Indiana SR21: Celebrating the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence.

What the bill says

From the introduced text:

Introduced Version SENATE RESOLUTION No. ___ DIGEST OF INTRODUCED RESOLUTION A SENATE RESOLUTION celebrating the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence. KOCH , read first time and referred to Committee on 2026 RR 3507/DI JR Introduced Second Regular Session 124th General Assembly (2026) SENATE RESOLUTION ____ MR. PRESIDENT: I offer the following resolution and move its adoption: A SENATE RESOLUTION celebrating the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence. Whereas, In 2026, the United States commemorates years since the signing of the Declaration of Independence; Whereas, The 1976 bicentennial focused on celebrating the nation's founding, while this semiquincentennial will look at the bigger picture of the American experience and explore Indiana's role in the nation's history, from the actions leading to the revolutionary period until today; Whereas, Known as the original western frontier, Indiana has always been a crossroads of America, providing influential leaders, movements, entertainers, and culture to the United States at large; Whereas, As we celebrate the 250th year of American independence, we pay tribute to the heroes who displayed courage and resilience to secure our liberty; Whereas, Life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness are the principal foundations of our American independence; and 2026 RR 3507/DI JR Whereas, As Hoosiers, our own State Constitution begins with "To the end that …

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Sponsors

• Eric Koch (R, SD-044) · primary sponsor
• Scott Alexander (R, SD-026)
• Alting, Ron (R)
• Scott Baldwin (R, SD-020)
• Eric Bassler (R, SD-039)
• Vaneta Becker (R, SD-050)
• Mike Bohacek (R, SD-008)
• Rodric Bray (R, SD-037)
• Brown, Liz (R)
• Brian Buchanan (R, SD-007)
• James Buck (R, SD-021)
• Justin Busch (R, SD-016)

Latest actions

1. February 12, 2026: Senators Alexander, Alting, Baldwin, Bassler, Becker, Bohacek, Bray, Brown L, Buchanan, Buck, Busch, Byrne, Carrasco, Charbonneau, Clark, Crider, Deery, Dernulc, Donato, Doriot, Ford J.D., Freeman, Garten, Gaskill, Glick, Goode, Holdman, Hunley, Jackson L, Johnson T, Leising, Maxwell, McKinley, Mishler, Niemeyer, Niezgodski, Pol, Qaddoura, Raatz, Randolph, Rogers, Schmitt, Spencer, Taylor G, Tomes, Walker G, Walker K, Yoder, Young M added as coauthors
2. February 12, 2026: First reading: adopted voice vote
3. February 12, 2026: Authored by Senator Koch

Common questions

What is SR21?

SR21 is a bill in the Indiana Legislature (2026 Regular Session): Celebrating the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence.

What is the status of SR21?

Passed both chambers as of February 12, 2026. Latest action: Senators Alexander, Alting, Baldwin, Bassler, Becker, Bohacek, Bray, Brown L, Buchanan, Buck, Busch, Byrne, Carrasco, Charbonneau, Clark, Crider, Deery, Dernulc, Donato, Doriot, Ford J.D., Freeman, Garten, Gaskill, Glick, Goode, Holdman, Hunley, Jackson L, Johnson T, Leising, Maxwell, McKinley, Mishler, Niemeyer, Niezgodski, Pol, Qaddoura, Raatz, Randolph, Rogers, Schmitt, Spencer, Taylor G, Tomes, Walker G, Walker K, Yoder, Young M added as coauthors (February 12, 2026).

Who sponsored SR21?

Eric Koch (R, SD-044), with 11 co-sponsors.

Where is the official record for SR21?

On the Indiana Legislature website: /2026/bills/sr0021