Indiana legislation · 2026 Regular Session
Indiana HB1367: Involuntary treatment of substance use disorder.
Status: In committee, January 8, 2026
Allows an individual's spouse, legal guardian, friend, relative, or medical service provider to petition a court for involuntary substance use disorder treatment. Requires a petition to include certain information and allows a court to dismiss a petition, without prejudice, if it does not contain the required information. Requires the court to appoint a public defender if the individual subject to a petition seeking involuntary substance use disorder treatment is not represented by an attorney. Requires a court to order the individual to be evaluated by a medical provider if the court finds that: (1) the individual has a substance use disorder; (2) because of the individual's substance use disorder, the individual is experiencing impaired judgment and is unable to independently maintain the individual's activities of daily living or is a danger to self or others; and (3) the individual refuses to voluntarily participate in substance use disorder treatment. Allows a court to order a local law enforcement agency to consider whether an individual meets the criteria for emergency detention under certain circumstances. Requires a medical provider who completes an evaluation concerning an individual's need for substance use disorder treatment to submit the evaluation to the court. Specifies that after receiving an evaluation from a medical provider, the court may dismiss the petition or set a hearing for further evidence to be presented about the individual's need for substance use disorder treatment. Requires a court to order involuntary outpatient substance use disorder treatment for a period, not to exceed 90 days, if medical evidence supports that the individual requires immediate treatment for a substance use disorder and the individual has refused treatment.
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 12-26-17 IS ADDED TO THE INDIANA CODE AS A NEW CHAPTER TO READ AS FOLLOWS [EFFECTIVE JULY 1, 2026]: Chapter 17. Involuntary Treatment for Substance Use Disorder Sec. 1. (a) Involuntary treatment for substance use disorder may be considered by the court under this chapter upon the filing of a petition with a court having jurisdiction in the county where the or (2) may be located. (b) A petition may be filed under subsection (a) by an individual' (2) legal guardian; (3) friend or relative; or (4) medical provider. (c) A petition filed under subsection (a) must include the 2026 IN 1367--LS 6550/DI following: (1) The individual's name and date of birth. (2) All factual allegations to support that the individual (B) a danger to self or others or is unable to independently maintain the individual's activities of daily living because of a substance use disorder; (C) unable to make the decision to seek treatment or has refused to seek treatment for substance use disorder; and (D) in need of treatment for substance use disorder. (3) If the individual has been evaluated by a medical provider within the past thirty (30) days for a substance use disorder, the medical provider's written statement that the …
Sponsors
- Edmond Soliday (R, HD-004) · primary sponsor
Latest actions
- : Authored by Representative Soliday
- : First reading: referred to Committee on Courts and Criminal Code
Subjects: LAW ENFORCEMENT; Generally, CRIMINAL LAW AND PROCEDURE; Evidence, COURTS; Generally, HEALTH; Medical Records, ADDICTION SERVICES; Illicit Drugs, Prescription Drugs, Substances, and Alcohol
Common questions
- What is HB1367?
- HB1367 is a bill in the Indiana Legislature (2026 Regular Session): Involuntary treatment of substance use disorder.
- What does HB1367 do?
- In its own words: A bill FOR AN ACT to amend the Indiana Code concerning human services.
- What is the status of HB1367?
- In committee as of January 8, 2026. Latest action: Authored by Representative Soliday (January 8, 2026).
- Who sponsored HB1367?
- Edmond Soliday (R, HD-004).
- Where is the official record for HB1367?
- On the Indiana Legislature website: https://iga.in.gov/legislative/2026/bills/house/1367
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