Indiana 2024 Regular Session Status: Enacted Bipartisan · 8 R · 1 D cosponsors

HB 1142 — Hoosier first responder medal of honor.

Last action — Public Law 55

  1. ✓
    Introduced
  2. ✓
    In Committee
  3. ✓
    Passed House
  4. ✓
    Passed Senate
  5. ✓
    To Executive
  6. 6
    Enacted

This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced January 08, 2024. Enacted.

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High chance

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Prognosis

Likely to advance 78% · moderate confidence

  • Enacted

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 10 sponsors

    4 primary, 6 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Bipartisan support

    Sponsored across 2 parties (8 R · 1 D) — cross-party backing.

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Summary

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.

Bill Text

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Action History

  1. Public Law 55

  2. Signed by the Governor

  3. Signed by the President of the Senate

  4. Signed by the President Pro Tempore

  5. Signed by the Speaker

  6. Returned to the House without amendments

  7. Senator Randolph added as cosponsor

  8. Third reading: passed; Roll Call 253: yeas 48, nays 0

  9. Senators Crane and Doriot added as cosponsors

  10. Second reading: ordered engrossed

  11. Committee report: do pass, adopted

  12. First reading: referred to Committee on Homeland Security and Transportation

  13. Referred to the Senate

  14. Third reading: passed; Roll Call 133: yeas 96, nays 1

  15. Senate sponsors: Senators Goode, Garten, Baldwin

  16. Second reading: ordered engrossed

  17. Representatives Bartels and Judy added as coauthors

  18. Committee report: amend do pass, adopted

  19. Representative Payne Z added as coauthor

  20. First reading: referred to Committee on Veterans Affairs and Public Safety

  21. Authored by Representative Lucas

Sponsors

Sponsorship breakdown

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4 sponsors · 6 co-sponsors · 140 not signed on

Sponsors (4)

Co-sponsors (6)

Not signed on (140)

140 members have not signed on to this bill.

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Subjects

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Frequently asked questions

What does HB 1142 do?
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.
Who sponsors HB 1142?
HB 1142 is sponsored by Lonnie Randolph (Democrat), Blake Doriot (Republican), John Crane, Scott Baldwin (Republican), Chris Garten (Republican), Greg Goode (Republican), Chris Judy (Republican), Steve Bartels (Republican), Zach Payne (Republican), and Jim Lucas (Republican).
What is the current status of HB 1142?
This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced January 08, 2024. Enacted.
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