Indiana · 2025 Regular Session · Bill
HB 1315: Designation of Juneteenth as state holiday.
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
HB 1315 is a bill introduced in the Indiana House on January 13, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Designation of Juneteenth as state holiday. Primary sponsor: Vernon Smith (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (January 13, 2025): First reading: referred to Committee on Government and Regulatory Reform.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Establishes Juneteenth as a state holiday. Makes conforming changes.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vernon Smith | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 14 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- First reading: referred to Committee on Government and Regulatory Reform
- Authored by Representative Smith V