Indiana legislation · 2026 Regular Session
Indiana HB1202: A BILL FOR AN ACT to amend the Indiana Code concerning public safety.
Status: Signed into law, February 24, 2026
Various public safety matters.
What the bill says
A bill FOR AN ACT to amend the Indiana Code concerning human services. SUMMARY: Medicaid coverage for treatment of obesity. Requires Medicaid coverage for the treatment of obesity, including specified services and medication approved by the federal Food and Drug Administration. Requires written notice regarding the coverage to be provided annually to Medicaid recipients, providers, and prescribers.
From the introduced text, May 16, 2026:
A BILL FOR AN ACT to amend the Indiana Code concerning human services. SUMMARY: Medicaid coverage for treatment of obesity. Requires Medicaid coverage for the treatment of obesity, including specified services and medication approved by the federal Food and Drug Administration. Requires written notice regarding the coverage to be provided annually to Medicaid recipients, providers, and prescribers.
Sponsors
- Ethan Lawson (R, HD-053) · primary sponsor
- Steve Bartels (R, HD-074)
- Judy, Chris (R)
Latest actions
- : Public Law 28
- : Signed by the Governor
- : Signed by the President of the Senate
- : Signed by the President Pro Tempore
- : Signed by the Speaker
- : Returned to the House without amendments
- : Third reading: passed; Roll Call 182: yeas 45, nays 0