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HR 4 Indiana House · 2026 Regular Session

Commemorating Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day.

This bill (HR 4) is a ceremonial resolution to formally recognize and commemorate Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day. It does not create new laws or affect any specific group; instead, it serves as a symbolic gesture by Congress to honor Dr. King's legacy and contributions to civil rights. The resolution was introduced and adopted in the House on January 12, 2026, with multiple co-sponsors. As a procedural measure, it has no direct policy impact beyond acknowledgment.
Bill status passed 3 of 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2026
Committee Review
House Passage
Jan 2026
Senate Passage
Governor
Introduced Jan 12, 2026 Last action Jan 12, 2026
Floor votes

How they voted

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

Actions timeline

Total actions
3
Key actions
1
Committee
0
Jan 12, 2026
Lower · Passed
First reading: adopted
lower
1 primary · 10 co-sponsors

Sponsors

Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Photo of Vernon Smith
Vernon Smith
DDemocratic
IN
14
Co
Photo of Alex Burton
Alex Burton
DDemocratic
IN
77
Co
Photo of Carolyn Jackson
Carolyn Jackson
DDemocratic
IN
1
Co
Photo of Cherrish Pryor
Cherrish Pryor
DDemocratic
IN
94
Co
Photo of Earl Harris
Earl Harris
DDemocratic
IN
2
Co
Photo of Gregory Porter
Gregory Porter
DDemocratic
IN
96
Co
Photo of John Bartlett
John Bartlett
DDemocratic
IN
95
Co
Photo of Ragen Hatcher
Ragen Hatcher
DDemocratic
IN
3
Co
RP
Reneé Pack
DDemocratic
IN
92
Co
Photo of Robin Shackleford
Robin Shackleford
DDemocratic
IN
98
Co
Photo of Vanessa Summers
Vanessa Summers
DDemocratic
IN
99