Hoosier first responder medal of honor.
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 status
signed
all 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2024
Committee Review
Feb 2024
House Passage
Mar 2024
Senate Passage
Mar 2024
Signed into Law
Mar 2024
Introduced Jan 8, 2024
Signed Mar 11, 2024
Floor votes · Senate Mar 4, 2024 · House Feb 5, 2024
How they voted
47–0
Passed · 1 other
Total votes 48
Mar 4, 2024
D
Democratic9
100% Yea
R
Republican39
97% Yea
Vote distribution
All Yea
All Nay
Mixed
No data
Full legislative history
Actions timeline
Total actions
21
Key actions
8
Committee
2
Mar 11, 2024
Signed into law
Signed by the Governor
executive
Mar 8, 2024
Upper · Passed
Signed by the President of the Senate
upper
Mar 7, 2024
Upper · Passed
Signed by the President Pro Tempore
upper
Mar 7, 2024
Lower · Passed
Signed by the Speaker
lower
Mar 4, 2024
Upper · Passed
Third reading: passed; Roll Call 253: yeas 48, nays 0
upper
Feb 27, 2024
Upper · Passed
Committee report: do pass, adopted
upper
Feb 5, 2024
Lower · Passed
Third reading: passed; Roll Call 133: yeas 96, nays 1
lower
Jan 29, 2024
Lower · Passed
Committee report: amend do pass, adopted
lower
4 primary · 6 co-sponsors
Sponsors
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