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IN SB0472
Bill
Status
1/14/2015
Primary Sponsor
James Merritt
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AI Summary
SB 472 Summary
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Creates Indiana's Servicemembers Civil Relief Act to supplement federal protections for servicemembers, with Indiana National Guard required to post servicemember rights information on its website.
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Provides free admission to Indiana state parks, playgrounds, and historical sites for veterans honorably discharged or on active duty, with 25% fee reductions for facilities, lodging, and recreational activities.
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Issues free lifetime hunting, fishing, and trapping licenses to Indiana resident veterans honorably discharged; nonresident veterans with service-connected disabilities receive licenses at reduced fees.
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Expands employment priority placement in state and federal job training programs to members of armed forces reserves in addition to National Guard members and their spouses; prohibits employment discrimination against veterans and reserve members.
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Allows servicemembers to terminate certain consumer contracts (telecommunications, internet, television, gym memberships, satellite radio) without early termination charges when receiving military relocation orders for 90+ days; opens Indiana Reserve members to National Guard Tuition Supplement Program scholarships with annual appropriation funding provided.
Legislative Description
Various veterans' matters. Creates the servicemembers civil relief act. Provides that protections under Indiana's civil relief act supplement protections for servicemembers under the federal servicemembers civil relief act. Sets forth duties for the Indiana national guard regarding information to be posted on its web site concerning the servicemembers civil relief act. Provides free admission for veterans to state parks, playgrounds, and historical sites held or managed by the department of natural resources (department). Provides for a 25% reduction for veterans of any fees charged for facilities, lodging, and recreational activities held or managed by the department or by a third
Last Action
Senator Randolph added as coauthor
2/12/2015