Indiana bills · 2026 Regular Session
Indiana SB 131
Psychiatric care ombudsman.
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed Senate
- Passed House
- To Governor
- Became law
Sponsors
- Andrea Hunley (Democratic)
Summary
Official abstract published by the Indiana legislature· Digest
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.
Text versions
Roll-call votes
No recorded votes on this bill.
Actions
- Jan 5, 2026 · Senate
First reading: referred to Committee on Health and Provider Services - Jan 5, 2026 · Senate
Authored by Senator Hunley