Bill > HB1139

This bill expands the produce Rx pilot grant program administered by the Indiana Department of Health's division of nutrition and physical activity. The bill appropriates $2 million from the state general fund specifically to support the expansion of this program for the two-year state budget period from July 1, 2025, to June 30, 2027. A "produce Rx" program typically involves healthcare providers writing prescriptions for fruits and vegetables to help patients improve their nutrition and address diet-related health conditions, with the prescription often functioning like a voucher or benefit that can be used to purchase fresh produce. The bill includes a provision that automatically terminates the appropriation on July 1, 2027, which means the funding and program expansion will need to be renewed or re-evaluated at that time. The effective date for this legislation is July 1, 2025, giving state officials time to prepare for implementing the expanded program.

Health and Social Services

https://iga.in.gov/legislative/2025/bills/house/1139/details