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IN SB 131

died on adjournment

Psychiatric care ombudsman.

Indiana · 2026 Regular Session (2nd Regular Session, 124th General Assembly) · upper

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Did IN SB 131 pass?

No. IN SB 131 died when the 2026 Regular Session (2nd Regular Session, 124th General Assembly) adjourned without final action on it. Bills that die this way are sometimes reintroduced in a later session. Latest recorded action (2026-01-05): First reading: referred to Committee on Health and Provider Services

What is IN SB 131 about?

Requires: (1) the division of mental health and addiction to establish the psychiatric care ombudsman office (office); and (2) the office of the secretary of family and social services to appoint the psychiatric care ombudsman. Sets forth the powers and duties of the office concerning psychiatric hospitals and patients of psychiatric hospitals. Creates a criminal penalty.

Who sponsors IN SB 131?

Andrea Hunley is the primary sponsor of IN SB 131.

Description

Requires: (1) the division of mental health and addiction to establish the psychiatric care ombudsman office (office); and (2) the office of the secretary of family and social services to appoint the psychiatric care ombudsman. Sets forth the powers and duties of the office concerning psychiatric hospitals and patients of psychiatric hospitals. Creates a criminal penalty.

Introduced
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Latest action
2026-01-05 — First reading: referred to Committee on Health and Provider Services
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Sponsors

  • Andrea Hunleyauthor

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Action timeline

Newest first

  1. 2026-01-05

    First reading: referred to Committee on Health and Provider Services

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  2. 2026-01-05

    Authored by Senator Hunley

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