SB0131

Psychiatric care ombudsman.

Introduced·1/5/26
Intr Text

Indiana SB0131 establishes a psychiatric care ombudsman program to oversee and improve psychiatric care services.

Indiana SB0131 amends the Indiana Code to create a psychiatric care ombudsman program. The Division of Mental Health and Addiction is tasked with establishing the psychiatric care ombudsman office, which will be directed by a state ombudsman appointed by the Secretary of Family and Social Services. The ombudsman will investigate and resolve complaints from patients of psychiatric hospitals, ensuring their health, safety, welfare, and rights are protected.

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Where it stands

Current
Health and Provider Services Committee
Next
Committee decision

Sponsors

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History

Jan 5

Senate

Authored by Senator Hunley

Jan 5

Senate

First reading: referred to Committee on Health and Provider Services