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Introduced
12/01/2025
12/01/2025
In Committee
01/08/2026
01/08/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2026 Regular Session
Bill Summary
Veterinary student loan repayment program. Establishes the veterinary medicine student loan repayment program (program) and the veterinary medicine student loan repayment fund (fund). Provides that the Indiana state board of animal health shall administer the program and the fund.
AI Summary
This bill establishes the Veterinary Medicine Student Loan Repayment Program and a dedicated fund to support it, both to be administered by the Indiana State Board of Animal Health. The program aims to help repay student loans for licensed veterinarians and registered veterinary technicians who are Indiana residents and U.S. citizens. To be eligible, individuals must have outstanding student loan debt from accredited veterinary or veterinary technician programs and agree to practice full-time in essential veterinary services within Indiana for a specified period, with the Board considering factors like underserved rural areas, food animal shortages, and overall public and animal health needs. The fund will be financed through legislative appropriations, grants, gifts, and donations, and the Board will determine the amount and duration of loan repayment awards, directly paying loan holders. The Board is also required to report on the program's financial status, awards, and impact on veterinary services in Indiana.
Committee Categories
Agriculture and Natural Resources
Sponsors (2)
Last Action
Representative Bartlett added as coauthor (on 01/12/2026)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://iga.in.gov/legislative/2026/bills/house/1024/details |
| BillText | https://iga.in.gov/pdf-documents/124/2026/house/bills/HB1024/HB1024.02.COMH.pdf |
| House Committee Report | https://iga.in.gov/pdf-documents/124/2026/house/bills/HB1024/committee-reports/HB1024.01.INTR.CRH001.pdf |
| Vote Sheet January 08, 2026 | https://iga.in.gov/pdf-documents/124/2026/house/bills/HB1024/votesheets/HB1024.01.INTR.05.pdf |
| Fiscal Note #1: House Comm Sub | https://iga.in.gov/pdf-documents/124/2026/house/bills/HB1024/fiscal-notes/HB1024.02.COMH.FN001.pdf |
| BillText | https://iga.in.gov/pdf-documents/124/2026/house/bills/HB1024/HB1024.01.INTR.pdf |
| Fiscal Note #1: Introduced | https://iga.in.gov/pdf-documents/124/2026/house/bills/HB1024/fiscal-notes/HB1024.01.INTR.FN001.pdf |
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