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Yes: 142 • No: 1
IndianaHB 1296Second Regular Session 124th General Assembly (2026)HouseWALLET
Mental health services.
Sponsored By: Garrett Bascom (Republican)
Became Law
public healththe senatehealth and provider services
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Bill Overview
Analyzed Economic Effects
4 provisions identified: 3 benefits, 1 costs, 0 mixed.
New fees and rules for recovery homes
Beginning July 1, 2026, every recovery home owner must register each home with the state. Owners pay $500 per home at first registration and $350 per home to renew every two years. Total fees are capped at $2,000 per owner each registration period. Applications must include qualifications, zoning or legal papers, three references, proof all staff are 18+, and an ethics statement. Only registered homes in good standing may use the words “recovery residence.” The Division sets rules for issuing, denying, and revoking registrations, and disputes use the state’s formal hearing and appeal process.
Public list and standards for recovery homes
Beginning July 1, 2026, the state posts a public list of registered recovery homes with names, addresses, status, and any violations. Recovery homes used for residential care or supported housing for chronic addiction must meet ethical standards and be certified by an approved group, plus any state rules. The Division may hire a qualified organization to run registration and keep the list. The chapter covers residential care and supported housing for people with chronic addiction.
Certified reentry mental health support
Beginning July 1, 2026, the state certifies reentry and correctional support programs. These programs include mental health and substance use treatment and certified peer support during incarceration and after release. Certification follows standards set by the Division or an approved certifier to make services more consistent and reliable.
Quality and privacy at mental health centers
Beginning July 1, 2026, the Division gives best‑practice guidance to community mental health centers and works with them on reviews to improve outcomes. Records from incident or death reporting reviews are confidential and shared only between the Division and the center. The Division also collects ethnicity and gender data on people getting services for planning and equity checks; this does not affect payments.
Sponsors & Cosponsors
Sponsor
Garrett Bascom
Republican • House
Cosponsors
Brad Barrett
Republican • House
Brett Clark
Republican • Senate
Daryl Schmitt
Republican • Senate
Gregory Porter
Democratic • House
J.D. Ford
Democratic • Senate
La Keisha Jackson
Democratic • Senate
Lori Goss-Reaves
Republican • House
Michael Crider
Republican • Senate
Shelli Yoder
Democratic • Senate
Vaneta Becker
Republican • Senate
Roll Call Votes
Senate vote • 2/10/2026
Roll Call 152 on HB1296.03.COMS
Yes: 50 • No: 0
House vote • 1/28/2026
Roll Call 127 on HB1296.02.COMH
Yes: 92 • No: 1 • Other: 2
Actions Timeline
Public Law 32
2/24/2026HouseSigned by the Governor
2/24/2026HouseSigned by the President of the Senate
2/18/2026SenateSigned by the Speaker
2/12/2026HouseSigned by the President Pro Tempore
2/12/2026SenateReturned to the House without amendments
2/11/2026SenateSenator Schmitt added as cosponsor
2/10/2026SenateThird reading: passed; Roll Call 152: yeas 50, nays 0
2/10/2026SenateSecond reading: ordered engrossed
2/9/2026SenateCommittee report: do pass, adopted
2/5/2026SenateSenators Ford J.D., Jackson L, Yoder, Becker added as cosponsors
2/5/2026SenateSenator Crider added as second sponsor
2/5/2026SenateFirst reading: referred to Committee on Health and Provider Services
2/2/2026SenateReferred to the Senate
1/29/2026HouseSenate sponsor: Senator Clark
1/28/2026HouseThird reading: passed; Roll Call 127: yeas 92, nays 1
1/28/2026HouseSecond reading: ordered engrossed
1/22/2026HouseCommittee report: amend do pass, adopted
1/20/2026HouseRepresentative Porter added as coauthor
1/12/2026HouseFirst reading: referred to Committee on Public Health
1/6/2026HouseAuthored by Representative Bascom
1/6/2026HouseCoauthored by Representatives Barrett, Goss-Reaves
1/6/2026House
Bill Text
Enrolled House Bill (H)
House Bill (H)
House Bill (S)
Introduced House Bill (H)