Indiana · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
HB 1405: Prescription drug assistance program for the elderly.
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
HB 1405 is a bill introduced in the Indiana House on January 8, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Prescription drug assistance program for the elderly. Primary sponsor: Martin Carbaugh (Republican). Most recent recorded action (January 8, 2026): First reading: referred to Committee on Public Health.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Establishes the prescription drug assistance program for the elderly (program) to be administered by the division of aging. Sets forth requirements of the program. Establishes the prescription drug assistance program for the elderly fund. Creates a Class A misdemeanor for fraud under the program.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Republican 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Martin Carbaugh | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 81 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- First reading: referred to Committee on Public Health
- Authored by Representative Carbaugh