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HB 1352 IN

Mental health care for first responders.

IN · session 2025 · Assembly / House · bill

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Introduced Jan 13, 2025

Latest action (Jan 13, 2025) First reading: referred to Committee on Veterans Affairs and Public Safety

Summary

Establishes the Indiana first responders mental health wellness fund and program (fund and program). Provides that the division of mental health and addiction of the office of the secretary of family and social services (division) shall administer the fund and program. Provides that a first responder who meets certain requirements may apply to the division for: (1) costs associated with the first responder's active participation in a mental health treatment plan as determined by a psychologist or physician treating the first responder; and (2) compensation if the first responder is unable to work. Establishes requirements for obtaining compensation. Makes a continuous appropriation.

Sponsor (1)
2 coauthors / cosponsors

Action history (3)
  1. Jan 13, 2025 Coauthored by Representatives Pressel and Harris · lower
  2. Jan 13, 2025 Authored by Representative Jackson C · lower
  3. Jan 13, 2025 First reading: referred to Committee on Veterans Affairs and Public Safety · lower
Subjects
AGENCIES; Family and Social Services Administration (FSSA)HEALTH CARE PROFESSIONALS; Licensing (Including Behavioral and Mental Health)HEALTH; Behavioral Health; Mental Illness and TreatmentLABOR AND EMPLOYMENT; Collective Bargaining, Benefits, and Wages

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