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HCR 4

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”.

2026 Regular Session Introduced by Scott Alexander and 52 co-sponsors

Symbolic non-binding resolution urging renaming a Bloomington road stretch after former IU basketball coach Bob Knight, honoring his legacy despite historical behavioral controversies.

Returned to the House
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Bill Summary · HCR 4

Legislative bill overview

HCR 4 is a non-binding resolution urging Indiana's Department of Transportation to rename a specific 1.5-mile stretch of State Road 45 in Bloomington (between College Avenue and Fee Lane) as "Bob Knight Memorial Way." The resolution honors the former Indiana University basketball coach, who passed away recently and had a significant connection to the Bloomington community.

Why is this important

Street and highway naming resolutions carry symbolic weight in communities and can influence how residents identify with local history. This particular resolution reflects changing attitudes toward Bob Knight's legacy—a figure whose coaching tenure was marked by both remarkable athletic success and significant controversy over his coaching methods and behavior. The naming decision will become part of Bloomington's permanent landscape and public identity.

Potential points of contention

  • Legacy concerns: Bob Knight's coaching record included documented incidents of aggressive behavior toward players and staff, alongside his basketball achievements. Some community members may view the memorial as inappropriate given these controversies.
  • Naming criteria: Questions about whether a public road naming should require broader community input or formal evaluation criteria beyond legislative sponsorship.
  • Cost implications: While non-binding, implementing road signage changes incurs public expenses for new signs, map updates, and administrative work.

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

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