HB 1235: Military and veteran matters.

Official summary

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

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.

Sponsors

Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 1 · Republican 6

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

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