Indiana legislation · 2026 Regular Session
Indiana HR4: Commemorating Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day.
Status: Passed both chambers, January 12, 2026
What the bill says
From the introduced text:
*HR1506* Introduced Version HOUSE RESOLUTION No. ___ Introduced by: Smith V, Harris, Jackson C, Bartlett, Burton, Hatcher, Pack, Porter, Pryor, Shackleford, Summers ____________________________________ A HOUSE RESOLUTION commemorating Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day. Whereas, Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. was one of our nation's truly great leaders; Whereas, Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. changed our nation forever through his leadership, service, and clarity of vision; Whereas, Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. had many dreams: of an America where "justice rolls down like waters and righteousness like a mighty stream"; where neighbors look "beyond the external accidents and discern those inner qualities that make all men human and, therefore, brothers"; and of a time when "this nation will rise up and live out the true meaning of its creed: 'We hold these truths to be self-evident: HR 1506/DI 140 2026 that all men are created equal.'"; Whereas, Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. dreamt of a better society where "the sons of former slaves and the sons of former slave owners will be able to sit down together at the table of brotherhood"; Whereas, Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. believed that liberty, justice, and freedom were the "inalienable rights" to which all men, women, and children are entitled; Whereas, Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. was a spiritual man who believed that all …
Sponsors
- Vernon Smith (D, HD-014) · primary sponsor
- Earl Harris (D, HD-002)
- Carolyn Jackson (D, HD-001)
- John Bartlett (D, HD-095)
- Alex Burton (D, HD-077)
- Ragen Hatcher (D, HD-003)
- Renee Pack (D, HD-092)
- Gregory Porter (D, HD-096)
- Cherrish Pryor (D, HD-094)
- Robin Shackleford (D, HD-098)
- Vanessa Summers (D, HD-099)
Latest actions
- : First reading: adopted
- : Coauthored by Representatives Harris, Jackson C, Bartlett, Burton, Hatcher, Pack, Porter, Pryor, Shackleford, Summers
- : Authored by Representative Smith V
Subjects: RESOLUTIONS; Recognition; Anniversaries, Birthdays, and Special Events Celebrated
Common questions
- What is HR4?
- HR4 is a bill in the Indiana Legislature (2026 Regular Session): Commemorating Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day.
- What is the status of HR4?
- Passed both chambers as of January 12, 2026. Latest action: First reading: adopted (January 12, 2026).
- Who sponsored HR4?
- Vernon Smith (D, HD-014), with 10 co-sponsors.
- Where is the official record for HR4?
- On the Indiana Legislature website: /2026/bills/hr0004
Source: official Indiana record. Tracked by Delilah, AI for legislation across all 50 states and Congress.