HB1392

Indiana HB1392 allows involuntary substance use disorder treatment for individuals meeting specific criteria.

HB1392 introduces a process for involuntary substance use disorder treatment in Indiana. It allows a spouse, legal guardian, friend, or relative to petition a court for involuntary treatment if the individual has a substance use disorder, is a danger to themselves or others, and refuses voluntary treatment. The court must order evaluations by two medical providers, one of whom must be a licensed physician. If the evaluations support immediate treatment, the court can order involuntary treatment for 60 to 360 days. The petitioner is responsible for all medical expenses.