HCR 16 Indiana House · 2026 Regular Session

Recognizing and honoring volunteer firefighters with 50 years or more of services.

This bill (HCR 16) is a formal acknowledgment by the state legislature of volunteer firefighters who have served for 50 years or more. It does not create new benefits or change laws but proposes a concurrent resolution - requiring approval from both the House and Senate - to honor these individuals publicly. The resolution would recognize their long-term service through a ceremonial gesture, directly affecting eligible volunteer firefighters statewide. As a symbolic measure, it has no financial or regulatory impact and is currently moving through the legislative process.
Bill status passed both 4 of 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2026
Committee Review
House Passage
Feb 2026
Senate Passage
Feb 2026
Governor
Introduced Feb 3, 2026 Last action Feb 6, 2026
Floor votes

How they voted

This bill passed the Senate by voice vote (no roll call recorded).
Full legislative history

Actions timeline

Total actions
7
Key actions
2
Committee
0
Feb 5, 2026
Upper · Passed
First reading: adopted voice vote
upper
Feb 3, 2026
Lower · Passed
First reading: adopted
lower
4 primary · 3 co-sponsors

Sponsors