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HCR 15

Recognizing Wednesday, February 4, 2026, as a day to honor the work and mission of the Indiana Region of the American Red Cross.

2026 Regular Session Introduced by Brad Barrett and 13 co-sponsors

Declares a Feb 4, 2026 day to honor the Indiana Red Cross and urges Hoosiers to volunteer, donate money, and give blood to help meet ongoing shortages.

Returned to the House
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Bill Summary · HCR 15

Summary of Bill: HCR 15 (Indiana, 2026)

Purpose and Intent

  • Recognizes Wednesday, February 4, 2026, as a day to honor the work and mission of the Indiana Region of the American Red Cross.
  • Encourages statewide acknowledgment and engagement with Red Cross activities.

Key Provisions

  • Section 1: Formal declaration by the Indiana General Assembly recognizing Wednesday, February 4, 2026, as a day to honor the Indiana Region of the American Red Cross.
  • Section 2: Encourages participation by Hoosiers and constituents in support of the Red Cross. Guidance includes:
    • Volunteering in local communities
    • Donating financially
    • Providing blood donations (described as a “heroic gift of a life-saving blood donation”)

Who/What Would Be Affected

  • The bill primarily affects the Indiana General Assembly’s formal recognition and the state’s public messaging around the Red Cross.
  • It seeks to mobilize and direct Indiana residents and lawmakers to support the Red Cross through volunteering, donations, and blood donations.

Procedural and Timeline Aspects

  • Introduced in the 2026 session (Second Regular Session of the 124th General Assembly).
  • Primary sponsor: Representative (Clere); numerous co-sponsors from both chambers (list includes Dant Chesser, Goss-Reaves, Garcia Wilburn, Barrett, O’Brien, Campbell, Shackleford, Ledbetter, Hamilton, DeLaney, Novak, and others).
  • Timeline milestones (per the action history):
    • Feb 2, 2026: First reading and authorization; Senate sponsor listed as Senator Crider.
    • Feb 2–Feb 6, 2026: Passed through initial floor actions (first reading adopted; introduced in both chambers).
    • Feb 5–6, 2026: Referred to Committee (Senate) and then returned to the House; likely awaiting further debate or final passage.
  • As a concurrent resolution, it does not create new spending or law but serves as a formal expression of support and a call to action.

Notable Context

  • The text highlights that the Red Cross provides about 40% of the nation’s blood supply and emphasizes ongoing blood shortages.
  • It frames the Red Cross as relying on volunteers and donors, particularly during crises, and frames Hoosier participation as essential to meeting blood needs.

Overall Impact

  • Non-binding ceremonial measure intended to raise awareness and encourage public engagement with the Indiana Region of the American Red Cross.
  • Potentially increases local volunteerism, donations, and blood drives through heightened state-level recognition and messaging.

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

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