STATEHOUSE (May 19, 2026) – The Indiana General Assembly’s Legislative Council recently assigned topics for lawmakers to study during the 2026 legislative interim, including one requested by State Rep. Becky Cash (R-Zionsville) to examine the development and implementation of a statewide sexual assault response plan.
"No survivor should face additional barriers or inconsistencies when seeking help after a sexual assault," Cash said. "Studying Indiana's current response systems and exploring a statewide plan can help ensure victims are met with professionalism, compassion and access to the resources they need to recover and be empowered."
The Interim Study Committee on Public Health, Behavioral Health and Human Services is tasked with studying the topics of Indiana's sexual assault response workforce, the availability of services to survivors and sexual assault response plans. This includes the development of uniform statewide policies.
Interim committees, which will be chaired by the House this year, will meet during the summer and fall months in preparation for the 2027 session of the General Assembly.
The resolution outlining the assigned topics can be found here.
Additionally, Cash has authored legislation in recent years, HB 1073 (2026) and HB 1413 (2025) to address the backlog of untested rape kits in Indiana. She also introduced HB 1415 (2025) to establish a state sexual assault response team.
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State Rep. Becky Cash (R-Zionsville) represents House District 25,
which includes portions of Boone and Hendricks counties.
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