Indiana legislation · 2026 Regular Session
Indiana HR53: Honoring Spencer Parli Tew.
Status: Passed both chambers, February 25, 2026
What the bill says
From the introduced text:
*HR1553* Introduced Version HOUSE RESOLUTION No. ___ Introduced by: Gore, Johnson B, Bauer M, Miller K, Moed, Garcia Wilburn ____________________________________ A HOUSE RESOLUTION honoring Spencer Parli Tew. Whereas, Spencer Parli Tew was born in Indianapolis, Indiana, in 1991, and from the beginning carried a joyful, unmistakable musical spirit and a gift for storytelling that would shape his life and work; Whereas, Spencer was a proud 2010 graduate of North Central High School, where he immersed himself in show choir, concert choir, speech, and theater, earning accolades and building the artistic foundation that would guide his future; Whereas, After one year at Indiana University, during which he released his first EP, Love by Dimension, Spencer continued pursuing his calling with the courage and curiosity that defined him; HR 1553/DI 140 2026 Whereas, Spencer transferred to Boston University in 2011 and completed his Bachelor of Fine Arts in Theatre Arts in May 2015, carrying his Hoosier roots with him as he expanded his craft and community far beyond Indiana; Whereas, Following graduation, Spencer devoted himself to the theater world in Boston, ultimately focusing his time and talents on the Brown Box Theatre Project, a Shakespeare-focused company for which he was both a performer and a backstage leader; Whereas, The Brown Box Theatre, as the worst of the pandemic wound down in July …
Sponsors
- Gore, Mitch (D) · primary sponsor
- Blake Johnson (D, HD-100)
- Maureen Bauer (D, HD-006)
- Kyle Miller (D, HD-082)
- Justin Moed (D, HD-097)
- Victoria Garcia Wilburn (D, HD-032)
Latest actions
- : First reading: adopted
- : Coauthored by Representatives Johnson B, Bauer, Miller K, Moed, Garcia Wilburn
- : Authored by Representative Gore
Common questions
- What is HR53?
- HR53 is a bill in the Indiana Legislature (2026 Regular Session): Honoring Spencer Parli Tew.
- What is the status of HR53?
- Passed both chambers as of February 25, 2026. Latest action: First reading: adopted (February 25, 2026).
- Who sponsored HR53?
- Gore, Mitch (D), with 5 co-sponsors.
- Where is the official record for HR53?
- On the Indiana Legislature website: https://iga.in.gov/legislative/2026/bills/hr0053
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