Indiana · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
SB 131: Psychiatric care ombudsman.
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
SB 131 is a bill introduced in the Indiana Senate on January 5, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Psychiatric care ombudsman. Primary sponsor: Andrea Hunley (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (January 5, 2026): First reading: referred to Committee on Health and Provider Services.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Requires: (1) the division of mental health and addiction to establish the psychiatric care ombudsman office (office); and (2) the office of the secretary of family and social services to appoint the psychiatric care ombudsman. Sets forth the powers and duties of the office concerning psychiatric hospitals and patients of psychiatric hospitals. Creates a criminal penalty.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Andrea Hunley | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 46 |
“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 Health and Provider Services
- Authored by Senator Hunley