HB 1142 IN

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Establishes the Hoosier first responder medal of honor (medal). Provides that the department of homeland security (department) may determine an Indiana first responder is eligible for the Hoosier first responder medal of honor if the Indiana first responder distinguishes themselves conspicuously by gallantry and intrepidity at the risk of the Indiana first responder's life above and beyond the call of duty while engaged in an act of public service. Provides that, upon approval of a nomination by the department, the department shall notify the entity employing the Indiana first responder or for which the Indiana first responder volunteers of the nomination. Provides that the entity shall notify a member of the general assembly who represents the district in which the entity is located of the Indiana first responder's nomination. Provides that the member of the general assembly shall recommend the Indiana first responder for the medal to the governor. Provides that, if the department determines that an Indiana first responder nominated to the department does not meet the eligibility requirements to receive the medal, the department may make recommendations to the entity that employs the Indiana first responder or for which the Indiana first responder volunteers of other forms of recognition for the Indiana first responder. Provides that the governor may award the medal to the Indiana first responder or the Indiana first responder's next of kin at a public ceremony.

• Jim Lucas Republican · author
• Greg Goode Republican · sponsor
• Chris Garten Republican · sponsor
• Scott Baldwin Republican · sponsor

1. Jan 8, 2024 Authored by Representative Lucas · lower
2. Jan 8, 2024 First reading: referred to Committee on Veterans Affairs and Public Safety · lower
3. Jan 22, 2024 Representative Payne Z added as coauthor · lower
4. Jan 29, 2024 Committee report: amend do pass, adopted · lower
5. Jan 29, 2024 Representatives Bartels and Judy added as coauthors · lower
6. Jan 31, 2024 Second reading: ordered engrossed · lower
7. Feb 5, 2024 Senate sponsors: Senators Goode, Garten, Baldwin · lower
8. Feb 5, 2024 Third reading: passed; Roll Call 133: yeas 96, nays 1 · lower
9. Feb 6, 2024 Referred to the Senate · lower
10. Feb 12, 2024 First reading: referred to Committee on Homeland Security and Transportation · upper
11. Feb 27, 2024 Committee report: do pass, adopted · upper
12. Feb 29, 2024 Second reading: ordered engrossed · upper
13. Mar 4, 2024 Senators Crane and Doriot added as cosponsors · upper
14. Mar 4, 2024 Third reading: passed; Roll Call 253: yeas 48, nays 0 · upper
15. Mar 4, 2024 Senator Randolph added as cosponsor · upper
16. Mar 5, 2024 Returned to the House without amendments · upper
17. Mar 7, 2024 Signed by the Speaker · lower
18. Mar 7, 2024 Signed by the President Pro Tempore · upper
19. Mar 11, 2024 Signed by the Governor · executive
20. Mar 8, 2024 Signed by the President of the Senate · upper
21. Mar 11, 2024 Public Law 55 · lower