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SR 18INDIANASession 2026State Billsigned

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Indiana Senate recognizes National Girls and Women in Sports Day

Original title: Recognizing National Girls and Women in Sports Day.

Last action · February 5, 2026: First reading: adopted voice voteSponsor: Andrea Hunley

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What This Bill Does

The Indiana Senate adopts a resolution recognizing National Girls and Women in Sports Day (NGWSD) to honor athletic achievements and the expansion of women's sports across the state.

Why it matters

Changes only official recognition and directs a copy of the resolution to the Indiana Sports Corp; no funding, legal mandates, or service changes are stated.

Who It Affects

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Directly affected

Indiana Sports Corp

Receives a copy of the adopted resolution from the Secretary of the Senate.

Directly affected

Girls and women in sports in Indiana

Acknowledged and recognized for their participation and impact in athletic programs across the state.

Key Facts

The Indiana State Senate officially recognizes National Girls and Women in Sports Day.
National Girls and Women in Sports Day was founded in 1987 in honor of Olympic volleyball player Flo Hyman.
The resolution directs the Secretary of the Senate to transmit a copy of the resolution to the Indiana Sports Corp.
The text highlights the expansion of women's sports in Indiana across basketball, volleyball, soccer, tennis, wrestling, gymnastics, swimming, and diving.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does this resolution do?

It officially recognizes National Girls and Women in Sports Day in the Indiana State Senate and directs a copy to be sent to the Indiana Sports Corp.

Who founded National Girls and Women in Sports Day?

It was founded in 1987 in memory of Olympic volleyball player Flo Hyman.

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Where This Stands

Current status: signed.

Procedural history

2 actions

Feb 5, 2026SenateIntroduced
First reading: adopted voice vote
Feb 5, 2026Senate
Authored by Senator Hunley

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Connected Entities

Women's Sports Foundation, Indiana Sports Corp, Indy Ignite and 5 more

OrganizationWomen's Sports Foundation“Co-founder and supporter of NGWSD.”Map →

OrganizationIndiana Sports Corp“Organization designated to receive a copy of the resolution.”Map →

OrganizationIndy Ignite“Women's sports program in Indiana.”Map →

OrganizationIndiana Fever“Basketball team in Indiana.”Map →

PersonAndrea Hunley“Senator who introduced the resolution.”Map →

PersonFlo Hyman“Olympic volleyball player in whose honor NGWSD was founded.”Map →

locationWashington D.C.“Location where grassroots events take place.”Map →

OrganizationMarvella“Youth sports complex in Indiana.”Map →

Sources

Open source document

iga.in.gov

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