Rep. Ed DeLaney

Maddy summaryThis resolution (HR 13) formally recognizes the 250th anniversary of the United States of America and acknowledges historical Irish ties to the founding events. It does not create new laws, alter policies, or directly affect any individuals or groups. The bill serves solely as a commemorative statement by Congress, with no implementing mechanisms or concrete policy changes. It was introduced by Rep. O'Brien and co-sponsored by multiple representatives, passing its first reading on January 27, 2026.

Maddy summaryHR 8 designates February as "American Heart Month" through a congressional resolution. This procedural bill does not create new laws or affect specific groups; it formally recognizes the month to raise public awareness about heart health. The resolution has no direct policy impact, funding changes, or legal obligations. It was introduced by Representative Andrade and co-sponsored by numerous colleagues, with no further legislative action noted.

Provides that the attorney general may file an amicus curiae brief only if the governor gives written approval to file the amicus curiae brief. Makes a conforming change.

Requires each school corporation and charter school to develop a plan to conduct developmentally appropriate evidence based: (1) mental health screening; and (2) substance use disorder screening; for students in kindergarten through grade 12. Establishes notification, consent, and data destruction requirements. Requires the department of education to make available to school corporations and charter schools developmentally appropriate evidence based mental health screening and substance use disorder screening tools and resources.

Codifies the Uniform Recognition and Enforcement of Canadian Domestic Violence Protection Orders Act. Provides procedures for enforcement of a Canadian domestic violence protection order (protection order) by a law enforcement officer and the court. Provides that a protection order may be registered in Indiana.

Maddy summaryHB 1091 is a procedural bill that resolves a conflict between two other bills (HEA 1014-2025 and HEA 1637-2025) without changing any substantive law regarding resisting law enforcement. It was introduced on January 5, 2026, by Representative DeLaney and referred to the Committee on Courts and Criminal Code. The bill does not create new policies or affect specific individuals, but instead clarifies inconsistencies between existing legislative proposals. This is a technical fix, not a new law.

Establishes the Indiana-Ireland trade commission (commission) to advance bilateral trade and investment between Indiana and Ireland and other related matters. Specifies the membership of the commission and certain requirements for the operations of the commission. Requires the commission to provide an annual report of its activities. Provides for the expiration of the commission.

Maddy summaryHB 1478 removes the sunset provision associated with pro bono legal services fees. This action makes the collection of these fees permanent, rather than allowing them to expire on a predetermined date. The bill ensures that the established funding mechanism for pro bono legal services will continue indefinitely, impacting legal aid organizations and the availability of free legal assistance.

Maddy summaryHouse Resolution 66 is a commemorative bill that officially recognizes the 75th anniversary of the Indiana Bar Foundation. It acknowledges the foundation's history and contributions.

Maddy summaryHR 64 is a resolution that urges the Legislative Council to assign a specific task to the Medicaid Oversight Committee. This task involves studying the use of long-term care insurance.