HB 1111: Indiana National Guard.

Official summary

Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.

Increases, from $8,800 to $20,000, the amount that shall be paid by the state if a member of the Indiana National Guard dies in the active service of the state. Provides that a spouse or dependent of a member of the Indiana National Guard is eligible for a state employee death benefit if the member dies while serving on state active duty. Provides that the adjutant general may procure a medical insurance plan for members of the Indiana National Guard who are ordered to state active duty. Adds awards and decorations that may be awarded by the Indiana National Guard. Provides that members of the Indiana National Guard, while serving on state active duty, shall be considered state employees for purposes of receiving worker's compensation. Provides that a scholarship applicant of the National Guard tuition supplement program may use the scholarship for a credential-certifying program, licensing program, trade certification program, or apprenticeship program for an in-demand occupation as identified by the adjutant general and the department of workforce development, in consultation with the commission for higher education. Provides that if a scholarship applicant of the National Guard tuition supplement program receives a twenty-first century scholars program scholarship, the scholarship applicant may use a National Guard tuition supplement program scholarship awarded to pay for qualified program and educational expenses approved by the commission for higher education and room and board for two years. Makes technical corrections.

Sponsors

Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 4 · Republican 8

“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.

Recent official actions

1. May 1, 2025Signed by the Governor
2. May 1, 2025Public Law 155
3. April 23, 2025Signed by the President of the Senate
4. April 21, 2025Signed by the President Pro Tempore
5. April 17, 2025Signed by the Speaker
6. April 16, 2025Returned to the House without amendments
7. April 15, 2025Senator Jackson L added as cosponsor
8. April 15, 2025Third reading: passed; Roll Call 429: yeas 49, nays 0
9. April 14, 2025Second reading: ordered engrossed
10. April 10, 2025Committee report: do pass, adopted
11. April 10, 2025Senator Randolph added as cosponsor
12. April 10, 2025Senator Raatz added as cosponsor

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