Indiana Military Legislation & Policies

Latest Status

Remote Driver's License and Vehicle Registration Renewal (Vehicle Registration): Indiana Policy Implemented

Demographic Data

State residents include:

3,336 active-duty service members
1,441 active-duty spouses
3,131 active-duty children
21,950 National Guard and reserve members
9,622 National Guard and reserve spouses
16,601 National Guard and reserve children

Data source: DMDC, Dec. 31, 2023.

Shane Preston

Great Lakes Regional Liaison

Great Lakes Region

IL, IN, MI, MN, OH, WI

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Mr. Preston became Great Lakes region liaison in 2022. Prior to joining the DSLO, he worked at the Michigan State Capitol. Mr. Preston is a U.S. Marine combat veteran and graduate from Michigan State University College of Law.

State-Specific Progress on State Policy Priorities and Sub-Priorities

See the latest status on legislation and policies being advanced in this state on state policy priorities important to military families. Find quick access to this state’s regional liaison, along with demographic data for the military community in this state.

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Military Family Access to Quality Family Child Care

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Military Spouse Employment and Economic Opportunities7/17 Sub-priorities passed

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Advanced Practice Registered Nurse Compact

Audiology/Speech-Language Pathology Interstate Compact

01/06/2022SB 5

03/18/2022

Audiology/Speech-Language Pathology Interstate Compact Final Legislation

This bill enacted the Audiology/Speech-Language Pathology Interstate Compact in Indiana.

For more information, view the full legislative or policy details.

Cosmetology Licensure Compact

Dental and Dental Hygienist Compact

Dietitian Licensure Compact

Emergency Medical Services Licensure Compact

02/18/2020SB 61

01/21/2020SB 61

03/11/2020

Emergency Medical Services Licensure Compact Final Legislation

Indiana joins the Emergency Medical Services Interstate Compact.

For more information, view the full legislative or policy details.

Interstate Massage Therapy Compact

Interstate Teacher Mobility Compact

Licensed Professional Counseling Compact

01/09/2023SB 160

05/01/2023

Licensed Professional Counseling Compact Final Legislation

Professional counselors licensure compact. Requires the behavioral health and human services licensing board to administer the professional counselors licensure compact (compact). Adopts the compact. Sets forth requirements of a member state. Sets forth the duties and authority of the counseling compact commission (commission). Allows a counselor in a home state to practice via telehealth in a member state. Allows each member state to have one delegate on the commission. Establishes the procedure to withdraw from the compact.

For more information, view the full legislative or policy details.

Nurse Licensure Compact

01/31/2019HB 1344

02/25/2019SB 436

04/29/2019

Nurse Licensure Compact Final Legislation

Indiana joins the Enhanced Nurse License Compact, benefiting military spouses. Bill Link iga.in.gov/legislative/2019/bills/house/1344

For more information, view the full legislative or policy details.

Occupational Therapy Licensure Compact

01/09/2023SB 73

04/20/2023

Occupational Therapy Licensure Compact Final Legislation

Occupational therapy licensure compact. Establishes the occupational therapy licensure compact.

For more information, view the full legislative or policy details.

Physical Therapy Licensure Compact

02/19/2021HB 1405

04/13/2021HB 1405

04/29/2021

Physical Therapy Licensure Compact Final Legislation

Governor Signs Physical Therapy Compact.

For more information, view the full legislative or policy details.

Physician Associates Compact

Psychology Interjurisdictional Compact

02/24/2022SB 365

01/25/2022SB 365

03/10/2022

Psychology Interjurisdictional Compact Final Legislation

Indiana becomes the 28th State to join the Psychology Compact.

For more information, view the full legislative or policy details.

Social Work Licensure Compact

Interstate Compact for School Psychologists

Respiratory Care Interstate Compact

Child Abuse Identification and Reporting

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01/26/2016HB 1271

02/22/2016HB 1271

03/21/2016

Child Abuse Identification and Reporting Final Legislation

Child abuse matters. Requires the department of child services (department) to notify the United States Department of Defense Family Advocacy Program (program) if a child of an active duty member of the military is the subject of a substantiated investigation of abuse or neglect.

For more information, view the full legislative or policy details.

Concurrent Juvenile Jurisdiction

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State Support for Military Families With Special Education Needs0/2 Sub-priorities passed

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Minimize Delays

Reduce Burdens

Open Enrollment Flexibility

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Defining Armed Forces in State Policy

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Military Family Antidiscrimination Status0/2 Sub-priorities passed

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Employment

Housing

State Response to Military Interpersonal Violence0/3 Sub-priorities passed

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Recognize MPOs

Increase Peace Officer Responsibilities

Allow Virtual Appearance or Provide Victim Travel Funds

Military Community Representation on State Boards and Councils0/4 Sub-priorities passed

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Military Affairs

Nutrition and Food Security

Economic and Workforce Development

Early Childhood Education and Childcare

Remote Driver's License and Vehicle Registration Renewal2/2 Sub-priorities passed

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Driver's License

09/30/2024

Driver's License Final Legislation

Indiana allows for online renewals for both driver's license and vehicle registration.

For more information, view the full legislative or policy details.

Vehicle Registration

09/30/2024

Vehicle Registration Final Legislation

Indiana allows for online vehicle registration renewals

For more information, view the full legislative or policy details.

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