Rep. Becky Cash

Maddy summaryHCR 26 is a ceremonial resolution designating Tuesday, March 4, 2025, as a day to honor the Indiana Region of the American Red Cross. It does not create new laws or affect any policies, as it is a symbolic recognition without binding effect. The resolution was introduced by Representative Clere and has been referred to committees, but it will not change how the Red Cross operates or impact any residents. This type of resolution is common for acknowledging organizations' community contributions.

A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION congratulating the Brownsburg High School football team on winning the 2024 Indiana High School Athletic Association (IHSAA) Class 6A state championship title.

Maddy summaryHCR 19 is a concurrent resolution honoring the late State Senator Jean Breaux. It formally recognizes her service and contributions to the state legislature. As a commemorative resolution, it does not create new laws or affect any policies or individuals. The bill was introduced by Representative Pryor and has advanced through initial readings in both chambers. This type of resolution serves only to express legislative respect and remembrance.

Maddy summaryHR 12 is a ceremonial resolution celebrating Indiana's cultural and economic connections with Ireland. It does not create new laws, allocate funding, or affect any specific policies or groups. The bill formally recognizes these ties through a congressional resolution, as is standard for such commemorative measures. It was introduced on February 10, 2025, by Representative O'Brien and multiple co-authors, and passed its first reading. This is a procedural measure with no concrete policy impact.

Maddy summaryThis bill (HR 10) is a symbolic resolution recognizing the importance of women's heart health research and promoting awareness about cardiovascular disease. It does not create new laws, funding, or requirements; it solely expresses congressional support through acknowledgment. The bill directly affects public awareness efforts by highlighting gaps in women's heart health research. It was introduced by Representative Ledbetter with broad bipartisan co-sponsorship and passed its first reading on January 30, 2025.

Provides the state sexual assault response team (team) is established within the criminal justice institute. Requires the team to meet quarterly through July 1, 2027. Requires the team to evaluate local sexual assault response teams, to determine best practices, to evaluate sexual assault training, and to make recommendations.

Maddy summaryHR 7 is a symbolic resolution recognizing the Indiana Non-Public Education Association (INPEA) for its 50th anniversary. Introduced by Representative Behning and multiple co-authors, the bill formally honors INPEA's work supporting non-public schools in Indiana. As a procedural resolution, it has no binding policy impact or direct effect on legislation, funding, or regulations. The bill was adopted during its first reading on January 28, 2025, as a gesture of appreciation for the association's service.

Maddy summaryHB 1655 would ban specific food additives in Indiana, directly affecting food manufacturers, restaurants, and retailers who sell products within the state. The bill prohibits the use of listed additives in food preparation and processing, requiring businesses to remove these ingredients from their products. It focuses on concrete policy changes by establishing a clear regulatory restriction on certain substances in the food supply. The bill was introduced in January 2025 and referred to the Public Health Committee for further review.

Maddy summaryHB 1042 would remove sales tax from feminine hygiene products and adult diapers, making these items tax-free for consumers. The bill directly affects people who purchase these essential hygiene products, particularly those with limited budgets who pay sales tax on everyday necessities. Its key mechanism is a specific exemption listed in the state tax code, eliminating the tax at the point of sale. This policy change aims to reduce the financial burden on buyers of these items without altering broader tax structures.

Provides that a health care provider, health care entity, and a health carrier may not be required to provide or refer an individual for a health care service that violates the conscience of the health care provider, health care entity, or health carrier. Establishes an exception for a health carrier. Specifies that a health care provider, health care entity, or a health carrier may not be subject to discrimination and certain other acts and liability for declining to provide the health care service. Establishes a civil action for a violation of these provisions. Provides that a person who prevails in a civil action is entitled to certain relief.