Ind. Code ch. 10-19-13.5

in effect

Ind. Code § 10-19-13.5-1 "Indiana first responder"

Sec. 1. As used in this chapter, "Indiana first responder" means an Indiana first responder designated under IC 10-10.5-2-1. As added by P.L.55-2024, SEC.1.

Ind. Code § 10-19-13.5-2 "Medal"

Sec. 2. As used in this chapter, "medal" refers to the Hoosier first responder medal of honor described in section 3 of this chapter. As added by P.L.55-2024, SEC.1.

Ind. Code § 10-19-13.5-3 Determination of eligibility; procurement of medals

Sec. 3. (a) The department may determine an Indiana first responder is eligible for the Hoosier first responder medal of honor if the Indiana first responder distinguishes themselves conspicuously by gallantry and intrepidity at the risk of the Indiana first responder's life above and beyond the call of duty while engaged in an act of public service. The department may adopt guidelines to make such a determination. (b) The department shall procure the medals to be awarded by the governor under section 5 of this chapter. As added by P.L.55-2024, SEC.1.

Ind. Code § 10-19-13.5-4 Nomination of Indiana first responder; notification requirements; recommendation to the governor

Sec. 4. (a) An entity employing an Indiana first responder or for which the Indiana first responder volunteers may nominate an Indiana first responder who has been killed or seriously injured in the line of duty by submitting an application to the department, in a manner prescribed by the department. (b) Upon receipt of the nomination, the department may approve the nomination in a manner prescribed by the department. (c) Upon approval of a nomination by the department, the department shall notify the entity employing the Indiana first responder or for which the Indiana first responder volunteers of the nomination. The entity shall notify a member of the general assembly who represents the district in which the entity is located of the Indiana first responder's nomination. The member of the general assembly shall recommend the Indiana first responder for the medal to the governor. As added by P.L.55-2024, SEC.1.

Ind. Code § 10-19-13.5-5 Award by governor

Sec. 5. The governor may award the medal to the Indiana first responder or the Indiana first responder's next of kin at a public ceremony at a time and place prescribed by the governor. As added by P.L.55-2024, SEC.1.

Ind. Code § 10-19-13.5-6 Other forms of recognition

Sec. 6. If the department determines that an Indiana first responder nominated to the department under section 4 of this chapter does not meet the eligibility requirements to receive the medal, the department may make recommendations to the entity that employs the Indiana first responder or for which the Indiana first responder volunteers of other forms of recognition for the Indiana first responder. As added by P.L.55-2024, SEC.1.

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