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IN HB1524
Bill
Status
1/20/2015
Primary Sponsor
Bruce Borders
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AI Summary
HB 1524 Summary
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Extends federal Soldiers' and Sailors' Civil Relief Act protections to all active duty members of the U.S. Armed Forces, not just Indiana National Guard members ordered to active duty for at least 30 consecutive days
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Applies protections to spouses and dependents of eligible active duty service members, where applicable
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Extends federal Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment Rights Act protections to Indiana National Guard members ordered to active duty
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Amends Indiana state court procedures to grant Section 513 protections of the federal Soldiers' and Sailors' Civil Relief Act to active duty service members and their spouses or dependents
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Effective date: July 1, 2015
Legislative Description
Employment protection for veterans. Provides that the rights, benefits, and protections of the federal Soldiers' and Sailors' Civil Relief Act apply to members of the armed forces of the United States on active duty or to the spouse or dependent of a member of the armed forces of the United States on active duty, if applicable. (Current law provides that the rights, benefits, and protections of the federal Soldiers' and Sailors' Civil Relief Act apply only to members of the Indiana national guard on active duty.)
Last Action
First Reading: referred to Committee on Veterans Affairs and Public Safety
1/20/2015