Urging the Indiana General Assembly to prioritize legislation during the 2027 budget year establishing property tax credits for unemployable Hoosier veterans who are permanently and totally disabled.
This Senate Resolution (SR 62) formally honors the 425th Personnel Service Company for its service. It does not create new laws or affect policies; it is a ceremonial expression of appreciation. Authored by Senator Ford J.D. and adopted by voice vote on February 23, 2026, the resolution recognizes the company's contributions. The measure directly affects the unit being honored, with no financial or operational impact.
Provides that a person may not receive compensation for: (1) the preparation, presentation, or prosecution of; or (2) advising, consulting, or assisting an individual regarding; a veterans' benefits matter, except as permitted under federal law. Provides that a person may not receive compensation for referring an individual to another person to provide services related to veterans' benefits matters. Provides that a person may not receive excessive or unreasonable fees for services related to veterans' benefits matters. Provides that a person may not condition the repayment of fees: (1) upon the opening of a joint account with the recipient of veterans' benefits from which the person may make withdrawals; (2) upon the use of electronic funds transfers; or (3) by requiring an individual to act, in any manner, in violation of federal requirements relating to preauthorized transactions. Provides that a person may not collect, or attempt to collect, any fee for services rendered after receipt of benefits by a veteran or any other individual eligible for the benefits, if the person participated in the veterans' benefits matter prior to the issuance of veterans' benefits, and if the transaction was structured with an intent to avoid prohibited acts. Provides that a person seeking to receive compensation for services related to veterans' benefits matters must, before rendering any services, enter into a written agreement that is signed by both parties and that complies with federal regulations, including all terms regarding the payment of fees for services rendered. Requires a person to provide certain disclosures when entering into a business relationship with an individual or advertising for compensation services. Provides that a violation constitutes a deceptive act under the law concerning deceptive consumer sales and senior consumer protection provisions.
HB 1380 designates June 12 each year as "Women Veteran Recognition Day" through an annual gubernatorial proclamation. The bill directly affects women veterans by formally acknowledging their military service through this designated day. Its key mechanism is requiring the governor to issue a public proclamation annually to honor their contributions. This is a ceremonial recognition measure with no new funding or policy changes. The bill was introduced by Rep. Pack and referred to committee in early 2026.
A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION urging the Indiana Department of Transportation to rename the portion of I-69 North beginning at mile marker 233 the "Gregg Winters Memorial Mile".
A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION urging the Indiana Department of Transportation to rename the eastbound bridge on U.S. Highway 50 over Tanners Creek in Lawrenceburg the “Lary D. Fogle Memorial Bridge” and the westbound flyover bridge on U.S. Highway 50 in Lawrenceburg the “Thomas G. Denning Memorial Bridge”.
A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION urging the Indiana Department of Transportation to rename Bridge 256-039-00469, located on State Road 256 in Kent, Indiana, the "Greg Cloud Memorial Bridge".
A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION urging the Indiana Department of Transportation to rename the portion of U.S. 12 between the borders of Michigan and Illinois the "Chief Marshal James R. Kautz Memorial Highway".
A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION urging the Indiana Department of Transportation to rename a portion of State Road 237 near Perry County Memorial Hospital the “Sergeant Heather J. Glenn Memorial Highway”.
Restores the property tax deduction available to a surviving spouse of a World War I veteran that was limited to property taxes imposed for an assessment date before January 1, 2025, by SEA 1-2025 (P.L. 68-2025).
