Garcia Wilburn celebrates opioid settlement win, calls for investment in recovery courts

Indiana will receive up to $100 million in new opioid settlement funds following action by 55 attorneys general, including Indiana Attorney General Todd Rokita, to secure a $7.4 billion settlement from the Sackler family and Purdue Pharma for their role in America's opioid epidemic. This money will be disbursed over the next 15 years to state and local governments to combat the effects of the opioid crisis, according to a press release from Attorney General Rokita.

State Rep. Victoria Garcia Wilburn (D-Fishers), a behavioral health professional and recovery advocate, renewed her call for Indiana to establish a Family Recovery Court Fund, which could be funded by opioid settlement dollars. Family recovery courts are certified problem-solving courts that target cases of abuse or neglect wherein a parent or primary caregiver suffers from a substance use disorder or co-occurring disorders, but they struggle to receive consistent funding and have often relied on counties prioritizing them in their budgets. This legislative session, Garcia Wilburn passed House Bill 1107 unanimously out of the House Judiciary Committee to create such a fund, but it subsequently stalled out in the House Ways and Means Committee – meaning that it did not become law this year.

Garcia Wilburn released the following statement on the new settlement dollars and how they could be put to good use in recovery courts:

"First, I'm thankful that Indiana will receive $100 million in new opioid settlement dollars, and I thank Attorney General Rokita and his fellow attorneys general across the country for their work to secure this outcome. These dollars can be put to use in our communities for addiction recovery, prevention and solutions, including recovery courts.

"Family recovery courts reduce the cost of addiction to the taxpayers by solving addiction outside of our courts and prison systems. They're a great investment that have resulted in many success stories across our state of babies born substance free and families made whole again. The 2026 legislative session is the time to take action and create a family recovery court fund. This will allow courts across the state to fund family recovery courts sustainably into the future. Amid a state budget shortfall and this new infusion of settlement funds, setting up this recovery court fund won't take money out of our state budget but will help Hoosiers reach recovery with existing dedicated funds. That's a win in my book – and one that's entirely achievable during the 2026 legislative session."

Garcia Wilburn votes ‘no’ on inefficient budget that cuts public health, early learning

Today, April 25, the House of Representatives passed a final version of House Bill 1001, the two-year state budget. State Rep. Victoria Garcia Wilburn (D-Fishers) voted 'no' on the budget out of a concern for public school, public health and early learning funding and a belief that budget writers could produce a better budget to shield Hoosier families during uncertain economic times.

Specifically, HB 1001:

1. Increases traditional public school funding by only 3.3% in 2026 and 1.6%  in 2027, while brick-and-mortar charters receive a 4.8% increase in 2026 and a 3.7% increase in 2027. Traditional public schools will have limited state funding growth while losing $744 million in property tax revenue because of Senate Enrolled Act 1.

2. Pauses the expansion of the private school voucher program for only one year, then implements universal vouchers in 2027. Vouchers will increase by 10.1% in 2026 and 23.4% in 2027.

3. Decreases the eligibility level for On My Way Pre-K from 150% of the federal poverty level to 135% of the federal poverty level. Fewer working families will be eligible to qualify for pre-K.

4. Reduces the funding for the Health First Indiana program to $80 million, a $145 million cut from the 2023 biennial budget.

Garcia Wilburn released the following statement after her 'no' vote:

"I will always give credit where credit is due – it was heartening to see an increase in the cigarette tax in this year's budget, which is something I have been advocating for since becoming a lawmaker due to the positive public health impacts of this policy.

"However, that wasn't enough to convince me that this budget is the best we could do as the General Assembly.

"It's inefficient to keep growing the funding for three different school systems alongside our constitutionally mandated traditional public school system, which delivers great results for House District 32 families. This budget tells HD 32 families that the school corporations they overwhelmingly choose – Carmel Clay Schools, Hamilton Southeastern School Corporation and MSD Washington Township – are not a priority, and I can't support a budget that does that. Additionally, amid potential funding cuts for Medicaid and the dissolution of the U.S. Department of Education, I believe special education needed an extra-large boost, which it doesn't receive in this budget.  

"I also struggled to support a budget that axes critical public health funding by $145 million over the next two years and lowers the income eligibility requirement for families to qualify for On My Way Pre-K. Hoosiers move to our communities because they are great places to raise a family and focus on your health and wellness, but these cuts jeopardize these community values.

"This budget could have done more to support working families, and that's why I voted against it today."

Nearing end of legislative session, Garcia Wilburn provides health care policy update

State Rep. Victoria Garcia Wilburn (D-Fishers), an occupational therapist and member of the House Committee on Public Health, provided an update on health care industry legislation as Indiana's 2025 legislative session nears its close.

Garcia Wilburn voted for Senate Bill 475 today, April 24. Now that SB 475 has passed the state House of Representatives and Senate, it heads to the governor's desk for signing.

SB 475 aims to lower health care costs and improve patient outcomes by prohibiting hospitals or hospital systems from entering into noncompete agreements with physicians if the agreement interferes with the physician's ability to treat their patients. Garcia Wilburn has previously applauded federal efforts to eliminate noncompete agreements.

Garcia Wilburn issued the following statement upon the bill's passage out of the House:

"The patient-physician relationship is key to delivering good health care outcomes, and hospital-enforced noncompete contracts get in the way of the best possible care for patients. It's fair for patients to want a doctor they trust. It's also fair for physicians to want good working conditions and satisfactory pay. Noncompetes make these two needs stand in conflict with each other. All too often, patients are forced to lose a trusted provider because that provider decides they need to leave the hospital system and are forced to move away because of their noncompete's terms.  

"SB 475 is an important step toward delivering better health care outcomes and working conditions for Hoosiers, ensuring healthy competition and lowering costs. I was proud to support it."

Additionally, Garcia Wilburn voted against legislation to overregulate hospitals and drive up patient costs. House Bill 1004 creates more administrative workload and paperwork for nonprofit hospitals that provide essential Medicaid services to the neediest Hoosiers.

"Transparency is a noble principle, but transparency without action doesn't actually lower costs or improve outcomes for Hoosiers. House Bill 1004 will be harmful to the hospital systems in our communities without any clear benefit to patients. I would like to see all health care entities working together for the betterment of consumers and will continue working toward this goal next session."

OP-ED: Axing the federal Department of Education and cutting Medicaid will hurt Carmel and Fishers' disability communities

As an occupational therapist and state representative, I am thankful to represent communities that place a premium on inclusive growth that ensures residents with disabilities can thrive. Both Fishers and Carmel constantly work to elevate the disability community and make city planning decisions that are welcoming to all. Additionally, our area schools offer robust special education programs so that every child can have a bright future, regardless of ability.  

Setting up every child for success is a right guaranteed by the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA), a federal law that is enforced by the U.S. Department of Education (DOE). IDEA ensures that public school students receive an Individualized Education Program (IEP) that is tailored to their needs and abilities. Additionally, the DOE supplements state resources with the additional funding needed to execute IEPs for their students. 

To be clear, IDEA only protects students enrolled in public schools, and oftentimes private schools do not have the capacity – or a federal mandate – to provide specialized IEPs to students with disabilities. This makes our public schools all the more important for our disability community. As the National Education Association published in a recent article about these cuts, "The best and only choice, say many parents of children with disabilities, is their neighborhood public school." 

This is why I'm incredibly disappointed in last month's federal administration decision to cut the DOE completely. We should not be leaving our students with disabilities out to dry without the robust federal support and civil rights enforcement they've been promised to ensure they have equal opportunities as their peers without disabilities. This decision will do just that. 

Also on the federal level, potential Medicaid cuts will hurt our students in special education programs. Indiana is one of 25 states that has opted into allowing Medicaid payments to be used to carry out IEPs. With Congress discussing $800 billion in cuts to Medicaid and other programs, the quality of IEPs and support personnel are on the chopping block.   

Our federal leaders in charge of our health care system have made damaging and misleading statements about what kids with disabilities can hope to accomplish in their lives. U.S. Secretary of Health and Human Services Robert F. Kennedy Jr. said this of children with autism: “These are kids who will never pay taxes. They will never hold a job. They’ll never play baseball. They’ll never write a poem. They’ll never go out on a date." This is patently untrue – Americans with autism lead rich and full lives, and these comments do not reflect the body of health research showing how much progress youth and adults with autism can make toward independence with evidence-based interventions. 

In my opinion, this is all unacceptable. Our public schools are the crown jewel of our community, and we need to keep them excellent for all students, including our students with disabilities who need a specialized curriculum. We can't take a step backward for the disability community and leave our children with disabilities behind. The core tenant of IDEA is that all children deserve an equal opportunity in education and an equal opportunity to succeed, but these cuts threaten to dismantle that promise. Our kids deserve more than this – and I will continue advocating for them to get the investment and attention they’re owed.      

Garcia Wilburn votes against income tax hike, cuts for local schools and public safety

Last week, the Indiana House of Representatives passed Senate Bill 1, which will potentially increase Hoosiers' local income taxes by $1.1 billion annually while cutting police, fire, EMS and public schools services by $1.4 billion over three years. While the bill was pushed through with very little time to review the possible fiscal impact, it's clear that SB 1 will provide minimal property tax relief to Hoosiers. Statehouse leadership told Hoosiers it's time to "tighten our belts" while discussing this legislation, despite concerns that SB 1 will choke the life out of vital services provided by local governments.

State Rep. Victoria Garcia Wilburn (D-Fishers) issued the following statement after voting "no" on SB 1:

"My dad always used to tell me that numbers don't lie, and I spent lots of time last week poring over the fiscal impact of Senate Bill 1 once the fiscal note was published. The numbers in this proposal show that Hamilton County stands to lose $132.98 million in funding as a result of this bill. People move to Hamilton County for our excellent schools, public safety and local services. The savings for Hoosier homeowners only comes out to $1.4 billion over three years, but the local income tax capacity has been raised by $3.3 billion over three years – meaning that while you might save the average amount of $245 off your property tax bill, your local income tax bill can rise as a result.

"In addition to analyzing the fiscal impact of Senate Bill 1, I made sure to communicate with our mayors and other local elected officials throughout the Senate Bill 1 process. I also received dozens of phone calls, emails and text messages from my constituency, and the overwhelming consensus from them was that this bill will have dire consequences for the local services we hold dear. It's incredibly important to me to work across the aisle and build consensus with my fellow Hamilton County lawmakers, but this was one issue on which I simply could not reach agreement with them. Senate Bill 1 in its current form is just not workable for House District 32.

"I voted 'no' on Senate Bill 1 to keep our schools and public safety excellent and to keep all Hamilton County taxpayers from getting a bump in their local income tax rate from 1.1% up to the new maximum of 2.9%."

The bill passed out of the Senate on a concurrence vote on Monday evening. Gov. Mike Braun has signaled that he intends to sign this property tax plan into law.  

Garcia Wilburn offers cost-saving amendment to Medicaid bill

Today, State Rep. Victoria Garcia Wilburn (D-Fishers) offered an amendment to Senate Bill 2 to lower costs for Indiana's Medicaid program without compromising Hoosiers' access to health care.

Garcia Wilburn's amendment would have prevented the Indiana Family and Social Services Administration (FSSA) from hiring a third party to verify eligibility for Medicaid's Healthy Indiana Plan (HIP). In 2007, Indiana's third-party contract with IBM to privatize and automate welfare program applications resulted in millions of lost state dollars and delayed services for Hoosiers in need.

The amendment was rejected by the majority.

Garcia Wilburn released the following statement:

 "I am disappointed that the House did not join me in learning from our state's past mistakes today. As FSSA Director Mitch Roob shared earlier this year with the State Budget Committee, 'Twenty years from now, when I leave, my goal would be to make Medicaid boring again. To take it off the front pages, to take it off your top concern.'

"My amendment to SB 2 would have 'made Medicaid boring again' – we don't want another IBM fiasco in which the state is in headline after headline for a third-party company it's contracted with mishandling our Medicaid eligibility verifications. FSSA should handle this in-house, where they can control how the work is getting done and ensure it's happening in a timely manner, especially when we are increasing the number of eligibility checks each HIP enrollee has to undergo from once a year to four times a year. Who's to say we won't contract with another company that botches the job, thus costing taxpayers money and keeping Hoosiers from their health care?

"The Hoosiers who rely upon HIP deserve reliable and consistent service, and taxpayers deserve to know that their hard-earned money is being spent well. I have serious concerns that SB 2 will get in the way of this. Regardless, I will continue looking for ways to improve health care in our state and continue to offer common-sense solutions on the House floor."

Garcia Wilburn celebrates harm reduction bill passing key hurdle

House Bill 1167, which would reduce opioid overdoses by decriminalizing fentanyl test strips, passed a key hurdle yesterday in passing out of the Senate Committee on Corrections and Criminal Law.

During the 2024 legislative session, State Rep. Victoria Garcia Wilburn (D-Fishers), HB 1167's co-author, advanced HB 1053 (2024) out of the Indiana House of Representatives. HB 1053 would have accomplished the same policy objective as HB 1167 (2025), but the bill did not receive a Senate committee hearing, thus killing it.

As HB 1167's co-author, Garcia Wilburn celebrated this year's harm reduction effort clearing the hurdle that kept last year's bill from becoming law:

"Make no mistake, House Bill 1167 will save lives. While Indiana has reduced our overdose death rates in the past few years, we are still losing beloved Hoosier lives to fatal overdoses, and we can do better.

"Many in the district have shared their heartbreaking stories of losing their loved ones. I am proud to champion this legislation and am thrilled we are one step closer than last year to making this policy change become law. I urge the Indiana State Senate to finish the job so we can support the behavioral health and public safety professionals working to keep Hoosiers safe from the tragedy of overdoses."

Now that HB 1167 has passed out of Senate committee, it is eligible for amendments and final passage before the full state Senate.

House Public Health Committee Democrats vote against bill growing wasteful government bureaucracy

 Today, March 18, Democrats on the House Committee on Public Health stood against Senate Bill 2. The bill increases restrictions to qualify for the Healthy Indiana Plan (HIP) by implementing a 20-hour-a-week work and/or volunteer service requirement and prohibits advertising of Medicaid programs. Now that the bill has passed the Public Health Committee, it will head to the House Ways and Means Committee for further consideration.  

Ranking Minority Member Rep. Robin Shackleford (D-Indianapolis), Rep. Maureen Bauer (D-South Bend), Rep. Victoria Garcia Wilburn (D-Fishers) and Rep. Gregory W. Porter (D-Indianapolis), who serve on the Public Health Committee, released the following statement after hearing testimony on SB 2 and voting against it:

“Hoosiers work hard, and that's exactly what we heard today in committee from Hoosiers who rely on Medicaid for health care. Senate Bill 2 would only spend more money on Medicaid, rather than saving money as claimed by the bill authors, by creating more administrative hurdles and unintended coverage disruptions for eligible individuals.

“HIP is funded 90% by federal dollars and is an investment in our state’s economy and wellbeing. This ‘Big Brother’ monitoring of Hoosiers will cost more money than it will save, and it will make health care less accessible to Hoosier families by making applications harder and lengthier. In fact, Georgia's efforts to institute work requirements for Medicaid utterly failed, with administrative spending costing more than actual health care services for enrollees. These mandates have historically led to coverage losses, particularly among individuals facing barriers to employment, such as those with chronic health conditions or caregiving responsibilities.

“SB 2's complete ban on marketing and advertising for Medicaid would hinder working Hoosiers from understanding their health care options. This bill would cause unimaginable harm to our communities and disenfranchise thousands of families in our state.

“Indiana already ranks 45 out of 50 states in public health funding. We have the highest maternal mortality rate among our neighbors with 41% of births in our state being covered by Medicaid. 1 in 4 Indiana counties are maternity care deserts. Instead of tackling these health care disparities, the House today advanced a bill once again restricting these essential services.”

Garcia Wilburn supports funding for Hamilton and Marion County roads

On Feb. 20, the Indiana House of Representatives passed House Bill 1461 on third reading. The bill will provide local governments with innovative fundraising tools for road maintenance. The bill also includes provisions that would allow Marion County to receive $50 million dollars for the upkeep of roads.

The bill is now being considered by the State Senate.

The Indiana Department of Transportation announced today (March 6) that several communities in House District 32 will receive Community Crossings Matching Grants for the spring of 2025. These funds can be used to build and improve local infrastructure projects, including roads and bridges.

The matching grant winners and amounts include these HD 32 communities:

• Carmel - $1,171,958.89

• Fishers - $1,500,000.00

• Hamilton County - $1,500,000.00

• Indianapolis - $1,500,000.00

• Noblesville $1,500,000.00

State Rep. Victoria Garcia Wilburn (D-Fishers) issued the following statement celebrating the funding awardees and the passage of HB 1461 out of the House:

"I want to congratulate Hamilton County and the cities of Carmel, Fishers, Indianapolis and Noblesville for working hard to fund our roads and bridges and seeking out this matching grant funding to do so. I know that this funding will be put to good use maintaining our current infrastructure and executing new projects where possible. I will continue to support infrastructure funding for our district's communities so we can continue growing and attracting families and businesses.

"I was also pleased to vote for HB 1461," Garcia Wilburn continued. "If signed into law, this bill would give Marion County the funding it needs to maintain its roads and give Hamilton County new, innovative tools to raise funds for road maintenance. This is vital given the fact that our roads are starting to show their age. I am grateful for my partnerships with our local mayors that also made this bill a joy to support. Finally, I am hopeful that this is a step in the right direction when it comes to fixing Indiana's broken road funding formula."

Garcia Wilburn bill to grow family recovery courts halted in Ways and Means, leaves recovery courts in limbo

A bill authored by State Rep. Victoria Garcia Wilburn (D-Fishers) to establish a fund for family recovery courts and grow their presence around the state passed its first hurdle earlier this week but as the House faces key deadlines, its future is uncertain. The House Judiciary Committee approved House Bill 1107 unanimously.

HB 1107 would establish the Family Recovery Court Fund to grow the presence and capacity of family recovery courts around the state. Family recovery courts are certified problem-solving courts that target cases of abuse or neglect wherein a parent or primary caregiver suffers from a substance use disorder or co-occurring disorders.

However, it remains stalled in the House Ways and Means Committee without a scheduled hearing as the House approaches the final deadline for House bills to pass committee on Monday, Feb. 17. The bill was recommitted to Ways and Means because it creates a monetary fund, even though it does not appropriate any money into the fund.

Garcia Wilburn issued the following statement on the importance of the bill and this disappointing setback for families dealing with substance use disorder:

"Family recovery courts apply a non-adversarial, collaborative, and multi-disciplinary approach targeting the disease of addiction at a familial level and along a continuum of care. They reduce taxpayer costs by working to solve the problem of addiction outside of the courtroom and prison system. As Indiana continues to fight the opioid epidemic in our communities, funding family recovery courts would be an excellent use of our opioid settlement dollars, which is why I authored this bill.

"Thank you to House Judiciary Committee Chairman Chris Jeter for granting HB 1107 a hearing and to my fellow committee members for supporting this legislation. Amid mental health and certified community behavioral health center (CCBHC) funding uncertainty, I was disappointed to learn that this bill that does not cost the state anything will not receive a hearing in the House Ways and Means Committee before our key committee hearing deadline – meaning that it is now dead in the water in its original form. I will continue to work tirelessly with the Senate to find alternatives.

"We have made progress in our state on reducing overdose deaths in recent years. But I have grave concerns that without continuing to fund evidence-based efforts like CCBHCs or creating a new funding source for family recovery courts like HB 1107, we will backslide and leave more children without parents and more families without their loved ones. I came to the General Assembly to get real work done for our community, and that doesn't stop with this bill dying."

Judicial officers around the state expressed support for this legislation.

As Allen County Magistrate Sherry Hartzler said of the county's family recovery court, "We have had approximately 10 babies born substance free since we started in February 2019. The births occurred either during their participation or after they graduated as we’ve kept up with a lot of our grads. I was curious and looked at the lifetime monetary costs for substance-exposed infants and saw one study from 2002 that ranged from $750,000 to $1.4 million.  Astounding and these numbers are 20 years old." 

Knox County Judge Gara Lee shared: "During the existence of the Knox County family recovery court we have had at least five, if not six, babies born clean to participant mothers in our program. I believe that the cost savings of having a child born substance free to be immeasurable."

Garcia Wilburn will continue working with family recovery court judges to find a solution this legislative session and ensure Hamilton County Courts have the opportunity to explore family recovery courts for our communities.

Garcia Wilburn honored as Legislator of the Year by Indiana Association of Chiefs of Police

Today, Jan. 28, State Rep. Victoria Garcia Wilburn (D-Fishers) was honored as a Legislator of the Year by the Indiana Association of Chiefs of Police (IACP) at its annual Mid-Winter Conference. The mission of the IACP is to promote professionalism, training and networking for the law enforcement executive and to enhance public awareness of law enforcement and public safety issues.

Garcia Wilburn released the following statement thanking the IACP for the honor:

"I'm so grateful to receive this recognition from the Indiana Association of Chiefs of Police for my work advocating for police chiefs and law enforcement at the Statehouse. I will always support law enforcement, and continuing to earn your trust is a priority for me. A question I always ask myself before writing legislation is 'How does this impact law enforcement?' The profession is always at the top of my mind.

"In fact, a priority for me this session is ensuring that the first responder mental health training passed in my 2023 legislation is funded into the future through House Bill 1092, which I've authored and am advocating for with my fellow lawmakers. It's a privilege to advocate for my local police chiefs and their departments, as well as law enforcement statewide, at the Indiana House of Representatives."         

Garcia Wilburn files 2025 bills focused on public safety, strong families and public health

State Rep. Victoria Garcia Wilburn (D-Fishers) has filed her legislation for Indiana’s 2025 legislative session. Garcia Wilburn's nine bills focus on keeping Hoosiers safe, supporting public safety officials, promoting public and mental health, championing families, and working with young advocates.

House Bill 1093 will expand sexual assault victims' rights by increasing annual reporting with the goal of eliminating institutional silos standing in the way of justice for survivors. 

"I am proud that HB 1093 is the result of many conversations with sexual assault survivors, advocates, law enforcement and prosecutors," Garcia Wilburn said. "Right now, institutional barriers are preventing us from getting a full picture of how well the state is ensuring that sexual assault cases are prosecuted and justice is served. HB 1093 will help us fully assess our successes and failures so we can better deliver results for survivors in the future."

Garcia Wilburn filed two bills to support public safety officials. HB 1091 will enhance the penalty for sexual battery against a law enforcement officer on duty. HB 1092 will build upon her 2023 law to implement first responder mental health and wellness training by providing sustainable funding for the program into the future.  

"Our community cares deeply about supporting the first responders who keep us safe. No law enforcement officer should have to fear sexual violence while on the job, but it's a sad reality that some people want to harm our LEOs. HB 1091 will serve as a deterrent against this. Additionally, a day on the job as a first responder is often more difficult and traumatic than civilians experience over the course of years. We need to continue building on 2023's House Enrolled Act 1321 to ensure that police, fire and EMS are sustainable careers for the brave men and women in them."

HB 1090 would make joint custody the standard in custody proceedings unless the court finds by clear and convincing evidence that joint physical custody is not in the child's best interests. HB 1107 establishes the Family Recovery Court Fund. The bill also would ensure that family recovery courts target cases of abuse or neglect where a parent or primary caregiver suffers from a substance use disorder or co-occurring disorders. 

“Ensuring families can thrive in Indiana is a priority for me. This year, I plan to continue this mission with HB 1090 and HB 1107. HB 1090 requires that every parent who is capable and can be trusted to care for their child can do so. This bill would require courts to find clear and convincing evidence that joint custody is not in the child’s best interest. HB 1107 establishes the Family Recovery Court Fund to ensure that the justice system prioritizes the wellbeing of children who may have experienced abuse or neglect as a result of a parent's substance use disorder.”

Building on Garcia Wilburn’s work on HB 1053 last session, she is co-authoring HB 1167, which decriminalizes fentanyl test strips.

“The CDC approximates that 1,877 Hoosiers died from a drug overdose last year, a 22% decrease from the previous year. Every one of these people likely had family and friends and were members of our communities. I co-authored HB 1167 to continue reducing these tragic deaths by protecting harm-reduction methods that have the potential to save lives.”

A full list of Garcia Wilburn’s authored legislation is below:

1. HB 1089: Grow our workforce by expanding workforce ready credit-bearing grants to English as a second language courses

2. HB 1090: Makes joint custody the standard in custody proceedings

3. HB 1091: Increases the penalty for sexual battery against a law enforcement officer

4. HB 1092: Provides additional funding for the first responder mental health training first introduced by Garcia Wilburn's 2023 law

5. HB 1093: Expands sexual assault victims' rights

6. HB 1107: Establishes the Family Recovery Court Fund

7. HB 1154: Offers a tax credit to behavioral health practitioners who provide a preceptorship

8. HB 1237: Designates the Indiana bat as the official state mammal

9. HB 1238: Expands Medicaid reimbursement to schools offering medically necessary reimbursable services

“I am honored to receive the privilege of representing District 32 again. It's the same community where my husband served and we raise our three children. I don’t take this opportunity lightly, and I will use it to advocate for the needs of our community on the House floor and advance legislation that makes our communities safer and stronger.”