Indiana 2026 Regular Session Status: Introduced 1 R cosponsors

SB0022 — A BILL FOR AN ACT to amend the Indiana Code concerning business and other associations.

Last action — First reading: referred to Committee on Public Policy

  1. 1
    Introduced
  2. 2
    In Committee
  3. 3
    Passed Senate
  4. 4
    Passed House
  5. 5
    To Executive
  6. 6
    Enacted

This bill has been introduced in the Senate. Introduced December 08, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

Next likely step: a committee referral and hearing.

Odds of enactment

Low chance

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Prognosis

Stalled 28% · moderate confidence

  • Introduced

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 1 sponsor

    1 primary, 0 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Single-party support

    Sponsorship is currently within one party (1 R).

  • Cleared a recorded vote

    Passed 1 recorded vote so far.

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Summary

Expands the definition of "cremation" to include alkaline hydrolysis as a means for the dissolution of human remains. Requires the state board of funeral and cemetery service to adopt rules governing the operation of alkaline hydrolysis facilities. Adds alkaline hydrolysis to statutes that allow for burial or cremation. Specifies that a person may request alkaline hydrolysis in statutes that allow for burial or cremation.

Bill Text

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Action History

  1. First reading: referred to Committee on Public Policy

  2. Authored by Senator Clark

Sponsors

Sponsorship breakdown

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1 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 149 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (0)

None.

Not signed on (149)

149 members have not signed on to this bill.

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"Not signed on" means a member has not sponsored or co-sponsored this bill — it does not imply opposition. Members flagged Voted No have a recorded No vote on this bill.

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Votes

SB 22 - Boots - 3rd Reading

Passed 50 Yea · 0 Nay
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Republican 26000
Unaffiliated 21000
Democrat 3000
Total 50000
% of votes cast 100%0%0%0%
How each member voted (50)
Member Party Vote
Crane — Yea
Ford J.D. — Yea
Ford Jon — Yea
Breaux — Yea
Grooms — Yea
Head — Yea
Kruse — Yea
Melton — Yea
Merritt — Yea
Mrvan — Yea
Perfect — Yea
Spartz — Yea
Stoops — Yea
Zay — Yea
Houchin — Yea
Lanane — Yea
Messmer — Yea
Ruckelshaus — Yea
Sandlin — Yea
Tallian — Yea
Boots — Yea
David Niezgodski Democrat Yea
Greg Taylor Democrat Yea
Lonnie Randolph Democrat Yea
Aaron Freeman Republican Yea
Blake Doriot Republican Yea
Brian Buchanan Republican Yea
Chris Garten Republican Yea
Ed Charbonneau Republican Yea
Eric Bassler Republican Yea
Eric Koch Republican Yea
Greg Walker Republican Yea
James Buck Republican Yea
James Tomes Republican Yea
Jean Leising Republican Yea
Jeff Raatz Republican Yea
Justin Busch Republican Yea
Linda Rogers Republican Yea
Liz Brown Republican Yea
Michael Crider Republican Yea
Michael Young Republican Yea
Mike Bohacek Republican Yea
Mike Gaskill Republican Yea
Rick Niemeyer Republican Yea
Rodric Bray Republican Yea
Ron Alting Republican Yea
Ryan Mishler Republican Yea
Susan Glick Republican Yea
Travis Holdman Republican Yea
Vaneta Becker Republican Yea

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Subjects

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Frequently asked questions

What does SB0022 do?
Expands the definition of "cremation" to include alkaline hydrolysis as a means for the dissolution of human remains. Requires the state board of funeral and cemetery service to adopt rules governing the operation of alkaline hydrolysis facilities. Adds alkaline hydrolysis to statutes that allow for burial or cremation. Specifies that a person may request alkaline hydrolysis in statutes that allow for burial or cremation.
Who sponsors SB0022?
SB0022 is sponsored by Brett Clark (Republican).
What is the current status of SB0022?
This bill has been introduced in the Senate. Introduced December 08, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
Where can I track SB0022?
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