Indiana designates the breaded tenderloin sandwich as the official state sandwich

Original title: State sandwich.

Last action · January 20, 2026: Representative Goss-Reaves added as cosponsorSponsors: Blake Doriot and 7 others

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What This Bill Proposed

Senate Bill 21 designates the breaded tenderloin sandwich, made from Indiana-raised pork, as the official state sandwich of Indiana, effective July 1, 2026.

Why it matters

Changes only the official state symbols; no funding or service changes are stated.

Who It Would Have Affected

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Directly affected

Indiana pork producers

Their product is recognized in state statute as the official state sandwich.

Key Facts

The breaded tenderloin sandwich is designated as the official state sandwich of Indiana.
The sandwich must be made from Indiana-raised pork.

Frequently Asked Questions

What food is being designated by the bill?

The breaded tenderloin sandwich, made from Indiana-raised pork.

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Where This Stands

This bill did not become law - Died at adjournment · passed the Senate · in House committee.

Procedural history

15 actions

Jan 20, 2026House
Representative Goss-Reaves added as cosponsor
Jan 20, 2026HouseIntroduced
First reading: referred to Committee on Government and Regulatory Reform
Jan 14, 2026Senate
Referred to the House
Jan 13, 2026Senate
Senator Donato added as third author
Jan 13, 2026Senate
Senator Koch added as second author
Jan 13, 2026Senate
Cosponsors: Representatives Miller D, Culp

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Jan 13, 2026Senate
House sponsor: Representative King
Jan 13, 2026SenateFloor
Third reading: passed; Roll Call 19: yeas 37, nays 11
Jan 12, 2026Senate
Senator Ford J.D. added as coauthor
Jan 12, 2026SenateFloor
Second reading: ordered engrossed
Jan 8, 2026Senate
Senator Doriot added as author
Jan 8, 2026Senate
Senator Zay removed as author
Jan 8, 2026SenateFloor
Committee report: do pass, adopted
Dec 8, 2025SenateIntroduced
First reading: referred to Committee on Commerce and Technology
Dec 8, 2025Senate
Authored by Senator Zay

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