Indiana legislation · 2026 Regular Session
Indiana HR8: Recognizing February as American Heart Month.
Status: Passed both chambers, January 20, 2026
What the bill says
From the introduced text:
*HR1512* Introduced Version HOUSE RESOLUTION No. ___ Introduced by: Andrade, Johnson B, Moseley, Harris, Bartlett, Novak, Pierce M, Hamilton, Pack, Prescott, Smith V, Porter, Summers, Pierce K, Olthoff, Abbott, Pryor, Jackson C, Pfaff, GiaQuinta, Dant Chesser, Campbell, Errington, Heaton, Clere, Heine, Bartels, Soliday, Criswell, Yocum, Lucas, DeLaney, Rowray, Shonkwiler, Shackleford, Burton, Garcia Wilburn, Haggard ____________________________________ A HOUSE RESOLUTION recognizing February as American Heart Month. Whereas, Cardiac arrest is a leading cause of death worldwide, and each year, more than 350,000 cardiac arrests occur outside of hospitals in the United States, with approximately 10 percent of people surviving; Whereas, About 70 percent of out-of-hospital cardiac arrests occur at home, meaning that people nearby are the first and most critical link in the chain of survival; HR 1512/DI 140 2026 Whereas, Immediate cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) can double or even triple a person's chance of survival, yet only about 41 percent of people who experience cardiac arrest receive immediate CPR from someone nearby, and fewer than 12 percent receive aid from an automated external defibrillator (AED) before advanced help arrives; Whereas, For adults and teens, Hands-Only CPR, which includes calling 911 and pushing hard and fast in the center of the chest, can double or triple the chance of survival, while infants and children require CPR with rescue breaths to restore oxygen and …
Sponsors
- Mike Andrade (D, HD-012) · primary sponsor
- Blake Johnson (D, HD-100)
- Moseley, Chuck (D)
- Earl Harris (D, HD-002)
- John Bartlett (D, HD-095)
- Randy Novak (D)
- Matt Pierce (D, HD-061)
- Carey Hamilton (D, HD-087)
- Renee Pack (D, HD-092)
- John Prescott (R, HD-033)
- Vernon Smith (D, HD-014)
- Gregory Porter (D, HD-096)
Latest actions
- : First reading: adopted
- : Authored by Representative Andrade
- : Coauthored by Representatives Johnson B, Moseley, Harris, Bartlett, Novak, Pierce M, Hamilton, Pack, Prescott, Smith V, Porter, Summers, Pierce K, Olthoff, Abbott, Pryor, Jackson C, Pfaff, GiaQuinta, Dant Chesser, Campbell, Errington, Heaton, Clere, Heine, Bartels, Soliday, Criswell, Yocum, Lucas, DeLaney, Rowray, Shonkwiler, Shackleford, Burton, Garcia Wilburn, Haggard
Subjects: RESOLUTIONS; Recognition; Anniversaries, Birthdays, and Special Events Celebrated
Common questions
- What is HR8?
- HR8 is a bill in the Indiana Legislature (2026 Regular Session): Recognizing February as American Heart Month.
- What is the status of HR8?
- Passed both chambers as of January 20, 2026. Latest action: First reading: adopted (January 20, 2026).
- Who sponsored HR8?
- Mike Andrade (D, HD-012), with 11 co-sponsors.
- Where is the official record for HR8?
- On the Indiana Legislature website: /2026/bills/hr0008
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