HB1400

MEWA for child care facilities.

Introduced·1/8/26
Intr Text

Indiana HB1400 allows child care facilities to establish a multiple employer welfare arrangement (MEWA) and mandates the Department of Insurance to.

Indiana HB1400 amends the Indiana Code to allow a group or association of child care facilities to establish a multiple employer welfare arrangement (MEWA). The Department of Insurance is required to create a survey for child care facilities, requesting information such as the facility's interest in MEWA and current insurance costs. The department must also facilitate communication between interested facilities and advise them on best practices for lowering insurance costs. Effective July 1, 2026.

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Where it stands

Current
Insurance Committee
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Committee decision

Sponsors

DD
2
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History

Jan 8

House

Coauthored by Representatives Clere, Hamilton

Jan 8

House

Authored by Representative Dant Chesser

Jan 8

House

First reading: referred to Committee on Insurance