Urging the Governor to recognize the SOS Hand Signal.
SCR 35 is a concurrent resolution urging the Governor of Indiana to officially recognize the SOS Hand Signal as a valid method for requesting emergency assistance. It does not create new law or change existing procedures, but formally asks the Governor to acknowledge this hand signal - commonly used to indicate distress - as a recognized way to seek help during emergencies. This resolution directly affects how emergency responders might interpret the signal, though it requires no action beyond the Governor's acknowledgment. As a procedural resolution, it has no binding effect on state law.
Bill status
passed both
4 of 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Apr 2025
Committee Review
Senate Passage
Apr 2025
House Passage
Apr 2025
Governor
Introduced Apr 1, 2025
Last action Apr 10, 2025
Floor votes
How they voted
This bill passed the Senate by voice vote (no roll call recorded).
Full legislative history
Actions timeline
Total actions
6
Key actions
2
Committee
0
Apr 9, 2025
Lower · Passed
First reading: adopted
lower
Apr 1, 2025
Upper · Passed
First reading: adopted voice vote
upper
2 primary · 0 co-sponsors
Sponsors
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