Moseley files 2025 legislation focused on Veteran mental health, public safety and support for first responders

With the official start of the 2025 legislative session, State Rep. Chuck Moseley (D-Portage) has announced his legislative agenda, continuing to advocate for veterans’ mental health, public safety and support for first responders.

House Bill 1179 would establish the “blue envelope” program to improve communication between law enforcement and drivers with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). “This bill is about ensuring safety for both law enforcement and individuals with ASD. We want to make sure that everyone, whether behind the wheel or serving on the front lines, feels safe and understood. By fostering better communication, we can help prevent miscommunication and potential escalation, allowing law enforcement to do their job effectively - protecting and serving all members of our community,” Moseley said. 

HB 1180 would establish a new pilot program to support the mental health of Indiana veterans, called the Hoosier Warrior Mental Health Wellness Pilot Program. The Indiana Department of Veterans Affairs (DVA) would run the program, which offers financial help to veterans for treating post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) through the Military Family Relief Fund (MFRF). The program would be funded by this relief fund. Starting in the 2025-2026 state budget year, the Department of Insurance would contribute $10 million from insurance tax revenue to support the fund.

HB 1181 would require contractors (except for general contractors) on public or tax-funded construction projects to submit weekly reports on employee wages and hours. It also creates an investigator role at the Marion County prosecutor’s office to handle complaints about employee misclassification, and it protects employees who report or testify about misclassification. “This is an issue we are seeing throughout our state. Misclassifying workers hurts both employees and fair competition in the industry. HB1181 ensures accountability, protects hard-working people and safeguards the integrity of public works projects,” Moseley said.

Below is a full list of Moseley’s legislation:

HB 1179: Blue envelope program.

HB 1180: Mental health care for veterans with PTSD.

HB 1181: Worker classification on public projects.

HB 1182: Choice of physician for worker injury or disease.

HB 1183: Income tax credit for volunteer firefighters.

“I’m incredibly grateful for the continued trust placed in me to be the voice of District 10. I look forward to this legislative session and encourage everyone to always feel free to reach out to my office at H10@iga.in.gov. Your concerns and ideas are crucial as we work together to build a safer community for all Hoosiers.”