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IN HB1187

Bill

Official Source

Status

Passed

3/22/2016

Primary Sponsor

Charles Moseley

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Origin

House of Representatives

2016 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Adds IC 35-43-5-22 to Indiana Code, effective July 1, 2016, establishing a new criminal offense of stolen valor
  • Makes it a Class A misdemeanor to fraudulently represent oneself as an active member or veteran of the U.S. Air Force, Army, Coast Guard, Marines, National Guard, Navy, or reserve component when the intent is to obtain money, property, or another benefit
  • Makes it a Class A misdemeanor to use falsified military identification with intent to obtain money, property, or another benefit
  • Makes it a Class A misdemeanor to fraudulently claim receipt of 11 specified military honors including the Congressional Medal of Honor, Distinguished Service Cross, Navy Cross, Air Force Cross, Silver Star, Purple Heart, and various combat badges and ribbons

Legislative Description

Stolen valor. Makes it committing stolen valor, a Class A misdemeanor, for a person to knowingly or intentionally, with the intent to obtain money, property, or another benefit: (1) fraudulently represent himself or herself to be an active member or veteran of the armed forces of the United States; (2) use falsified military identification; or (3) fraudulently claim to be the recipient of certain military honors.

Last Action

Public Law 109

3/22/2016

Committee Referrals

Corrections & Criminal Law2/8/2016
Courts and Criminal Code1/7/2016

Full Bill Text

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