Gary Byrne is an American politician and businessman serving as a member of the Indiana Senate from the 47th district. He assumed office on February 14, 2022.
Byrne has been the president and co-owner of Byrne Satellite Systems since 1983. He was appointed to the Indiana Senate in February 2022, succeeding Erin Houchin. He ran for a full term in November 2022.
In January 2024, Byrne filed Bill 187 to prohibit public transportation agencies from offering free or reduced-fare rides on election days.
On April 21, 2025, Byrne announced controversial changes to Indiana State Senate Bill 442 removing the requirement for schools to teach consent as a part of sexual education in schools throughout the State of Indiana. He cited âÂÂdifferent thoughts in different communitiesâ and that it's a "sensitive subject for manyâ as reasons for the removal. Following community pushback, the requirement was returned to Senate Bill 442 on Wednesday April 23, 2025. He also co-sponsored a bill to gerrymander Indiana's congressional districts, which ultimately failed.
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