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SB 166 Indiana Senate · 2026 Regular Session

Eligibility for veteran's benefits.

Summary
Changes references relating to military discharges to require discharges under honorable conditions. (Current law provides that a veteran is eligible for benefits except under certain conditions designated by the Indiana department of veterans' affairs.) Excludes references used to determine eligibility for grants from the military family relief fund.
Issues: ✗ VeteransOpposes VeteransBill explicitly requires honorable discharge for benefits, restricting eligibility to exclude veterans with other discharge types, narrowing access to benefits under current law's exceptions.90% confidence
Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared
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Jan 2026
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Introduced Jan 5, 2026 Last action Jan 5, 2026
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Mark Spencer
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