Sec. 3. (a) The department may determine an Indiana first responder is eligible for the Hoosier first responder medal of honor if the Indiana first responder distinguishes themselves conspicuously by gallantry and intrepidity at the risk of the Indiana first responder’s life above and beyond the call of duty while engaged in an act of public service. The department may adopt guidelines to make such a determination.

     (b) The department shall procure the medals to be awarded by the governor under section 5 of this chapter.

As added by P.L.55-2024, SEC.1.