Indiana legislation · 2026 Regular Session
Indiana HR3: Celebrating the Golden Anniversary of the Indiana Youth Services Association.
Status: Passed both chambers, January 6, 2026
What the bill says
From the introduced text:
*HR1505* Introduced Version HOUSE RESOLUTION No. ___ Introduced by: Smith V, McNamara ____________________________________ A HOUSE RESOLUTION celebrating the golden anniversary of the Indiana Youth Services Association. Whereas, The Indiana Youth Services Association (IYSA) has served Indiana's young people, families, and communities for over 50 years and recently celebrated its golden anniversary, demonstrating enduring leadership and innovation in youth prevention, diversion, and well-being programs; Whereas, IYSA's statewide network of Youth Service Bureaus and community partners delivers comprehensive support that helps youth succeed in school, at home, and in the community; Whereas, IYSA operates signature statewide programs, including Youth Service Bureaus, The Journey fellowship program, the Indiana Trafficking Victims Assistance Program (ITVAP), the Child and Youth Care Credential, Safe Place, HR 1505/DI 140 2026 Making Good Decisions (MGD), and the Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) Indiana Coalition, aligning practice with data-informed outcomes and cross-system collaboration; Whereas, During the most recent program year, IYSA and its statewide network served approximately 275,000 youth, providing prevention programs, crisis intervention, family supports, mentoring, and positive youth development opportunities, and educated 228,434 youth and 137,596 adults about these essential services; Whereas, Through community-based alternatives, truancy prevention, and diversion strategies, IYSA and its partners prevented an estimated 3,064 youth from entering or re-entering juvenile detention, helping reduce system involvement while improving safety and long-term outcomes, and saving Indiana millions …
Sponsors
- Vernon Smith (D, HD-014) · primary sponsor
- Wendy McNamara (R, HD-076)
Latest actions
- : Coauthored by Representative McNamara
- : Authored by Representative Smith V
- : First reading: adopted
Subjects: RESOLUTIONS; Recognition; Anniversaries, Birthdays, and Special Events Celebrated
Common questions
- What is HR3?
- HR3 is a bill in the Indiana Legislature (2026 Regular Session): Celebrating the Golden Anniversary of the Indiana Youth Services Association.
- What is the status of HR3?
- Passed both chambers as of January 6, 2026. Latest action: Coauthored by Representative McNamara (January 6, 2026).
- Who sponsored HR3?
- Vernon Smith (D, HD-014), with 1 co-sponsor.
- Where is the official record for HR3?
- On the Indiana Legislature website: /2026/bills/hr0003
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