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SR 3INDIANASession 2026State Billsigned

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Indiana Senate adopts resolution memorializing disability justice activist Alice Wong

Original title: Memorializing Alice Wong.

Last action · January 20, 2026: First reading: adopted standing voteSponsor: J.D. Ford

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What This Bill Does

The Indiana Senate expresses condolences to the family of artist, editor, and disability justice activist Alice Wong following her passing on November 14, 2025.

Why it matters

Changes only the official legislative record to honor the life and contributions of a notable Indiana-born disability activist; no funding or service changes are stated.

Background

Alice Wong was a prominent American disability rights activist, writer, and editor known for founding the Disability Visibility Project. context

Who It Affects

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Family of Alice Wong

Receives the official expression of sympathy and a transmitted copy of the adopted resolution.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the purpose of Senate Resolution No. 3?

The resolution expresses the sympathy and deepest condolences of the Indiana State Senate to the family of Alice Wong.

Who is the sponsor of this resolution?

Senator J.D. Ford introduced the resolution.

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Where This Stands

Current status: signed.

Procedural history

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Jan 20, 2026SenateIntroduced
First reading: adopted standing vote
Jan 20, 2026Senate
Authored by Senator Ford J.D.

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Connected Entities

Henry Wong, University of California, San Francisco, J.D. Ford and 8 more

PersonHenry Wong“Parent of Alice Wong.”Map →

OrganizationUniversity of California, San Francisco“Alma mater where Alice Wong earned a master's degree in 2004.”Map →

PersonJ.D. Ford“Introduced the Senate Resolution.”Map →

OrganizationIndiana University-Purdue University Indianapolis“Alma mater where Alice Wong received her bachelor's degree in 1997.”Map →

PersonGrace Wong“Sister of Alice Wong.”Map →

PersonAlice Wong“Subject of the memorial resolution, artist, editor, and disability justice activ”Map →

OrganizationGeneral Assembly of the State of Indiana“Legislative body passing the resolution.”Map →

OrganizationMacArthur Foundation“Awarded a fellowship to Alice Wong in 2024.”Map →

PersonEmily Wong“Sister of Alice Wong.”Map →

OrganizationCarmel High School“Alma mater of Alice Wong.”Map →

PersonBobby Wong“Parent of Alice Wong.”Map →

Sources

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iga.in.gov

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