Rep. Vanessa Summers

Co-sponsor HCR 21

Passed · Indiana House · Co-sponsor

Recognizing the seven Black mayors in Indiana.

A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION recognizing the seven Black mayors in Indiana.

Passed Feb 6, 2024 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor HC 20

Passed · Indiana House · Co-sponsor

Recognizing Wednesday, February 14, 2024, as a day to honor the work and mission of the Indiana Region of the American Red Cross.

A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION recognizing Wednesday, February 14, 2024, as a day to honor the work and mission of the Indiana Region of the American Red Cross.

Passed Feb 6, 2024 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor HC 21

Passed · Indiana House · Co-sponsor

Recognizing the seven Black mayors in Indiana.

A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION recognizing the seven Black mayors in Indiana.

Passed Feb 6, 2024 1 co-sponsor Track

Primary HR 5

Passed · Indiana House · Lead sponsor

Honoring Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc.

Honoring Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc.

Passed Jan 22, 2024 0 co-sponsors Track

Co-sponsor HR 1

Passed · Indiana House · Co-sponsor

Commemorating Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day.

Commemorating Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day.

Passed Jan 9, 2024 1 co-sponsor Track

Primary HB 1128

In committee · Indiana House · Lead sponsor

Prohibition on lien for medical debt.

Provides that: (1) any amount of health care debt owed or alleged to be owed by a consumer; or (2) in an action against a consumer in which a judgment has been entered, any amount of the judgment that represents health care debt determined to be owed by the consumer; does not constitute a lien against the consumer's principal residence. Provides that in any action filed, in a court of competent jurisdiction in Indiana, for the recovery of health care debt owed or alleged to be owed by a consumer, the principal residence of the consumer is not liable to judgment or attachment or to be sold on execution against the consumer.

In committee Jan 8, 2024 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 1125

In committee · Indiana House · Lead sponsor

Maternal health.

Requires the Indiana department of health (department) to develop a program to award grants to certain community based programs to reduce the prevalence of maternal mortality in Indiana. Requires the department to collaborate with the statewide maternal mortality review committee in developing the program. Provides that the department shall establish workgroups to assist in developing the program. Allows the department to adopt rules to administer the chapter.

In committee Jan 8, 2024 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 1124

In committee · Indiana House · Lead sponsor

Prohibition of race based hair discrimination.

Prohibits race discrimination based on traits historically associated with race, such as hair texture and protective hairstyles.

In committee Jan 8, 2024 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 1126

In committee · Indiana House · Lead sponsor

Funding of lactation rooms in public buildings.

Establishes a grant program to promote the installation of lactation rooms in public buildings. Requires the Indiana housing and community development authority (IHCDA) to administer the grant program. Authorizes public agencies to apply for grants. Appropriates $5,000,000 to the IHCDA for deposit in the grant fund.

In committee Jan 8, 2024 0 co-sponsors Track

Co-sponsor SB 1

Signed into law · Indiana Senate · Co-sponsor

Behavioral health matters.

Provides that, subject to certain procedures and requirements, the office of the secretary of family and social services may apply to the United States Department of Health and Human Services: (1) for a Medicaid state plan amendment, a waiver, or an amendment to an existing waiver to require reimbursement for eligible certified community behavioral health clinic services; or (2) to participate in the expansion of a community mental health services demonstration program. Requires the division of mental health and addiction to establish and maintain a help line: (1) to provide confidential emotional support and referrals to certain resources to individuals who call the help line; and (2) that is accessible by calling a toll free telephone number. Establishes the Indiana behavioral health commission (commission) and sets forth the commission's membership. Changes the name of the "9-8-8 crisis hotline center" to "9-8-8 crisis response center". Makes conforming changes.

Signed into law May 4, 2023 1 co-sponsor