HB1109

Homeless veterans initiative shelter program.

Introduced·1/5/26
Intr Text

Establishes the Hoosier homeless veteran initiative to provide temporary shelter for homeless veterans during rehabilitation.

The bill establishes the Hoosier homeless veteran initiative to provide homeless veterans with access to temporary shelter during their rehabilitation. The initiative is coordinated by the Indiana Department of Veterans' Affairs in consultation with the Indiana Department of Health. Homeless shelters with at least 25 beds must reserve one bed for every 25 beds for a homeless veteran. Homeless veterans who are not married can apply to become participating veterans, eligible for placement in participating shelters.

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Where it stands

Current
Veterans Affairs and Public Safety Committee
Next
Committee decision

Sponsors

D
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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

History

Jan 12

House

Representatives Judy, Garcia Wilburn added as coauthors

Jan 5

House

Authored by Representative Haggard

Jan 5

House

First reading: referred to Committee on Veterans Affairs and Public Safety