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HB 1309

Pediatric mental health.

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Mike Andrade and 2 co-sponsors

Indiana HB 1309 addresses pediatric mental health services but specific provisions remain unclear pending committee review and detailed bill text availability.

Coauthored by Representatives Ledbetter and Garcia Wilburn
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Bill Summary · HB 1309

Legislative bill overview

HB 1309 is an Indiana bill focused on pediatric mental health that was recently introduced and referred to the Committee on Public Health. The bill's specific provisions have not yet been made publicly available, as it remains in early stages of the legislative process following its first reading on January 13, 2025.

Why is this important

Pediatric mental health has become an increasingly critical public health issue, with rising rates of anxiety, depression, and behavioral challenges among children and adolescents. Legislative action in this area could affect school-based mental health services, provider access, insurance coverage, or screening protocols that directly impact young people's wellbeing and educational outcomes.

Potential points of contention

  • Funding mechanisms: Questions about whether new mental health services will be funded through state budgets, insurance mandates, or school districts, and whether resources will be adequate
  • Scope of services: Debate over which mental health interventions should be covered (therapy, medication, crisis services) and whether parental consent requirements apply
  • Implementation responsibility: Disagreement about whether schools, healthcare providers, or both should be responsible for identifying and addressing pediatric mental health needs

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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