HB 1235 IN

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Expands the eligibility requirements for admission to the Indiana Veterans' Home. Provides that the department of natural resources shall provide staff support for the Indiana semiquincentennial commission (commission). (Current law provides that the Indiana department of veterans' affairs provides staff support for the commission.) Adds a definition of an "eligible person" for purposes of administering grants for veteran services (GVS). Provides that a qualified entity may receive a GVS to provide certain services to support an eligible person. Makes changes to the qualifications to receive a veteran's burial allowance. Establishes the Medal of Honor license plate. Restores a provision of current law concerning certain disability ratings, as determined by the United States Department of Veterans Affairs, and educational cost exemptions. Provides that the disability ratings and educational cost exemptions apply to an individual whose parent enlisted in the armed forces after June 30, 2014 (instead of June 30, 2011). Updates references throughout the Indiana Code relating to the armed forces of the United States or uniformed services to include the United States Space Force. Changes references relating to military discharges. Makes technical changes to various references relating to the components of the armed forces of the United States. Makes technical corrections.

• Steve Bartels Republican · author
• James Tomes Republican · sponsor
• Chris Garten Republican · sponsor
• Scott Baldwin Republican · sponsor

1. Jan 9, 2025 Coauthored by Representatives Judy, Miller D, Hamilton · lower
2. Jan 9, 2025 Authored by Representative Bartels · lower
3. Jan 9, 2025 First reading: referred to Committee on Veterans Affairs and Public Safety · lower
4. Jan 27, 2025 Recommitted to the Committee on Ways and Means pursuant to House Rule 126.3 · lower
5. Jan 27, 2025 Committee report: amend do pass, adopted · lower
6. Feb 13, 2025 Committee report: amend do pass, adopted · lower
7. Feb 17, 2025 Amendment #1 (Bartels) prevailed; voice vote · lower
8. Feb 17, 2025 Second reading: amended, ordered engrossed · lower
9. Feb 18, 2025 Senate sponsors: Senators Tomes, Garten, Baldwin · lower
10. Feb 18, 2025 Third reading: passed; Roll Call 218: yeas 93, nays 0 · lower
11. Feb 19, 2025 Referred to the Senate · lower
12. Mar 3, 2025 First reading: referred to Committee on Veterans Affairs and The Military · upper
13. Mar 27, 2025 Committee report: amend do pass adopted; reassigned to Committee on Appropriations · upper