Bill > HB1244

This bill establishes a new program within the Indiana Department of Health aimed at reducing maternal mortality by creating a grant system for community-based programs. The bill requires the department to develop a grant program specifically designed to support initiatives that address maternal mortality in Indiana. The department must collaborate with the statewide maternal mortality review committee and establish workgroups to help develop the program. These workgroups can include diverse professionals such as health care providers, mental health counselors, behavioral health specialists, public health advocates, and representatives from community organizations. The grants will focus on supporting programs that provide mental and behavioral health treatments and support for individuals experiencing maternal mental health conditions or substance use disorders. The bill allows the department to adopt rules for administering the program and explicitly states that community-based programs can still receive funding from other sources to reduce maternal mortality. The program is set to take effect on July 1, 2025, and is designed to be flexible, allowing the department to include additional relevant stakeholders in the workgroups as needed.

Health and Social Services

https://iga.in.gov/legislative/2025/bills/house/1244/details