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passed · Indiana · Senate Feb 19, 2026

SR 59: Recognizing the South Putnam H.S. football team.

A SENATE RESOLUTION recognizing the South Putnam High School football team on winning the 2025 Indiana High School Athletic Association (IHSAA) Class 1A state championship title.

passed · Indiana · Senate Feb 19, 2026

SR 58: Honoring Coach James Blackmon.

This Senate Resolution (SR 58) formally honors Coach James Blackmon, Sr. upon his retirement from coaching. Authored by Senator McKinley and adopted by voice vote on February 19, 2026, it serves as a symbolic gesture of recognition for his service. The resolution has no policy impact or direct effect on legislation or constituents, as it is a ceremonial acknowledgment only.

passed · Indiana · Senate Feb 19, 2026

SR 57: Honoring Sgt. Bill Spalding upon his retirement.

This is a ceremonial Senate resolution (SR 57) honoring Sergeant Bill Spalding upon his retirement from service. It does not create new laws or affect any policies; it simply serves as a formal tribute from the Senate to Sgt. Spalding. The resolution was introduced by Senator Bray and adopted by voice vote on February 19, 2026, with multiple senators adding their support as coauthors.

Rod Bray (R) · 49 co-sponsors

passed · Indiana · House Feb 19, 2026

HB 1217: Regulation of stablecoin.

Prohibits a permitted payment stablecoin issuer or foreign payment stablecoin issuer from: (1) paying interest or any other type of yield; or (2) providing any other economic benefit; to a person in connection with the person's holding, use, or retention of a payment stablecoin. Provides that: (1) a payment stablecoin may be issued in Indiana only by a licensed payment stablecoin issuer; and (2) beginning July 1, 2028, subject to specified exceptions, a digital asset service provider may not offer or sell a payment stablecoin in Indiana that is not issued by a licensed payment stablecoin issuer. Requires the department of financial institutions (department) to: (1) administer licensure of persons to act as payment stablecoin issuers; and (2) regulate and supervise licensed payment stablecoin issuers. Establishes requirements for licensure as a payment stablecoin issuer and a process by which an applicant for licensure may appeal denial of the applicant's application. Imposes reporting requirements for licensed payment stablecoin issuers. Specifies powers of the department in regulating and supervising licensed payment stablecoin issuers. Specifies civil and criminal penalties for violations. Provides for priority of claims in an insolvency action regarding a licensed payment stablecoin issuer.

passed · Indiana · House Feb 19, 2026

HB 1417: Causes of action and damages.

HB 1417 establishes a commission to study tort reform and limits civil lawsuits related to public nuisances, such as environmental harm or neighborhood disturbances. It directly affects communities and businesses that could face or file such lawsuits, potentially reducing legal challenges over shared community issues. The bill creates a formal process for the commission to review and recommend changes to civil lawsuit rules. This legislation passed the Senate with 61 votes in favor and 34 against.

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