Indiana · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
HB 1100: Health insurance coverage for adoptive children.
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
HB 1100 is a bill introduced in the Indiana House on January 5, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Health insurance coverage for adoptive children. Primary sponsor: Alex Burton (Democratic). It lists 1 additional sponsor. Most recent recorded action (January 12, 2026): Representative Dant Chesser added as coauthor.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Provides that if an adoptive child is eligible for coverage under the Medicaid program and as a dependent under the adoptive parent's private health insurance, the adoptive parent may opt out of the adoptive child's participation in the Medicaid program. Requires the adoptive parent to file a request with the department of child services (department) to opt out of the adoptive child's participation in the Medicaid program. Provides that, before approving an adoptive parent's request, the department shall ensure that the adoptive child is eligible for coverage under the adoptive parent's private health insurance and will not experience a lapse in coverage while changing from Medicaid to private health insurance.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 2
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alex Burton | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 77 |
| Wendy Dant Chesser | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 71 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Representative Dant Chesser added as coauthor
- Authored by Representative Burton
- First reading: referred to Committee on Family, Children and Human Affairs