Indiana · Current officeholder
Wendy Dant Chesser
Democratic Indiana House, District 71
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Sponsored legislation
51 bills in the current data (14 as primary sponsor), sorted by most recent official action. Linked by Open States person ID.
| Bill | Title | Role | Stage | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HB 1003 | Boards and commissions. | Co-sponsor | Enacted | March 12, 2026 |
| HCR 24 | Recognizing the 70th anniversary of The Arc of Indiana and honoring its enduring leadership and advocacy for Hoosiers with intellectual and developmental disabilities. | Co-sponsor | Passed both chambers | February 26, 2026 |
| HR 51 | Honoring Officer Brian Elliott | Co-sponsor | Passed one chamber | February 25, 2026 |
| HR 50 | Reaffirming the commitment of sister ties between Indiana and Taiwan. | Co-sponsor | Passed one chamber | February 23, 2026 |
| HR 28 | Recognizing the seriousness of the U.S. national debt and its threat to national security. | Co-sponsor | Passed one chamber | February 18, 2026 |
| HR 36 | Recognizing March 17, 2026, as Profound Autism Day and April as National Autism Month. | Co-sponsor | Passed one chamber | February 10, 2026 |
| HR 33 | Recognizing March as Brain Injury Awareness Month in Indiana. | Co-sponsor | Passed one chamber | February 10, 2026 |
| SCR 8 | Recognizing the Indiana horse racing industry. | Co-sponsor | Passed both chambers | February 9, 2026 |
| HCR 15 | Recognizing Wednesday, February 4, 2026, as a day to honor the work and mission of the Indiana Region of the American Red Cross. | Co-sponsor | Passed both chambers | February 6, 2026 |
| HB 1256 | Campaign finance reports of local candidates. | Co-sponsor | Passed one chamber | February 2, 2026 |
| HR 8 | Recognizing February as American Heart Month. | Co-sponsor | Passed one chamber | January 20, 2026 |
| HB 1218 | Straight ticket voting. | Co-sponsor | In committee | January 20, 2026 |
| HB 1100 | Health insurance coverage for adoptive children. | Co-sponsor | In committee | January 12, 2026 |
| HB 1404 | Workplace violence restraining orders. | Primary sponsor | In committee | January 8, 2026 |
| HB 1403 | First time home buyer savings program. | Primary sponsor | In committee | January 8, 2026 |
| HB 1402 | Restrictions on location of tobacco and vaping shops. | Primary sponsor | In committee | January 8, 2026 |
| HB 1401 | Employee childcare assistance partnership program. | Primary sponsor | In committee | January 8, 2026 |
| HB 1400 | MEWA for child care facilities. | Primary sponsor | In committee | January 8, 2026 |
| HB 1216 | Hyperbaric oxygen treatment program. | Co-sponsor | In committee | January 6, 2026 |
| HB 1347 | Real estate matters. | Co-sponsor | Enacted | May 1, 2025 |
| HB 1376 | Emergency medication. | Co-sponsor | Enacted | April 22, 2025 |
| HR 60 | Recognizing the first full week of May 2025 as Tardive Dyskinesia Awareness Week. | Co-sponsor | Passed one chamber | April 16, 2025 |
| HB 1441 | Bank accounts for foster and emancipated youths. | Co-sponsor | Enacted | April 16, 2025 |
| HB 1385 | Health care facility employees. | Co-sponsor | Enacted | April 16, 2025 |
| SCR 8 | Condemning religious persecution worldwide. | Co-sponsor | Passed both chambers | April 11, 2025 |
| HR 49 | Recognizing International Women's Day and recognizing the essential role of women in history during Women's History Month. | Co-sponsor | In committee | April 10, 2025 |
| HB 1509 | Appointed officials. | Co-sponsor | Enacted | April 10, 2025 |
| HB 1226 | Medicare supplement insurance. | Primary sponsor | Enacted | April 10, 2025 |
| HR 43 | Congratulating the Jeffersonville High School boys basketball team on winning the 2025 IHSAA Class 4A state championship title. | Primary sponsor | Passed one chamber | April 7, 2025 |
| HCR 34 | Recognizing Guardian Ad Litems and Court Appointed Special Advocates. | Co-sponsor | Passed both chambers | April 4, 2025 |
| HR 39 | Recognizing April as World Autism Month and April 2nd as World Autism Awareness Day. | Co-sponsor | Passed one chamber | April 1, 2025 |
| HR 32 | Celebrating the 25th anniversary of Keep Indianapolis Beautiful's Adopt-A-Block program. | Co-sponsor | Passed one chamber | March 24, 2025 |
| HCR 28 | Recognizing March 21, 2025, as World Down Syndrome Day. | Co-sponsor | Passed both chambers | March 24, 2025 |
| SB 307 | Environmental waste inventory and grant program. | Co-sponsor | Passed one chamber | March 13, 2025 |
| HR 22 | Recognizing the National Association of Women Business Owners. | Co-sponsor | Passed one chamber | March 13, 2025 |
| HB 1608 | E-sports industry development study. | Co-sponsor | Passed one chamber | March 3, 2025 |
| HCR 26 | Recognizing Tuesday, March 4, 2025, as a day to honor the work and mission of the Indiana Region of the American Red Cross. | Co-sponsor | Passed both chambers | February 21, 2025 |
| HCR 25 | Recognizing April as Parkinson's Awareness Month and April 11, 2025, as World Parkinson's Day. | Co-sponsor | Passed both chambers | February 21, 2025 |
| HB 1561 | Tax increment financing. | Co-sponsor | In committee | February 19, 2025 |
| HCR 19 | Honoring the late State Senator Jean Breaux. | Co-sponsor | Passed both chambers | February 14, 2025 |
| HCR 15 | Honoring the late U.S. President Jimmy Carter. | Co-sponsor | Passed both chambers | February 5, 2025 |
| HR 11 | Celebrating the 90th anniversary of the Professional Fire Fighters Union of Indiana. | Co-sponsor | Passed one chamber | January 30, 2025 |
| HR 10 | Recognizing women's heart health research and supporting awareness for cardiovascular disease. | Co-sponsor | Passed one chamber | January 30, 2025 |
| HB 1431 | Campaign finance reports. | Primary sponsor | In committee | January 27, 2025 |
| HB 1560 | Straight ticket voting. | Primary sponsor | In committee | January 21, 2025 |
| HB 1430 | Employee child care assistance partnership program. | Primary sponsor | In committee | January 21, 2025 |
| HB 1429 | Ethics training for local officials. | Primary sponsor | In committee | January 21, 2025 |
| HB 1290 | Election division software updates. | Co-sponsor | In committee | January 13, 2025 |
| HB 1228 | Hunting licenses for disabled veterans. | Primary sponsor | In committee | January 9, 2025 |
| HB 1227 | Jail commissary fund reporting. | Primary sponsor | In committee | January 9, 2025 |
| HB 1225 | Pension garnishment for restitution. | Primary sponsor | In committee | January 9, 2025 |