Indiana 2026 Regular Session Status: In Committee Bipartisan · 3 R · 1 D cosponsors

SB 57 — Historic sites.

Last action — Senator Spencer added as coauthor

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

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

Next likely step: a committee vote, then a floor vote in the Senate.

Odds of enactment

Low chance

Based on the sponsor, cosponsors, and committee posture, this bill has a low chance of becoming law.

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Prognosis

Advancing 38% · moderate confidence

  • In Committee

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 4 sponsors

    3 primary, 1 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Bipartisan support

    Sponsored across 2 parties (3 R · 1 D) — cross-party backing.

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Summary

Establishes the division of historic sites (division) in the department of natural resources. Transfers management of historic sites from the Indiana state museum and historic sites corporation to the division. Makes conforming changes. Makes an appropriation.

Bill Text

Action History

  1. Senator Spencer added as coauthor

  2. Senator Glick added as second author

  3. Senator Doriot added as third author

  4. Committee report: do pass adopted; reassigned to Committee on Appropriations

  5. First reading: referred to Committee on Natural Resources

  6. Authored by Senator Leising

Sponsors

Sponsorship breakdown

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3 sponsors · 1 co-sponsors · 146 not signed on

Sponsors (3)

Co-sponsors (1)

Not signed on (146)

146 members have not signed on to this bill.

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Frequently asked questions

What does SB 57 do?
Establishes the division of historic sites (division) in the department of natural resources. Transfers management of historic sites from the Indiana state museum and historic sites corporation to the division. Makes conforming changes. Makes an appropriation.
Who sponsors SB 57?
SB 57 is sponsored by Mark Spencer (Democrat), Blake Doriot (Republican), Susan Glick (Republican), and Jean Leising (Republican).
What is the current status of SB 57?
This bill is in committee in the Senate. Introduced December 08, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
Where can I track SB 57?
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