Bill > HB1414

This bill requires the Indiana Office of the Secretary of Family and Social Services to conduct a comprehensive study on Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) therapy services, which are specialized behavioral interventions typically used to support individuals with autism and other developmental disorders. The study must collect detailed data including the number of individuals receiving ABA therapy, the sources of their coverage (Medicaid, commercial insurance, or self-pay), average hours of therapy per week, and long-term usage patterns. The office must prepare a report by August 1, 2025, and submit it to multiple entities including the Indiana Behavioral Health Commission and the General Assembly. The report must also examine potential impacts of reducing ABA therapy services, including effects on public schools, legal compliance, and the number of individuals who might lose access to these services. The Indiana Behavioral Health Commission is then required to hold a public meeting to discuss the report and submit recommendations to the General Assembly. Importantly, the bill prohibits the Office of the Secretary from amending any Medicaid waiver or state plan to reduce or limit ABA therapy services until the General Assembly has reviewed the report and the commission's recommendations. The bill includes an emergency declaration and is set to expire on December 31, 2025.

Health and Social Services

https://iga.in.gov/legislative/2025/bills/house/1414/details