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IN HB1237

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

1/5/2026

Primary Sponsor

Mark Genda

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Origin

House of Representatives

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Expands permitted uses of local abatement opioid settlement account distributions (35% of settlement funds) to include procurement of mobile radio equipment for first responders
  • Current law limits local abatement funds to treatment, prevention, and care programs as defined by settlement documents or court orders
  • Cities and towns receiving less than $5,000 annually have their distribution redirected to their county
  • Amends IC 4-6-15-4, effective July 1, 2026
  • Introduced by Representative Genda and referred to House Committee on Local Government on January 5, 2026

Legislative Description

Use of opioid settlement funds.

Last Action

First reading: referred to Committee on Local Government

1/5/2026

Committee Referrals

Local Government1/5/2026

Full Bill Text

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