Bill > HB1283

This bill establishes July 30 as "U.S.S. Indianapolis CA-35 Day" in Indiana, requiring the governor to issue an annual proclamation commemorating the tragic sinking of the U.S.S. Indianapolis during World War II. The legislation mandates that the governor will encourage the Indiana Historical Bureau, educational and historical organizations, and citizens of Indiana to recognize the day with appropriate commemorative activities. Specifically, the bill honors the memory of the 879 sailors who lost their lives when the ship was sunk on July 30, 1945. The new chapter will be added to the Indiana Code and will take effect on July 1, 2025, providing an official state recognition of this significant historical event and paying tribute to the sailors who perished in one of the most devastating naval losses in U.S. military history.

Military Affairs and Security

https://iga.in.gov/legislative/2025/bills/house/1283/details