SB0198

Pregnancy and childbirth matters.

Introduced·1/6/26
Intr Text

Indiana SB0198 establishes requirements for health plans, insurers, and employers regarding pregnancy and childbirth accommodations.

Indiana SB0198 mandates that state employee health plans, accident and sickness insurance policies, and health maintenance organization contracts provide coverage for biomarker testing for preeclampsia, doula services, mental health screenings, and treatment for maternal mental health. It also requires these entities to develop maternal mental health programs. The bill prohibits employers from discriminating against employees or applicants based on pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions, and mandates reasonable accommodations for such conditions.

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Where it stands

Current
Health and Provider Services Committee
Next
Committee decision

Sponsors

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History

Jan 6

Senate

Coauthored by Senators Jackson L, Ford J.D.

Jan 6

Senate

Authored by Senators Hunley, Yoder

Jan 6

Senate

First reading: referred to Committee on Health and Provider Services