A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION Urging the Indiana Department of Transportation to rename the stretch of State Road 45 that is between College Avenue and Fee Lane in Bloomington the “Bob Knight Memorial Way”.
Maddy summaryThis Senate Resolution (SR 25) commemorates IU Health North's 20th anniversary. It is a ceremonial resolution with no policy changes or direct impact on constituents, simply recognizing the healthcare facility's milestone. Authored by Senator Ford J.D., it passed unanimously by voice vote on February 5, 2026.
Maddy summaryThis is a commemorative Senate Resolution (SR 6) honoring Dr. Erica Graham for her work advancing mental health awareness and suicide prevention efforts in Indiana. It does not create new laws or affect any specific policies or individuals; instead, it serves as a symbolic gesture of recognition from the Indiana Senate. The resolution was authored by Senator Hunley and adopted unanimously by the Senate on February 3, 2026, with broad bipartisan support.
Maddy summaryThis bill (SR 23) is a ceremonial Senate resolution honoring Nancy Nugent. It does not create new laws or affect policies; instead, it formally memorializes her contributions. The resolution was adopted unanimously by the Senate on February 3, 2026, with Senator Maxwell as the author and 42 senators as co-authors.
Maddy summaryThis bill (SR 20) is a Senate Resolution introduced by Senator Ford J.D. It urges the Indiana Senate to establish a Mental Health Task Force. The resolution does not create the task force itself but formally requests the Senate take this action. The task force would likely focus on addressing mental health issues within Indiana, though the resolution does not specify its exact duties or composition. As a procedural resolution, it has no binding effect and requires the Senate to act on the recommendation.
Authorizes the attorney general to enforce provisions concerning health care debt wage garnishment and principal residence lien restrictions and establish a complaint process. Requires hospitals to do the following: (1) Offer a person who meets certain income guidelines and has received health services the opportunity to pay the charges through a payment plan that satisfies certain requirements. (2) Develop a written notice about a charity care program operated by the hospital, provide the notice to patients, and post the notice. (3) Include certain information concerning financial assistance on a billing statement. (4) Requires a hospital that reports an annual gross patient revenue of at least $20,000,000 to provide written notice and information to a person who has requested an eligibility determination concerning a payment plan or charity care. Provides that the unpaid earnings of a consumer who meets specified income eligibility requirements may not be attached by garnishment if an individual makes 200% of the federal income poverty level or less, and limits the amount to be garnished over a certain amount of the individual's disposable earnings in satisfaction of: (1) health care debt owed or alleged to be owed by the consumer; or (2) any amount of the judgment that represents health care debt determined to be owed by the consumer. Provides that: (1) health care debt owed or alleged to be owed by a consumer; or (2) in an action against a consumer in which a judgment has been entered, the amount of the judgment that represents health care debt determined to be owed by the consumer; does not constitute a lien against the consumer's principal residence for a consumer. Requires the disclosure of whether a debt is a health care debt in the execution of a judgment. Provides that in any action filed in Indiana for the recovery of health care debt owed or alleged to be owed by a consumer, the principal residence of the consumer is not liable to judgment or attachment or to be sold on execution against the consumer.
Amends the limitation on garnishment provided in the Uniform Consumer Credit Code. Requires a garnishment order or attachment order that requires an employer to make deductions from a debtor's disposable earnings to provide certain information to the employer. Provides that tangible personal property, including choses in action, deposit accounts, and cash (but excluding debts owing and income owing), of $1,500 is exempt from bankruptcy (current law is $300). Removes provisions in code requiring the department of financial institutions to adopt rules that establish or adjust exemption amounts for purposes of bankruptcy proceedings.
Authorizes the city of New Haven to impose an innkeeper's tax at a flat rate that does not exceed $5 per night. Amends provisions regarding distribution and uses of the Hamilton County innkeeper's tax. Makes corresponding changes to statutes concerning innkeeper's tax administration.
Maddy summaryThis Senate Resolution (SR 13) formally honors the professionals serving on the Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force. It recognizes their work in combating online crimes targeting children, without creating new policies or affecting any specific individuals or organizations through legislative action. The resolution was introduced by Senator Ford J.D. on January 28, 2026, and adopted by voice vote on the same day. As a ceremonial resolution, it does not impose any legal requirements or financial obligations.
Maddy summaryThis is a ceremonial Senate resolution (SR 10) honoring the nonprofit organization "Home Repairs for Good." It does not create new laws or affect any policies; it simply expresses the Senate's recognition of the organization's work. Sponsored by Senator Ford J.D., it was adopted via voice vote on January 27, 2026, with no further legislative action required.
