Rep. Robin Shackleford

Maddy summaryHCR 35 is a concurrent resolution (not a law) coauthored by multiple state representatives to raise public awareness about sickle cell disease. It does not create new policies, allocate funding, or change existing laws - it solely aims to promote education and recognition of sickle cell disease as a significant health concern. The resolution was introduced and adopted in early 2025, moving through initial procedural steps in both chambers. It directly affects the public by encouraging broader understanding of the disease, though it has no binding requirements or concrete implementation mechanisms.

Requires the Indiana department of health (state department) to establish a program to provide grants to cancer centers in Indiana to increase breast cancer research projects or breast cancer clinical trials. Sets forth the state department's duties under the program. Establishes the breast cancer research fund. Makes an appropriation.

Provides that a registration or certificate of a birth or stillbirth is open to public inspection and copying upon the request of any person that occurs 99 years (instead of 75 years) after the record is created.

Allows an organization or entity to establish and administer a cancer clinical trial participation program for the purpose of providing payments to a participant for certain costs incurred by the participant while participating in a cancer clinical trial. Sets forth program requirements and participant eligibility.

Maddy summaryHR 39 designates April as World Autism Month and April 2nd as World Autism Awareness Day through a symbolic congressional resolution. This bill does not create new laws or policies; it is purely a recognition measure to highlight these observances. The resolution has no direct impact on individuals, services, or funding but aims to raise public awareness about autism. It was introduced and coauthored by multiple representatives with no substantive policy changes.

Removes language regarding coverage under a casualty insurance policy or liability insurance policy on property transferred by a transfer on death deed. Specifies that a provision regarding insurance coverage on property transferred by a transfer on death deed does not apply to a commercial lines property insurance policy. Makes corresponding changes.

Maddy summaryHCR 31 is a symbolic resolution designating May as Lupus Awareness Month. It does not create new laws or affect any policies; instead, it formally recognizes the importance of raising public awareness about lupus, a chronic autoimmune disease. The resolution was introduced by Representative Harris and supported by multiple senators, passing its first reading with a voice vote. This type of resolution serves only to highlight an issue without implementing concrete changes.

Maddy summaryHCR 28 is a symbolic resolution designating March 21, 2025, as World Down Syndrome Day for recognition by the state legislature. It has no binding effect or policy changes - it serves solely as a formal acknowledgment of the international observance. The resolution was passed with broad bipartisan co-authorship in the House. This type of concurrent resolution does not affect laws, regulations, or individuals.

Maddy summaryThis bill designates March 25, 2025, as "Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated Day" at the Indiana Statehouse. It is a ceremonial resolution recognizing the sorority's contributions, with no policy changes or direct impact on laws or constituents. The bill serves as a symbolic honorific gesture, formally designating a specific date for recognition without creating new legal requirements or affecting state operations. As a procedural resolution, it does not alter existing laws or impose obligations.

Maddy summaryThis bill (HR 32) is a ceremonial resolution celebrating the 25th anniversary of the Keep Indianapolis Beautiful Adopt-A-Block program. It directly recognizes the community service of this local environmental initiative and its volunteers. The resolution has no policy changes or funding provisions - it formally honors the program's milestone through a legislative declaration. (Coauthored by 18 representatives, adopted in first reading on March 24, 2025.)