Indiana HB1212: A BILL FOR AN ACT to amend the Indiana Code concerning human services.

What the bill says

A bill FOR AN ACT to amend the Indiana Code concerning human services.

From the introduced text:

A BILL FOR AN ACT to amend the Indiana Code concerning human services. SECTION 1. IC 12-15-1.3-27 IS ADDED TO THE INDIANA CODE AS A NEW SECTION TO READ AS FOLLOWS [EFFECTIVE JULY 1, 2026]: Sec. 27. (a) As used in this section, "health related social needs" means an individual's unmet, adverse social conditions that contribute to poor health outcomes, such as food insecurity, housing instability, unemployment, or lack of transportation. (b) Not later than October 1, 2026, the office of the secretary shall apply to the United States Department of Health and Human Services for approval of a Section 1115 Medicaid demonstration waiver to provide Medicaid coverage for health related social needs, including coverage for the following: (1) Housing supports. (2) Nutrition supports. (3) Any other health related social needs services identified by the office of the secretary. 2026 IN 1212--LS 6513/DI

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Sponsors

• Justin Moed (D, HD-097) · primary sponsor

Latest actions

1. January 5, 2026: Authored by Representative Moed
2. January 5, 2026: First reading: referred to Committee on Public Health

Common questions

What is HB1212?

HB1212 is a bill in the Indiana Legislature (2026 Regular Session): A BILL FOR AN ACT to amend the Indiana Code concerning human services.

What does HB1212 do?

In its own words: A bill FOR AN ACT to amend the Indiana Code concerning human services.

What is the status of HB1212?

In committee as of January 5, 2026. Latest action: Authored by Representative Moed (January 5, 2026).

Who sponsored HB1212?

Justin Moed (D, HD-097).

Where is the official record for HB1212?

On the Indiana Legislature website: /2026/bills/hb1212