

Amends the definition of "treatment of a mental illness or substance abuse" for certain provisions of the Indiana Code.