Indiana · 2025 Regular Session · Bill
SB 276: Medicaid for over-the-counter birth control.
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
SB 276 is a bill introduced in the Indiana Senate on January 13, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Medicaid for over-the-counter birth control. Primary sponsor: J.D. Ford (Democratic), Shelli Yoder (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (January 13, 2025): 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.
Specifies that the Medicaid program covers over-the-counter birth control. Requires the office of the secretary of family and social services to apply for any Medicaid state plan amendment or waiver necessary to include over-the-counter birth control as a covered supply.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 2
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| J.D. Ford | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 29 |
| Shelli Yoder | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 40 |
“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 Senators Yoder and Ford J.D.