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HB 1102 Indiana House · 2026 Regular Session

Applied behavioral analysis therapy services.

Summary
Requires, upon request, a public school to consult with and allow certain licensed or board certified behavior analysts and certified registered behavior technicians to provide applied behavioral analysis therapy services in the public school to a student under certain conditions in accordance with the student's special education program or plan. Provides immunity from civil liability for any actions taken in good faith to comply with the requirements. Requires the department of education to prepare and provide information and guidance to assist public schools in implementing the requirements.
Issues: ✓ EducationSupports EducationMandates public schools to provide specialized behavioral therapy services for special education students, expanding access to support services within the educational framework.85% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareMandates public schools to provide ABA therapy services for students with special needs, expanding access to behavioral health treatment under mental illness and treatment category.90% confidence
Bill status passed 3 of 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2026
Committee Review
Jan 2026
House Passage
Jan 2026
Senate Passage
Governor
Introduced Jan 5, 2026 Last action Feb 10, 2026
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What changed between versions

Engrossed House Bill (S) → House Bill (H) · 3 edits
MINOR
The bill's version number was updated from HB 1102.2 to HB 1102.1, and all associated dates were revised to reflect an earlier timeline in January 2026. The most significant substantive change is the addition of a new requirement mandating that public schools must take specific actions before allowing licensed behavior analysts or certified technicians to provide therapy services to students.
Scope change
The bill now explicitly applies to public schools, requiring them to follow a new pre-authorization process before engaging behavioral analysis therapy providers.
TECHNICAL

The bill version number was changed from HB 1102.2 to HB 1102.1, indicating a revision in the legislative process.

TIMELINE

All reprinting and legislative history dates were updated from late January 2026 to mid-January 2026.

REQUIREMENT

A new section was added requiring public schools to perform specific duties before a behavior analyst or technician can provide services to a student.

Floor votes · House Jan 22, 2026

How they voted

90–0
Passed · 9 other
Total votes 99
Jan 22, 2026
D Democratic29
28 Yea 1
96% Yea
I Independent1
1 Yea
100% Yea
R Republican69
61 Yea 8
88% Yea
Vote distribution
All Yea All Nay Mixed No data
Full legislative history

Actions timeline

Total actions
13
Key actions
3
Committee
1
Amendments
1
Jan 22, 2026
Lower · Passed
Third reading: passed; Roll Call 69: yeas 91, nays 0
lower
Jan 20, 2026
Lower · Passed
Amendment #1 (Greene) prevailed; voice vote
lower
Jan 15, 2026
Lower · Passed
Committee report: do pass, adopted
lower
4 primary · 5 co-sponsors

Sponsors

Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Photo of Brian Buchanan
Brian Buchanan
RRepublican
IN
7
P
Photo of Greg Goode
Greg Goode
RRepublican
IN
38
P
Photo of J.D. Ford
J.D. Ford
DDemocratic
IN
29
P
Photo of Robb Greene
Robb Greene
RRepublican
IN
47
Co
Photo of Fady Qaddoura
Fady Qaddoura
DDemocratic
IN
30
Co
Photo of Julie Olthoff
Julie Olthoff
RRepublican
IN
19
Co
Photo of Lori Goss-Reaves
Lori Goss-Reaves
RRepublican
IN
31
Co
Photo of Maureen Bauer
Maureen Bauer
DDemocratic
IN
6
Co
Photo of Shelli Yoder
Shelli Yoder
DDemocratic
IN
40