2011 Indiana Code
TITLE 12. HUMAN SERVICES
ARTICLE 21. DIVISION OF MENTAL HEALTH AND ADDICTION
CHAPTER 6.5. COMMISSION ON MENTAL HEALTH

IC 12-21-6.5
Chapter 6.5. Commission on Mental Health

IC 12-21-6.5-1
Commission on mental health and addiction
Sec. 1. As used in this chapter, "commission" refers to the Indiana commission on mental health and addiction established by section 2 of this chapter.
As added by P.L.12-2006, SEC.2. Amended by P.L.143-2011, SEC.18.

IC 12-21-6.5-2
Indiana commission on mental health and addiction established
Sec. 2. The Indiana commission on mental health and addiction is established.
As added by P.L.12-2006, SEC.2. Amended by P.L.143-2011, SEC.19.

IC 12-21-6.5-3
Commission members
Sec. 3. The commission consists of seventeen (17) members determined as follows:
(1) The speaker of the house of representatives and the president pro tempore of the senate shall each appoint two (2) legislative members, who may not be from the same political party, to serve on the commission.
(2) The governor shall appoint thirteen (13) lay members, not more than seven (7) of whom may be from the same political party, to serve on the commission for a term of four (4) years as follows:
(A) Four (4) at-large members, not more than two (2) of whom may be from the same political party.
(B) Two (2) consumers of mental health or addiction services.
(C) Two (2) representatives of different advocacy groups for consumers of mental health or addiction services.
(D) Two (2) members of families of consumers of mental health or addiction services.
(E) Three (3) members who represent mental health or addiction providers. One (1) of the members appointed under this clause must be a representative of a for-profit psychiatric provider. One (1) of the members appointed under this clause must be a physician licensed under IC 25-22.5.
(3) The governor shall ensure that the members appointed under subdivision (2) represent all geographic areas of Indiana.
As added by P.L.12-2006, SEC.2. Amended by P.L.143-2011, SEC.20.

IC 12-21-6.5-4 Financial interest in subject matter prohibited
Sec. 4. Except for the members appointed under section 3(2)(E) of this chapter, the members of the commission may not have a financial interest in the subject matter to be studied by the commission.
As added by P.L.12-2006, SEC.2.

IC 12-21-6.5-5
Chairperson designation
Sec. 5. The chairman of the legislative council shall designate a legislative member of the commission to serve as chairperson of the commission.
As added by P.L.12-2006, SEC.2.

IC 12-21-6.5-6
Operating under legislative council study committee policies
Sec. 6. (a) Except as provided in subsection (b), the commission shall operate under the policies governing study committees adopted by the legislative council.
(b) The members appointed under section 3(2) of this chapter shall serve without receiving per diem or traveling expenses.
As added by P.L.12-2006, SEC.2. Amended by P.L.143-2011, SEC.21.

IC 12-21-6.5-7
Majority of votes required to take action
Sec. 7. The affirmative votes of a majority of the members appointed to the commission are required for the commission to take action on any measure, including final reports.
As added by P.L.12-2006, SEC.2.

IC 12-21-6.5-8
Duties
Sec. 8. The commission shall do the following:
(1) Study and evaluate the funding system for mental health and addiction services in Indiana.
(2) Review and make specific recommendations regarding the provision of mental health and addiction services delivered by community providers and state operated hospitals. The review and recommendations must cover services to all age groups including children, youth, and adults.
(3) Review and make recommendations regarding any unmet need for public supported mental health and addiction services:
(A) in any specific geographic area; or
(B) throughout Indiana.
In formulating recommendations, the commission shall consider the need, feasibility, and desirability of including additional organizations in the network of providers of mental health and addiction services.
(4) Monitor the implementation of managed care for a person

with mental illness or an addictive disorder that is paid for in part or in whole by the state.
(5) Make recommendations regarding the commission's findings to the appropriate division or department of state government.
As added by P.L.12-2006, SEC.2. Amended by P.L.143-2011, SEC.22.

IC 12-21-6.5-9
Expiration of chapter June 30, 2016
Sec. 9. This chapter expires June 30, 2016.
As added by P.L.12-2006, SEC.2. Amended by P.L.143-2011, SEC.23.