Indiana legislation · 2026 Regular Session
Indiana HB1405: Prescription drug assistance program for the elderly.
Status: In committee, January 8, 2026
Establishes the prescription drug assistance program for the elderly (program) to be administered by the division of aging. Sets forth requirements of the program. Establishes the prescription drug assistance program for the elderly fund. Creates a Class A misdemeanor for fraud under the program.
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 12-7-2-91.7 IS ADDED TO THE INDIANA CODE AS A NEW SECTION TO READ AS FOLLOWS [EFFECTIVE JULY 1, 2026]: Sec. 91.7. "Generic name", for purposes of IC 12-10-16.5, has the meaning set forth in IC 12-10-16.5-2. SECTION 2. IC 12-7-2-146, AS AMENDED BY P.L.174-2025, SECTION 12, IS AMENDED TO READ AS FOLLOWS [EFFECTIVE JULY 1, 2026]: Sec. 146. "Program" refers to the following: (1) For purposes of IC 12-10-5.7, the meaning set forth in IC 12-10-5.7-2. (2) For purposes of IC 12-10-7, the adult guardianship services program established by IC 12-10-7-5. (3) For purposes of IC 12-10-10, the meaning set forth in IC 12-10-10-5. (4) For purposes of IC 12-10-16.5, the meaning set forth in IC 12-10-16.5-3. (4) (5) For purposes of IC 12-15-12.7, the meaning set forth in IC 12-15-12.7-1. 2026 IN 1405--LS 7016/DI (5) (6) For purposes of IC 12-17.2-2-14.2, the meaning set forth in IC 12-17.2-2-14.2(a). (6) (7) For purposes of IC 12-17.6, the meaning set forth in IC 12-17.6-1-5. SECTION 3. IC 12-10-16.5 IS ADDED TO THE INDIANA CODE AS A NEW CHAPTER TO READ AS FOLLOWS [EFFECTIVE JULY 1, 2026]: Chapter 16.5. Prescription Drug Assistance Program for the Elderly Sec. 1. (a) The program under this chapter is in …
Sponsors
- Martin Carbaugh (R, HD-081) · primary sponsor
Latest actions
- : First reading: referred to Committee on Public Health
- : Authored by Representative Carbaugh
Subjects: GENERAL ASSEMBLY; Pilot Program, SENIOR CITIZENS, CRIMINAL LAW AND PROCEDURE; Creation of New Offenses, AGENCIES; Family and Social Services Administration (FSSA), ADDICTION SERVICES; Illicit Drugs, Prescription Drugs, Substances, and Alcohol
Common questions
- What is HB1405?
- HB1405 is a bill in the Indiana Legislature (2026 Regular Session): Prescription drug assistance program for the elderly.
- What does HB1405 do?
- In its own words: A bill FOR AN ACT to amend the Indiana Code concerning human services.
- What is the status of HB1405?
- In committee as of January 8, 2026. Latest action: First reading: referred to Committee on Public Health (January 8, 2026).
- Who sponsored HB1405?
- Martin Carbaugh (R, HD-081).
- Where is the official record for HB1405?
- On the Indiana Legislature website: https://iga.in.gov/legislative/2026/bills/house/1405
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