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IN SB0402
Bill
Status
1/12/2015
Primary Sponsor
Timothy Lanane
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AI Summary
Senate Bill 402 Summary
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Increases the maximum age for police officer and firefighter appointment from 36 to 40 years old for applicants who are U.S. armed forces veterans.
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Applies the age increase to appointment eligibility under IC 36-8-3.5-12 (general department appointment requirements) and IC 36-8-4-7 (police and fire department appointment restrictions).
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Extends the veteran age exception to pension fund membership eligibility under IC 36-8-8-7, allowing veterans up to age 40 to join the 1977 fund rather than older pension funds.
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Exempts previously employed department members from the age requirements, consistent with existing policy.
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Effective July 1, 2015.
Legislative Description
Military veteran public safety officer hiring age. Increases the maximum age for appointment as a police officer or firefighter from 36 to 40 years of age, if the applicant is a veteran of the armed forces of the United States.
Last Action
First Reading: referred to Committee on Veterans Affairs & The Military
1/12/2015