Indiana · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
SB 72: Coverage of orthotic and prosthetic devices.
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
SB 72 is a bill introduced in the Indiana Senate on December 8, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Coverage of orthotic and prosthetic devices. Primary sponsor: Andrea Hunley (Democratic), Kyle Walker (Republican). It lists 1 additional sponsor. Most recent recorded action (January 13, 2026): Senator Goode 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.
Sets forth requirements for coverage of orthotic devices and prosthetic devices by a state employee health plan, a policy of accident and sickness insurance, and a health maintenance organization contract. Requires, not later than October 1, 2027, the state personnel department, an insurer that issues a policy of accident and sickness insurance, and a health maintenance organization to submit a report to the insurance commissioner regarding the total number of claims and the total amount of claims paid for orthotic devices and prosthetic devices during the preceding plan year. Requires the insurance commissioner to: (1) aggregate the data received in the reports regarding coverage of orthotic devices and prosthetic devices; and (2) report the aggregated data, not later than December 1, 2027, to the standing committees of the house of representatives and the senate that consider insurance matters. Makes corresponding changes.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 1 · Republican 2
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Andrea Hunley | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 46 |
| Kyle Walker | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 31 |
| Greg Goode | Co-sponsor | Republican | Senate | 38 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Senator Goode added as coauthor
- Senator Walker K added as second author
- First reading: referred to Committee on Insurance and Financial Institutions
- Authored by Senator Hunley