Sen. Michael Crider

Maddy summarySCR 4 is a ceremonial resolution honoring the Indianapolis Chapter of the National Coalition of 100 Black Women, Inc. It formally recognizes the organization's community work and contributions. As a concurrent resolution, it does not create new laws or affect policy, but serves as an official expression of appreciation from the legislature. The resolution was introduced by Senator Jackson L and co-authored by multiple senators.

A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION urging the Indiana Department of Transportation to rename the bridge over Big Walnut Creek at North U.S. Highway 231 as the "James Baugh Memorial Bridge".

Maddy summaryThis Senate Resolution (SR 38) formally honors Dr. Crystal Reynolds for her contributions, without creating any legal requirements or policy changes. It is a non-binding symbolic gesture recognizing her work, as is typical for commemorative resolutions. The resolution was introduced by Senator Goode and adopted unanimously by voice vote on March 6, 2025. It directly affects no individuals or entities through legislative action, as it serves only to express legislative recognition.

Maddy summarySR 27 is a ceremonial Senate Resolution honoring Senator Earline Rogers. It serves as a formal tribute to her service and does not create any new laws or affect policy. This resolution has no substantive provisions or impact beyond expressing recognition.

Maddy summarySCR 15 is a ceremonial resolution honoring Indiana 4-H and designating February 11, 2025, as Indiana 4-H Day at the Statehouse. It directly recognizes the Indiana 4-H organization and its youth development work. The resolution has no binding policy impact and serves only to formally acknowledge the group's contributions. It passed unanimously in both chambers with no substantive provisions.

Makes possession of low THC hemp extract or a cannabinoid by a minor a Class B misdemeanor. Makes the sale of low THC hemp extract or a cannabinoid to a minor a Class A misdemeanor, and increases the penalty under certain circumstances. Prohibits the sale of a vapor product to a minor and the possession of a vapor product by a minor. Increases the penalty for certain infractions involving minors and tobacco or e-liquids containing nicotine.

Requires the state board of nursing to adopt or amend rules to require trauma informed care training as part of the required curriculum for nursing education programs.

Prohibits the use of specific devices to take minnows from a waterway unless certain conditions are met. Provides an exemption for bait dealers and individuals with a scientific purposes license. Requires, not later than July 1, 2030, that the department of natural resources submit a report to legislative council regarding Sugar Creek's environmental condition and the status of the fish and wildlife population at Sugar Creek.

Provides that a correctional professional is considered a public safety officer for purposes of determining eligibility for line of duty death benefits. (Current law provides that a correctional officer is considered a public safety officer for determining eligibility line of death benefits.) Provides, with certain exceptions, that a law enforcement officer, including a constable, school resource officer, special deputy, or reserve officer, who has completed a pre-basic course but who has not completed Tier I or Tier II basic training requirements may not exercise police powers outside the jurisdiction of the appointing law enforcement agency. Provides that a school resource officer who has completed Tier I or Tier II basic training has statewide jurisdiction. Provides that all deputies, excluding reserve deputies and jail deputies, employed by the Marion County sheriff's office on July 1, 2025, shall be certified by the law enforcement training board (board) as Tier II law enforcement officers. Requires the Marion County sheriff's office to submit to the board a list of deputies who have successfully completed at least the minimum basic training requirements at the Marion County Sheriff's Office Academy. Makes changes to the definition of a "law enforcement officer" for purposes of mandatory training for law enforcement officers. Increases the penalty for criminal recklessness from a Class B to a Class A misdemeanor. Specifies that the immunities and limitations on liability that apply to a law enforcement officer (and the officer's employing agency) acting within the officer's jurisdictional area also apply to an officer (and employing agency) acting outside the jurisdictional area under certain circumstances. Makes pointing a firearm by a passenger in a vehicle whose driver is committing criminal recklessness a Level 6 felony under certain circumstances. Provides that a school resource officer may pursue a person who flees from a school resource officer after the school resource officer has, by visible or audible means, including the operation of the school resource officer's siren or emergency lights, identified themself and ordered the person to stop. Adds a hospital police department to the definition of police departments required to provide police officers with certain rights.

Provides that the department of child services (department) shall disclose to the public certain information regarding child fatalities or near fatalities. Provides that, upon request, the department may provide additional information regarding cases of child fatalities or near fatalities subject to certain requirements. Makes technical and conforming changes.