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passed · Indiana · House Feb 19, 2026

HB 1040: Battery against school and healthcare employees.

Increases the penalty for battery on certain health care employees and school employees. Specifies that the enhancement for battery committed against a department of child services (DCS) employee applies only to those DCS employees whose responsibilities include personally supervising a child or parent, personally providing services to a child or parent, or personally interviewing a child or parent as part of an investigation. Requires the employer of a health care or school employee who is the victim of battery to make a semiannual report to the department of labor concerning workplace batteries.

Topics ✓ Criminal Justice ✓ Healthcare

passed both · Indiana · House Feb 18, 2026

HCR 20: Honoring Sergeant Terry Frye.

HCR 20 is a concurrent resolution honoring Sergeant Terry Frye, a military service member. It does not create new laws or affect policies; instead, it formally recognizes Sergeant Frye's service through a legislative resolution. Both the House and Senate must approve this resolution for it to be adopted. The bill is currently in early legislative stages, having been referred to the Senate and receiving its first reading.

passed both · Indiana · Senate Feb 18, 2026

SCR 21: Honoring Chesterton Large Co-ed Cheer.

This concurrent resolution honors Chesterton High School's large co-ed cheerleading team for winning a state championship title. It is a ceremonial measure with no policy changes, funding, or direct impact on individuals or laws. The resolution formally recognizes the team's achievement through legislative acknowledgment. (1 sentence)

passed · Indiana · House Feb 18, 2026

HR 43: Honoring Kenneth Edwards upon his retirement.

This is a ceremonial resolution (HR 43) honoring Kenneth Edwards upon his retirement. It formally recognizes his service but does not create new laws or affect policy, as it is a procedural gesture without substantive legislative impact. The resolution was introduced by Representative Gore and passed its first reading on February 18, 2026.

passed · Indiana · House Feb 18, 2026

HR 44: Honoring Special Olympics Indiana and the 20,000 Hoosier athletes it serves.

HR 44 is a commemorative resolution honoring Special Olympics Indiana and its 20,000 participating athletes. It formally recognizes the organization's work in Indiana through a symbolic gesture by the House. The resolution has no legal effect or policy changes - it serves solely to acknowledge the organization's contributions. This procedural bill was introduced and adopted on February 18, 2026.

passed · Indiana · House Feb 18, 2026

HR 42: Recognizing May 2026 as Myositis Awareness Month.

HR 42 designates May 2026 as "Myositis Awareness Month" to highlight myositis, a group of rare inflammatory muscle diseases. This symbolic resolution does not create new laws or allocate funds; it simply encourages public awareness efforts during that month. The bill directly affects individuals living with myositis and related advocacy groups by providing a formal recognition period. Authored by Representative Gore, it passed its first reading on February 18, 2026.

passed · Indiana · House Feb 18, 2026

HR 28: Recognizing the seriousness of the U.S. national debt and its threat to national security.

This is a non-binding House resolution (HR 28) that formally recognizes the U.S. national debt as a threat to national security. It does not propose new laws or policies, but serves as a symbolic statement acknowledging the concern. The resolution was adopted unanimously by the House (91-0) on February 18, 2026, with multiple representatives added as co-authors. It directly affects congressional discourse but has no legal effect on debt management or security policies.

Tim O'Brien (R) · 54 co-sponsors

passed · Indiana · Senate Feb 17, 2026

SR 54: Recognizing the Alaska Christian Church on their 190th anniversary.

SR 54 is a ceremonial Senate Resolution recognizing the Alaska Christian Church for its 190th anniversary. It has no policy impact or financial effect, as it simply expresses legislative appreciation for the church's historical contribution. The resolution was introduced by Senator Bray and unanimously adopted via voice vote on February 17, 2026. This type of resolution does not create new laws or affect any individuals or entities.

passed · Indiana · Senate Feb 17, 2026

SR 55: Recognizing the partnership between the Republic of Bulgaria and the State of Indiana.

This Senate Resolution (SR 55) is a symbolic gesture recognizing the existing cooperative relationship between the State of Indiana and the Republic of Bulgaria. It does not create new laws, alter policies, or affect specific individuals or groups. The resolution formally acknowledges the partnership through a non-binding statement, with no concrete policy changes or obligations attached. It was introduced by Senator Bray and passed unanimously on its first reading.

passed · Indiana · Senate Feb 17, 2026

SR 33: Honoring Dan Huge.

SR 33 is a ceremonial Senate Resolution honoring Dan Huge upon his retirement from public service. It does not create new laws or affect any policies, rights, or responsibilities. The resolution was authored by Senators Mishler and Bray, adopted by voice vote on February 17, 2026, and has multiple co-authors. This procedural resolution serves only to formally recognize Dan Huge's retirement.

Ryan Mishler (R) Rod Bray (R) · 48 co-sponsors

passed · Indiana · Senate Feb 17, 2026

SR 50: Honoring Senator J.D. Ford upon his retirement.

SR 50 is a Senate resolution adopted on February 17, 2026, honoring Senator J.D. Ford upon his retirement from the Senate. It does not create new laws or affect any policies or groups; it is a ceremonial resolution to recognize his service. The resolution was coauthored by multiple senators and passed unanimously via voice vote. This is a procedural measure with no substantive policy changes.

passed · Indiana · Senate Feb 16, 2026

SR 51: Honoring Portage Township Schools and Stratelign.

This is a ceremonial Senate resolution (SR 51) honoring Portage Township Schools and Stratelign. It does not create new laws or affect policy; it is a symbolic gesture of recognition. The resolution was introduced by Senator Pol and passed unanimously by voice vote on February 16, 2026. It directly affects no individuals or entities through legal means, serving only as a formal expression of appreciation.