Oldenburg, In. — Since 1999, the month of May has been designated as Military Appreciation Month. During this time, Americans across the country honor servicemen and women who’ve sacrificed and dedicated their lives to protect our freedoms.
During the 2018 legislative session, the Indiana General Assembly passed several bills that benefit the military members living in Indiana, which were recently signed into law by Gov. Eric Holcomb.
House Enrolled Act 1047 allows members of the military on active duty or called to active duty during an academic term to re-enroll in an uncompleted course or receive a refund or credit at state educational institutions.
Senate Enrolled Act 96 extends the Hyperbaric Oxygen Treatment Pilot Program until 2020. This program assists in providing diagnostic testing and hyperbaric oxygen treatment (HBOT) to veterans. HBOT is a medical treatment commonly used to treat carbon monoxide poisoning, divers’ sickness, enhanced healing of some wound problems, skin grafts, heat burns and crush injuries.
Senate Enrolled Act 262 requires the Indiana Bureau of Motor Vehicles to issue a permanent parking placard to a disabled veteran when requested.
I believe the General Assembly’s work will help improve the lives of our servicemen and women, both during and after their service.
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