LEGISLATIVE SERVICES AGENCY
OFFICE OF FISCAL AND MANAGEMENT ANALYSIS
FISCAL IMPACT STATEMENT
LS 7083 NOTE PREPARED: Jan 8, 2025
BILL NUMBER: HB 1235 BILL AMENDED:
SUBJECT: Military and veteran matters.
FIRST AUTHOR: Rep. Bartels BILL STATUS: As Introduced
FIRST SPONSOR:
FUNDS AFFECTED: GENERAL IMPACT: Pending
DEDICATED
FEDERAL
Summary of Legislation: This bill expands the eligibility requirements for admission to the Indiana
Veterans' Home.
The bill adds a definition of an "eligible person" for purposes of administering grants for veteran services
(GVS). It also provides that a qualified entity may receive a GVS to provide certain services to support an
eligible person.
The bill makes changes to the qualifications to receive a veteran's burial allowance.
The bill establishes the Medal of Honor license plate.
The bill restores a provision of current law concerning certain disability ratings, as determined by the United
States Department of Veterans Affairs, and educational cost exemptions. It also provides that the disability
ratings and educational cost exemptions apply to an individual whose parent enlisted in the armed forces after
June 30, 2017 (instead of June 30, 2011).
The bill 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.
The bill replaces references to an honorable discharge with references to a discharge under conditions other
than dishonorable.
The bill makes technical changes to various references relating to the components of the armed forces of the
United States. It also makes technical corrections.
Effective Date: July 1, 2025; January 1, 2026.
Explanation of State Expenditures: As of the above date, the fiscal analysis of this bill has not been
HB 1235 1 completed. Please contact the Office of Fiscal and Management Analysis for an update of this fiscal impact
statement.
Explanation of State Revenues:
Explanation of Local Expenditures:
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Information Sources:
Fiscal Analyst: Alexander Raggio, 317-234-9485; James Johnson, 317-232-9869; Nate Bodnar, 317-234-
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