Rep. Victoria Garcia Wilburn

Provides that the office of the department of child services ombudsman (ombudsman office) shall (rather than may, under current law): (1) employ technical experts and other employees to carry out the purposes of the ombudsman office; (2) receive, investigate, and attempt to resolve complaints alleging that the department of child services failed to protect the physical or mental health or safety of a child or failed to follow specific laws, rules, or written policies; (3) issue recommendations if: (A) the ombudsman office determines that a complaint has merit; or (B) an investigation by the ombudsman office reveals a problem with an agency, facility, or program; and (4) take other specified actions and undertake other specified initiatives. Provides that if a local child protection team is involved in the initial investigation of a matter, a different local child protection team shall (rather than may, under current law) assist the ombudsman office in the ombudsman office's investigation of the matter.

Defines "independent activity". Provides that a child is not a child in need of services solely because a parent, guardian, or custodian allows the child to engage in an independent activity unless the parent, guardian, or custodian is so reckless in allowing the child to engage in the independent activity that it endangers the child's health or safety given the child's maturity, condition, and ability. Provides a defense for neglect of a dependent that the accused person reasonably believed that an independent activity was not dangerous.

Maddy summaryHR 47 designates a week to recognize farmworkers and farmers, specifically honoring the efforts of Proteus, Inc., a nonprofit supporting agricultural communities. The bill is purely symbolic, calling for the House to recognize "Farmworker and Farmer Awareness Week" and acknowledge Proteus, Inc.'s work. It contains no policy changes or funding mechanisms - it serves only as a formal acknowledgment. As a recognition resolution, it does not affect laws, regulations, or direct beneficiaries. The bill was introduced and adopted in its first reading on February 23, 2026.

Maddy summaryThis ceremonial resolution commemorates the 35th anniversary of Carmel Clay Parks and Recreation. It serves solely to recognize the organization's service and has no policy impact or direct effect on residents or regulations.

Maddy summarySCR 20 is a ceremonial concurrent resolution celebrating the 20th anniversary of Hope Academy, a local educational institution. It does not create new laws or affect policy; instead, it formally recognizes the academy's milestone through a symbolic gesture by the legislature. The resolution was introduced in the House, referred, and adopted in first reading, but holds no legal force. This type of resolution is common for honoring institutions or events without implementing concrete changes.

Maddy summaryHCR 19 is a concurrent resolution celebrating the 40th anniversary of the Indianapolis Children's Choir. It does not create new laws or affect policy, but formally recognizes the choir's milestone anniversary through a symbolic legislative gesture. The resolution directly honors the choir and its contributions to the Indianapolis community. As a commemorative measure, it has no binding effect or financial impact.

Specifies that emergency medical services, including emergency ambulance services, are essential services in Indiana. Specifies that the provision of emergency medical services is an essential purpose of political subdivisions. Requires the county commissioners of each county to: (1) identify areas that are unserved by emergency ambulance services; and (2) provide emergency ambulance services to those areas by establishing a county emergency ambulance service, contracting with a public, private, or nonprofit provider of emergency ambulance services, or by any other available means. Allows a governing body to opt out of the requirement to provide emergency ambulance services to unserved areas in certain cases. Provides that a county governing body that opts out of the provision of emergency ambulance services is immune from civil liability for personal injury or death resulting from a lack of emergency ambulance services in an area of the county.

Maddy summaryThis bill (HR 33) is a symbolic resolution recognizing March as Brain Injury Awareness Month in Indiana. It does not create new laws or policies but formally acknowledges the importance of raising awareness about brain injuries. The resolution was introduced by Representative Errington and coauthored by multiple state representatives, and it passed its first reading on February 10, 2026. It directly affects Indiana's legislative record by designating a specific month for public awareness efforts.

Maddy summaryThis bill (HR 29) is a ceremonial resolution celebrating the 50th anniversary of the City of Carmel and its City Council. It does not create new laws or affect any policies; it is purely symbolic. The resolution recognizes the city's founding and the council's history through a formal statement. No specific mechanisms or provisions alter rights, funding, or regulations.

A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION recognizing Wednesday, February 4, 2026, as a day to honor the work and mission of the Indiana Region of the American Red Cross.