Indiana legislation · 2026 Regular Session
Indiana HB1296: A BILL FOR AN ACT to amend the Indiana Code concerning human services.
Status: Signed into law, February 24, 2026
Mental health services.
What the bill says
An act to amend the Indiana Code concerning human services.
From the enrolled text:
AN ACT to amend the Indiana Code concerning human services. SECTION 1. IC 12-7-2-78.6 IS ADDED TO THE INDIANA CODE AS A NEW SECTION TO READ AS FOLLOWS [EFFECTIVE JULY 1, 2026]: Sec. 78.6. "Ethical standards", for purposes of IC 12-23-25, has the meaning set forth in IC 12-23-25-1. SECTION 2. IC 12-7-2-117.9 IS ADDED TO THE INDIANA CODE AS A NEW SECTION TO READ AS FOLLOWS [EFFECTIVE JULY 1, 2026]: Sec. 117.9. "Integrated reentry and correctional support" refers to mental health and substance use services and support, including certified peer support recovery resources and treatment, provided to individuals during incarceration and reentry. SECTION 3. IC 12-7-2-135.2 IS ADDED TO THE INDIANA CODE AS A NEW SECTION TO READ AS FOLLOWS [EFFECTIVE JULY 1, 2026]: Sec. 135.2. "Owner", for purposes of IC 12-23-25, has the meaning set forth in IC 12-23-25-2. SECTION 4. IC 12-7-2-158.3 IS ADDED TO THE INDIANA CODE AS A NEW SECTION TO READ AS FOLLOWS [EFFECTIVE JULY 1, 2026]: Sec. 158.3. "Recovery residence services", for purposes of IC 12-23-25, has the meaning set forth in IC 12-23-25-3. SECTION 5. IC 12-21-2-3, AS AMENDED BY P.L.104-2024, SECTION 47, IS AMENDED TO READ AS FOLLOWS [EFFECTIVE HEA 1296 JULY 1, 2026]: Sec. 3. The secretary or the secretary's designee shall do the following: (1) Organize the division, create …
Sponsors
- Garrett Bascom (R, HD-068) · primary sponsor
- Barrett, Brad (R)
- Lori Goss-Reaves (R, HD-031)
- Gregory Porter (D, HD-096)
Latest actions
- : Signed by the Governor
- : Public Law 32
- : Signed by the President of the Senate
- : Signed by the Speaker
- : Signed by the President Pro Tempore
- : Returned to the House without amendments
- : Senator Schmitt added as cosponsor
- : Third reading: passed; Roll Call 152: yeas 50, nays 0
- : Second reading: ordered engrossed
- : Committee report: do pass, adopted
Votes
- HB1296.03.COMS (February 10, 2026): 50 yea, 0 nay, passed
- HB1296.02.COMH (January 28, 2026): 92 yea, 1 nay, passed
Subjects: HEALTH CARE FACILITIES; Mental Health Facilities, AGENCIES; Family and Social Services Administration (FSSA), ADDICTION SERVICES; Generally
Common questions
- What is HB1296?
- HB1296 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 HB1296 do?
- In its own words: An act to amend the Indiana Code concerning human services.
- What is the status of HB1296?
- Signed into law as of February 24, 2026. Latest action: Signed by the Governor (February 24, 2026).
- Who sponsored HB1296?
- Garrett Bascom (R, HD-068), with 3 co-sponsors.
- Where is the official record for HB1296?
- On the Indiana Legislature website: /2026/bills/hb1296
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