Bill > HB1556

This bill establishes free state park admission for Indiana veterans, specifically defining a veteran as an individual who has served in the U.S. armed forces, U.S. military reserves, Indiana Army National Guard, or Indiana Air National Guard, and was released from active duty under conditions other than dishonorable. The bill requires the Indiana Department of Natural Resources to provide free park admission to veterans who are Indiana residents, along with their vehicle and passengers, with a limit of five additional occupants. To qualify, veterans must present acceptable identification, which includes a United States Uniformed Services Retiree Identification Card, military discharge papers (DD 214 or DD 215), state-issued credentials indicating veteran status, or other identification approved by the department in consultation with the Indiana Department of Veterans' Affairs. These provisions will take effect on July 1, 2025, and aim to provide a benefit to veterans by allowing them free access to state parks as a form of recognition for their military service.

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https://iga.in.gov/legislative/2025/bills/house/1556/details