SB 486 Indiana Senate · 2025 Regular Session

Family and social services matters.

Summary
Requires a sheriff to assist an individual who: (1) has been incarcerated for at least 30 days in a: (A) county jail; (B) community based correctional facility for children; (C) juvenile detention facility; or (D) secure facility other than a child caring institution; and (2) is eligible for Medicaid; in applying for Medicaid before the individual's release from the facility. Provides that if a child loses Medicaid coverage while confined in a juvenile detention facility or secure facility, the division of family resources shall, upon receiving notice that the child will be released, take action necessary ensure that the child is eligible to receive specified federally mandated services for 30 days before and after the child's release. Requires an insurer to respond within 60 days to an inquiry from the office of Medicaid policy and planning regarding a Medicaid claim that is made within three years from the date on which the service that is the subject of the claim was provided. Provides that an insurer other than Medicare, Medicare Advantage, or Medicare Part D may not deny a Medicaid claim solely due to lack of prior authorization in accordance with federal Medicaid law. Provides that the requirement that an individual who receives payment for medical expenses from Medicaid must cede to the state the individual's rights to third party payment for the medical expenses extends to settlement amounts for both past medical expenses and rights to payment of future medical expenses. Amends the duties, membership, and terms of office of the Medicaid advisory commission. Creates the Medicaid beneficiary advisory commission. Repeals a provision requiring that employees of a child care provider be tested for tuberculosis in order for the child care provider to be eligible to receive voucher payments under the federal Child Care and Development Fund program. Provides the following with regard to a licensed child care center, licensed child care home, or registered child care ministry (child care provider): (1) Requires all employees of a child care provider to be trained in pediatric first aid and pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation applicable to all age groups of children cared for by the child care provider. (2) Requires at least one adult who is certified in pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation applicable to all age groups of children cared for by the child care provider to be present at all times when a child is in the care of the child care provider. Amends the membership of the division of mental health and addiction planning and advisory council.
Bill status signed all 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2025
Committee Review
Mar 2025
Senate Passage
Mar 2025
House Passage
Mar 2025
Signed into Law
Apr 2025
Introduced Jan 13, 2025 Signed Apr 3, 2025
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What changed between versions

Senate Bill (S) Senate Bill (H) · 5 edits
MODERATE
This bill version was updated from SB 486.1 to SB 486.2, reflecting procedural changes in the legislative process including committee reporting dates and sponsor additions. The substantive policy content regarding Medicaid third-party payment rights and commission structures remains unchanged between versions.
TIMELINE

Bill version number updated from SB 486.1 to SB 486.2, indicating a revision in the legislative process

Digest update date changed from January 29, 2025 to February 13, 2025

Bill date changed from January 30, 2025 to February 14, 2025

New committee action recorded: February 13, 2025 favorable report from Committee on Appropriations

REQUIREMENT

New sponsor 'Randolph Lonnie M' added to the list of bill sponsors

Floor votes · Senate Feb 20, 2025 · House Mar 20, 2025

How they voted

490
Passed · 1 other
Total votes 50
Feb 20, 2025
D Democratic10
9 Yea 1
90% Yea
R Republican40
40 Yea
100% Yea
Vote distribution
All Yea All Nay Mixed No data
Full legislative history

Actions timeline

Total actions
22
Key actions
9
Committee
3
Apr 3, 2025
Signed into law
Signed by the Governor
executive
Mar 27, 2025
Upper · Passed
Signed by the President of the Senate
upper
Mar 24, 2025
Upper · Passed
Signed by the President Pro Tempore
upper
Mar 24, 2025
Lower · Passed
Signed by the Speaker
lower
Mar 20, 2025
Lower · Passed
Third reading: passed; Roll Call 295: yeas 91, nays 0
lower
Mar 13, 2025
Lower · Passed
Committee report: do pass, adopted
lower
Feb 20, 2025
Upper · Passed
Third reading: passed; Roll Call 204: yeas 49, nays 0
upper
Feb 13, 2025
Upper · Passed
Committee report: do pass, adopted
upper
Jan 29, 2025
Upper · Passed
Committee report: do pass adopted; reassigned to Committee on Appropriations
upper
3 primary · 3 co-sponsors

Sponsors