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Summary of HR 1505 (Introduced Version) – Indiana 2026 Session

Note: This summary covers the House Resolution celebrating the Indiana Youth Services Association’s golden anniversary. It is a ceremonial resolution, not a bill that would create or allocate new law or spending.

1) Main Purpose and Intent

  • Declare and celebrate the 50th (golden) anniversary of the Indiana Youth Services Association (IYSA).
  • Acknowledge IYSA’s role in leadership, innovation, and collaboration in youth prevention, diversion, and well-being programs across Indiana.
  • Highlight IYSA’s statewide impact on Hoosier youth, families, and communities, and its ongoing mission to “Create a Brighter, Safer Future for Indiana Youth and Families.”

2) Key Provisions and Changes

  • Section 1: Official recognition
    • The Indiana House of Representatives publicly celebrates the golden anniversary of IYSA and recognizes its impact on youth and communities.
  • Section 2: Dissemination of resolution
    • Directs the Principal Clerk to transmit copies of the resolution to State Representative Vernon Smith for distribution (i.e., to share with involved parties or for record-keeping).

Notable Context About IYSA Recognized Programs (as described in the resolution)

  • IYSA operates a statewide network of Youth Service Bureaus and partners, delivering comprehensive youth supports.
  • Signature programs mentioned:
    • Youth Service Bureaus
    • The Journey fellowship program
    • Indiana Trafficking Victims Assistance Program (ITVAP)
    • The Child and Youth Care Credential
    • Safe Place
    • Making Good Decisions (MGD)
    • Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) Indiana Coalition
  • Described outcomes and activities (as context for the recognition):
    • In the most recent program year, IYSA and partners served roughly 275,000 youth with prevention, crisis intervention, family supports, mentoring, and positive youth development.
    • Education reach: approximately 228,434 youth and 137,596 adults educated about services.
    • Detention avoidance impact: estimated 3,064 youth prevented from entering or re-entering juvenile detention, with savings to the state cited.
    • Cross-system collaboration: work with courts, probation, schools, behavioral health providers, victim services, and law enforcement.
    • Community impact metrics: 24,978 advocacy efforts and 40,595 referrals for youth and families.

3) Who/What Is Affected

  • Indirectly affects:
    • IYSA and its statewide network of Youth Service Bureaus and partner organizations.
    • Indiana youth, families, schools, courts, law enforcement, and behavioral health providers through continued collaboration and program implementation.
  • The resolution itself has no fiscal appropriation or statutory changes; it primarily acknowledges and honors the organization’s work.

4) Procedural and Timeline Aspects

  • Introduced Version: HR 1505 in 2026.
  • Sponsors:
    • Primary: Rep. Smith V
    • Co-sponsors: Rep. Vernon Smith, Rep. Wendy McNamara
  • Action history:
    • First reading adopted on 2026-01-06
    • Authored by Rep. Smith (V)
    • Co-authored by Rep. McNamara
  • Next steps: As a resolution, it would be expected to pass the House and be transmitted to the Senate or governor as part of the ceremonial celebration acknowledgment, depending on the chamber’s normal processes for concurrent resolutions.

5) Significance

  • Provides formal, state-level recognition of IYSA’s 50-year contributions to youth well-being and public safety.
  • Highlights cross-system collaboration and quantifiable outcomes achieved through IYSA programs.
  • Serves as a ceremonial gesture that may bolster public awareness and support for youth services initiatives in Indiana.

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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