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IN SB0274
Bill
Status
1/7/2019
Primary Sponsor
James Merritt
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AI Summary
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Converts the opioid addiction recovery pilot program for pregnant women and women with newborns into a permanent program, effective July 1, 2019
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Removes the requirement for approval from the Indiana Commission to Combat Drug Abuse to establish the program
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Eliminates the mandate for specific facility locations in Marion County, Winchester, and southern Indiana, allowing the state department flexibility in implementation
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Appropriates $1,000,000 from the state general fund for fiscal year 2019-2020 and another $1,000,000 for fiscal year 2020-2021 to administer the program
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Program provides residential treatment (including medication-assisted treatment, counseling, life skills, and parenting classes) followed by home visitation services for eligible women seeking opioid addiction recovery
Legislative Description
Opioid addiction recovery. Changes the opioid addiction recovery pilot program for pregnant women and women with newborns into a permanent program. Makes an appropriation.
Last Action
Pursuant to Senate Rule 68(b); reassigned to Committee on Health and Provider Services
1/14/2019