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passed · Indiana · House Mar 11, 2025

HB 1188: Resisting law enforcement.

HB 1188 increases penalties for individuals who resist law enforcement officers during lawful arrests or investigations. The bill directly affects people who physically obstruct or oppose police actions, raising the severity of potential criminal charges. Key provisions involve raising the level of offenses (e.g., elevating some resistances to higher misdemeanor or felony classifications) and increasing potential sentencing ranges. This bill focuses on modifying penalty structures without changing definitions of resistance or adding new enforcement requirements.
Brett Clark (R) Alaina Shonkwiler (R) Cyndi Carrasco (R) · 4 co-sponsors
passed both · Indiana · Senate Mar 11, 2025

SCR 23: Honoring the Indiana Podiatric Medical Association.

SCR 23 is a ceremonial resolution honoring the Indiana Podiatric Medical Association for its 100th anniversary. It does not create new laws or affect policies; it simply expresses legislative recognition of the association's milestone. The resolution was adopted by the House via voice vote and referred to committees in early 2025. As a symbolic gesture, it directly affects the association by formally acknowledging its centennial anniversary.
Brad Barrett (R) Vaneta Becker (R)
passed · Indiana · House Mar 10, 2025

HR 19: Honoring Sam Hanna.

HR 19 is a ceremonial resolution honoring Sam Hanna, introduced by Representative Pierce K and adopted on March 10, 2025. It does not create new policy or affect any specific group or program; it is a formal expression of recognition. The bill has no substantive provisions or mechanisms beyond the resolution itself. As a commemorative measure, it does not alter laws or regulations.
Kyle Pierce (R)
passed · Indiana · House Mar 10, 2025

HR 21: Honoring Division Chief Steve Milstead upon his retirement from the Whitestown Fire Department.

HR 21 is a ceremonial resolution honoring Division Chief Steve Milstead upon his retirement from the Whitestown Fire Department. It has no policy impact or direct effect on constituents, as it solely serves to formally recognize his service. The resolution was introduced by Representative Cash and passed with a first reading on March 10, 2025. This type of resolution is standard for expressing appreciation and does not create new laws or alter existing policies.
Becky Cash (R)
passed · Indiana · House Mar 10, 2025

HR 20: Recognizing Porter-Starke Services upon their 50th anniversary.

This bill (HR 20) is a symbolic resolution recognizing Porter-Starke Services for its 50th anniversary. It does not create new policies or affect any regulations, funding, or specific groups beyond formally commending the organization's service. The resolution was introduced by Rep. Olthoff and co-sponsored by Reps. Moseley, Pressel, and Soliday, and passed its first reading on March 10, 2025.
Julie Olthoff (R) · 3 co-sponsors
passed · Indiana · Senate Mar 6, 2025

SR 37: Honoring the USCTC.

A SENATE RESOLUTION to honor the U.S. Colored Troop Coalition (USCTC) as a catalyst to engage, invest and mobilize the residents of the southeast neighborhoods of Indianapolis.
Scott Baldwin (R) Andrea Hunley (D) · 1 co-sponsor
passed · Indiana · Senate Mar 6, 2025

SR 38: Honoring Dr. Crystal Reynolds.

This Senate Resolution (SR 38) formally honors Dr. Crystal Reynolds for her contributions, without creating any legal requirements or policy changes. It is a non-binding symbolic gesture recognizing her work, as is typical for commemorative resolutions. The resolution was introduced by Senator Goode and adopted unanimously by voice vote on March 6, 2025. It directly affects no individuals or entities through legislative action, as it serves only to express legislative recognition.
Greg Goode (R) · 49 co-sponsors
passed · Indiana · House Mar 4, 2025

HB 1241: Trauma informed care.

Establishes the trauma informed care commission (commission). Provides that the commission shall identify, evaluate, and make recommendations regarding best practices and research models with respect to children, youth, and families who have experienced trauma. Requires the commission to submit a report to the office of the secretary of family and social services and to the general assembly. Urges the legislative council to assign to an appropriate study committee the task of studying various issues regarding teachers and education.
Vanessa Summers (D) Stacey Donato (R) Mark Spencer (D) Ed Charbonneau (R) · 3 co-sponsors
passed both · Indiana · Senate Mar 4, 2025

SCR 15: Honoring Indiana 4-H.

SCR 15 is a ceremonial resolution honoring Indiana 4-H and designating February 11, 2025, as Indiana 4-H Day at the Statehouse. It directly recognizes the Indiana 4-H organization and its youth development work. The resolution has no binding policy impact and serves only to formally acknowledge the group's contributions. It passed unanimously in both chambers with no substantive provisions.
Mike Aylesworth (R) Jean Leising (R) · 49 co-sponsors
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