Indiana legislation · 2026 Regular Session
Indiana HB1251: A BILL FOR AN ACT to amend the Indiana Code concerning health.
Status: In committee, February 12, 2026
Emergency ambulance services.
What the bill says
A bill FOR AN ACT to amend the Indiana Code concerning health.
From the amended text:
A BILL FOR AN ACT to amend the Indiana Code concerning health. SECTION 1. IC 16-18-2-150, AS AMENDED BY P.L.197-2011, SECTION 55, IS AMENDED TO READ AS FOLLOWS [EFFECTIVE JULY 1, 2026]: Sec. 150. (a) "Governing body", for purposes of IC 16-22-7, has the meaning set forth in IC 16-22-7-2. (b) "Governing body", for purposes of IC 16-31-5, has the meaning set forth in IC 16-31-5-0.5. (b) (c) "Governing body", for purposes of IC 16-41-22, has the meaning set forth in IC 16-41-22-3. SECTION 2. IC 16-31-1-1 IS AMENDED TO READ AS FOLLOWS [EFFECTIVE JULY 1, 2026]: Sec. 1. (a) The general assembly declares that the provision of emergency medical services, including emergency ambulance services, are essential services. The provision of emergency medical services is a matter of vital concern affecting the public health, safety, and welfare of the people of Indiana. (b) It is the purpose of this article: (1) to promote the establishment and maintenance of an effective HB 1251--LS 6944/DI system of emergency medical service, including the necessary equipment, personnel, and facilities to ensure that all emergency patients receive prompt and adequate medical care throughout the range of emergency conditions encountered; (2) that the emergency medical services commission established under IC 16-31-2 shall cooperate with other agencies empowered to license persons engaged in the delivery of health …
Sponsors
- Timothy O'Brien (R, HD-078) · primary sponsor
- Steve Bartels (R, HD-074)
- Mitch Gore (D, HD-089)
- Victoria Garcia Wilburn (D, HD-032)
Latest actions
- : Committee report: amend do pass adopted; reassigned to Committee on Tax and Fiscal Policy
- : Senator Becker added as second sponsor
- : Senator Bohacek added as third sponsor
- : Senator Ford J.D. added as cosponsor
- : First reading: referred to Committee on Local Government
- : Referred to the Senate
- : Senate sponsor: Senator Crider
- : Third reading: passed; Roll Call 177: yeas 83, nays 0
- : Second reading: ordered engrossed
- : Committee report: amend do pass, adopted
Votes
- HB1251.03.COMH (February 2, 2026): 83 yea, 0 nay, passed
Subjects: CITIES AND TOWNS; Generally, COUNTY GOVERNMENT, HOMELAND SECURITY; Fire and Public Safety Training and Certification, LOCAL GOVERNMENT; Generally, HEALTH; Emergency Medical Services (EMS)
Common questions
- What is HB1251?
- HB1251 is a bill in the Indiana Legislature (2026 Regular Session): A BILL FOR AN ACT to amend the Indiana Code concerning health.
- What does HB1251 do?
- In its own words: A bill FOR AN ACT to amend the Indiana Code concerning health.
- What is the status of HB1251?
- In committee as of February 12, 2026. Latest action: Committee report: amend do pass adopted; reassigned to Committee on Tax and Fiscal Policy (February 12, 2026).
- Who sponsored HB1251?
- Timothy O'Brien (R, HD-078), with 3 co-sponsors.
- Where is the official record for HB1251?
- On the Indiana Legislature website: /2026/bills/hb1251
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