Appropriates $3,000,000 from the state general fund to the division of mental health and addiction to award grants to community mental health centers in low income areas to hire mental health professionals.
Urges the legislative council to assign to an appropriate study committee the task of studying the feasibility of establishing a law school in northwest Indiana.
Appropriates $2,000,000 from the state general fund to the department of homeland security (department) to be used by the department for the purpose of providing mental health and wellness training for: (1) law enforcement officers; (2) emergency medical services providers; and (3) full-time firefighters.
Requires the division of family resources (division) of the office of the secretary of family and social services to establish a pilot program under which the division develops, deploys, and determines the effectiveness of electronic kiosks that allow an individual to do any of the following: (1) Determine the balance remaining in the individual's SNAP or TANF account. (2) Apply to the office of the secretary for a new EBT card. (3) Apply for SNAP or TANF benefits, subject to verification through in person communication with the division.
Requires the office of the secretary of family and social services (FSSA) to conduct a study of the means by which the state can optimize the delivery of services to individuals who are: (1) intellectually disabled and mentally ill; or (2) mentally ill and addicted to alcohol or a controlled substance. Requires FSSA to issue to the general assembly, not later than November 1, 2025, a report setting forth: (1) the results of the study; and (2) any legislation recommended by FSSA based on the findings of the study.
Increases the personal exemption to $1,500 in the definition of "adjusted gross income" for a taxpayer, or, in the case of a joint return, for each spouse. Increases the exemption for dependents to $1,500. Increases the exemption to $1,500 for the spouse of the taxpayer if a separate return is made by the taxpayer and the spouse and if the spouse had no gross income for the calendar year.
Provides that, not later than July 1, 2026, the department of natural resources shall study the economic and environmental impact of the state acquiring and protecting the Cardinal Greenway.
Makes changes to requirements for the readoption of administrative rules. Repeals, merges, consolidates, or otherwise modifies various boards, commissions, committees, councils, authorities, and funds. Removes certain appointed members from various boards, commissions, and districts. Modifies the appointing authority for particular funds, boards, and councils. Provides that the professional licensing agency may adopt and enforce procedural rules for the administration of a board if the rule: (1) will affect multiple boards; and (2) is not inconsistent with any rule adopted by the affected board.
HB 1463 requires Medicaid to cover specific group pregnancy services for eligible enrollees. This bill directly affects pregnant individuals enrolled in Medicaid and healthcare providers offering these services. The key provision mandates that Medicaid cover defined group-based prenatal care programs, such as support groups or educational sessions, as specified in the bill. It does not change eligibility criteria but ensures these structured group services are included in standard Medicaid benefits.
Requires the Indiana University School of Medicine to collect data on the incidence of Parkinson's disease and establish a Parkinson's disease registry. Requires health care providers to report a diagnosis of Parkinson's disease and a related condition to the registry, and, if a patient agrees to the reporting, additional information concerning the medical treatment. Requires the health care provider to provide certain information to a patient diagnosed with Parkinson's disease or a related condition and to receive either permission or a denial to provide other information concerning the diagnosis and treatment. Requires that the information be confidential. Provides immunity to a person that provides information for the registry. Specifies persons that can obtain information from the registry.
SB 487 extends the expiration date of the existing hospital assessment fee to June 30, 2027. This means hospitals currently subject to the fee will continue paying it until the new deadline, rather than an earlier date. The bill does not change the fee amount, collection method, or eligibility requirements - only the timing of when the fee will expire.
Provides that a person may not advertise a product containing marijuana or a marijuana business by any medium within the borders of Indiana. Provides that the attorney general may seek civil penalties, an injunction, and other costs for violations. Provides that civil penalties shall be deposited in the state general fund.
