Indiana legislation · 2026 Regular Session
Indiana HB1392: Involuntary substance use disorder treatment.
Status: In committee, January 8, 2026
Allows an individual's spouse, legal guardian, friend, or relative 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 two medical providers, one of which must be a licensed physician, 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 substance use disorder treatment for a period of between 60 and 360 days if medical evidence supports that the individual requires immediate treatment for a substance use disorder and the individual has refused treatment. Requires the petitioner to pay all medical expenses that result from a respondent receiving court ordered involuntary substance use disorder treatment. Specifies that a respondent may be subject to
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; or (3) friend or relative. 2026 IN 1392--LS 6803/DI (c) A petition filed under subsection (a) must include the following: (1) The individual's name and date of birth. (2) All factual allegations to support that the (B) is 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) is unable to make the decision to seek treatment or has refused to seek treatment for substance use disorder; and (D) is in need of treatment for substance use disorder. (3) If an individual is represented by an attorney, the petition must identify the individual's attorney. (d) A petition filed under subsection (a) must be served (2) any court appointed …
Sponsors
- Lindsay Patterson (R, HD-055) · primary sponsor
- Lori Goss-Reaves (R, HD-031)
Latest actions
- : First reading: referred to Committee on Judiciary
- : Authored by Representative Patterson
- : Coauthored by Representative Goss-Reaves
Subjects: PUBLIC DEFENDER; Generally, LAW ENFORCEMENT; Generally, CRIMINAL LAW AND PROCEDURE; Evidence, COURTS; Generally, HEALTH; Billing and Costs, HEALTH CARE PROFESSIONALS; Doctors and Physicians, ADDICTION SERVICES; Illicit Drugs, Prescription Drugs, Substances, and Alcohol
Common questions
- What is HB1392?
- HB1392 is a bill in the Indiana Legislature (2026 Regular Session): Involuntary substance use disorder treatment.
- What does HB1392 do?
- In its own words: A bill FOR AN ACT to amend the Indiana Code concerning human services.
- What is the status of HB1392?
- In committee as of January 8, 2026. Latest action: First reading: referred to Committee on Judiciary (January 8, 2026).
- Who sponsored HB1392?
- Lindsay Patterson (R, HD-055), with 1 co-sponsor.
- Where is the official record for HB1392?
- On the Indiana Legislature website: https://iga.in.gov/legislative/2026/bills/house/1392
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