Ind. Code § 10-19-13-12 — Indiana Code / Title 10 / Article 19 / Chapter 13 / Section 10-19-13-12
Reporting requirements
Status: in_force

Sec. 12. (a) Not later than July 1, 2027, the department shall prepare and submit a report that includes:

(1) a summary of the results of and conclusions from the pilot program; and

(2) any recommendations of the department, the department of environmental management, and the Indiana department of health for reducing serum PFAS levels and exposure to PFAS chemicals;

to the governor and legislative council. A report to the legislative council must be in an electronic format under IC 5-14-6.

(b) The report submitted under subsection (a) may not contain identifying information relating to an individual described in section 6 of this chapter.

(c) Except as otherwise provided in this chapter, data collected and analyzed for the pilot program is confidential and may not be disclosed by the department.

As added by P.L.132-2023, SEC.1.
Ind. Code § 10-14-4-11 — Indiana Code / Title 10 / Article 14 / Chapter 4 / Section 10-14-4-11
Rules
Status: in_force

Sec. 11. The director shall adopt rules under IC 4-22-2 to carry out this chapter.

[Pre-2003 Recodification Citation: 10-4-1-29(l).]

As added by P.L.2-2003, SEC.5. Amended by P.L.22-2005, SEC.8; P.L.71-2013, SEC.9; P.L.93-2024, SEC.100.
Ind. Code § 10-14-3.5-0.5 — Indiana Code / Title 10 / Article 14 / Chapter 3.5 / Section 10-14-3.5-0.5
"Department of homeland security"
Status: in_force

Sec. 0.5. As used in this chapter, "department of homeland security" refers to the department of homeland security established by IC 10-19-2-1.

As added by P.L.1-2009, SEC.92.
Ind. Code § 10-11-6-3 — Indiana Code / Title 10 / Article 11 / Chapter 6 / Section 10-11-6-3
Per diem and traveling expenses
Status: in_force

Sec. 3. (a) A city council shall appropriate, as necessary, sufficient funds to pay for each mile traveled to and from the conferences, at a rate equal to the rate paid to state officers and employees. The rate per mile shall change each time the state government changes its rate per mile. The city council also shall pay a per diem for expenses of not more than fifteen dollars ($15) a day for each day or part of a day an authorized person is in attendance at a conference.

(b) A county council shall appropriate sufficient funds to pay for each mile traveled to and from the conferences at a rate determined by the county council. The county council also shall pay a per diem for expenses of not more than fifteen dollars ($15) a day for each day or part of a day an authorized person is in attendance at a conference.

[Pre-2003 Recodification Citation: 10-1-3-3.]

As added by P.L.2-2003, SEC.2.
Ind. Code § 10-17-13.5-1 — Indiana Code / Title 10 / Article 17 / Chapter 13.5 / Section 10-17-13.5-1
"Department"
Status: in_force

Sec. 1. As used in this chapter, "department" refers to the Indiana department of veterans' affairs established by IC 10-17-1-2.

As added by P.L.217-2017, SEC.76.
Ind. Code § 10-16-1-9 — Indiana Code / Title 10 / Article 16 / Chapter 1 / Section 10-16-1-9
"Division"
Status: in_force

Sec. 9. "Division" has the same meaning as comparably used in the national military establishment.

[Pre-2003 Recodification Citation: 10-2-1-2 part.]

As added by P.L.2-2003, SEC.7.
Ind. Code § 10-13-3-8 — Indiana Code / Title 10 / Article 13 / Chapter 3 / Section 10-13-3-8
"Inspection"
Status: in_force

Sec. 8. As used in this chapter, "inspection" means visual perusal and includes the right to make memoranda abstracts of the information.

[Pre-2003 Recodification Citation: 5-2-5-1(10).]

As added by P.L.2-2003, SEC.4.
Ind. Code § 10-16-1-15 — Indiana Code / Title 10 / Article 16 / Chapter 1 / Section 10-16-1-15
"Organization"
Status: in_force

Sec. 15. "Organization" means unit or command.

[Pre-2003 Recodification Citation: 10-2-1-2 part.]

As added by P.L.2-2003, SEC.7.
Ind. Code § 10-17-12-3.5 — Indiana Code / Title 10 / Article 17 / Chapter 12 / Section 10-17-12-3.5
"Commission"
Status: in_force

Sec. 3.5. As used in this chapter, "commission" refers to the Indiana veterans' affairs commission established by IC 10-17-13-4.

As added by P.L.113-2010, SEC.76.
Ind. Code § 10-16-13-9 — Indiana Code / Title 10 / Article 16 / Chapter 13 / Section 10-16-13-9
National guard regulations; pay and allowances
Status: in_force

Sec. 9. (a) In all matters not otherwise specifically provided for, the provisions of this article that provide for the organization of the Indiana national guard apply to the naval battalion.

(b) An officer or a cadet of the school may not receive from the state any allowance for uniform or any pay for drills, target practice, or any other military or naval duties unless called into the service of the state by the governor in accordance with IC 10-16-7-17.

[Pre-2003 Recodification Citation: 10-2-10-9.]

As added by P.L.2-2003, SEC.7.
Ind. Code § 10-17-2-4 — Indiana Code / Title 10 / Article 17 / Chapter 2 / Section 10-17-2-4
Person to whom a discharge record may be released; record maintenance in separate, confidential, and secure file; prohibited uses; penalty
Status: in_force

Sec. 4. (a) As used in this section, "photographic identification" means an identification document that:

(1) shows the name of the individual to whom the document was issued;

(2) shows a photograph of the individual to whom the document was issued;

(3) includes an expiration date indicating that the document has not expired; and

(4) was issued by the United States or a state or territory of the United States.

(b) A discharge record is not a public record under IC 5-14-3. A county recorder shall provide a certified copy of a discharge record at the request of the following persons:

(1) The veteran who is the subject of the discharge record if the veteran provides photographic identification.

(2) A person who provides photographic identification that identifies the person as a state, county, or city service officer.

(3) A person who provides photographic identification that identifies the person as an employee of the Indiana department of veterans' affairs.

(4) A person who:

(A) is a funeral director licensed under IC 25-15; and

(B) assists with the burial of the veteran who is the subject of the discharge record;

if the person provides photographic identification and the person's funeral director license.

(5) If the veteran who is the subject of the discharge record is deceased, the spouse or next of kin of the deceased, if the spouse or next of kin provides photographic identification and a copy of the veteran's death certificate.

(6) The following persons, if the person provides photographic identification:

(A) The attorney in fact of the person who is the subject of the discharge record, if the attorney in fact provides a copy of the power of attorney.

(B) The guardian of the person who is the subject of the discharge record, if the guardian of the person provides a copy of the court order appointing the guardian of the person.

(C) The personal representative of the estate of the deceased, if the person who is the subject of the discharge record is deceased and the personal representative of the estate provides a copy of the court order appointing the personal representative of the estate.

(c) To the extent technologically feasible, a county recorder shall take precautions to prevent the disclosure of a discharge record filed with the county recorder before May 15, 2007. After May 14, 2007, a county recorder shall ensure that a discharge record filed with the county recorder is maintained in a separate, confidential, and secure file.

(d) Disclosure of a discharge record by the county recorder under this section is subject to IC 5-14-3-10.

(e) A person who:

(1) is described in subsection (b)(1) through (b)(6); and

(2) uses or discloses:

(A) a discharge record; or

(B) the information contained in a discharge record;

for a purpose that is outside the scope of the person's authorized or official capacity commits a Class A infraction.

(f) The department shall develop a process concerning the release of discharge records by county recorders to eligible persons. The process described under this subsection shall be implemented not later than December 30, 2020.

(g) The department may adopt rules under IC 4-22-2 to implement subsection (f).

As added by P.L.174-2007, SEC.1. Amended by P.L.103-2016, SEC.3; P.L.42-2020, SEC.8; P.L.93-2024, SEC.101.
Ind. Code § 10-18-4-17 — Indiana Code / Title 10 / Article 18 / Chapter 4 / Section 10-18-4-17
Real property and improvements; use and sale; World War memorial
Status: in_force

Sec. 17. (a) If a city acquires real property for any of the purposes provided for in this chapter or joins with the county in which the city is located in the acquisition of real property for any of the purposes provided for by this chapter:

(1) the city, through its board of public works with the approval of the mayor; or

(2) the city, through its board of public works with the approval of the mayor, acting jointly with the board of commissioners of the county in which the city is located;

may grant the use of any real property or buildings and improvements on the real property to any organization of soldiers, sailors, or marines of the United States and others with or without rent or charge, upon the conditions as may be determined.

(b) The city, or the city and county, acting as provided in this section, may sell the buildings and improvements on any real property acquired under this chapter.

(c) The net rent or proceeds of the sale of the buildings and improvements, after deducting an amount sufficient to pay for the maintenance and repair of the buildings and improvements, must be deposited as follows:

(1) In the city World War memorial fund if the World War memorial was acquired by the city.

(2) In the city World War memorial fund and in the county World War memorial fund if the World War memorial was acquired by the city and county jointly. The money shall be deposited in the respective funds in the same proportion that the city and county contributed to the acquisition of the World War memorial.

(d) The city, or the city and county acting as provided in this chapter, may convey any real property acquired under this chapter to the state and provide in the contract with the state as to the rent of the buildings and improvements on the real property until necessary to remove the buildings and improvements and for the sale of the buildings and improvements if the real estate is needed by a board of trustees established under this chapter for World War memorial and other public purposes. The contract must provide how the net rent or proceeds must be applied.

[Pre-2003 Recodification Citation: 10-7-6-16.]

As added by P.L.2-2003, SEC.9.
Ind. Code § 10-17-9-0.3 — Indiana Code / Title 10 / Article 17 / Chapter 9 / Section 10-17-9-0.3
"Director"
Status: in_force

Sec. 0.3. As used in this chapter, "director" refers to the director of veterans' affairs appointed under IC 10-17-1-5.

As added by P.L.21-2008, SEC.1.
Ind. Code § 10-16-6-7 — Indiana Code / Title 10 / Article 16 / Chapter 6 / Section 10-16-6-7
Officers oath
Status: in_force

Sec. 7. A commissioned officer of the Indiana national guard, before entering upon the duties of the officer's office, shall take and subscribe to the following oath, or other oath as may be required by national guard regulations:

"I, ____________, do solemnly swear that I will support and defend the Constitution of the United States and the Constitution of the State of Indiana against all enemies, foreign and domestic; that I will bear true faith and allegiance to the same; that I will obey the orders of the President of the United States and the governor of the state of Indiana, that I make this obligation freely, without any mental reservation or purpose of evasion, and that I will well and faithfully discharge the duties of the office of __________, in the national guard of the state of Indiana upon which I am about to enter, so help me God.".

[Pre-2003 Recodification Citation: 10-2-3-7.]

As added by P.L.2-2003, SEC.7.
Ind. Code § 10-17-14-7 — Indiana Code / Title 10 / Article 17 / Chapter 14 / Section 10-17-14-7
Designation of program coordinator
Status: in_force

Sec. 7. The director may designate a coordinator who is responsible for the administration of the program under the direction and supervision of the director.

As added by P.L.105-2014, SEC.2.
Ind. Code § 10-19-11-9 — Indiana Code / Title 10 / Article 19 / Chapter 11 / Section 10-19-11-9
Violations
Status: in_force

Sec. 9. A person who:

(1) produces radiation; or

(2) produces, uses, stores, sells, or otherwise disposes of radioactive materials;

in violation of this chapter commits a Class B misdemeanor. Each day a violation continues, after notification in writing of the offense by the department, constitutes a separate offense.

As added by P.L.29-2014, SEC.2. Amended by P.L.187-2021, SEC.40.
Ind. Code § 10-14-4-13 — Indiana Code / Title 10 / Article 14 / Chapter 4 / Section 10-14-4-13
Repealed
Status: repealed

As added by P.L.107-2007, SEC.8. Amended by P.L.57-2008, SEC.4. Repealed by P.L.112-2024, SEC.8.
Ind. Code § 10-18-2-7 — Indiana Code / Title 10 / Article 18 / Chapter 2 / Section 10-18-2-7
Changes to design or plan
Status: in_force

Sec. 7. All changes made in the designs or plans for a world war memorial are subject to the following:

(1) Changes must be agreed upon in writing, in advance, between the county executive and the contractor and architect.

(2) Compensation may not be paid for design or plan changes.

(3) Changes may not be made that will increase the total cost of the world war memorial.

(4) Changes may not affect the obligation of or release any surety or bondsmen on any contract or bond executed or given in connection with the building of the world war memorial. However, the liability shall be extended to embrace and cover the changes.

[Pre-2003 Recodification Citation: 10-7-1-7.]

As added by P.L.2-2003, SEC.9.
Ind. Code § 10-14-6.5-6 — Indiana Code / Title 10 / Article 14 / Chapter 6.5 / Section 10-14-6.5-6
Emergency responder from outside Indiana; immunity from liability
Status: in_force

Sec. 6. (a) Any function performed under this chapter, and a mutual aid agreement under this chapter, is considered to have been performed for public and governmental purposes.

(b) All immunities from liability available to Indiana political subdivisions, other units of local government in Indiana, and their officers, agents, and employees within Indiana are extended to an emergency responder from another state who is:

(1) providing mutual aid; or

(2) engaged in training and exercises;

under a mutual aid agreement authorized by this chapter.

As added by P.L.94-2011, SEC.1.
Ind. Code § 10-19-13.5-6 — Indiana Code / Title 10 / Article 19 / Chapter 13.5 / Section 10-19-13.5-6
Other forms of recognition
Status: in_force

Sec. 6. If the department determines that an Indiana first responder nominated to the department under section 4 of this chapter does not meet the eligibility requirements to receive the medal, the department may make recommendations to the entity that employs the Indiana first responder or for which the Indiana first responder volunteers of other forms of recognition for the Indiana first responder.

As added by P.L.55-2024, SEC.1.
Ind. Code § 10-12-3-2 — Indiana Code / Title 10 / Article 12 / Chapter 3 / Section 10-12-3-2
Limitations on pension trust
Status: in_force

Sec. 2. The pension trust for employee beneficiaries covered by this chapter is subject to the limitations specified in this chapter.

[Pre-2003 Recodification Citation: 10-1-2.2-2.]

As added by P.L.2-2003, SEC.3.
Ind. Code § 10-10.7-1-4 — Indiana Code / Title 10 / Article 10.7 / Chapter 1 / Section 10-10.7-1-4
"Person"
Status: in_force

Sec. 4. "Person" refers to an individual, a sole proprietorship, an association, a business association, a fiduciary, a partnership, a corporation, a limited liability company, a joint stock company, a joint venture, or other legal entity.

As added by P.L.94-2021, SEC.1.
Ind. Code § 10-12-7-4 — Indiana Code / Title 10 / Article 12 / Chapter 7 / Section 10-12-7-4
Prohibited actions by trustee
Status: in_force

Sec. 4. The trustee may not:

(1) deposit money in the account; or

(2) transfer money to the account.

As added by P.L.129-2024, SEC.9 and P.L.136-2024, SEC.36.
Ind. Code § 10-16-5-4 — Indiana Code / Title 10 / Article 16 / Chapter 5 / Section 10-16-5-4
Acceptance of gifts
Status: in_force

Sec. 4. The state armory board may receive gifts of money or property from individuals, associations, institutions, or organizations to carry out the purposes of the ceremonial unit.

[Pre-2003 Recodification Citation: 10-2-2.1-4.]

As added by P.L.2-2003, SEC.7.
Ind. Code § 10-16-1-21 — Indiana Code / Title 10 / Article 16 / Chapter 1 / Section 10-16-1-21
"Unit"
Status: in_force

Sec. 21. "Unit" means military complements of a company, detachment, troop, battery, or any larger command organization.

[Pre-2003 Recodification Citation: 10-2-1-2 part.]

As added by P.L.2-2003, SEC.7.
Ind. Code § 10-19-13-8 — Indiana Code / Title 10 / Article 19 / Chapter 13 / Section 10-19-13-8
Responsibilities of the department
Status: in_force

Sec. 8. The department may do the following:

(1) Administer the pilot program.

(2) Consult with the department of environmental management and the Indiana department of health regarding the data and findings from the pilot program for the purpose of establishing recommendations regarding reducing serum PFAS levels and exposure to PFAS chemicals.

(3) Develop and implement a plan for outreach to recruit individuals described in section 6 of this chapter to participate in the pilot program.

(4) At the request of an individual described in section 6 of this chapter, collect and analyze blood samples to determine serum PFAS levels.

(5) Develop and issue a questionnaire and medical release form for an individual described in section 6 of this chapter.

As added by P.L.132-2023, SEC.1.
Ind. Code § 10-10.7-3-2 — Indiana Code / Title 10 / Article 10.7 / Chapter 3 / Section 10-10.7-3-2
Providing discretionary funding to political subdivisions
Status: in_force

Sec. 2. A state agency may, to the extent that it is appropriate and consistent with applicable Indiana and federal law, provide discretionary funding to a political subdivision for a respective grant program after considering whether the political subdivision has sufficiently taken all appropriate enforcement actions related to the offenses described in IC 10-10.7-2.

As added by P.L.94-2021, SEC.1.
Ind. Code § 10-16-2-9 — Indiana Code / Title 10 / Article 16 / Chapter 2 / Section 10-16-2-9
Duties; audits
Status: in_force

Sec. 9. (a) The adjutant general shall perform duties required by law, in rules adopted under this chapter, and in the statutes of the United States and required by the governor. If the adjutant general:

(1) fails or refuses to properly and efficiently perform the duties of the office; or

(2) is guilty of misconduct or conduct prejudicial to good order and military discipline;

written charges setting forth the acts involved shall be filed with the governor. The governor shall take action on the charges for the best interests of the service.

(b) The adjutant general shall superintend the preparation of all returns and reports required by the United States from the state.

(c) The adjutant general shall:

(1) keep a register of all the officers of the armed forces of the state; and

(2) keep in the adjutant general's office all records and papers required to be kept and filed.

(d) If necessary, the adjutant general shall, at the expense of the state, cause:

(1) the armed forces law;

(2) the general regulations of the state; and

(3) the uniform code of military justice of the United States;

to be printed, indexed, and bound in proper and compact form. One (1) copy of each publication shall be distributed to the commissioned officers, sheriffs, clerks of boards of county commissioners, and county treasurers of Indiana. The adjutant general shall issue to each commissioned officer and headquarters one (1) copy of the necessary textbooks and of such annual reports concerning the militia as the governor directs.

(e) The adjutant general shall cause to be prepared and issued all blank books, blank forms, and blank notices required to implement this chapter. The books and blanks are property of the state.

(f) The adjutant general shall attend to the safekeeping and repairing of the ordnance, arms, accouterments, equipment, and all other military and naval property belonging to the state or issued to it by the United States. The governor shall order the adjutant general to dispose of all military and naval property of the state that after a proper inspection is found unsuitable for the use of the state. The adjutant general shall dispose of the property:

(1) by public auction after advertisement of the sale weekly for three (3) weeks in at least one (1) newspaper published in the English language in the city or county where the sale is to take place;

(2) by private sale when ordered by the governor; or

(3) with the approval of the governor, by turning over the property to any other department, board, or commission of state government that can use the property.

If the adjutant general believes that better prices may or should be obtained, the adjutant general shall bid in the property or suspend the sale. All parts of uniforms before being offered for sale shall be mutilated so they cannot be again used as uniforms. The adjutant general shall periodically account to the governor of the sales made. The adjutant general shall expend the proceeds of the sales for the use and benefit of the military or naval forces of the state as the governor directs.

(g) The adjutant general shall keep an accurate account of all expenses necessarily incurred, including the following:

(1) Pay of officers and enlisted persons.

(2) Allowances to officers and organizations.

(3) Pensions.

(4) Any other money required to be disbursed by the adjutant general, including the following:

(A) Subsistence of the national guard.

(B) Transportation of the national guard.

(C) Transportation of all military and naval property of the state or of the United States.

These expenses shall be audited and paid in the same manner as other military and naval accounts.

(h) The adjutant general shall:

(1) issue military and naval property; and

(2) make purchases of military and naval property;

as the governor directs. Military or naval property may not be issued to persons or organizations other than those belonging to the state armed forces, except to those parts of the sedentary militia as the governor may call out.

(i) The seal used in the office of the adjutant general on January 1, 1954, shall be:

(1) the seal of that office; and

(2) delivered by the adjutant general to the successor in office.

(j) Except as provided in subsection (k), the adjutant general shall be the auditor of all military accounts payable by the state.

(k) The state comptroller shall audit expenditures made by the adjutant general or through the adjutant general's office. Copies of all orders and contracts relating to expenditures described in this subsection shall be filed in the state comptroller's office.

[Pre-2003 Recodification Citation: 10-2-2-7.]

As added by P.L.2-2003, SEC.7. Amended by P.L.9-2024, SEC.315.
Ind. Code § 10-16-17-1 — Indiana Code / Title 10 / Article 16 / Chapter 17 / Section 10-16-17-1
Director
Status: in_force

Sec. 1. The director of the division of graves registration established by the adjutant general shall:

(1) be a member of a patriotic organization;

(2) be appointed by the adjutant general; and

(3) serve without compensation.

[Pre-2003 Recodification Citation: 10-3-2-2.]

As added by P.L.2-2003, SEC.7.
Ind. Code § 10-16-8-11 — Indiana Code / Title 10 / Article 16 / Chapter 8 / Section 10-16-8-11
Term of enlistment; oath of enlisted persons
Status: in_force

Sec. 11. A person may not be enlisted for more than three (3) years. However, an enlistment may be renewed. The oath to be taken upon enlistment in the Indiana guard reserve shall be substantially in the form prescribed for enlisted persons of the national guard, substituting the words "Indiana guard reserve" where necessary.

[Pre-2003 Recodification Citation: 10-2-8-11.]

As added by P.L.2-2003, SEC.7.
Ind. Code § 10-16-10-6 — Indiana Code / Title 10 / Article 16 / Chapter 10 / Section 10-16-10-6
Loan companies or pawnbrokers; reports
Status: in_force

Sec. 6. A loan company or pawnbroker that possesses a license issued by the state or by a municipal corporation shall make a report, in writing, to the adjutant general, on a form prescribed and furnished by the adjutant general, showing, by item and serial number, all property of the United States government:

(1) received as security for a loan or loans of money; or

(2) purchased or otherwise obtained without the advancement of a loan;

and which is marked with the words "Property of the United States Government" or is stamped as to indicate that it is the property of one (1) of the military branches of the United States government.

[Pre-2003 Recodification Citation: 10-2-6-8.]

As added by P.L.2-2003, SEC.7.
Ind. Code § 10-21-3-9 — Indiana Code / Title 10 / Article 21 / Chapter 3 / Section 10-21-3-9
Violation and reimbursement
Status: in_force

Sec. 9. A charter school, accredited nonpublic school, or school corporation that:

(1) violates section 8 of this chapter;

(2) uses a grant provided under section 3 of this chapter for a purpose not specified in section 4 of this chapter; or

(3) is unable to provide the department with:

(A) a certificate of completion described in section 7(b) of this chapter for a teacher, school staff member, or school employee;

(B) proof that the teacher, school staff member, or school employee is:

(i) currently enrolled in; or

(ii) otherwise in the process of completing;

a course of firearms instruction that complies with section 4 of this chapter upon request; or

(C) proof that a teacher, school staff member, or school employee has completed the Minnesota multiphasic personality inventory 2 (MMPI-2) upon request by the department;

must reimburse the department in an amount equal to the amount of any grant originally issued to the charter school, accredited nonpublic school, or school corporation under this chapter.

As added by P.L.218-2023, SEC.2.
Ind. Code § 10-18-1-1.5 — Indiana Code / Title 10 / Article 18 / Chapter 1 / Section 10-18-1-1.5
"Department"
Status: in_force

Sec. 1.5. As used in this chapter, "department" refers to the Indiana department of veterans' affairs established by IC 10-17-1-2.

As added by P.L.152-2026, SEC.141.
Ind. Code § 10-17-14-10 — Indiana Code / Title 10 / Article 17 / Chapter 14 / Section 10-17-14-10
Rules
Status: in_force

Sec. 10. The department may adopt rules under IC 4-22-2 to implement this chapter.

As added by P.L.105-2014, SEC.2.
Ind. Code § 10-16-12-1 — Indiana Code / Title 10 / Article 16 / Chapter 12 / Section 10-16-12-1
Establishment of awards and decorations
Status: in_force

Sec. 1. The following awards and decorations are established to be bestowed upon the officers and enlisted persons of the armed forces of Indiana under the conditions and in the manner provided in this article:

(1) An Indiana Distinguished Service Cross shall be awarded to any officer or enlisted person of the militia, who:

(A) performs, at great personal danger and risk of life or limb in peace or war, any act of heroism designed to protect life or property;

(B) in the face of a military or armed enemy of the United States government or of the state of Indiana, performs an act over and beyond the call of duty, which act, danger, or risk the officer or enlisted person could have failed to perform or incur without being subject to censure for neglect of duty; or

(C) through an act of courage contributes directly to saving a life or the lives of others.

(2) An Indiana Distinguished Service Medal shall be awarded to a commissioned officer or an enlisted person of the militia and other officers, enlisted persons, and civilians, who perform unusually distinguished or meritorious service, that:

(A) to a marked degree is reflected in the increased efficiency of the militia; or

(B) brings exceptional and great honor or credit to the Indiana armed forces and commands the attention and respect of the citizens of Indiana and of the military establishment throughout the United States.

(3) Long Service Medals shall be awarded to officers and enlisted persons for honest and faithful service in the federally recognized Indiana National Guard for:

(A) periods of ten (10) years;

(B) periods of fifteen (15) years;

(C) periods of twenty (20) years;

(D) periods of twenty-five (25) years; and

(E) longer periods.

A symbol shall be worn on the ribbon of each medal, one (1) for each year in addition to the period for which the medal was issued, until the officer or enlisted person is entitled to a medal for the next period for which a different long service medal is issued.

(4) An Indiana National Guard commendation medal shall be awarded to any commissioned officer or enlisted person of the militia and other officers, enlisted persons, and civilians, who have distinguished themselves by meritorious achievement or meritorious service. The required meritorious achievement or meritorious service while of lesser degree than that required for the award of the Indiana distinguished service medal must have been accomplished with distinction. The award may be made for acts of outstanding courage that do not meet the requirements for award of the Indiana distinguished service medal. It is particularly desirable that emphasis be placed on the award of this decoration to outstanding company grade officers, warrant officers, and enlisted personnel whose achievements and service meet the prescribed standards.

(5) An Indiana achievement medal shall be awarded to any officer or enlisted person of the militia and other officers, enlisted persons, or civilians, who have distinguished themselves by outstanding achievement or service. The required achievement or service, while of lesser degree than that required for the award of the Indiana National Guard commendation medal, must have been accomplished with distinction.

(6) An Indiana Emergency Service Ribbon shall be awarded to all currently assigned officers, warrant officers, and enlisted members of the Indiana National Guard who have served on state active duty during a state emergency. For purposes of this subdivision, "state emergency" means any emergency for any period declared by the governor or the adjutant general. The Indiana emergency service ribbon shall be awarded to denote honorable state active military duty by members of the Indiana Army and Air National Guard during state emergencies.

(7) Other medals for any war or campaign or mobilization for which a medal has not been awarded by the federal government may be:

(A) established by executive order of the governor; and

(B) awarded to members of any federally recognized military force of the state who participated in the military force.

(8) An Air National Guard First Sergeant Ribbon is authorized for a currently assigned member who serves or has previously served as a first sergeant in the Indiana Air National Guard, if the member meets the criteria set forth in clause (A). A request for an award, including a retroactive award, must be submitted in the manner set forth in clause (B), and meet any other criteria established by the adjutant general. The ribbon shall consist of a plain blue field with a silver diamond device in the center, and no medal shall accompany the award of the ribbon. The ribbon shall be awarded as follows:

(A) In recognition of meritorious service by a member of the Indiana Air National Guard who has served in the first sergeant career field, Special Duty Identifier 8F000, and who meets the following criteria:

(i) Has been assigned to a valid first sergeant position for at least three (3) years.

(ii) Graduated from either the United States Air Force Academy or the Army National Guard First Sergeant Academy.

(B) The individual unit commander of a member of the Indiana Air National Guard who meets the criteria set forth in clause (A) shall submit a letter to the wing commander, recommending the member for the award based upon the member's contributions, conduct, and demonstrated leadership as a first sergeant. If the wing commander approves, the wing commander shall forward the letter of recommendation to the military personnel flight commanding officer for action. If the wing commander disapproves, the wing commander shall return the letter of recommendation to the unit commander.

(C) The adjutant general shall establish procedures for the award presentation ceremony following accepted practice and military tradition.

(9) An Indiana Funeral Honors Ribbon shall be awarded to all members of the Indiana Air National Guard, the Indiana Army National Guard, retired members of the Indiana Air National Guard and Indiana Army National Guard, and members of veterans' organizations who have been trained and certified by the United States Department of Defense as Department of Defense Funeral Honors participants. The Indiana Funeral Honors Ribbon shall be awarded to denote honorable and distinguished service in the performance of military funerals and similar activities within Indiana.

(10) An Indiana Outstanding Airman or Soldier of the Year Medal shall be awarded to the finest members of the Indiana National Guard on an annual basis. This medal is authorized in the quantities and qualifications set forth by the adjutant general, who shall establish and publish procedures for award presentation.

(11) An Indiana Exemplary Fitness Medal shall be awarded to members and employees of the Indiana National Guard who distinguish themselves for outstanding physical fitness. This medal is authorized in the quantities and qualifications set forth by the adjutant general, who shall establish and publish procedures for award presentation.

For the purposes of this article, officers and enlisted persons of the regular army assigned to the armed forces of Indiana as instructors and assistant instructors shall be considered as officers and enlisted persons of the Indiana armed forces.

[Pre-2003 Recodification Citation: 10-2-9-1.]

As added by P.L.2-2003, SEC.7. Amended by P.L.38-2011, SEC.12; P.L.169-2013, SEC.1; P.L.155-2025, SEC.5; P.L.23-2026, SEC.63.
Ind. Code § 10-14-2-2 — Indiana Code / Title 10 / Article 14 / Chapter 2 / Section 10-14-2-2
Repealed
Status: repealed

[Pre-2003 Recodification Citation: 10-8-2-2.]

As added by P.L.2-2003, SEC.5. Repealed by P.L.22-2005, SEC.53.
Ind. Code § 10-14-3-33.5 — Indiana Code / Title 10 / Article 14 / Chapter 3 / Section 10-14-3-33.5
Regulation of firearms
Status: in_force

Sec. 33.5. (a) Except as provided in subsection (b), the state, a political subdivision, or any other person may not prohibit or restrict the lawful possession, transfer, sale, transportation, storage, display, or use of firearms or ammunition during:

(1) a disaster emergency;

(2) an energy emergency; or

(3) a local disaster emergency;

declared under this chapter.

(b) Subsection (a) does not authorize the possession, transfer, sale, transportation, storage, display, or use of firearms or ammunition during an emergency described in subsection (a):

(1) in or on school property, in or on property that is being used by a school for a school function, or on a school bus in violation of IC 20-33-8-16 or IC 35-47-9-2;

(2) on the property of:

(A) a child caring institution;

(B) an emergency shelter care child caring institution;

(C) a private secure facility;

(D) a group home; or

(E) an emergency shelter care group home;

in violation of 465 IAC 2-9-80, 465 IAC 2-10-79, 465 IAC 2-11-80, 465 IAC 2-12-78, or 465 IAC 2-13-77;

(3) on the property of a penal facility (as defined in IC 35-31.5-2-232);

(4) in violation of federal law;

(5) in or on property belonging to an approved postsecondary educational institution (as defined in IC 21-7-13-6(b));

(6) on the property of a domestic violence shelter; or

(7) on property owned, operated, controlled, or used by an entity that:

(A) is required to:

(i) conduct a vulnerability assessment; and

(ii) develop and implement a site security plan;

under the United States Department of Homeland Security's Chemical Facility Anti-Terrorism Standards issued April 9, 2007; or

(B) is required to have a security plan under the Maritime Transportation Security Act of 2002, Public Law 107-295.

As added by P.L.90-2010, SEC.2. Amended by P.L.17-2011, SEC.1; P.L.114-2012, SEC.22.
Ind. Code § 10-13-5-8.1 — Indiana Code / Title 10 / Article 13 / Chapter 5 / Section 10-13-5-8.1
Alert programs; agreement with electronic billboard operator
Status: in_force

Sec. 8.1. (a) In addition to an agreement with a broadcaster under section 8 of this chapter, the clearinghouse may enter into an agreement with one (1) or more electronic billboard operators to display Amber alerts, green alerts, or silver alerts under this section. An agreement under this section may include a limitation on the days and times that the electronic billboard operator is required to have staff present to receive an Amber alert, a green alert, or a silver alert notification.

(b) The department's guidelines adopted under section 8 of this chapter may require staff, upon receiving a report of a missing child or that a child has been abducted, an endangered child is missing, a veteran at risk is missing, or an endangered adult is missing, to immediately send electronically or by other means of communication a description of the missing or abducted child, missing endangered child, missing veteran at risk, or missing endangered adult to one (1) or more electronic billboard operators participating in the Amber alert program, green alert program, or silver alert program if the Amber alert, green alert, or silver alert occurs during a period when the electronic billboard operator has agreed to have staff present to receive an Amber alert notification, a green alert notification, or a silver alert notification.

(c) An electronic billboard operator participating in the Amber alert program, green alert program, or silver alert program shall immediately display:

(1) a description of the missing or abducted child, missing endangered child, missing veteran at risk, or missing endangered adult; and

(2) other information that will assist in locating the missing or abducted child, missing endangered child, missing veteran at risk, or missing endangered adult;

to the general public in accordance with the Amber alert plan agreement, green alert plan agreement, or silver alert plan agreement between the clearinghouse and the electronic billboard operator.

(d) The department shall adopt guidelines governing the voluntary Amber alert program agreement, voluntary green alert program agreement, or voluntary silver alert program agreement between the clearinghouse and an electronic billboard operator. The voluntary agreements between the clearinghouse and the electronic billboard operator may include the following provisions:

(1) Upon receiving a notification as part of the Amber alert program, the green alert program, or the silver alert program, the electronic billboard operator shall display the information contained in the notice on an intermittent basis for a period of time as provided in the agreements between the clearinghouse and the electronic billboard operator.

(2) The electronic billboard operator shall treat the Amber alert notification, the green alert notification, or the silver alert notification as an emergency.

(3) The electronic billboard operator shall ensure that the form of communication used to receive an Amber alert notification, a green alert notification, or a silver alert notification is:

(A) generally available to receive an Amber alert notification, a green alert notification, or a silver alert notification; and

(B) located such that the electronic billboard operator will immediately become aware of an incoming Amber alert notification, a green alert notification, or a silver alert notification received during days and times when staff is present to receive an Amber alert notification, a green alert notification, or a silver alert notification.

As added by P.L.66-2007, SEC.6. Amended by P.L.43-2009, SEC.9; P.L.115-2018, SEC.4; P.L.40-2024, SEC.10; P.L.92-2026, SEC.6.
Ind. Code § 10-13-3-15 — Indiana Code / Title 10 / Article 13 / Chapter 3 / Section 10-13-3-15
"Protective order"
Status: in_force

Sec. 15. (a) As used in this chapter, "protective order" has the meaning set forth in IC 5-2-9-2.1.

(b) The term includes a foreign protection order (as defined in IC 34-6-2.1-76).

[Pre-2003 Recodification Citation: 5-2-5-1(16).]

As added by P.L.2-2003, SEC.4. Amended by P.L.186-2025, SEC.93.
Ind. Code § 10-13-2-7 — Indiana Code / Title 10 / Article 13 / Chapter 2 / Section 10-13-2-7
Equipment methods and systems; compatibility
Status: in_force

Sec. 7. As far as is practicable, the equipment methods and systems used by the criminal justice data division must be compatible with those used by similar agencies in other states and the federal government so that data necessary for interstate, national, and international criminal justice is readily available.

[Pre-2003 Recodification Citation: 10-1-2.5-5.]

As added by P.L.2-2003, SEC.4.
Ind. Code § 10-11-2-35.4 — Indiana Code / Title 10 / Article 11 / Chapter 2 / Section 10-11-2-35.4
Review of rate sheet for towing services
Status: in_force

Sec. 35.4. The state police department shall review its rate sheet for towing services not less than one (1) time per calendar year.

As added by P.L.227-2025, SEC.39. Amended by P.L.23-2026, SEC.61.
Ind. Code § 10-13-6-21 — Indiana Code / Title 10 / Article 13 / Chapter 6 / Section 10-13-6-21
Unlawful tampering
Status: in_force

Sec. 21. A person who knowingly or intentionally without lawful authority tampers with or attempts to tamper with any DNA sample or a container collected under section 10 of this chapter commits a Level 6 felony.

[Pre-2003 Recodification Citation: 10-1-9-15.]

As added by P.L.2-2003, SEC.4. Amended by P.L.158-2013, SEC.167.
Ind. Code § 10-17-9-3.5 — Indiana Code / Title 10 / Article 17 / Chapter 9 / Section 10-17-9-3.5
Appointment of superintendent
Status: in_force

Sec. 3.5. (a) The director shall appoint the superintendent of the Indiana Veterans' Home. In appointing the superintendent, the director shall give preference to an honorably discharged veteran of the armed forces of the United States.

(b) The superintendent may be removed only by the director.

(c) The superintendent is administratively responsible to the director.

(d) The director shall determine the superintendent's salary, subject to the approval of the governor and the budget agency.

As added by P.L.21-2008, SEC.5.
Ind. Code § 10-14-6.5-5 — Indiana Code / Title 10 / Article 14 / Chapter 6.5 / Section 10-14-6.5-5
Emergency responder licensed or certified outside Indiana; scope of authorized activities performed in Indiana
Status: in_force

Sec. 5. If an emergency responder from a jurisdiction outside Indiana holds a license, certificate, or other permit recognized or issued by another state, that emergency responder is considered to be licensed, certified, and permitted in Indiana to render aid involving such skill to meet the request for assistance under a mutual aid agreement under this chapter, so long as the emergency responder acts within the scope of:

(1) the emergency responder's license, certificate, or permit; and

(2) what would be authorized by an equivalent license, certificate, or permit from or recognized by the state in which the requesting jurisdiction is located.

As added by P.L.94-2011, SEC.1.
Ind. Code § 10-20-2-1 — Indiana Code / Title 10 / Article 20 / Chapter 2 / Section 10-20-2-1
Department of toxicology established
Status: in_force

Sec. 1. The state department of toxicology is established as a department of state government.

As added by P.L.158-2011, SEC.3.
Ind. Code § 10-16-7-1 — Indiana Code / Title 10 / Article 16 / Chapter 7 / Section 10-16-7-1
"Employer"
Status: in_force

Sec. 1. (a) As used in section 5(d) and 5(e) of this chapter, "employer" means the state.

(b) As used in section 6 of this chapter, "employer" refers to an employer:

(1) other than the state or a county, township, municipality, or school corporation in Indiana; and

(2) that employs any employee other than an employee in a temporary position.

[Pre-2003 Recodification Citation: 10-2-4-3.5(a).]

As added by P.L.2-2003, SEC.7. Amended by P.L.22-2017, SEC.3.
Ind. Code § 10-19-3-5 — Indiana Code / Title 10 / Article 19 / Chapter 3 / Section 10-19-3-5
Delegation of authority
Status: in_force

Sec. 5. The executive director may delegate the executive director's authority to the appropriate department staff.

As added by P.L.22-2005, SEC.17.
Ind. Code § 10-21-1-2 — Indiana Code / Title 10 / Article 21 / Chapter 1 / Section 10-21-1-2
Indiana secured school fund; matching grant
Status: in_force

Sec. 2. (a) The Indiana secured school fund is established to provide:

(1) matching grants to school corporations, charter schools, and accredited nonpublic schools, where the matching grants may be used to:

(A) employ a school resource officer, employ a law enforcement officer, or enter into a contract or a memorandum of understanding with a:

(i) local law enforcement agency;

(ii) private entity; or

(iii) nonprofit corporation;

to employ a school resource officer or a law enforcement officer;

(B) conduct:

(i) a site vulnerability assessment of the buildings within a school corporation or the buildings that are operated by a charter school or accredited nonpublic school; or

(ii) critical incident digital mapping of the buildings within a school corporation or the buildings that are operated by a charter school or accredited nonpublic school;

(C) purchase equipment, hardware, materials, and technology to:

(i) restrict access to school property and classrooms;

(ii) assist with visitor management on school property;

(iii) expedite notification of first responders;

(iv) expedite access to school property for first responders;

(v) provide school staff with information about the open or closed status of interior and exterior doors;

(vi) detect fire, chemical, visual, or audible threats;

(vii) enhance emergency communications inside the building; or

(viii) assist with emergency medical response on school property;

(D) implement a student and parent support services plan;

(E) purchase or provide training for a canine trained to detect drugs and illegal substances, explosives, or firearms, or to otherwise provide protection for students and school employees and the canine shall:

(i) be primarily assigned to a school corporation, charter school, or accredited nonpublic school;

(ii) be primarily assigned to a school resource officer or law enforcement officer described in clause (A) who has received appropriate training for handling a canine trained to detect drugs and illegal substances, explosives, or firearms, or to otherwise provide protection for students and school employees, including training regarding handling a canine in a school setting; and

(iii) receive continuous training as appropriate;

(F) provide funding for school employees to receive training, including expenses for per diem, travel, and lodging, related to:

(i) site vulnerability assessments;

(ii) mental health or behavioral health threat assessments;

(iii) multi-disciplinary threat assessment teams; or

(iv) emergency preparedness or response activities;

(G) provide funding for school resource officers or law enforcement officers described in clause (A) to receive training, including expenses for per diem, travel, and lodging, related to handling a canine trained to detect drugs and illegal substances, explosives, or firearms, or to otherwise provide protection for students and school employees;

(H) purchase student safety management technology;

(I) design and construct additions or renovations on school property if the primary purpose of the construction project is to enhance the physical security of the school building; or

(J) implement a bullying prevention program; and

(2) one (1) time grants to enable school corporations, charter schools, and accredited nonpublic schools with the sheriff for the county in which the school corporation, charter school, or accredited nonpublic school is located, to provide the initial set up costs for an active event warning system.

(b) A school corporation or charter school may use money received under a matching grant for a purpose listed in subsection (a) to provide a response to a threat in a manner that the school corporation or charter school sees fit, including firearms training or other self-defense training.

(c) The fund shall be administered by the department of homeland security.

(d) The fund consists of:

(1) appropriations from the general assembly;

(2) federal grants;

(3) amounts deposited from any other public or private source; and

(4) amounts deposited under IC 33-37-9-4.

(e) The expenses of administering the fund shall be paid from money in the fund.

(f) The treasurer of state shall invest the money in the fund not currently needed to meet the obligations of the fund in the same manner as other public money may be invested. Interest that accrues from these investments shall be deposited in the fund.

(g) Money in the fund at the end of a state fiscal year does not revert to the state general fund.

As added by P.L.172-2013, SEC.6. Amended by P.L.197-2019, SEC.3; P.L.50-2019, SEC.2; P.L.153-2019, SEC.1; P.L.272-2019, SEC.3; P.L.139-2022, SEC.1; P.L.150-2023, SEC.3; P.L.201-2023, SEC.128; P.L.213-2025, SEC.108; P.L.23-2026, SEC.67; P.L.74-2026, SEC.10.
Ind. Code § 10-14-3-31 — Indiana Code / Title 10 / Article 14 / Chapter 3 / Section 10-14-3-31
Individual management obligations; compensation for property
Status: in_force

Sec. 31. (a) A person in Indiana shall conduct himself or herself and keep and manage his or her affairs and property in ways that will reasonably assist and will not unreasonably detract from the ability of the state and the public to successfully meet disaster emergencies. This obligation includes appropriate personal service and use or restriction on the use of property in time of disaster emergency. Compensation for services or for the taking or use of property may be made only to the extent:

(1) that obligations recognized in this chapter are exceeded in a particular case; and

(2) that the claimant has not volunteered the claimant's services or property without compensation.

(b) Personal services may not be compensated by the state or any subdivision or agency of the state except under statute, local law, or ordinance.

(c) Compensation for property may be paid only if the property was commandeered or otherwise used in coping with a disaster emergency and its use or destruction was ordered by the governor or a member of the disaster emergency forces of Indiana.

(d) Any person claiming compensation for the use, damage, loss, or destruction of property under this chapter must make a claim for it. The claim must be filed and shall be adjudicated as provided in IC 32-24.

(e) This section does not apply to or authorize compensation for the destruction or damaging of standing timber or other property in order to provide a fire break or to the release of waters or the breach of impoundments in order to reduce pressure or other danger from actual or threatened flood.

[Pre-2003 Recodification Citation: 10-4-1-25.]

As added by P.L.2-2003, SEC.5.
Ind. Code § 10-16-1-2 — Indiana Code / Title 10 / Article 16 / Chapter 1 / Section 10-16-1-2
"Air group"
Status: in_force

Sec. 2. "Air group" has the same meaning as comparably used in the national military establishment.

[Pre-2003 Recodification Citation: 10-2-1-2 part.]

As added by P.L.2-2003, SEC.7.
Ind. Code § 10-16-3-13 — Indiana Code / Title 10 / Article 16 / Chapter 3 / Section 10-16-3-13
Sale or conveyance of real property
Status: in_force

Sec. 13. (a) The state armory board may:

(1) sell, lease, convey, or otherwise dispose of any property belonging to the state and being under the charge and in the custody and possession of the state armory board if, in the judgment of the state armory board:

(A) the property can no longer be used for the purpose for which it was acquired; and

(B) the conveyance provides a substantial public or military benefit; or

(2) elect to transfer the property to the Indiana department of administration under IC 4-20.5-7 or IC 5-22-21.

(b) The sale shall be made at public or private sale, after appropriate publication, for the highest price to be obtained for the same. If the state armory board takes bids in the sale of property, the board shall require a bid submitted by a trust (as defined in IC 30-4-1-1(a)) to identify all of the following:

(1) Each beneficiary of the trust.

(2) Each settlor empowered to revoke or modify the trust.

(c) All money derived from the sale, conveyance, or other disposition of any property shall be paid into the state treasury, but may be used for the purchase of other property for armory purposes.

[Pre-2003 Recodification Citation: 10-2-2-18.]

As added by P.L.2-2003, SEC.7. Amended by P.L.38-2011, SEC.8; P.L.94-2026, SEC.30.
Ind. Code § 10-19-2.1-3 — Indiana Code / Title 10 / Article 19 / Chapter 2.1 / Section 10-19-2.1-3
Expired
Status: repealed

As added by P.L.15-2022, SEC.1 and P.L.170-2022, SEC.11. Expired 7-1-2023 by P.L.15-2022, SEC.1 and P.L.170-2022, SEC.11.
Ind. Code § 10-11-10-3 — Indiana Code / Title 10 / Article 11 / Chapter 10 / Section 10-11-10-3
Uses of the money in the fund
Status: in_force

Sec. 3. The department shall use money in the fund to pay for costs incurred by the department for training and purchasing equipment for the investigation of offenses:

(1) that involve the use of the Internet; and

(2) in which a child is the alleged victim.

As added by P.L.165-2021, SEC.135.
Ind. Code § 10-13-6-17 — Indiana Code / Title 10 / Article 13 / Chapter 6 / Section 10-13-6-17
Personal information limited
Status: in_force

Sec. 17. Personal information stored in the Indiana DNA data base is limited to:

(1) data necessary to:

(A) generate investigative leads; and

(B) support statistical interpretation of test results; and

(2) any other information necessary to allow for the successful implementation of the Indiana DNA data base system.

[Pre-2003 Recodification Citation: 10-1-9-19.]

As added by P.L.2-2003, SEC.4.
Ind. Code § 10-12-2-2 — Indiana Code / Title 10 / Article 12 / Chapter 2 / Section 10-12-2-2
Pension trust; commingling funds; investment of funds; report; termination
Status: in_force

Sec. 2. (a) The department may:

(1) establish and operate an actuarially sound pension plan governed by a pension trust; and

(2) make the necessary annual contribution in order to prevent any deterioration in the actuarial status of the trust fund.

(b) The department shall make contributions to the trust fund. An employee beneficiary shall make contributions to the trust fund through authorized monthly deductions from wages.

(c) The trust fund:

(1) may not be commingled with any other funds; and

(2) shall be invested only in accordance with state laws for the investment of trust funds, together with other investments as are specifically designated in the pension trust.

Subject to the terms of the pension trust, the trustee, with the approval of the department and the pension advisory board, may establish investment guidelines and limits on all types of investments, including stocks and bonds, and take other action necessary to fulfill its duty as a fiduciary for the trust fund.

(d) The trustee shall invest the trust fund assets with the same care, skill, prudence, and diligence that a prudent person acting in a like capacity and familiar with these matters would use in the conduct of an enterprise of a similar character with similar aims.

(e) The trustee shall diversify the trust fund's investments in accordance with prudent investment standards. The investment of the trust fund is subject to section 3 of this chapter.

(f) The trustee shall receive and hold as trustee for the uses and purposes set forth in the pension trust the funds paid by the department, the employee beneficiaries, or any other person or persons.

(g) The trustee shall engage pension consultants to supervise and assist in the technical operation of the pension plan so that there is no deterioration in the actuarial status of the plan.

(h) Before October 1 of each year, the trustee, with the aid of the pension consultants, shall prepare and file a report with the department and the state board of accounts. The report must include the following with respect to the fiscal year ending on the preceding June 30:

SCHEDULE I. Receipts and disbursements.

SCHEDULE II. Assets of the pension trust, listing investments as to book value and current market value at the end of the fiscal year.

SCHEDULE III. List of terminations, showing cause and amount of refund.

SCHEDULE IV. The application of actuarially computed "reserve factors" to the payroll data, properly classified for the purpose of computing the reserve liability of the trust fund as of the end of the fiscal year.

SCHEDULE V. The application of actuarially computed "current liability factors" to the payroll data, properly classified for the purpose of computing the liability of the trust fund for the end of the fiscal year.

SCHEDULE VI. An actuarial computation of the pension liability for all employees retired before the close of the fiscal year.

(i) The minimum annual contribution by the department must be of sufficient amount, as determined by the pension consultants, to prevent any deterioration in the actuarial status of the pension plan during that year. If the department fails to make the minimum contribution for five (5) successive years, the pension trust terminates and the trust fund shall be liquidated.

(j) Except as provided by applicable federal law, in the event of liquidation, the department shall take the following actions:

(1) All expenses of the pension trust must be paid.

(2) Adequate provision must be made for continuing pension payments to retired persons.

(3) Each employee beneficiary must receive the net amount paid into the trust fund from the employee beneficiary's wages.

(4) Any amount remaining in the pension trust after the department makes the payments described in subdivisions (1) through (3) must be equitably divided among the employee beneficiaries in proportion to the net amount paid from each employee beneficiary's wages into the trust fund.

[Pre-2003 Recodification Citation: 10-1-2-2.]

As added by P.L.2-2003, SEC.3.
Ind. Code § 10-19-7-4 — Indiana Code / Title 10 / Article 19 / Chapter 7 / Section 10-19-7-4
Repealed
Status: repealed

As added by P.L.22-2005, SEC.17. Repealed by P.L.218-2014, SEC.3.
Ind. Code § 10-14-3.5-9 — Indiana Code / Title 10 / Article 14 / Chapter 3.5 / Section 10-14-3.5-9
"Host entity"
Status: in_force

Sec. 9. As used in this chapter, "host entity" means an entity operating in Indiana that uses volunteer health practitioners to respond to an emergency.

As added by P.L.134-2008, SEC.3.
Ind. Code § 10-13-3-29 — Indiana Code / Title 10 / Article 13 / Chapter 3 / Section 10-13-3-29
Use by noncriminal justice organizations or individuals restricted
Status: in_force

Sec. 29. A noncriminal justice organization or individual that receives a limited criminal history may not use it for purposes:

(1) other than those stated in the request; or

(2) that deny the subject any civil right to which the subject is entitled.

[Pre-2003 Recodification Citation: 5-2-5-6.]

As added by P.L.2-2003, SEC.4.
Ind. Code § 10-14-8-6 — Indiana Code / Title 10 / Article 14 / Chapter 8 / Section 10-14-8-6
Nuclear response trust fund; purpose; sources of revenue; administration; investment
Status: in_force

Sec. 6. (a) The nuclear response fund is established to:

(1) provide appropriate education, training, and equipment to state and local emergency responders:

(A) that respond to a release of radioactive waste or materials caused by or during the transportation of radioactive waste or materials under this chapter; and

(B) to prevent, prepare for, and respond to acts of terrorism; and

(2) otherwise enforce this chapter and IC 10-14-9.

(b) Sources of money for the fund consist of transportation fees deposited under section 3(b) or 3.1(b) of this chapter, fees received under IC 10-14-9-7(b), and civil penalties deposited under IC 10-14-9-8(c).

(c) The department of homeland security shall administer the fund. Money in the fund is annually appropriated to the department of homeland security to be used for purposes described in subsection (a).

(d) The expenses of administering the fund shall be paid from money in the fund.

(e) The treasurer of state shall invest the money in the fund not currently needed to meet the obligations of the fund in the same manner as other public funds may be invested.

(f) Money in the fund at the end of a fiscal year does not revert to the state general fund.

[Pre-2003 Recodification Citation: 10-8-3-6.]

As added by P.L.2-2003, SEC.5. Amended by P.L.148-2003, SEC.4; P.L.1-2006, SEC.177; P.L.26-2010, SEC.12; P.L.78-2013, SEC.5.
Ind. Code § 10-19-12-1 — Indiana Code / Title 10 / Article 19 / Chapter 12 / Section 10-19-12-1
Nuclear regulatory agreement
Status: in_force

Sec. 1. This agreement shall be effective immediately upon:

(1) approval by the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission; and

(2) signing by the governor and the chairman of the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission.

As added by P.L.28-2022, SEC.2.
Ind. Code § 10-18-1-2 — Indiana Code / Title 10 / Article 18 / Chapter 1 / Section 10-18-1-2-b
Powers and duties of the department; lawsuits
Status: in_force

Note: This version of section amended by P.L.152-2026, SEC.143. See also preceding version of this section amended by P.L.94-2026, SEC.60.

Sec. 2. (a) The department:

(1) may prosecute and defend suits; and

(2) has all other duties, rights, and powers that are:

(A) necessary to implement this chapter; and

(B) not inconsistent with this chapter.

(b) A suit against the department must be brought in a court with jurisdiction in Marion County. Notice or summons of the suit shall be served upon the director of the department.

[Pre-2003 Recodification Citation: 10-7-2-1.]

As added by P.L.2-2003, SEC.9. Amended by P.L.133-2012, SEC.65; P.L.149-2016, SEC.39; P.L.152-2026, SEC.143.
Ind. Code § 10-18-1-27 — Indiana Code / Title 10 / Article 18 / Chapter 1 / Section 10-18-1-27
Funds for restoration and repair
Status: in_force

Sec. 27. Money recovered or accrued under this chapter shall be used:

(1) to keep:

(A) the State Soldiers' and Sailors' Monument and subsidiary monuments; or

(B) the Monument Circle and its decorations and improvements;

in repair; and

(2) to restore any parts of the monuments or the Monument Circle that have been broken, destroyed, removed, or injured.

[Pre-2003 Recodification Citation: 10-7-2-20.]

As added by P.L.2-2003, SEC.9.
Ind. Code § 10-17-12-0.5 — Indiana Code / Title 10 / Article 17 / Chapter 12 / Section 10-17-12-0.5
Application
Status: in_force

Sec. 0.5. This chapter applies after December 31, 2006.

As added by P.L.58-2006, SEC.8.
Ind. Code § 10-21-1.5-2 — Indiana Code / Title 10 / Article 21 / Chapter 1.5 / Section 10-21-1.5-2
"Emergency response system"
Status: in_force

Sec. 2. As used in this chapter, "emergency response system" means systems designed to improve technology and infrastructure on school property that may be used to prevent, prepare for, respond to, and recover from a manmade or natural disaster or emergency occurring on school property.

As added by P.L.27-2016, SEC.1.
Ind. Code § 10-18-1-15 — Indiana Code / Title 10 / Article 18 / Chapter 1 / Section 10-18-1-15
Flag preservation cases
Status: in_force

Sec. 15. (a) All flag cases completed shall be in the custody of the department. The superintendent shall have the cases cleaned periodically as necessary.

(b) The department may determine the method and manner in which the flags shall be preserved.

[Pre-2003 Recodification Citation: 10-7-2-7.]

As added by P.L.2-2003, SEC.9. Amended by P.L.152-2026, SEC.156.
Ind. Code § 10-14-3-14 — Indiana Code / Title 10 / Article 14 / Chapter 3 / Section 10-14-3-14
Declaration of energy emergency; procedures
Status: in_force

Sec. 14. (a) In determining whether to declare an energy emergency under section 13 of this chapter, the governor shall consider:

(1) the availability of regional and national energy resources;

(2) local, state, regional, and national energy needs and shortages;

(3) the availability of short term alternative supplies on a local, state, regional, and national basis;

(4) the economic effect of the declaration and the implementation of any curtailment or conservation plans; and

(5) any other relevant factors.

(b) To protect the public welfare during conditions of energy emergencies proclaimed under section 13 of this chapter, the governing body of each city, town, or political subdivision of the state and each state agency (including the utility regulatory commission) shall carry out in the body's or agency's jurisdiction energy supply emergency measures ordered by the governor.

(c) To attain uniformity throughout the country in measures taken to aid in energy crisis management, all:

(1) action taken under this section and section 13 of this chapter; and

(2) orders and rules made under this section and section 13 of this chapter;

must be taken or made consistent with federal orders, rules, actions, recommendations, and requests.

(d) A person shall comply with a specific order issued or action taken by the governor under this section or section 13 of this chapter.

(e) During a state of energy emergency proclaimed under section 13 of this chapter, the governor may:

(1) subpoena:

(A) witnesses;

(B) material;

(C) relevant books;

(D) papers;

(E) accounts;

(F) records; and

(G) memoranda;

(2) administer oaths; and

(3) cause the depositions of persons residing within or outside Indiana to be taken in the manner prescribed for depositions in civil actions;

to obtain information relevant to energy resources that are the subject of the proclaimed emergency.

(f) In obtaining information under subsection (e), the governor shall:

(1) avoid eliciting information already furnished by a person or political subdivision in Indiana to a federal, state, or local regulatory authority that is available for the governor's study; and

(2) cause reporting procedures, including forms, to conform to existing requirements of federal, state, and local regulatory authorities wherever possible.

(g) Information obtained under this section from a person who designates that information as confidential shall be maintained as confidential by the governor and by any person who obtains information that the person knows to be confidential under this chapter. The governor may not make known in any manner any particulars of information to persons other than those specified in subsection (j).

(h) This section does not prohibit the use of confidential information to prepare statistics or other general data for publication if the information is presented in a manner that prevents identification of the particular persons.

(i) A person who is served with a subpoena to:

(1) give testimony orally or in writing; or

(2) produce books, papers, correspondence, memoranda, agreements, or other documents or records;

under this chapter may apply to an Indiana court for protection against abuse or hardship in the manner provided by law.

(j) For purposes of this section, references to the governor in this section include any other individual designated in writing by the governor. A person designated by the governor shall preserve the confidentiality of information in accordance with subsection (g).

(k) The powers vested in the governor under this section and section 13 of this chapter are in addition to and not instead of emergency powers vested in the governor under this chapter or any other state law.

(l) The governor may authorize the incurring of liabilities and expenses to be paid as other claims against the state from the general fund in the amount necessary if:

(1) an energy emergency is declared by the governor; and

(2) the energy emergency justifies the expenditure;

in accordance with section 28 of this chapter for other emergency or disaster expenditures.

[Pre-2003 Recodification Citation: 10-4-1-7.2.]

As added by P.L.2-2003, SEC.5.
Ind. Code § 10-14-3-32 — Indiana Code / Title 10 / Article 14 / Chapter 3 / Section 10-14-3-32
Disaster funds; availability; contributions to political subdivisions
Status: in_force

Sec. 32. (a) The general assembly intends and declares to be the policy of the state that funds to meet disaster emergencies always be available.

(b) The general assembly intends that the first recourse shall be to funds regularly appropriated to state and local agencies. If the governor finds that the demands placed upon these funds in coping with a particular disaster are unreasonably great, the governor may make funds available from money in the budget agency from emergency or contingency appropriations available for emergency expenditures as provided in IC 4-12-1-15.

(c) Within the limits of the funds appropriated under this section, the governor may contribute to a political subdivision not more than twenty-five percent (25%) of the cost of emergency management agency personnel and administrative expenses that meet standards established by the governor.

[Pre-2003 Recodification Citations: 10-4-1-26; 10-4-1-27.]

As added by P.L.2-2003, SEC.5.
Ind. Code § 10-12-1-8 — Indiana Code / Title 10 / Article 12 / Chapter 1 / Section 10-12-1-8
"Pension trust"
Status: in_force

Sec. 8. "Pension trust" means the agreement between the department and the trustee under the terms of which an actuarially sound retirement pension plan is established and operated for the exclusive benefit of the employee beneficiaries subject to the limitations specified in IC 10-12-2, IC 10-12-3, and IC 10-12-4.

[Pre-2003 Recodification Citation: 10-1-1.9-8.]

As added by P.L.2-2003, SEC.3.
Ind. Code § 10-13-8-9 — Indiana Code / Title 10 / Article 13 / Chapter 8 / Section 10-13-8-9
Agreements with program participants
Status: in_force

Sec. 9. (a) The department may enter into an agreement with one (1) or more:

(1) broadcasters; or

(2) electronic billboard operators;

to issue blue alerts under a blue alert program established under this chapter.

(b) The superintendent shall designate staff responsible for the operation of the blue alert program.

As added by P.L.38-2013, SEC.1.
Ind. Code § 10-12-4-6 — Indiana Code / Title 10 / Article 12 / Chapter 4 / Section 10-12-4-6
Right to net amount paid into fund from wages
Status: in_force

Sec. 6. If an employee beneficiary ends employment for any reason before qualifying for a benefit under this chapter, the trustee shall pay to:

(1) the employee beneficiary;

(2) the employee beneficiary's beneficiary; or

(3) the employee beneficiary's estate;

the net amount paid into the trust fund from the employee beneficiary's wages. This amount may be paid in a lump sum or in monthly installments not less than the basic pension amount.

[Pre-2003 Recodification Citation: 10-1-2.3-6.]

As added by P.L.2-2003, SEC.3.
Ind. Code § 10-12-1-7 — Indiana Code / Title 10 / Article 12 / Chapter 1 / Section 10-12-1-7
"Pension consultants"
Status: in_force

Sec. 7. "Pension consultants" means an individual, a firm, or a corporation of technical consultants competent and qualified to supervise and assist in the establishment, maintenance, and operation of a pension plan on an actuarially sound basis.

[Pre-2003 Recodification Citation: 10-1-1.9-6.]

As added by P.L.2-2003, SEC.3.
Ind. Code § 10-16-11-4 — Indiana Code / Title 10 / Article 16 / Chapter 11 / Section 10-16-11-4
Council of administration
Status: in_force

Sec. 4. (a) The commanding officer of a company and regiment shall convene a council of administration at least two (2) times each year.

(b) A council of administration must consist of:

(1) three (3) officers next in rank to the commanding officer;

(2) if there are only two (2) officers next in rank, then the next two (2);

(3) if there is only one (1) officer next in rank, then the next one (1); or

(4) if there is not any other officer other than the commanding officer, then the commanding officer shall act alone.

[Pre-2003 Recodification Citation: 10-2-7-4.]

As added by P.L.2-2003, SEC.7.
Ind. Code § 10-14-4-3 — Indiana Code / Title 10 / Article 14 / Chapter 4 / Section 10-14-4-3
"Fund"
Status: in_force

Sec. 3. As used in this chapter, "fund" refers to the state disaster relief fund established by this chapter.

[Pre-2003 Recodification Citation: 10-4-1-29(b).]

As added by P.L.2-2003, SEC.5.
Ind. Code § 10-18-2-12 — Indiana Code / Title 10 / Article 18 / Chapter 2 / Section 10-18-2-12
Memorial management, maintenance, repair, or improvement
Status: in_force

Sec. 12. The county executive shall:

(1) provide a fund necessary for the:

(A) management;

(B) maintenance;

(C) repair; and

(D) improvement;

of any county world war memorial;

(2) pay its part of the cost of:

(A) management;

(B) maintenance;

(C) repair; and

(D) improvement;

of any joint county and city world war memorial, as determined by contract; and

(3) raise money for the fund by taxation in the manner provided by law for all other county expenses.

[Pre-2003 Recodification Citation: 10-7-1-12.]

As added by P.L.2-2003, SEC.9. Amended by P.L.2-2005, SEC.43.
Ind. Code § 10-17-15-3 — Indiana Code / Title 10 / Article 17 / Chapter 15 / Section 10-17-15-3
"Veteran"
Status: in_force

Sec. 3. As used in this chapter, "veteran" means an individual who:

(1) has served in:

(A) the United States armed forces or their reserves;

(B) the Indiana Army National Guard; or

(C) the Indiana Air National Guard; and

(2) was released from active duty under conditions other than dishonorable.

As added by P.L.205-2015, SEC.1.
Ind. Code § 10-14-8-3.1 — Indiana Code / Title 10 / Article 14 / Chapter 8 / Section 10-14-8-3.1
Permit and fee for transport of low level radioactive waste
Status: in_force

Sec. 3.1. (a) Before a person may transport low level radioactive waste in Indiana, the shipper must submit:

(1) an appropriate permit issued under section 2.9 of this chapter; and

(2) a transportation fee of one hundred dollars ($100) for each shipment of low level radioactive waste;

to the director.

(b) The director shall deposit fees collected under this section in the nuclear response fund established by section 6 of this chapter.

As added by P.L.148-2003, SEC.3. Amended by P.L.26-2010, SEC.9.
Ind. Code § 10-13-1-3 — Indiana Code / Title 10 / Article 13 / Chapter 1 / Section 10-13-1-3
"Superintendent"
Status: in_force

Sec. 3. "Superintendent" refers to the superintendent of the department appointed under IC 10-11-2-6.

[2003 Recodification Citation: New.]

As added by P.L.2-2003, SEC.4.
Ind. Code § 10-11-4-5 — Indiana Code / Title 10 / Article 11 / Chapter 4 / Section 10-11-4-5
Choice of defense counsel
Status: in_force

Sec. 5. (a) This chapter may not be construed to deprive a member of the right to select defense counsel of the member's choice at the member's expense.

(b) This chapter may not be construed to relieve any person from any responsibility for civil damages.

[Pre-2003 Recodification Citation: 10-1-4-2 part.]

As added by P.L.2-2003, SEC.2.
Ind. Code § 10-16-7-2.5 — Indiana Code / Title 10 / Article 16 / Chapter 7 / Section 10-16-7-2.5
"Qualified member"
Status: in_force

Sec. 2.5. (a) As used in this chapter, "qualified member" refers to a member of the Indiana National Guard or a reserve component of the armed forces of the United States who is:

(1) a state employee; and

(2) called to active duty (as defined by section 23(a) of this chapter).

(b) The term includes a full-time or part-time state employee. The term does not include a temporary or intermittent state employee.

As added by P.L.22-2017, SEC.5.
Ind. Code § 10-19-12-5 — Indiana Code / Title 10 / Article 19 / Chapter 12 / Section 10-19-12-5
Duties; registration, regulation, and use of radiation generating equipment
Status: in_force

Sec. 5. (a) The Indiana department of homeland security is designated as the state agency responsible for carrying out the duties of this chapter.

(b) The executive director of the department may use the authority granted under IC 10-19-3-4 and IC 10-19-3-5 to carry out the duties of this chapter.

(c) The department shall, for the protection of the occupational health and safety, public health and safety, and environment, do the following:

(1) Develop programs for evaluation and control of hazards associated with use of sources of radiation.

(2) Develop programs with due regard for compatibility with federal programs for regulation of byproduct, source, and special nuclear materials.

(3) Adopt rules and regulations, which may provide for licensing and registration, relating to control of sources of radiation with due regard for compatibility with the regulatory programs of the federal government.

(4) Issue such orders or modifications thereof as may be necessary in connection with proceedings under this chapter.

(5) Advise, consult, and cooperate with other state agencies, the federal government, other states and interstate agencies, political subdivisions, and other organizations concerned with control of sources of radiation.

(6) Have the authority to accept and administer grants, or other funds or gifts, conditional or otherwise, in furtherance of its functions, from the federal government and from other sources, public or private.

(7) Encourage, participate in, or conduct studies, investigations, training, research, and demonstrations relating to control of sources of radiation.

(8) Collect and disseminate information relating to control of sources of radiation, including maintenance of a file of:

(A) all license applications, issuances, denials, amendments, transfers, renewals, modifications, suspensions, and revocations;

(B) registrants possessing sources of radiation requiring registration under the provisions of this chapter and any administrative or judicial action pertaining thereto; and

(C) all of the department's rules and regulations relating to regulation of sources of radiation, pending or promulgated, and proceedings thereon.

(d) Registration of radiation generating equipment and regulations regarding the use of radiation generating equipment shall be in accordance with IC 16-41-35.

(e) The department shall coordinate the registration, regulation, and use of radiation generating equipment under subsection (d). The department shall do the following in carrying out the duties of this subsection:

(1) Consult with and review regulations and procedures of a state agency or department that regulates, in part, radiation or radiation generating equipment to prevent unnecessary duplication, inconsistencies, or gaps in regulatory requirements.

(2) Review, before and after, the holding of any public hearing required under the provisions of this chapter prior to promulgation, the proposed rules and regulations of any state agencies that relate to the use and control of radiation, to assure that the rules and regulations are consistent with other agencies. Proposed rules and regulations are not effective until thirty (30) days after submission to the department, unless either the governor or the department waives all or part of the thirty (30) day period. The waiting period runs concurrently with any other waiting period required by state law.

(3) Consult with state agencies in an effort to resolve inconsistencies if the department determines that a proposed rule or regulation is inconsistent with an existing rule or regulation.

(4) Notify the governor if an inconsistency under subdivision (3) has not been resolved. Upon notification, the governor may find that the proposed rules and regulations or parts thereof are inconsistent with the rules and regulations of other agencies of the state and may issue an order to that effect in which event the proposed rules or regulations or parts thereof shall not become effective. The governor may, in the alternative, upon a similar determination, direct the appropriate agency or agencies to amend or repeal existing rules or regulations to achieve consistency with the proposed rules or regulations.

(f) The agencies of the state shall keep the department fully and currently informed as to their activities relating to development and regulation of sources of radiation.

As added by P.L.28-2022, SEC.2.
Ind. Code § 10-17-9-13 — Indiana Code / Title 10 / Article 17 / Chapter 9 / Section 10-17-9-13
Claim or judgment for maintenance charges; suit against legal guardian; foreclosure; claim against estate
Status: in_force

Sec. 13. (a) The attorney general, upon notification of the superintendent of the Indiana Veterans' Home, shall file a claim in the name of the state on behalf of the superintendent of the home against the estate of a person who fails to make payment as required in this chapter. If the claim is allowed or judgment is obtained, the claim or judgment constitutes a lien against that part of the estate of the person described in the claim.

(b) The attorney general may bring suit against the legal guardian of a patient for failure to comply with an established maintenance agreement or for failure to make an agreement. Suit may be brought for the amount due the state for the maintenance charges of the member. The court may order the payment of maintenance charges for a period as the circumstances require. An order may be entered against one (1) or more of the defendants. An order for the payment of money may be enforced by attachment, garnishment, or a proceeding supplemental against the defendants. Other judgments at law and costs may be adjudged against the defendants and apportioned among them.

(c) The attorney general may bring a proceeding to foreclose on a lien arising from maintenance charges under section 8 of this chapter during the lifetime of the member if the superintendent believes it is in the best interest of the veterans' home to foreclose on the lien.

(d) Upon:

(1) the death of a member whose property is encumbered by a lien arising under section 8 of this chapter; and

(2) notification by the superintendent;

the attorney general shall file a claim against the member's estate for recovery of all charges for maintenance that have accrued at the date of death. Notwithstanding any other law, a claim filed for recovery of charges for maintenance has priority in order of payment from the estate over all other claims except prior recorded encumbrances, taxes, reasonable costs of administration, and reasonable funeral expenses. However, if real property of the deceased member is occupied by a surviving spouse of the member, the home may not assert its lien or claim during the lifetime of the surviving spouse. However, if other claimants or persons have opened an estate and are attempting to enforce their claims, or if there have been fraudulent attempts to avoid the claim or lien, the veterans' home shall file and assert the claim for recovery of costs of treatment and maintenance.

[Pre-2003 Recodification Citation: 10-6-1-12.]

As added by P.L.2-2003, SEC.8.
Ind. Code § 10-14-3-10.8 — Indiana Code / Title 10 / Article 14 / Chapter 3 / Section 10-14-3-10.8
Intrastate mutual aid program
Status: in_force

Sec. 10.8. (a) The following definitions apply to this section:

(1) "Chief executive" means:

(A) the chief executive of a participant, or the chief executive's designee, for purposes of the intrastate mutual aid compact created under this section; or

(B) if the participant does not have a chief executive, a member of the participant's governing body or the governing body's designee for purposes of the intrastate mutual aid compact created under this section.

(2) "Emergency management agency" means an organization for emergency management established under this chapter.

(3) "Participant" means any of the following:

(A) A political subdivision.

(B) A volunteer fire department.

(C) A fire department established by the board of trustees of a state educational institution (as defined in IC 21-7-13-32), including a fire department established by the board of trustees of Purdue University under IC 21-39-7.

The term does not include an entity under clause (A), (B), or (C) that chooses to reject participation in the intrastate mutual aid program by adopting an ordinance or resolution declaring that the entity will not participate in the intrastate mutual aid program and provides a copy of the appropriate ordinance or resolution to the agency and to the emergency management agency serving the entity.

(4) "Planned event" means a scheduled nonemergency activity. Planned event includes a sporting event, concert, or parade.

(5) "Provider participant" means a participant that provides assistance or aid to a requesting participant under the intrastate mutual aid compact created under this section.

(6) "Requesting participant"means a participant that receives assistance or aid from a provider participant under the intrastate mutual aid compact created under this section.

(7) "Volunteer fire department" has the meaning set forth in IC 36-8-12-2.

(b) This section creates an intrastate mutual aid program to be known as Indiana's intrastate mutual aid compact to complement existing mutual aid agreements. This program has the following two (2) purposes:

(1) Provide for mutual assistance or aid among participants for purposes of preparing for, responding to, and recovering from any incident, disaster, exercise, training activity, or planned event that requires additional resources.

(2) Establish a method by which a participant may seek assistance or aid that:

(A) resolves many of the common issues facing political subdivisions before, during, and after an incident, disaster, exercise, training activity, or planned event, any of which requires additional resources; and

(B) ensures, to the extent possible, eligibility for available state and federal disaster assistance or other funding.

(c) Each participant shall, to the extent practicable, identify and inventory the current services, equipment, supplies, personnel, and other resources related to the preparedness, response, and recovery activities of the participant. The participant shall perform the identification and inventory in coordination with, to the extent feasible, all departments, divisions, boards, commissions, agencies, and other instrumentalities within the participant.

(d) A participant that is impacted by any incident, disaster, exercise, training activity, or planned event that requires additional resources may request mutual assistance or aid from any other participant. This request shall be made by the chief executive of the requesting participant to the chief executive of a provider participant. If the request is made orally, the requesting participant shall provide the provider participant with written confirmation of the request not later than seventy-two (72) hours after the oral request is made. A request must provide the following information:

(1) A description of the incident, disaster, exercise, training activity, or planned event.

(2) A description of the assistance or aid needed.

(3) An estimate of the length of time the assistance or aid will be needed.

(4) The specific place and time for staging of the assistance or aid and a point of contact at that location.

(5) A statement that the request for assistance is being made through the intrastate mutual aid compact.

(e) A provider participant shall provide assistance or aid to a requestor participant subject to the following:

(1) The provider participant may withhold resources the provider participant determines to be necessary to provide for the provider participant's own protection.

(2) Personnel of the provider participant shall continue under the personnel's local command and control structure, but shall be under the operational control of the appropriate officials within the incident management system of the requesting participant.

(3) Law enforcement officers rendering assistance or aid under this section have the same powers and duties as law enforcement officers of the requesting participant, but only for the period the law enforcement officers are engaged in activities authorized by the requesting participant, and are subject to the law as if the law enforcement officers were providing services within the law enforcement officer's own jurisdiction.

(f) Each provider participant shall provide for the payment of compensation and benefits to:

(1) an injured member; and

(2) a representative of a deceased member;

of the provider participant's emergency forces, if the member is injured or killed while rendering assistance under this section in the same manner and on the same terms as if the injury or death were sustained while the member was rendering assistance for or within the member's own jurisdiction.

(g) Personnel of a provider participant shall be considered, while rendering assistance or aid, or while en route to or from rendering assistance or aid, to a requesting participant, to be agents of the provider participant for purposes of tort liability and immunity from tort liability under state law.

(h) If a person:

(1) holds a license, certificate, or other permit issued by a participant evidencing qualification in a professional, mechanical, or other skill; and

(2) provides assistance or aid at the request of a provider participant;

the person shall be considered to be licensed or certified in or permitted by the requesting participant to render the assistance or aid.

(i) Subject to subsection (k) and except as provided in subsection (j), a provider participant shall be reimbursed by the requesting participant for the following:

(1) Any loss of or damage to, or expense incurred in the operation of, any equipment used in rendering the assistance or aid. To avoid duplication of payments, insurance proceeds available to cover any loss of or damage to equipment of a provider participant shall be considered in the reimbursement by the requesting participant.

(2) Any expense incurred in the provision of any service used in rendering the assistance or aid.

(3) All other costs incurred in responding to the request for assistance or aid.

(j) A provider participant may not be reimbursed for:

(1) the first twelve (12) hours of mutual assistance or aid provided to the requesting participant; or

(2) expenses the provider participant incurs under subsection (f).

(k) A provider participant may do any of the following:

(1) Assume, in whole or in part, any loss, damage, expense, or cost the provider participant incurs in rendering the assistance or aid.

(2) Loan, without charge, any equipment, or donate any service, to the requesting participant.

(3) Enter into agreements with one (1) or more other participants to establish different allocations of losses, damages, expenses, or costs among the participants.

(l) Nothing in this section does any of the following:

(1) Prohibits a private company from participating in the provision of mutual assistance or aid under the intrastate mutual aid compact created under this section if:

(A) the participant approves the participation; and

(B) the contract with the private company allows for the participation.

(2) Precludes a participant from entering into a mutual aid or other agreement with another political subdivision or participant.

(3) Affects any other agreement to which a participant may be a party or any request for assistance or aid that may be made, under any other state statute.

As added by P.L.85-2015, SEC.5.
Ind. Code § 10-17-1-11 — Indiana Code / Title 10 / Article 17 / Chapter 1 / Section 10-17-1-11
Employment requirements
Status: in_force

Sec. 11. (a) The following employees of the Indiana department of veterans' affairs must satisfy the requirements set forth in section 5(a) of this chapter:

(1) State service officers.

(2) Director of the state approving agency.

(3) Director of the Indiana state veterans' cemetery established by IC 10-17-11-4.

(b) An employee of the Indiana department of veterans' affairs not described in subsection (a) must be an Indiana resident who:

(1) received an honorable discharge from the armed forces of the United States or the national guard (as defined in IC 5-9-4-4); or

(2) is the spouse, surviving spouse, parent, or child of a person who satisfies the requirements set forth in subdivision (1).

As added by P.L.144-2007, SEC.10. Amended by P.L.61-2023, SEC.1; P.L.94-2026, SEC.43.
Ind. Code § 10-19-3-4 — Indiana Code / Title 10 / Article 19 / Chapter 3 / Section 10-19-3-4
Appointment of employees
Status: in_force

Sec. 4. The executive director may appoint employees in the manner provided by IC 4-15-2.2 and fix their compensation, subject to the approval of the budget agency under IC 4-12-1-13.

As added by P.L.22-2005, SEC.17. Amended by P.L.6-2012, SEC.73.
Ind. Code § 10-16-9-15 — Indiana Code / Title 10 / Article 16 / Chapter 9 / Section 10-16-9-15
Administration of oaths
Status: in_force

Sec. 15. An officer may administer oaths when necessary under this article.

[Pre-2003 Recodification Citation: 10-2-5-15.]

As added by P.L.2-2003, SEC.7.
Ind. Code § 10-12-3-5 — Indiana Code / Title 10 / Article 12 / Chapter 3 / Section 10-12-3-5
Right to net amount paid into fund from wages
Status: in_force

Sec. 5. If an employee beneficiary ceases to be an eligible employee for any reason, including death, disability, unemployment, or retirement:

(1) the employee beneficiary;

(2) the employee beneficiary's beneficiary; or

(3) the employee beneficiary's estate;

is entitled to receive at least the net amount paid into the trust fund from the wages of the employee beneficiary, either in a lump sum or in monthly installments not less than the basic pension amount.

[Pre-2003 Recodification Citation: 10-1-2.2-5.]

As added by P.L.2-2003, SEC.3.
Ind. Code § 10-17-15-7 — Indiana Code / Title 10 / Article 17 / Chapter 15 / Section 10-17-15-7
Eligibility
Status: in_force

Sec. 7. A private employer with a veterans' preference employment policy may require that a veteran submit a DD 214 to the private employer to be eligible for the preference.

As added by P.L.205-2015, SEC.1.
Ind. Code § 10-14-3.5-13 — Indiana Code / Title 10 / Article 14 / Chapter 3.5 / Section 10-14-3.5-13
"State"
Status: in_force

Sec. 13. As used in this chapter, "state" means a state of the United States, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, the United States Virgin Islands, or a territory or an insular possession subject to the jurisdiction of the United States.

As added by P.L.134-2008, SEC.3.
Ind. Code § 10-14-3-13 — Indiana Code / Title 10 / Article 14 / Chapter 3 / Section 10-14-3-13
Energy emergency proclamation; additional duties and special powers of governor; exemption; effect of cessation
Status: in_force

Sec. 13. (a) In addition to the governor's existing powers and duties, the governor has the duties and special energy emergency powers set forth in this section, subject to the limitations in this chapter.

(b) The governor may, upon finding that an energy emergency exists, proclaim a state of energy emergency at which time all the general and specific emergency powers specified in this section and section 14 of this chapter become effective.

(c) A proclamation issued under this section and any order or rule issued as a result of the proclamation continues in effect until sixty (60) days after the date of the proclamation of the energy emergency unless the governor rescinds the proclamation and declares the energy emergency ended before the expiration of the sixty (60) day period.

(d) The governor may not renew or extend a proclamation more than once without approval of the general assembly.

(e) The conditions of an energy emergency cease when the governor declares the end of an energy emergency.

(f) In a declared state of energy emergency, the governor may do the following:

(1) Implement programs, controls, standards, priorities, and quotas for the conservation and consumption of energy, including plans and commission regulations for the curtailment of energy if the governor imposes controls, quotas, or curtailments according to the nature of the end use to be made of the energy consistent with existing transmission and distribution systems serving the geographic area affected by the energy emergency.

(2) Suspend and modify state pollution control standards and requirements affecting or affected by the use of energy, including standards or requirements relating to air or water quality control.

(3) Establish and implement intrastate regional programs and agreements for the purposes of coordinating the energy program and actions of the state with the federal government and other states, localities, and other persons.

(4) Designate the execution and enforcement of emergency orders to a state agency that regulates the energy form, resource, or suppliers that are the subject of the proclaimed emergency.

(5) Suspend the provisions of any state statute regulating transportation or the orders or rules of any state agency if strict compliance with any of the provisions would prevent, hinder, or delay necessary action in coping with the energy emergency.

(g) Restrictions, curtailments, or adjustments under subsection (f) must:

(1) be ordered and continue only as long as demonstrably necessary for the maintenance of essential services or transportation or for the continued operation of the economy but not longer than the proclamation's duration;

(2) be applied as uniformly as practicable within each class of suppliers and consumers and without discrimination within a class; and

(3) give due consideration to:

(A) the implementation of involuntary measures only after voluntary measures have been determined to be ineffective;

(B) protection of public health and safety;

(C) maintenance of vital activities, including but not limited to food, shelter, fuel, and medical care;

(D) minimization of economic impact on commercial, retail, professional, agricultural, and service establishments;

(E) cooperation with other state, local, and federal governments to avoid duplicating efforts; and

(F) maintenance of public information channels.

(h) This section does not mean that any program, control, standard, priority quota, or other policy created under the authority of the emergency powers authorized by this section has any continuing legal effect after the cessation of a declared state of energy emergency.

(i) Except as provided in this section, this chapter does not exempt a person from compliance with the provisions of any other law, rule, or directive unless:

(1) specifically ordered by the governor; or

(2) impossibility of compliance is a direct result of the governor's order.

(j) A proclamation issued under this section shall be:

(1) disseminated promptly and in a manner calculated to inform the general public of its contents; and

(2) filed promptly with the secretary of state and the clerk of each circuit court of Indiana.

[Pre-2003 Recodification Citation: 10-4-1-7.1.]

As added by P.L.2-2003, SEC.5.
Ind. Code § 10-13-3-10 — Indiana Code / Title 10 / Article 13 / Chapter 3 / Section 10-13-3-10
"Law enforcement agency"
Status: in_force

Sec. 10. (a) As used in this chapter, "law enforcement agency" means an agency or a department of any level of government whose principal function is the apprehension of criminal offenders.

(b) The term includes:

(1) the office of the attorney general; and

(2) the office of the inspector general.

[Pre-2003 Recodification Citation: 5-2-5-1(12).]

As added by P.L.2-2003, SEC.4. Amended by P.L.222-2005, SEC.29.
Ind. Code § 10-17-10-2 — Indiana Code / Title 10 / Article 17 / Chapter 10 / Section 10-17-10-2
Limit on allowance
Status: in_force

Sec. 2. (a) Not more than one (1) claim for a burial allowance may be allowed for a decedent who qualifies under this chapter.

(b) The total sum of the claim filed and for which allowances must be made shall be set by ordinance and may not exceed one thousand dollars ($1,000).

[Pre-2003 Recodification Citation: 10-5-3-1(b) part.]

As added by P.L.2-2003, SEC.8. Amended by P.L.97-2004, SEC.44.
Ind. Code § 10-12-3-4 — Indiana Code / Title 10 / Article 12 / Chapter 3 / Section 10-12-3-4
Deductions from wages
Status: in_force

Sec. 4. The monthly deductions from the employee beneficiary's wages for the trust fund may not exceed six percent (6%) of the employee beneficiary's average monthly wages (excluding payments for overtime and determined without regard to any salary reduction agreement established under Section 125 of the Internal Revenue Code).

[Pre-2003 Recodification Citation: 10-1-2.2-4.]

As added by P.L.2-2003, SEC.3.
Ind. Code § 10-11-5-2 — Indiana Code / Title 10 / Article 11 / Chapter 5 / Section 10-11-5-2
Delivery of stolen, lost, and abandoned property
Status: in_force

Sec. 2. If money, goods, or other property that has been stolen, lost, or abandoned comes into the possession of an employee of the department by virtue of the employee's office, the employee:

(1) shall deliver the money, goods, or other property to another employee of the department as designated by the superintendent; and

(2) is relieved from further responsibility for the money, goods, or other property.

[Pre-2003 Recodification Citation: 10-1-5-1(a).]

As added by P.L.2-2003, SEC.2.
Ind. Code § 10-16-10-10 — Indiana Code / Title 10 / Article 16 / Chapter 10 / Section 10-16-10-10
Failure to account for money or property
Status: in_force

Sec. 10. A personal payment may not be made under this article to the accountable officer of an organization or unit who does not fully and satisfactorily account to the adjutant general for all money paid or property issued to the accountable officer under this article.

[Pre-2003 Recodification Citation: 10-2-6-13.]

As added by P.L.2-2003, SEC.7.
Ind. Code § 10-19-8.1-4 — Indiana Code / Title 10 / Article 19 / Chapter 8.1 / Section 10-19-8.1-4
Council expenses; grants
Status: in_force

Sec. 4. (a) The expenses of the council shall be paid from appropriations made by the general assembly.

(b) Money received by the council as a grant or a gift is appropriated for the purposes of the grant or the gift.

As added by P.L.249-2019, SEC.10.
Ind. Code § 10-13-6-2 — Indiana Code / Title 10 / Article 13 / Chapter 6 / Section 10-13-6-2
"DNA"
Status: in_force

Sec. 2. As used in this chapter, "DNA" means deoxyribonucleic acid that:

(1) is located in the nucleated cells;

(2) provides an individual's personal genetic blueprint; and

(3) encodes genetic information that is the basis of human heredity and forensic identification.

[Pre-2003 Recodification Citation: 10-1-9-2.]

As added by P.L.2-2003, SEC.4.
Ind. Code § 10-21-1-9 — Indiana Code / Title 10 / Article 21 / Chapter 1 / Section 10-21-1-9
School safety specialist; duties
Status: in_force

Sec. 9. (a) Each school corporation shall designate at least one (1) individual who is not a school resource officer as described in IC 20-26-18.2-2 to serve as the school safety specialist for the school corporation.

(b) Each charter school shall designate at least one (1) individual who is not a school resource officer as described in IC 20-26-18.2-2 to serve as the school safety specialist for the charter school. A charter school in operation on July 1, 2023, shall comply with this subsection on or before July 1, 2024.

(c) All school safety specialists shall be chosen by the superintendent of the school corporation or leadership of the charter school with the approval of the governing body or organizer.

(d) A school safety specialist shall perform the following duties:

(1) Serve on the county school safety commission with jurisdiction over the school corporation if that individual school safety specialist is chosen by the superintendent of the school corporation with the approval of the governing body. Except as provided in section 12 of this chapter, the school safety specialists of charter schools do not serve on a county school safety commission.

(2) Participate each year in a number of days of school safety training that the office of school safety determines necessary under section 13 of this chapter.

(3) With the assistance of the county school safety commission with jurisdiction over the school corporation or charter school, develop, implement, and improve a school safety plan for each school building in the school corporation or charter school.

(4) Coordinate the school safety plans of each school building in the school corporation or charter school as required under this chapter and under rules adopted by the Indiana state board of education.

(5) Act as a resource for the school corporation's or charter school's safe school committees and other individuals in the school corporation or charter school on issues related to school discipline, safety, and security.

(6) Serve as a liaison for the school corporation or charter school regarding school safety matters with the board, the department of homeland security, the department of education, the Indiana criminal justice institute, and other state agencies, as applicable.

As added by P.L.150-2023, SEC.10. Amended by P.L.28-2026, SEC.18.
Ind. Code § 10-11-2-19 — Indiana Code / Title 10 / Article 11 / Chapter 2 / Section 10-11-2-19
Employee expenses, lodgings, and subsistence
Status: in_force

Sec. 19. (a) The superintendent may approve vouchers to pay expenses incurred by employees of the department in the discharge of their duties.

(b) The vouchers shall be audited and paid out of the appropriations for the department in the manner provided by law.

(c) Allowances for lodging and subsistence while away from official station may be paid to the employees of the department under the terms and conditions that the superintendent may prescribe. The superintendent may provide lodging and subsistence for employees of the department at their official stations.

[Pre-2003 Recodification Citation: 10-1-1-8.]

As added by P.L.2-2003, SEC.2.
Ind. Code § 10-16-23-1 — Indiana Code / Title 10 / Article 16 / Chapter 23 / Section 10-16-23-1
Establishment
Status: in_force

Sec. 1. The adjutant general may establish a military police force of the Indiana National Guard.

As added by P.L.94-2026, SEC.41.
Ind. Code § 10-19-8.1-11 — Indiana Code / Title 10 / Article 19 / Chapter 8.1 / Section 10-19-8.1-11
Agency cooperation; staff support
Status: in_force

Sec. 11. (a) All state agencies shall cooperate to the fullest extent possible with the council and the executive director to implement this chapter.

(b) The department of homeland security shall provide staff support to the council.

As added by P.L.249-2019, SEC.10. Amended by P.L.42-2024, SEC.74.
Ind. Code § 10-19-13-13 — Indiana Code / Title 10 / Article 19 / Chapter 13 / Section 10-19-13-13
Establishment of fund
Status: in_force

Sec. 13. (a) The PFAS biomonitoring pilot fund is established for the purpose of providing funding for the pilot program. The fund shall be administered by the department.

(b) The expenses of administering the fund shall be paid from the money in the fund.

(c) The treasurer of state shall invest money in the fund not currently needed to meet the obligations of the fund in the same manner as other public money may be invested. Interest that accrues from these investments shall be deposited in the fund.

(d) Money in the fund consists of appropriations, gifts, grants, and donations from public or private sources.

(e) Money in the fund at the end of the state fiscal year does not revert to the state general fund. However, any appropriated money remaining in the fund on June 30, 2028, reverts to the state general fund.

As added by P.L.132-2023, SEC.1.
Ind. Code § 10-17-13-12 — Indiana Code / Title 10 / Article 17 / Chapter 13 / Section 10-17-13-12
Nonreversion
Status: in_force

Sec. 12. Money in the fund at the end of a state fiscal year does not revert to the state general fund or any other fund.

As added by P.L.144-2007, SEC.16.
Ind. Code § 10-18-7-6 — Indiana Code / Title 10 / Article 18 / Chapter 7 / Section 10-18-7-6
Nonsectarian and nondiscriminatory requirements
Status: in_force

Sec. 6. The money, property, or income owned or held by a memorial corporation organized under this chapter may not be owned, held, or used to promote the interest or teachings of a specific church, sect, school, or creed. However, the memorial corporation may not discriminate against an individual or organization because of religious beliefs.

[Pre-2003 Recodification Citation: 10-7-12-6.]

As added by P.L.2-2003, SEC.9.
Ind. Code § 10-19-3.5-2 — Indiana Code / Title 10 / Article 19 / Chapter 3.5 / Section 10-19-3.5-2
"Office"
Status: in_force

Sec. 2. As used in this chapter, "office" refers to the office of school safety established by section 4 of this chapter.

As added by P.L.238-2025, SEC.39.
Ind. Code § 10-13-5-4.3 — Indiana Code / Title 10 / Article 13 / Chapter 5 / Section 10-13-5-4.3
"Missing endangered adult"
Status: in_force

Sec. 4.3. As used in this chapter, "missing endangered adult" means an adult who is a high risk missing person under the definition in IC 5-2-17-1.

As added by P.L.43-2009, SEC.3.
Ind. Code § 10-16-10-3 — Indiana Code / Title 10 / Article 16 / Chapter 10 / Section 10-16-10-3
Items exempt from execution for debt
Status: in_force

Sec. 3. The uniforms, arms, and equipment of a member of the national guard, together with any military property of any detachment company, battery, battalion, regiment, division, air squadron, or group, are exempt from execution for debt.

[Pre-2003 Recodification Citation: 10-2-6-3.]

As added by P.L.2-2003, SEC.7.
Ind. Code § 10-12-7-2 — Indiana Code / Title 10 / Article 12 / Chapter 7 / Section 10-12-7-2
Supplemental allowance reserve account; purpose
Status: in_force

Sec. 2. (a) The trustee shall maintain a separate supplemental allowance reserve account for both the state police pre-1987 benefit system under IC 10-12-3 and the state police 1987 benefit system under IC 10-12-4 for the purpose of paying postretirement benefit adjustments, including:

(1) postretirement benefit increases; and

(2) thirteenth checks;

granted by the general assembly to employee beneficiaries after June 30, 2025.

(b) For purposes of subsection (a), "postretirement benefit adjustments" does not include a supplemental pension benefit under IC 10-12-5.

As added by P.L.129-2024, SEC.9 and P.L.136-2024, SEC.36.
Ind. Code § 10-18-2-2 — Indiana Code / Title 10 / Article 18 / Chapter 2 / Section 10-18-2-2
Authority to erect memorials; county authority to erect memorials jointly
Status: in_force

Sec. 2. (a) A county may through its county executive acquire by:

(1) purchase;

(2) donation; or

(3) condemnation;

suitable real estate to construct and maintain structures to commemorate the bravery, courage, valor, and sacrifice of the soldiers, sailors, and marines of the United States and of all others who rendered faithful, loyal, heroic, and self-sacrificing service at home or overseas in World War I.

(b) At a world war memorial, a county may do the following:

(1) Provide a place for meetings and headquarters for organizations of active or retired military personnel or any other patriotic associations.

(2) Provide storage for the keeping of records, archives, documents, flags, mementos, and relics.

(3) Provide space for public meetings and for other public purposes.

(4) Inculcate an understanding and appreciation of the duties, benefits, and privileges of American citizenship.

(5) Inspire patriotism and respect for the law to the end that peace may prevail.

(6) Promote good will and justice.

(7) Perpetuate liberty and freedom.

(c) In addition to the powers provided under subsections (a) and (b), a county may do the following:

(1) Acquire by purchase, donation or condemnation any interest in real property to be dedicated by the county and added to any real property that is dedicated by the state for World War Memorial and other public purposes, by proper contract, deed, or grant. The real property acquired shall be conveyed by the county to the state for World War Memorial and other public purposes as provided in the contract, deed, or grant.

(2) Join with any city located in the county to acquire by purchase, donation, or condemnation, interests in real property to be dedicated by the county and the city jointly and added to any real property that is dedicated by the state for World War Memorial and other public purposes, by proper contract, deed, or grant. The real property acquired shall be conveyed by the county and city jointly to the state for World War Memorial purposes and other public purposes as provided in the contract, deed, or grant.

(3) Join with any city located in the county to:

(A) acquire by purchase, donation, or condemnation interests in real property;

(B) construct and maintain on the real property a joint city and county World War Memorial; and

(C) use the real property for other public purposes as provided in this chapter.

[Pre-2003 Recodification Citation: 10-7-1-1 part.]

As added by P.L.2-2003, SEC.9.
Ind. Code § 10-10.5-1-6 — Indiana Code / Title 10 / Article 10.5 / Chapter 1 / Section 10-10.5-1-6
"Public safety telecommunicator"
Status: in_force

Sec. 6. "Public safety telecommunicator" means an individual who answers or dispatches 911 emergency calls on behalf of a public safety agency.

As added by P.L.113-2020, SEC.1.
Ind. Code § 10-16-4-3 — Indiana Code / Title 10 / Article 16 / Chapter 4 / Section 10-16-4-3
President
Status: in_force

Sec. 3. (a) The senior member of a local armory board shall serve as president of the local armory board.

(b) The president of a local armory board shall do the following:

(1) Report all actions taken by the local board to the state armory board.

(2) Keep a record of all expenditures, income, and actions authorized by the local board.

(3) Submit an annual report to the state armory board of the information described in subdivisions (1) and (2) by January 15 of each year.

(c) A president of a local armory board is an ex officio member of the state armory board and may attend all meetings concerning the president's armory called by the president of the state armory board. A president of a local armory board may be a voting member of the state armory board only on matters of local concern and of specific nature involving the particular local armory of which the person is president.

[Pre-2003 Recodification Citation: 10-2-2-26.]

As added by P.L.2-2003, SEC.7.
Ind. Code § 10-16-9-1 — Indiana Code / Title 10 / Article 16 / Chapter 9 / Section 10-16-9-1
Uniform code of military justice; trial by civil authorities; killing and injuring during riots; governor's duties
Status: in_force

Sec. 1. (a) Except as otherwise provided, if the Indiana national guard is in active service on behalf of the state:

(1) in case of:

(A) public disaster;

(B) riot;

(C) tumult;

(D) breach of the peace; or

(E) resistance of process;

(2) whenever called upon in aid of civil authorities;

(3) under martial law;

(4) at encampments or any scheduled training periods or drills for which a member is entitled to pay, within or outside Indiana; or

(5) upon any other duty requiring the entire time of the Indiana national guard, or any part of the Indiana national guard;

the uniform code of military justice governing the armed forces of the United States with any subsequent change approved by the adjutant general as applicable to Indiana military law is in force and regarded as a part of this article for the Indiana national guard until the Indiana national guard is relieved from duty.

(b) Confinement in a penitentiary under this article must be in a penitentiary in Indiana. An offense committed by the member of the national guard while in active service may be tried and punished by a court-martial lawfully appointed.

(c) Except as provided in subsections (d) and (e), if the accused member of the Indiana national guard is found guilty, the convicted member shall be punished according to the uniform code of military justice and the rules and regulations governing the United States armed forces but within the limits prescribed by federal law for court-martial in the national guard.

(d) If the offense charged is also an offense by the civil law of Indiana, the officer whose duty it is to approve the charge may order the person charged to be turned over to the civil authorities for trial.

(e) Punishment under the rules and articles of the uniform code of military justice that extend to the taking of life may not be inflicted, except in time of actual war, invasion, or insurrection, declared by proclamation of the governor to exist, or to be threatened or anticipated.

(f) If a:

(1) person resisting the laws of the state or unlawfully or riotously assembled for that purpose; or

(2) bystander or other person in the vicinity;

is killed or injured by state forces called into active service under this article and acting in obedience to the orders of its commanding officer, the officer or member of the Indiana national guard is not subject to indictment, trial, or any civil process other than by a court-martial, to be convened for that purpose by the governor.

(g) The finding of the court-martial, when submitted to and approved by the governor, in accordance with the uniform code of military justice, is final and conclusive on all persons.

(h) If an indictment is found or information filed against the person, a writ or other process may not be issued by the clerk of the court where the indictment was returned or information filed against the defendant. The clerk shall immediately transmit to the governor a certified copy, and, upon the receipt of the certified copy, the governor shall cause to be convened a court-martial to determine the truth of the charges and the punishment, if any, to be inflicted.

[Pre-2003 Recodification Citation: 10-2-5-1.]

As added by P.L.2-2003, SEC.7.
Ind. Code § 10-19-9-12 — Indiana Code / Title 10 / Article 19 / Chapter 9 / Section 10-19-9-12
Fee schedules and charges
Status: in_force

Sec. 12. The department may establish fee schedules and charges for the following:

(1) Items or services provided by the department under this chapter.

(2) Training conducted by the department under this chapter.

(3) Other department activities conducted under this chapter.

As added by P.L.22-2005, SEC.17. Amended by P.L.187-2021, SEC.31.
Ind. Code § 10-17-9-15 — Indiana Code / Title 10 / Article 17 / Chapter 9 / Section 10-17-9-15
Transfer from Department of Veterans' Affairs
Status: in_force

Sec. 15. (a) If space is available, the superintendent of the Indiana Veterans' Home, with the approval of the director, may accept a veteran who is:

(1) otherwise eligible for admission to the home;

(2) in need of nursing home care; and

(3) transferred at the request of the United States Department of Veterans' Affairs from one (1) of its facilities.

(b) The United States Department of Veterans' Affairs under United States Department of Veterans' Affair's regulations shall award the cost of care to the home. A rate of charge described in section 8 of this chapter may not be used to determine the cost of care under this section.

[Pre-2003 Recodification Citation: 10-6-1-14.]

As added by P.L.2-2003, SEC.8. Amended by P.L.21-2008, SEC.12.
Ind. Code § 10-13-5-2 — Indiana Code / Title 10 / Article 13 / Chapter 5 / Section 10-13-5-2
"Broadcaster"
Status: in_force

Sec. 2. As used in this chapter, "broadcaster" means the operator of a radio or television station.

[Pre-2003 Recodification Citation: 10-1-7-0.5.]

As added by P.L.2-2003, SEC.4.
Ind. Code § 10-19-12-12 — Indiana Code / Title 10 / Article 19 / Chapter 12 / Section 10-19-12-12
Federal-state agreements; inspection and training programs
Status: in_force

Sec. 12. (a) The department is authorized to enter into an agreement or agreements with the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission under Section 274i of the Atomic Energy Act of 1954, as amended, other federal government agencies as authorized by law, other states or interstate agencies, whereby this state will perform on a cooperative basis with the commission, other federal government agencies, other states, or interstate agencies, inspections or other functions relating to control of sources of radiation.

(b) The department may institute training programs for the purpose of qualifying personnel to carry out the provisions of this chapter, and may make said personnel available for participation in any program or programs of the federal government, other states, or interstate agencies in furtherance of the purposes of this chapter.

As added by P.L.28-2022, SEC.2.
Ind. Code § 10-12-4-1 — Indiana Code / Title 10 / Article 12 / Chapter 4 / Section 10-12-4-1
Application of chapter; election of coverage
Status: in_force

Sec. 1. (a) This chapter applies only to an employee beneficiary who:

(1) is hired for the first time after June 30, 1987; or

(2) chooses coverage by this chapter under subsection (b).

(b) Subject to subsection (c), an employee beneficiary who is hired for the first time before July 1, 1987, may choose to be covered by this chapter instead of IC 10-12-3 if the employee files an election with the trustee before July 1, 1988. An election filed under this subsection is irrevocable and, except as provided in subsection (d), takes effect after twelve (12) months of service as an eligible employee following the filing of the election.

(c) This chapter is applicable only if the general assembly provides sufficient funding for the increased cost of the benefits provided by this chapter. If this chapter is not applicable, then IC 10-12-3 applies to all employee beneficiaries regardless of when hired for the first time.

(d) If an employee beneficiary's mandatory retirement date occurs during the twelve (12) months following the filing of an election under subsection (b), the election takes effect only if:

(1) the employee beneficiary serves as an eligible employee until the mandatory retirement date; and

(2) the employee beneficiary pays to the trust fund a lump sum equal to the remaining deductions that would have been made from the employee beneficiary's wages under this chapter during the twelve (12) months following the election if the employee beneficiary had not retired.

The election takes effect on the mandatory retirement date or the date when the lump sum payment is made, whichever is later.

[Pre-2003 Recodification Citation: 10-1-2.3-1.]

As added by P.L.2-2003, SEC.3.
Ind. Code § 10-10-1-3 — Indiana Code / Title 10 / Article 10 / Chapter 1 / Section 10-10-1-3
Statutory construction of recodification
Status: in_force

Sec. 3. Subject to section 2 of this chapter, sections 4 through 9 of this chapter shall be applied to the statutory construction of the recodification act of the 2003 regular session of the general assembly.

[2003 Recodification Citation: New.]

As added by P.L.2-2003, SEC.1.
Ind. Code § 10-13-3-6 — Indiana Code / Title 10 / Article 13 / Chapter 3 / Section 10-13-3-6
"Criminal justice agency"
Status: in_force

Sec. 6. (a) As used in this chapter, "criminal justice agency" means any agency or department of any level of government whose principal function is:

(1) the apprehension, prosecution, adjudication, incarceration, probation, rehabilitation, or representation of criminal offenders;

(2) the location of parents with child support obligations under 42 U.S.C. 653;

(3) the licensing and regulating of riverboat gambling operations; or

(4) the licensing and regulating of pari-mutuel horse racing operations.

(b) The term includes the following:

(1) The office of the attorney general.

(2) The Medicaid fraud control unit, for the purpose of investigating offenses involving Medicaid.

(3) A nongovernmental entity that performs as its principal function the:

(A) apprehension, prosecution, adjudication, incarceration, or rehabilitation of criminal offenders;

(B) location of parents with child support obligations under 42 U.S.C. 653;

(C) licensing and regulating of riverboat gambling operations; or

(D) licensing and regulating of pari-mutuel horse racing operations;

under a contract with an agency or department of any level of government.

[Pre-2003 Recodification Citation: 5-2-5-1(7).]

As added by P.L.2-2003, SEC.4. Amended by P.L.70-2004, SEC.1; P.L.234-2005, SEC.6.
Ind. Code § 10-14-3-15 — Indiana Code / Title 10 / Article 14 / Chapter 3 / Section 10-14-3-15
Governmental functions; liability; emergency management workers
Status: in_force

Sec. 15. (a) Any function under this chapter and any other activity relating to emergency management is a governmental function. The state, any political subdivision, any other agencies of the state or political subdivision of the state, or, except in cases of willful misconduct, gross negligence, or bad faith, any emergency management worker complying with or reasonably attempting to comply with this chapter or any order or rule adopted under this chapter, or under any ordinance relating to blackout or other precautionary measures enacted by any political subdivision of the state, is not liable for the death of or injury to persons or for damage to property as a result of any such activity. This section does not affect the right of any person to receive:

(1) benefits to which the person would otherwise be entitled under:

(A) this chapter;

(B) the worker's compensation law (IC 22-3-2 through IC 22-3-6); or

(C) any pension law; or

(2) any benefits or compensation under any federal law.

(b) Any requirement for a license to practice any professional, mechanical, or other skill does not apply to any authorized emergency management worker who, in the course of performing duties as an emergency management worker, practices a professional, mechanical, or other skill during a disaster emergency.

(c) Except as provided in subsection (d), a volunteer working as an authorized emergency management worker may be covered by the medical treatment and burial expense provisions of the worker's compensation law (IC 22-3-2 through IC 22-3-6) and the worker's occupational diseases law (IC 22-3-7). If compensability of the injury is an issue, the administrative procedures of IC 22-3-2 through IC 22-3-7 shall be used to determine the issue.

(d) An individual described in section 19(c)(2) of this chapter is considered to be a temporary employee of the state for purposes of the worker's compensation law (IC 22-3-2 through IC 22-3-6) and the worker's occupational diseases law (IC 22-3-7).

[Pre-2003 Recodification Citation: 10-4-1-8 part.]

As added by P.L.2-2003, SEC.5. Amended by P.L.71-2013, SEC.3.
Ind. Code § 10-18-1-11 — Indiana Code / Title 10 / Article 18 / Chapter 1 / Section 10-18-1-11
Duties of the department
Status: in_force

Sec. 11. (a) The department shall do the following:

(1) Keep a record of the commission's proceedings.

(2) Make a quarterly report for public use that includes the following:

(A) A detailed account of the expenditures of the department to administer this chapter.

(B) A summary that includes:

(i) a statement of all contracts let;

(ii) the name of the person to whom the contracts were let; and

(iii) the amount of each contract.

(b) The report required under subsection (a) must be filed with the state comptroller.

(c) Reports created and filed under this section are public records.

[Pre-2003 Recodification Citation: 10-7-2-5 part.]

As added by P.L.2-2003, SEC.9. Amended by P.L.9-2024, SEC.319; P.L.152-2026, SEC.152.
Ind. Code § 10-13-3-24 — Indiana Code / Title 10 / Article 13 / Chapter 3 / Section 10-13-3-24
State central repository; report of arrests; fingerprints
Status: in_force

Sec. 24. (a) The department shall act as the official state central repository for criminal history data.

(b) A sheriff, police department, or criminal justice agency in Indiana shall report to the department, on forms provided by the department, all arrests for reportable offenses.

(c) Except as provided in subsection (e), at the time a sheriff, police department, or criminal justice agency makes the report described in subsection (b), the sheriff, police department, or criminal justice agency shall transmit a photograph of the person who is the subject of the report to the department.

(d) The department may adopt guidelines concerning the:

(1) form; and

(2) manner of transmission (including electronic transmission);

of a photograph described in subsection (c). If the department adopts guidelines under this subsection, the sheriff, police department, or criminal justice agency required to transmit a photograph under subsection (c) shall transmit the photograph in accordance with the guidelines adopted by the department.

(e) Notwithstanding subsections (c) and (d):

(1) the department is not required to process; and

(2) a sheriff, police department, or criminal justice agency is not required to submit;

a photograph under this section unless the department has sufficient funding available to process photographs submitted under this section.

(f) The department of correction may report to the department:

(1) fingerprints recorded by the department of correction in any reliable manner, including the use of a digital fingerprinting device, when a person convicted of an offense is received by the department of correction; and

(2) an abstract of judgment received by the department of correction that relates to the fingerprints described in subdivision (1).

[Pre-2003 Recodification Citation: 5-2-5-2.]

As added by P.L.2-2003, SEC.4. Amended by P.L.20-2006, SEC.3; P.L.216-2007, SEC.4.
Ind. Code § 10-14-4-6 — Indiana Code / Title 10 / Article 14 / Chapter 4 / Section 10-14-4-6
Grants; eligible entities
Status: in_force

Sec. 6. Subject to the restrictions under this chapter, the agency may use money in the fund to provide financial assistance under section 5(a)(1) of this chapter to an eligible entity that:

(1) has incurred a loss or response cost;

(2) is located in a jurisdiction that:

(A) has declared a local disaster emergency;

(B) requires state assistance to supplement local resources to effectively respond to the disaster; and

(C) contains territory for which a disaster emergency has been declared by the governor, if the eligible entity is not an individual;

(3) has applied to the agency for financial assistance in the form of a grant; and

(4) complies with all other requirements established by the agency.

[Pre-2003 Recodification Citation: 10-4-1-29(g).]

As added by P.L.2-2003, SEC.5. Amended by P.L.107-2007, SEC.3; P.L.57-2008, SEC.3; P.L.110-2009, SEC.3; P.L.71-2013, SEC.7; P.L.112-2024, SEC.3.
Ind. Code § 10-13-8-11 — Indiana Code / Title 10 / Article 13 / Chapter 8 / Section 10-13-8-11
Program participant duty to broadcast or display blue alert
Status: in_force

Sec. 11. A broadcaster or an electronic billboard operator participating in the blue alert program shall immediately display the information that the department considers necessary to the general public in accordance with the blue alert program agreement between the department and the broadcaster or operator.

As added by P.L.38-2013, SEC.1. Amended by P.L.2-2014, SEC.52.
Ind. Code § 10-14-3.5-10 — Indiana Code / Title 10 / Article 14 / Chapter 3.5 / Section 10-14-3.5-10
"License"
Status: in_force

Sec. 10. (a) As used in this chapter, "license" means authorization by a state to engage in health or veterinary services that are unlawful without the authorization.

(b) The term includes authorization under Indiana law to an individual to provide health or veterinary services based upon a national certification issued by a public or private entity.

As added by P.L.134-2008, SEC.3.
Ind. Code § 10-11-2-11 — Indiana Code / Title 10 / Article 11 / Chapter 2 / Section 10-11-2-11
Use of seized motor vehicle
Status: in_force

Sec. 11. (a) The superintendent, with the approval of the board and the budget agency, may accept for use by the department a motor vehicle forfeited under IC 16-42-20-5.

(b) If the department accepts a vehicle described in subsection (a), the department shall pay all proper expenses of the proceedings for forfeiture and sale, including expenses of seizure, maintenance of custody, and advertising and court costs.

[Pre-2003 Recodification Citation: 10-1-1-3 part.]

As added by P.L.2-2003, SEC.2.
Ind. Code § 10-14-3.5-11 — Indiana Code / Title 10 / Article 14 / Chapter 3.5 / Section 10-14-3.5-11
"Person"
Status: in_force

Sec. 11. As used in this chapter, "person" means an individual, a corporation, a business trust, a trust, a partnership, a limited liability company, an association, a joint venture, a public corporation, a government or governmental subdivision, an agency, an instrumentality, or another legal or commercial entity.

As added by P.L.134-2008, SEC.3.
Ind. Code § 10-17-15-8 — Indiana Code / Title 10 / Article 17 / Chapter 15 / Section 10-17-15-8
Granting of preference
Status: in_force

Sec. 8. Granting preference under this chapter does not violate any local or state equal employment opportunity laws.

As added by P.L.205-2015, SEC.1.
Ind. Code § 10-11-2-2 — Indiana Code / Title 10 / Article 11 / Chapter 2 / Section 10-11-2-2
"Employee"
Status: in_force

Sec. 2. (a) As used in this chapter, "employee" means an employee of the department.

(b) The term includes police employees.

[Pre-2003 Recodification Citation: 10-1-1-2(2).]

As added by P.L.2-2003, SEC.2.
Ind. Code § 10-21-3-2 — Indiana Code / Title 10 / Article 21 / Chapter 3 / Section 10-21-3-2
Grant application; eligibility
Status: in_force

Sec. 2. A charter school, accredited nonpublic school, or school corporation that has a teacher, staff member, or employee who is:

(1) currently employed by:

(A) a charter school;

(B) an accredited nonpublic school; or

(C) a school corporation;

(2) not currently subject to:

(A) an administrative suspension or investigation;

(B) a disciplinary complaint or disciplinary investigation;

(C) a criminal investigation or prosecution; or

(D) any proceeding or investigation comparable to those described in clauses (A) through (C); and

(3) authorized by:

(A) a school board (as defined by IC 20-26-9-4); or

(B) the body that administers an accredited nonpublic school or a charter school established under IC 20-24;

to carry a firearm in or on school property;

may apply to the department for a grant from the Indiana secured school fund established by IC 10-21-1-2.

As added by P.L.218-2023, SEC.2.
Ind. Code § 10-22-5-1 — Indiana Code / Title 10 / Article 22 / Chapter 5 / Section 10-22-5-1
Authority of trained personnel
Status: in_force

Sec. 1. Trained personnel within the scope of federal authorization may perform detection, identification, tracking, warning, disruption, control seizure, confiscation, or disabling of an unmanned aircraft system only to the extent authorized by federal law and subject to federal approval.

As added by P.L.72-2026, SEC.1.
Ind. Code § 10-18-1-26 — Indiana Code / Title 10 / Article 18 / Chapter 1 / Section 10-18-1-26
Souvenirs; fund
Status: in_force

Note: This version of section amended by P.L.125-2026, SEC.8, effective 3-5-2026. See also following version of this section amended by P.L.152-2026, SEC.164, effective 7-1-2026.

Sec. 26. (a) The commission may do the following:

(1) Make or sell the following:

(A) Pictures, models, books, and other representations of the monuments and grounds.

(B) Souvenirs.

(2) Establish and maintain souvenir shops on property that the commission manages.

(3) Hire and pay salaries for full-time or part-time employees for the souvenir shops.

(4) Report annually to the governor on the activities, revenues, expenditures, and profits of the souvenir shops.

(b) Notwithstanding section 27 of this chapter, the following apply to the profits from souvenir shop sales:

(1) The souvenir shop fund is established. The souvenir shop fund shall be administered by the commission.

(2) Profits from the sales at souvenir shops established under subsection (a) shall be deposited in the souvenir shop fund.

(3) The treasurer of state shall invest the money in the souvenir shop fund not currently needed to meet the obligations of the fund in the same manner as other public funds may be invested.

(4) The expenses of administering the souvenir shop fund shall be paid from money in the fund.

(5) The commission may spend the money in the souvenir shop fund for the following purposes:

(A) Maintenance or repair of properties managed by the commission.

(B) Maintenance, repair, and acquisition of the following:

(i) Battle flags.

(ii) Appropriate artifacts.

(iii) Appropriate memorabilia.

(6) All money accruing to the souvenir shop fund is appropriated continuously for the purposes listed in subdivision (5).

(7) Money in the souvenir shop fund at the end of a state fiscal year does not revert to the state general fund.

(c) A person may not make or sell pictures, models, books, or other representations of the monuments or grounds unless the person is authorized to do so by the commission.

[Pre-2003 Recodification Citation: 10-7-2-19.]

As added by P.L.2-2003, SEC.9. Amended by P.L.125-2026, SEC.8.
Ind. Code § 10-16-10-7 — Indiana Code / Title 10 / Article 16 / Chapter 10 / Section 10-16-10-7
Loan companies or pawnbrokers; permits to sell government property
Status: in_force

Sec. 7. A loan company or pawnbroker may not sell or otherwise dispose of any property described in section 6 of this chapter, unless the loan company or pawnbroker has obtained a written permit from the adjutant general authorizing the sale or disposition of the property and that states that the property:

(1) cannot be identified as being the property of the United States government or of any of its military branches; and

(2) may be lawfully sold or otherwise disposed of according to the laws of Indiana and the United States.

[Pre-2003 Recodification Citation: 10-2-6-9.]

As added by P.L.2-2003, SEC.7.
Ind. Code § 10-22-6-2 — Indiana Code / Title 10 / Article 22 / Chapter 6 / Section 10-22-6-2
Submission of post-event reports
Status: in_force

Sec. 2. A participating agency shall submit to the state police department a post-event report within the time required under federal law for notification to federal agencies.

As added by P.L.72-2026, SEC.1.
Ind. Code § 10-17-12-16 — Indiana Code / Title 10 / Article 17 / Chapter 12 / Section 10-17-12-16
Appeal of department determinations
Status: in_force

Sec. 16. (a) An applicant whose request for short term financial assistance from the fund is denied may appeal the determination by submitting an appeal letter to the department.

(b) An applicant has thirty (30) days from the date of the postmark of the determination letter to appeal the decision.

(c) The appeal shall be conducted in accordance with IC 4-21.5-3.

As added by P.L.94-2026, SEC.57.
Ind. Code § 10-13-3-13 — Indiana Code / Title 10 / Article 13 / Chapter 3 / Section 10-13-3-13
"No contact order"
Status: in_force

Sec. 13. As used in this chapter, "no contact order" means an order that prohibits a person from having direct or indirect contact with another person and that is issued under any of the following:

(1) IC 31-32-13.

(2) IC 31-34-20.

(3) IC 31-37-19-1.

(4) IC 31-37-19-6.

(5) IC 33-39-1-8.

(6) IC 35-33-8-3.2.

(7) IC 35-38-2-2.3.

[Pre-2003 Recodification Citation: 5-2-5-1(14).]

As added by P.L.2-2003, SEC.4. Amended by P.L.98-2004, SEC.80; P.L.1-2010, SEC.53.
Ind. Code § 10-16-22-6 — Indiana Code / Title 10 / Article 16 / Chapter 22 / Section 10-16-22-6
Request for cybersecurity training; deployment
Status: in_force

Sec. 6. (a) A cybersecurity client may request cybersecurity training by the civilian cyber corps by submitting a request to the civilian cyber corps in a manner prescribed by the adjutant general.

(b) To initiate the deployment of a civilian cyber corps volunteer to provide training to a cybersecurity client, the adjutant general shall indicate in writing that the civilian cyber corps volunteer is authorized to provide training to the cybersecurity client.

(c) The adjutant general may enter into a contract with a cybersecurity client as a condition of providing training to the cybersecurity client through the civilian cyber corps.

(d) Acceptance by a cybersecurity client of training from a civilian cyber corps volunteer under this chapter must be made by the cybersecurity client in writing.

(e) The adjutant general shall maintain a written document initiating the deployment of a civilian cyber corps volunteer to provide training to a cybersecurity client for:

(1) six (6) years after the end of the deployment; or

(2) the length of time required under the adjutant general's record retention policies;

whichever is longer.

As added by P.L.94-2026, SEC.40.
Ind. Code § 10-14-4-8 — Indiana Code / Title 10 / Article 14 / Chapter 4 / Section 10-14-4-8
Repealed
Status: repealed

[Pre-2003 Recodification Citation: 10-4-1-29(i).]

As added by P.L.2-2003, SEC.5. Amended by P.L.107-2007, SEC.5. Repealed by P.L.112-2024, SEC.5.
Ind. Code § 10-14-3-6 — Indiana Code / Title 10 / Article 14 / Chapter 3 / Section 10-14-3-6
"Political subdivision"
Status: in_force

Sec. 6. As used in this chapter, "political subdivision" has the meaning set forth in IC 36-1-2-13.

[Pre-2003 Recodification Citation: 10-4-1-3(2).]

As added by P.L.2-2003, SEC.5.
Ind. Code § 10-13-6-4 — Indiana Code / Title 10 / Article 13 / Chapter 6 / Section 10-13-6-4
"DNA profile"
Status: in_force

Sec. 4. As used in this chapter, "DNA profile" means the results of all DNA identification tests on an individual's DNA sample.

[Pre-2003 Recodification Citation: 10-1-9-4.]

As added by P.L.2-2003, SEC.4.
Ind. Code § 10-22-3-1 — Indiana Code / Title 10 / Article 22 / Chapter 3 / Section 10-22-3-1
Statewide coordinating authority
Status: in_force

Sec. 1. The state police department is the statewide coordinating agency for counter-UAS activities authorized under federal law.

As added by P.L.72-2026, SEC.1.
Ind. Code § 10-16-10-4 — Indiana Code / Title 10 / Article 16 / Chapter 10 / Section 10-16-10-4
Property no longer of value to national guard
Status: in_force

Sec. 4. If property owned by the state for the use of the Indiana national guard is determined by the governor or the adjutant general to not be of value to the Indiana national guard, the governor or the adjutant general may enter in the records of the military department an entry to the effect that the property is not valuable to the Indiana national guard.

[Pre-2003 Recodification Citation: 10-2-6-6.]

As added by P.L.2-2003, SEC.7.
Ind. Code § 10-16-9-6 — Indiana Code / Title 10 / Article 16 / Chapter 9 / Section 10-16-9-6
Disciplinary punishment
Status: in_force

Sec. 6. (a) The commanding officer of any detachment, company, or other unit or organization may impose disciplinary punishment upon any enlisted member of the officer's command.

(b) An officer exercising command normally exercised by a general officer may impose disciplinary punishment upon any warrant or commissioned officer of the exercising officer's command.

(c) A punishment imposed by authority of this section may include the following:

(1) Admonition.

(2) Reprimand.

(3) Withholding privileges for up to seven (7) twenty-four (24) hour duty days.

(4) Restriction to specific area limits for up to seven (7) twenty-four (24) hour duty days.

(5) Imposition of a fine of not more than two-thirds (2/3) of one (1) month's pay to which the member would have been entitled during the month of the offense.

(6) Reduce the member's rank to the next inferior grade.

Only the commanding officer who holds promotion authority over the member charged with an offense may prescribe the punishment of a fine or reduction in rank.

(d) Fines shall be collected as directed under section 3 of this chapter.

(e) A member of the national guard may not demand a trial by court-martial in lieu of nonjudicial punishment or disciplinary punishment.

(f) A sentence may not be executed until the right of appeal has been exhausted or waived as prescribed in the uniform code of military justice.

[Pre-2003 Recodification Citation: 10-2-5-6.]

As added by P.L.2-2003, SEC.7. Amended by P.L.12-2023, SEC.2.
Ind. Code § 10-16-7-14 — Indiana Code / Title 10 / Article 16 / Chapter 7 / Section 10-16-7-14
Right-of-way on streets and highways
Status: in_force

Sec. 14. (a) Except as provided in subsection (b), any part of the Indiana national guard parading or performing a lawful duty has the right-of-way in any street or highway through which the Indiana national guard passes.

(b) The Indiana national guard may not interfere with the following:

(1) The carriage of United States mail.

(2) The operations of any fire engine or fire department.

(3) A police vehicle.

(4) Any other emergency vehicle.

[Pre-2003 Recodification Citation: 10-2-4-14.]

As added by P.L.2-2003, SEC.7.
Ind. Code § 10-14-5-2 — Indiana Code / Title 10 / Article 14 / Chapter 5 / Section 10-14-5-2
General implementation
Status: in_force

Sec. 2. ARTICLE II—General implementation.

Each party state entering into this compact recognizes that many emergencies transcend political jurisdictional boundaries and that intergovernmental coordination is essential in managing these and other emergencies under this compact. Each state further recognizes that there will be emergencies which require immediate access and present procedures to apply outside resources to make a prompt and effective response to such an emergency. This is because few, if any, individual states have all the resources they may need in all types of emergencies or the capability of delivering resources to areas where emergencies exist.

The prompt, full, and effective utilization of resources of the participating states, including any resources on hand or available from the federal government or any other source, that are essential to the safety, care, and welfare of the people in the event of any emergency or disaster declared by a party state, shall be the underlying principle on which all articles of this compact shall be understood.

On behalf of the governor of each state participating in the compact, the legally designated state official who is assigned responsibility for emergency management will be responsible for formulation of the appropriate interstate mutual aid plans and procedures necessary to implement this compact.

[Pre-2003 Recodification Citation: 10-4-2.5-2.]

As added by P.L.2-2003, SEC.5.
Ind. Code § 10-17-12-15 — Indiana Code / Title 10 / Article 17 / Chapter 12 / Section 10-17-12-15
Incomplete grant applications
Status: in_force

Sec. 15. The department may deny an incomplete application if all required documentation is not received within thirty (30) days after the date the applicant filed the application. If the thirty (30) day deadline falls on a Saturday, Sunday, or legal holiday under a state statute, the deadline for receiving the documentation shall be the next business day. The department shall return an incomplete application with a notation as to omissions. The return of an incomplete application shall be without prejudice.

As added by P.L.132-2019, SEC.4. Amended by P.L.53-2021, SEC.7.
Ind. Code § 10-13-2-10 — Indiana Code / Title 10 / Article 13 / Chapter 2 / Section 10-13-2-10
Criminal justice advisory committee; composition; meetings
Status: in_force

Note: This version of section effective until 7-1-2027. See also following repeal of this section, effective 7-1-2027.

Sec. 10. (a) The criminal justice advisory committee is established.

(b) The committee consists of the following persons or their designated representatives:

(1) The superintendent, who shall act as chairman.

(2) The attorney general.

(3) The executive director of the criminal justice planning agency.

(4) The commissioner of corrections.

(5) One (1) county sheriff serving in the sheriff's second or subsequent term of office.

(6) One (1) chief of police with at least two (2) years of experience as chief.

(7) One (1) prosecuting attorney in the prosecuting attorney's second or subsequent term of office.

(8) One (1) judge of a court of general criminal jurisdiction.

(9) The executive director of the law enforcement training academy.

(10) A criminologist or forensic scientist.

(c) A member of the committee:

(1) must be appointed by the governor on a nonpartisan basis; and

(2) shall serve at the pleasure of the governor.

(d) A member of the committee serves without compensation except per diem as provided by law.

(e) The committee shall meet as often as is considered necessary by the superintendent to formulate or revise rules for the statewide operation of the criminal justice data division.

[Pre-2003 Recodification Citation: 10-1-2.5-7 part.]

As added by P.L.2-2003, SEC.4.
Ind. Code § 10-21-1-7 — Indiana Code / Title 10 / Article 21 / Chapter 1 / Section 10-21-1-7
Department of homeland security to annually report to budget committee concerning the grant program
Status: in_force

Sec. 7. The department of homeland security shall report before October 1 of each year to the budget committee concerning grants awarded under this chapter during the previous fiscal year.

As added by P.L.172-2013, SEC.6. Amended by P.L.50-2019, SEC.9.
Ind. Code § 10-18-3-11 — Indiana Code / Title 10 / Article 18 / Chapter 3 / Section 10-18-3-11
Fund for management, maintenance, repair, improvement, or extension of memorial
Status: in_force

Sec. 11. (a) A surplus remaining from the sale of bonds for the establishment of a memorial must remain as a separate fund for the maintenance, repair, improvement, or extension of the memorial.

(b) Each year the board of county commissioners and the county council or the common council shall provide a fund necessary for the management, maintenance, repair, improvement, and extension of the memorial. Money for the fund shall be raised by taxation in the manner provided by law for other county or city expenses.

[Pre-2003 Recodification Citation: 10-7-5-11.]

As added by P.L.2-2003, SEC.9.
Ind. Code § 10-18-1-3 — Indiana Code / Title 10 / Article 18 / Chapter 1 / Section 10-18-1-3
Repealed
Status: repealed

[Pre-2003 Recodification Citation: 10-7-2-2.]

As added by P.L.2-2003, SEC.9. Repealed by P.L.152-2026, SEC.144.
Ind. Code § 10-21-1-8 — Indiana Code / Title 10 / Article 21 / Chapter 1 / Section 10-21-1-8
Submission of report to legislative council
Status: in_force

Sec. 8. Not later than November 1, 2023, and each November 1 thereafter, the board shall conduct a review and submit a report to the governor and legislative council in an electronic format under IC 5-14-6. The report:

(1) must provide an overview of the current status of school safety across the state;

(2) must include information concerning grants awarded under this chapter since the establishment of this chapter;

(3) must include the aggregate statewide school resource officer information specified and collected under IC 20-26-18.2-5(d); and

(4) may make recommendations to improve the safety of elementary and secondary school students.

As added by P.L.211-2018(ss), SEC.5. Amended by P.L.150-2023, SEC.9.
Ind. Code § 10-19-3-9 — Indiana Code / Title 10 / Article 19 / Chapter 3 / Section 10-19-3-9
Expiration of rule variances
Status: in_force

Sec. 9. A variance granted under section 8 of this chapter expires on the earlier of the following:

(1) The date set by the executive director for the expiration of the variance.

(2) The occurrence of an event set by the executive director for the expiration of the variance.

As added by P.L.45-2012, SEC.3.
Ind. Code § 10-18-4-22 — Indiana Code / Title 10 / Article 18 / Chapter 4 / Section 10-18-4-22
Implementing ordinance; continuing rights and powers; appeals
Status: in_force

Note: This version of section effective until 7-1-2027. See also following version of this section, effective 7-1-2027.

Sec. 22. (a) If a city legislative body wants to implement this chapter, the legislative body must adopt an ordinance that must be in substance as follows:

"Be it resolved by _______ (name of the city's legislative body) that the city should proceed (or jointly with _______ County, in which it is located) to carry out the purposes of IC 10-18-4.".

The ordinance must be submitted to the mayor of the city for approval. If the ordinance is approved by the mayor, the city clerk shall give notice of the adoption of the ordinance by the publication of the ordinance in full by two (2) insertions published at least one (1) week apart under IC 5-3-1-4.

(b) The city may appropriate money, issue bonds, levy taxes, and do everything necessary to implement this chapter.

(c) If a city issues bonds under this chapter and the bonds must be refunded, the city's legislative body is not required to adopt an ordinance for that purpose.

(d) A city's rights and powers under this chapter are not exhausted by being exercised one (1) or more times, but are continuing rights and powers. A subsequent exercise of power under this chapter by a city does not require the city's legislative body to adopt an ordinance. A city that wants to act a subsequent time to implement this chapter may proceed, acting through its board of public works, with the approval of its mayor, when money has been appropriated for the action by an ordinance passed by the city's legislative body and approved by the mayor, without complying with any other law relating to appropriations and budgets except for section 3 of this chapter.

(e) A taxpayer aggrieved by an action under this section may appeal the decision to the circuit court, superior court, or probate court of the county within ten (10) days in the same manner as other appeals are taken from an action of the board. The cause of action shall be tried de novo.

[Pre-2003 Recodification Citation: 10-7-6-23.]

As added by P.L.2-2003, SEC.9. Amended by P.L.84-2016, SEC.60.
Ind. Code § 10-16-23-5 — Indiana Code / Title 10 / Article 16 / Chapter 23 / Section 10-16-23-5
Authorized police powers
Status: in_force

Sec. 5. An individual serving in the military police force of the Indiana National Guard who is authorized to exercise police powers under section 3 of this chapter may:

(1) make an arrest;

(2) conduct a search or seizure of a person or property;

(3) carry a firearm; and

(4) exercise other police powers with respect to the enforcement of Indiana laws.

As added by P.L.94-2026, SEC.41.
Ind. Code § 10-17-13-2 — Indiana Code / Title 10 / Article 17 / Chapter 13 / Section 10-17-13-2
"Fund"
Status: in_force

Sec. 2. As used in this chapter, "fund" refers to the veterans' affairs trust fund established by section 3 of this chapter.

As added by P.L.144-2007, SEC.16.
Ind. Code § 10-17-12-8 — Indiana Code / Title 10 / Article 17 / Chapter 12 / Section 10-17-12-8
Establishment of the fund; eligibility
Status: in_force

Sec. 8. (a) The military family relief fund is established.

(b) Except as provided in section 9 of this chapter, the department shall expend the money in the fund exclusively to provide grants for assistance as described in section 0.7 of this chapter.

(c) The department shall give priority to applications for grants for assistance from the fund to applicants who have never received a grant under this chapter.

(d) Subject to the approval of the budget agency, the commission shall establish the maximum total dollar amount of grants that may be expended in a state fiscal year. Once the maximum total dollar amount of grants that may be expended in a state fiscal year is reached, no additional grants may be authorized until the start of the following state fiscal year.

(e) The director shall each year provide a report to the budget committee concerning the grant program under this chapter.

(f) The commission shall administer the fund.

(g) The department shall report to the commission, at least quarterly, on the status of all applications filed during the previous quarter.

As added by P.L.58-2006, SEC.8. Amended by P.L.144-2007, SEC.12; P.L.151-2007, SEC.2; P.L.3-2008, SEC.86; P.L.50-2009, SEC.6; P.L.113-2010, SEC.77; P.L.54-2012, SEC.1; P.L.169-2013, SEC.5; P.L.7-2014, SEC.1; P.L.99-2016, SEC.9; P.L.42-2020, SEC.13; P.L.94-2026, SEC.49.
Ind. Code § 10-11-2-28 — Indiana Code / Title 10 / Article 11 / Chapter 2 / Section 10-11-2-28
Security at state buildings and grounds; special police employees; capitol police officers; rules
Status: in_force

Sec. 28. (a) The department shall maintain security and preserve the peace in and about the following:

(1) The state capitol building.

(2) A state office building.

(3) A state parking facility.

(4) A state motor pool garage.

(5) A state warehouse.

(6) The Indiana state library.

(7) The governor's residence.

(8) Any other building or property used by the state for any of the following purposes:

(A) Housing of personnel or activities of an agency or a branch of state government.

(B) Providing transportation or parking for state employees or persons having business with state government.

(b) A special police employee of the department assigned to the security activities under this section, other than an officer or police employee of the department who possesses police powers under section 21 of this chapter, possesses all of the common law and statutory powers of law enforcement officers except for the service of civil process.

(c) For purposes of IC 5-2-1, a special police employee assigned to the security activities under this section, other than a regular police employee of the department, is a capitol police officer.

(d) Capitol police officers shall enforce IC 4-20.5 and rules of the Indiana department of administration.

(e) The superintendent may adopt rules under IC 4-22-2 to do the following:

(1) Enforce IC 4-20.5 and rules of the Indiana department of administration concerning the security of state property.

(2) Carry out the responsibilities for security of state property under this section.

[Pre-2003 Recodification Citation: 10-1-1-29.]

As added by P.L.2-2003, SEC.2. Amended by P.L.83-2006, SEC.2.
Ind. Code § 10-19-9-13 — Indiana Code / Title 10 / Article 19 / Chapter 9 / Section 10-19-9-13
Gifts and grants
Status: in_force

Sec. 13. The department may accept gifts and grants from any source and use them for the purposes of this chapter.

As added by P.L.22-2005, SEC.17. Amended by P.L.187-2021, SEC.32.
Ind. Code § 10-16-7-17.5 — Indiana Code / Title 10 / Article 16 / Chapter 7 / Section 10-16-7-17.5
Group life insurance
Status: in_force

Sec. 17.5. (a) As used in this section, "member" means a member of the Indiana national guard.

(b) As used in this section, "program" means the state sponsored group term life insurance program exclusively offered to all members of the Indiana national guard through the National Guard Association of Indiana, as provided in 37 U.S.C. 707.

(c) The adjutant general is the official sponsor of the program.

(d) The adjutant general shall do the following:

(1) Allow, facilitate, and coordinate all efforts to make the program available to all members, including the period of time during initial enlistment or commissioning.

(2) Provide an opportunity for members to enroll in or upgrade life insurance under the program.

(3) Allow, facilitate, and coordinate requested allotments for the payment of premiums:

(A) using the United States Defense Finance and Accounting Service military pay allotment with the appropriate United States Property and Fiscal Office; and

(B) for life insurance under the program.

(4) Allow program representatives to provide Indiana national guard units with program briefings during annual training, drill weekends, and other opportunities to educate members on program benefits.

(5) Allow members to designate and change beneficiaries under life insurance obtained under the program.

As added by P.L.12-2020, SEC.1.
Ind. Code § 10-12-2-8 — Indiana Code / Title 10 / Article 12 / Chapter 2 / Section 10-12-2-8
Actuarial soundness of pension trust; inspection of books and accounts
Status: in_force

Sec. 8. (a) The department of insurance shall approve the actuarial soundness of the pension trust and the general method of operation of the police benefit fund before the police benefit fund begins operation.

(b) In addition to the annual report required by subsection (d), the department's books, reports, and accounts shall be open to inspection by the department of insurance at all times.

[Pre-2003 Recodification Citation: 10-1-2-7.]

As added by P.L.2-2003, SEC.3.
Ind. Code § 10-14-8-2.7 — Indiana Code / Title 10 / Article 14 / Chapter 8 / Section 10-14-8-2.7
"Spent nuclear fuel"
Status: in_force

Sec. 2.7. As used in this chapter, "spent nuclear fuel" means fuel:

(1) that has been withdrawn from a nuclear reactor following irradiation; and

(2) whose constituent elements have not been separated by reprocessing.

As added by P.L.26-2010, SEC.6.
Ind. Code § 10-14-3-23 — Indiana Code / Title 10 / Article 14 / Chapter 3 / Section 10-14-3-23
Compulsory medical treatment; faith healing
Status: in_force

Sec. 23. This chapter may not be construed to compel a person, either on behalf of:

(1) the person;

(2) the person's child less than eighteen (18) years of age; or

(3) a protected person for whom the person acts as a guardian;

to submit to any physical examination, medical treatment, or immunization if the person, parent, or guardian relies in good faith on spiritual means or prayer to prevent or cure disease or suffering and objects to the treatment in writing.

[Pre-2003 Recodification Citation: 10-4-1-16.]

As added by P.L.2-2003, SEC.5.
Ind. Code § 10-18-2-16 — Indiana Code / Title 10 / Article 18 / Chapter 2 / Section 10-18-2-16
Eminent domain
Status: in_force

Sec. 16. (a) A county executive, acting jointly with the board of public works of a city located in the county to acquire grounds, real property, and interests in real property, by purchase or condemnation for any of the purposes authorized by this chapter, may proceed under IC 32-24, together with all the powers of eminent domain granted under this chapter.

(b) Before a county executive may purchase real property or interests in real property, by the county, jointly by the county and a city located in the county, by the county executive or board of trustees, as provided in section 11 of this chapter, or by the county executive acting jointly with the board of public works of any city located in the county, the county executive must have the real property appraised at its true cash value by at least:

(1) one (1) disinterested freeholder of the county; and

(2) two (2) disinterested appraisers licensed under IC 25-34.1;

who are residents of Indiana. One (1) of the appraisers described in subdivision (2) must reside not more than fifty (50) miles from the property. The county executive may not pay more than the appraised value for any real property and interests in real property.

(c) If an owner refuses to sell real property at the appraised value, the property must be acquired by condemnation. If a county acts alone, an attorney representing the county shall conduct all the legal proceedings necessary in the purchase or condemnation of real property. The legal department of a city and an attorney representing the county, if the county and city act jointly under this chapter, shall conduct all the necessary legal proceedings, without additional compensation, for the purchase or condemnation of real property.

(d) If a county acquires real property for any of the purposes provided for by this chapter or joins with a city located in the county in the acquisition of real property for any of the purposes provided for in this chapter, the county, acting by and through its county executive, or the county, by and through its county executive acting jointly with any city located in the county, by and through its board of public works, with the approval of the mayor, may sell the buildings and improvements on the real property.

(e) The net rent or proceeds of the sale of the building and improvements on the real property at a war memorial, if the real property was acquired by the county, shall be added to and become a part of the county world war memorial fund. If the real property was acquired by the county and any city located in the county jointly, the rent and proceeds of sale shall be added to the county world war memorial fund and the city world war memorial fund in the same proportions that the city and county contributed to the acquisition of the real property, buildings, and improvements, or the county.

(f) The county and a city located in the county acting jointly, as provided in this chapter, may convey any real property acquired to the state. The contract with the state must provide for the rent of buildings and improvements on real property, until necessary to remove the buildings and improvements, and for the sale of the buildings and improvements if the real property is needed by the board of trustees for world war memorial and other public purposes. The contract must provide how the net rent or proceeds will be applied.

(g) If a county institutes proceedings to condemn any real property or interests in real property or other property under this chapter, the suit must be brought:

(1) in the name of the county;

(2) by an attorney representing the county; and

(3) at the direction of the county executive.

(h) If the joint condemnation of real property under this chapter is by a county and by a city located in the county, the suit must be brought in the name of the county, as provided in this section, and in the name of the city by its legal department, without additional compensation, at the direction of the board of public works. The county, or the county and the city jointly, may:

(1) join in one (1) action naming as defendants the owners and all persons interested in one (1) or more tracts of real property to be condemned; or

(2) institute proceedings to condemn separate tracts of real property.

[Pre-2003 Recodification Citation: 10-7-1-16.]

As added by P.L.2-2003, SEC.9. Amended by P.L.113-2006, SEC.8.
Ind. Code § 10-11-2-8 — Indiana Code / Title 10 / Article 11 / Chapter 2 / Section 10-11-2-8
Purchases; expenditures; salaries
Status: in_force

Sec. 8. (a) The state purchasing agent shall purchase all personal property, supplies, and equipment the department needs.

(b) All capital expenditures shall be made with the approval of the budget committee.

(c) The salaries and compensation of police employees and other employees shall be fixed by the board with the approval of the governor.

[Pre-2003 Recodification Citation: 10-1-1-1 part.]

As added by P.L.2-2003, SEC.2.
Ind. Code § 10-18-5-3 — Indiana Code / Title 10 / Article 18 / Chapter 5 / Section 10-18-5-3
Authority to sell or donate township memorials
Status: in_force

Sec. 3. (a) As used in this section, "fiscal body" has the meaning set forth in IC 36-1-2-6.

(b) The fiscal body of a township maintaining a memorial under this chapter may by resolution authorize the sale or donation of the memorial to an organization that is exempt from federal income taxation under Section 501(c)(3) or 501(c)(19) of the Internal Revenue Code. An organization that acquires a memorial under this section shall continue to operate and maintain the property as a memorial. Ownership of the memorial reverts to the township if the acquiring organization:

(1) determines that it is unable to continue operating the property as a memorial; or

(2) is dissolved or otherwise ceases to exist.

As added by P.L.6-2017, SEC.6.
Ind. Code § 10-13-6-1 — Indiana Code / Title 10 / Article 13 / Chapter 6 / Section 10-13-6-1
"Combined DNA Index System"
Status: in_force

Sec. 1. As used in this chapter, "Combined DNA Index System" refers to the Federal Bureau of Investigation's national DNA identification index system that allows the storage and exchange of DNA records submitted by state and local forensic DNA laboratories.

[Pre-2003 Recodification Citation: 10-1-9-1.]

As added by P.L.2-2003, SEC.4.
Ind. Code § 10-17-9-11 — Indiana Code / Title 10 / Article 17 / Chapter 9 / Section 10-17-9-11
Standard method of determining maintenance charges; adjustments
Status: in_force

Sec. 11. (a) The superintendent of the Indiana Veterans' Home, with the approval of the director, may adopt a standard method of determining a lesser rate to be accepted in settlement of maintenance charges due from a member of the home. A member shall receive at least thirty dollars ($30) per month for personal needs before a maintenance charge is levied against current income.

(b) The monthly maintenance charge may not exceed one-twelfth (1/12) of the annual per capita cost of the preceding year.

(c) The superintendent may adjust the standard for determining the lesser rate to provide that in the case of married members with the spouses residing at the home this standard will allow at least forty dollars ($40) to be deducted from income by the member before the charge for maintenance is applied.

(d) The superintendent, in adopting the standard method of determining a lesser rate to be accepted in settlement of maintenance charges due from a member of the home, shall take into account as current income:

(1) a pension;

(2) compensation or income from any source; and

(3) benefits from:

(A) the federal Social Security Administration;

(B) the railroad retirement law; or

(C) a retirement annuity or insurance annuity.

(e) The agreement to accept a lesser rate from current income does not relieve the estate of the member of the charge for the full per capita cost for the period the member resided in the home. However, the claim for the full per capita cost will not be filed or allowed if there is a surviving spouse, dependent child less than eighteen (18) years of age, or dependent parent.

[Pre-2003 Recodification Citation: 10-6-1-11.]

As added by P.L.2-2003, SEC.8. Amended by P.L.21-2008, SEC.11.
Ind. Code § 10-18-1-10 — Indiana Code / Title 10 / Article 18 / Chapter 1 / Section 10-18-1-10
Care and preservation of personal property of the department
Status: in_force

Sec. 10. (a) The department shall employ an individual who is responsible for the care and preservation of all personal property owned by the department that has historic significance.

(b) The individual employed by the department under subsection (a) must meet the qualifications set by the division of state museums and historic sites of the department of natural resources.

[Pre-2003 Recodification Citation: 10-7-2-34.]

As added by P.L.2-2003, SEC.9. Amended by P.L.152-2026, SEC.151.
Ind. Code § 10-16-10-1 — Indiana Code / Title 10 / Article 16 / Chapter 10 / Section 10-16-10-1
Security of property; pecuniary liability of officers and enlisted personnel
Status: in_force

Sec. 1. (a) The officer in permanent or temporary command of a station is responsible for the security of all public property of the command, whether in use or in store. Although for purposes of periodical accountability to proper authorities, the public property has been officially accepted and receipted for by any subordinate officers, the commanding officer is responsible and pecuniarily liable for the strict observance of the regulations in regard to its preservation, use, and issue. The officer shall take care that:

(1) all storehouses are properly guarded;

(2) only reliable agents are employed; and

(3) only trustworthy enlisted persons are detailed for duty in storehouses or in connection with the property.

(b) If an officer, a soldier, or an airman responsible for state and federal property:

(1) resigns;

(2) is promoted;

(3) is dismissed; or

(4) is discharged;

the officer, soldier, or airman shall deliver all arms, accouterments, or stores only to the officer appointed to receive the arms, accouterments, or stores and take duplicate receipts for the arms, accouterments, or stores and file a duplicate receipt with the adjutant general. In case of the death of an officer, a soldier, or an airman responsible for state and federal property, the next in command shall immediately take charge of the arms, accouterments, or stores and deliver them to the person appointed to receive the arms, accouterments, or stores. However, if the officer, soldier, or airman is commissioned in place of the deceased, the officer, soldier, or airman shall execute and file duplicate receipts for the arms, accouterments, and stores with the adjutant general.

(c) An officer responsible for state and federal property shall be charged for any damage to or loss or destruction of the property unless the officer shows to the satisfaction of the adjutant general, by proper evidence, that the damage, loss, or destruction was caused by unavoidable causes and without fault or neglect on the officer's part.

(d) If an article of state or federal property is lost or damaged by the neglect or fault of an officer, a soldier, or an airman, the officer, soldier, or airman shall pay for the value of the property or the cost of repairs, in a sum to be determined by the proper authority, upon the demand of the adjutant general.

(e) The amount charged against an enlisted solider or airman on the muster and payrolls for loss of or damage or repairs to military property may not exceed the value of the article or cost of repairs. The charge may only be made:

(1) on conclusive proof; and

(2) with an inquiry if the soldier or airman demands it.

(f) The adjutant general may pay from the funds appropriated to the military department for operating expenses the expenses necessary for the apprehension and prosecution of any person absconding with property belonging to the state or United States if the person is not in Indiana.

[Pre-2003 Recodification Citation: 10-2-6-1.]

As added by P.L.2-2003, SEC.7. Amended by P.L.23-2026, SEC.62.
Ind. Code § 10-12-5-1 — Indiana Code / Title 10 / Article 12 / Chapter 5 / Section 10-12-5-1
Intent of chapter
Status: in_force

Sec. 1. This chapter is intended to be a supplement to IC 10-12-3 and does not repeal, impair, or otherwise adversely affect the pension fund or pension benefits provided for in IC 10-12-3 for eligible employees of the department.

[Pre-2003 Recodification Citation: 10-1-2.6-1.]

As added by P.L.2-2003, SEC.3.
Ind. Code § 10-18-7-12 — Indiana Code / Title 10 / Article 18 / Chapter 7 / Section 10-18-7-12
Filing articles of incorporation
Status: in_force

Sec. 12. If:

(1) section 11 of this chapter is fully complied with;

(2) the articles provided for in section 11 of this chapter are signed; and

(3) the money is paid to the treasurer;

the articles of incorporation shall be filed with the secretary of state, along with a fee of one dollar ($1). The secretary of state shall record the articles in the secretary of state's office and return to the secretary of the corporation a certified copy of the articles. The certificate must contain the date of the filing. The memorial corporation is considered to be in full force and existence from the time the articles of incorporation are filed.

[Pre-2003 Recodification Citation: 10-7-12-12.]

As added by P.L.2-2003, SEC.9.
Ind. Code § 10-20-2-6 — Indiana Code / Title 10 / Article 20 / Chapter 2 / Section 10-20-2-6
Conduct research
Status: in_force

Sec. 6. The department shall conduct research on the following:

(1) The detection of toxic compounds that may be components of drugs or medicines or may be present in pesticides used for agricultural or other purposes.

(2) The treatment of poisoning from toxic substances.

As added by P.L.158-2011, SEC.3.
Ind. Code § 10-16-9-2 — Indiana Code / Title 10 / Article 16 / Chapter 9 / Section 10-16-9-2
Military courts
Status: in_force

Sec. 2. (a) The military courts of Indiana shall be organized as follows:

(1) General court-martial.

(2) Special court-martial.

(3) Summary court-martial.

(b) The courts shall be constituted, have cognizance of the same subject, and possess like powers, except as to punishments, as similar courts provided for by the laws and regulations governing the armed forces of the United States. The proceedings of the courts-martial must follow the forms and modes of procedure prescribed for the courts governing the armed forces of the United States and as approved by the adjutant general.

(c) A general court-martial may be convened by orders of the governor or the adjutant general and may try a person subject to military law. The general court-martial may impose fines of not more than two hundred dollars ($200) and sentence a person to:

(1) a forfeit of pay and allowances;

(2) a reprimand;

(3) dismissal or dishonorable discharge from the services;

(4) reduction of noncommissioned officers to the ranks; or

(5) any combination of two (2) or more of the punishments described in subdivisions (1) through (4).

(d) The adjutant general or the commanding officer of each camp or other place, division, regiment, separate battalion, air squadron, group, or other detached command may appoint a special court-martial for that command. However, a special court-martial may be appointed by superior authority if the superior authority considers it desirable. The special court-martial:

(1) may try any person subject to military law, except a commissioned officer, for any crime or offense made punishable by the military laws of the United States or the state; and

(2) has the same powers of punishment as does a general court-martial, except that fines imposed by the courts may not exceed one hundred dollars ($100).

(e) The adjutant general or the commanding officer of each camp or other place, division, regiment, battalion, company, air squadron, group, or other detachment of the national guard may appoint for the place or command a summary court to consist of one (1) officer, who may administer oaths and try the enlisted persons of the place or command for breaches of discipline and violations of laws when governing the organizations. The court, when satisfied of the guilt of the soldier, may:

(1) impose fines of not more than twenty-five dollars ($25) for any offense;

(2) sentence noncommissioned officers to reduction in rank; and

(3) sentence to forfeiture of pay and allowances.

The proceedings of the court must be informal and the minutes must be the same as prescribed for summary courts of the armed forces of the United States.

(f) All courts-martial of the Indiana national guard, including summary courts, may sentence to confinement instead of imposing an authorized fine if the sentence of confinement does not exceed one (1) day for each one dollar ($1) of fine authorized.

(g) A sentence of dismissal from the service or dishonorable discharge imposed by a national guard court-martial may not be executed until approved by the governor.

(h) A conviction by court-martial that has been approved by the convening authority under this article may be appealed to a military court of appellate review. The military court of appellate review must consist of three (3) Indiana national guard judge advocates appointed to the military court of appellate review by the adjutant general.

(i) Presidents of courts-martial and summary courts officers may do the following:

(1) Issue warrants to arrest an accused person and to bring the person before the court for trial if the person has disobeyed an order in writing from the convening authority to appear before the court. A copy of the charge must be delivered to the accused with the order.

(2) Issue subpoenas duces tecum.

(3) Enforce by attachment attendance of witnesses and the production of books and papers.

(4) Sentence for a refusal to be sworn or to answer as provided in action before civil courts.

(j) All processes of a court-martial, when it is impracticable to be executed by the military forces of the state, shall be:

(1) brought in the name of the state; and

(2) executed by the civil officers designated by the president of the court-martial or summary court officer issuing the process.

The designated civil officer shall execute all processes and return the processes to the officer who issued the processes. The civil officer shall be paid the fees and allowances provided for like processes in civil actions of the state. The fees shall be charged in case of conviction of the accused as a part of the penalty of the offense of which the accused may be convicted whether the punishment for the offense is imprisonment or a fine, or both. The payment of the costs in addition to the payment of the fine imposed shall be enforced by imprisonment until the payment is satisfied, at a rate of one dollar ($1) per day of the costs or fine, or both.

[Pre-2003 Recodification Citation: 10-2-5-2.]

As added by P.L.2-2003, SEC.7. Amended by P.L.12-2023, SEC.1.
Ind. Code § 10-16-13-5 — Indiana Code / Title 10 / Article 16 / Chapter 13 / Section 10-16-13-5
Commissions of officers
Status: in_force

Sec. 5. (a) The commissions of the battalion officers shall be issued by the governor upon the recommendation of the commandants and of the chairman of the board of trustees of the school.

(b) The commissions of cadet officers may be issued by the commandant. However, a cadet officer may not acquire any authority over militiamen other than a cadet of the school because of the issuance of the commission of cadet officer.

[Pre-2003 Recodification Citation: 10-2-10-5.]

As added by P.L.2-2003, SEC.7.
Ind. Code § 10-20-2-3 — Indiana Code / Title 10 / Article 20 / Chapter 2 / Section 10-20-2-3
Employees
Status: in_force

Sec. 3. The director may appoint employees in the manner provided by IC 4-15-2.2 and fix their compensation, subject to the approval of the budget agency under IC 4-12-1-13.

As added by P.L.158-2011, SEC.3. Amended by P.L.6-2012, SEC.74.
Ind. Code § 10-21-1-6 — Indiana Code / Title 10 / Article 21 / Chapter 1 / Section 10-21-1-6
Repayment of grant not required
Status: in_force

Sec. 6. A school corporation, charter school, or accredited nonpublic school that is awarded a grant under this chapter is not required to repay or reimburse the board or fund the amount of the grant.

As added by P.L.172-2013, SEC.6. Amended by P.L.197-2019, SEC.7; P.L.50-2019, SEC.8; P.L.211-2019, SEC.14; P.L.150-2023, SEC.8.
Ind. Code § 10-19-1-5 — Indiana Code / Title 10 / Article 19 / Chapter 1 / Section 10-19-1-5
Repealed
Status: repealed

As added by P.L.101-2006, SEC.17. Amended by P.L.1-2007, SEC.99. Repealed by P.L.27-2010, SEC.6.
Ind. Code § 10-21-1-1 — Indiana Code / Title 10 / Article 21 / Chapter 1 / Section 10-21-1-1
Definitions
Status: in_force

Sec. 1. The following definitions apply throughout this chapter:

(1) "Accredited nonpublic school" means a nonpublic school that:

(A) has voluntarily become accredited under IC 20-31-4.1; or

(B) is accredited by a national or regional accrediting agency that is recognized by the state board of education.

(2) "Active event warning system" refers to a system that includes services and technology that will notify available law enforcement agencies in the area of a school building of a life threatening emergency.

(3) "ADM" refers to average daily membership determined under IC 20-43-4-2. In the case of a school corporation career and technical education school described in IC 20-37-1-1, "ADM" refers to the count on a full-time equivalency basis of students attending the school on the date ADM is determined under IC 20-43-4-2.

(4) "Board" refers to the secured school safety board established by section 3 of this chapter.

(5) "Bullying prevention program" refers to a program that must contain one (1) or more of the following components:

(A) Offers students and school personnel opportunities to develop the skills and strategies to prevent bullying and potential bullying situations in digital and physical spaces, including the usage of research based models.

(B) Enables school personnel, including school safety specialists, safe school committee members, and school resource officers, to identify and acquire the programs, technology software, resources, and training necessary concerning the:

(i) development and implementation of bullying and cyberbullying prevention programs and school violence, human trafficking, and self-harm mitigation programs;

(ii) establishment of bullying and cyberbullying investigation, intervention, and reporting procedures;

(iii) adoption of discipline rules that comply with IC 20-33-8-13.5; and

(iv) integration of the program into wider school efforts, including a school safety plan, to promote educational progress and the physical safety and well-being of school students, families, faculty, and staff.

(6) "County school safety commission" has the meaning set forth in section 12 of this chapter.

(7) "Critical incidence digital mapping" means the digitized mapping of a school building and school grounds to best assist first responders in an emergency that must:

(A) include accurate floor plans overlaid on or current aerial imagery of a school building or school plan with surrounding school grounds;

(B) include site-specific labeling that matches:

(i) the structure of the school building, including room labels, hallway names, room numbers, external doors, interior doors, stairwell numbers, locations of hazardous materials, key utility locations, key boxes, automated external defibrillators, and trauma kits; and

(ii) the school grounds, including parking areas, athletic fields, surrounding roads, and neighboring proprieties;

(C) be compatible with platforms and applications used by local, state, and federal public safety agencies;

(D) be verified for accuracy through a walk through of a school building and school grounds;

(E) not require the purchase of additional software for use;

(F) be accessible in a printable format;

(G) be shared with:

(i) the law enforcement agency and fire department that have jurisdiction over the mapped school building; and

(ii) the statewide 911 system as described in IC 36-8-16.7-22 through the public safety answer point, or "PSAP", described in IC 36-8-16.7-20 that has jurisdiction over the mapped school building; and

(H) be kept confidential and withheld from public disclosure.

(8) "Fund" refers to the Indiana secured school fund established by section 2 of this chapter.

(9) "Law enforcement agency" refers to a state, local, or federal agency or department that would respond to an emergency event at a school, including both on duty and off duty officers within the agency or department.

(10) "Multi-disciplinary threat assessment team" means a group of individuals with expertise in school physical security, school administration, educational instruction, youth counseling, mental health and behavioral health, and law enforcement established by the leadership of the school corporation or charter school that may serve one (1) or more schools, that must meet the following requirements:

(A) Be comprised of at least:

(i) a school safety specialist or an individual designated by the school safety committee;

(ii) a member of a safe school committee;

(iii) a school building level administrator;

(iv) a school resource officer, if one (1) is either employed by or assigned to the school corporation or charter school;

(v) an individual with expertise in special education; and

(vi) a school counselor or social worker.

(B) Conduct multi-disciplinary threat assessments that shall:

(i) provide guidance to students, faculty, and staff regarding the recognition of threatening or aberrant behavior that may represent a threat to the community, school, or self;

(ii) identify members of the school community to whom threatening behavior should be reported;

(iii) establish procedures to assess, identify, and intervene with individuals whose behavior may pose a threat to the safety of school students, families, faculty, and staff; and

(iv) inform the adoption, implementation, and updating of policies adopted by the school corporation or charter school, including school safety plans and the policies of a safe school committee for a particular school.

(11) "Safe school committee" means a safe school committee established under section 14 of this chapter.

(12) "School corporation or charter school" refers to an individual school corporation, a school corporation career and technical education school described in IC 20-37-1-1, or a charter school but also includes:

(A) a coalition of school corporations;

(B) a coalition of charter schools; or

(C) a coalition of both school corporations and charter schools;

that intend to jointly employ a school resource officer or to jointly apply for a matching grant under this chapter, unless the context clearly indicates otherwise.

(13) "School official" refers to an employee of a school corporation, charter school, or accredited nonpublic school who has access to an active event warning system.

(14) "School resource officer" has the meaning set forth in IC 20-26-18.2-1.

(15) "School safety plan" means the school safety plan described in section 10 of this chapter.

(16) "School safety specialist" means a school safety specialist designated under section 9 of this chapter.

(17) "Site vulnerability assessment" means an examination of the physical safety, security, accessibility, and emergency preparedness of buildings and grounds.

(18) "Student safety management technology" refers to an information technology platform and related services to improve student safety by mitigating cyberbullying, school violence, human trafficking, and self-harm.

As added by P.L.172-2013, SEC.6. Amended by P.L.40-2014, SEC.6; P.L.109-2015, SEC.30; P.L.50-2019, SEC.1; P.L.92-2020, SEC.8; P.L.150-2023, SEC.2.
Ind. Code § 10-17-9-3 — Indiana Code / Title 10 / Article 17 / Chapter 9 / Section 10-17-9-3
Appropriations for buildings
Status: in_force

Sec. 3. The board of county commissioners in each county may appropriate money out of the general fund of the county to erect cottages or any other needed building on the grounds of the home.

[Pre-2003 Recodification Citation: 10-6-1-6.]

As added by P.L.2-2003, SEC.8.
Ind. Code § 10-18-3-8 — Indiana Code / Title 10 / Article 18 / Chapter 3 / Section 10-18-3-8
Bonds to establish memorial
Status: in_force

Sec. 8. (a) The cost of establishing and constructing a memorial and the expense of maintaining the memorial shall be derived from revenue generated by the memorial. If this revenue is not sufficient, the costs shall be borne by the county or city as provided in subsections (b) and (c).

(b) For the purpose of raising money to pay for the establishment of a memorial, the bonds of the county or city may be issued, not to exceed the amount of:

(1) the contract price;

(2) expenses incurred and damages allowed prior to the awarding of the contract;

(3) a sum sufficient to pay the per diem of the engineer, architect, and superintendent during the construction of the memorial; and

(4) other estimated costs necessary for the memorial.

The bonds must be in denominations of at least fifty dollars ($50) each, payable not more than twenty (20) years after the date of issue.

(c) The bonds shall be sold at not less than face value. The proceeds shall be kept as a separate and specific fund to be used by the county or city to pay for construction of the memorial and all proper expenses incident to construction. A payment may not be made for more than eighty percent (80%) of the engineer's estimate of work done by the contractor. The whole amount of the contract may not be paid until the memorial is fully approved by the board of commissioners or common council and the board of trustees and determined to be completed and satisfactory.

[Pre-2003 Recodification Citation: 10-7-5-8.]

As added by P.L.2-2003, SEC.9.
Ind. Code § 10-17-14-8 — Indiana Code / Title 10 / Article 17 / Chapter 14 / Section 10-17-14-8
Purposes and duties
Status: in_force

Sec. 8. The program has the following purposes and duties:

(1) Perform outreach to improve women veterans' awareness of eligibility for federal and state veterans' services and benefits.

(2) Assess the needs of women veterans with respect to benefits and services.

(3) Review programs, research projects, and other initiatives designed to address or meet the needs of Indiana's women veterans.

(4) Make recommendations to the director to improve benefits and services for women veterans.

(5) Incorporate women veterans' issues in strategic planning concerning benefits and services.

As added by P.L.105-2014, SEC.2.
Ind. Code § 10-17-9-8 — Indiana Code / Title 10 / Article 17 / Chapter 9 / Section 10-17-9-8
Cost of maintaining members
Status: in_force

Sec. 8. (a) Each member, the estate of a deceased member, or the estate of a member under guardianship is liable for the costs of maintenance of the member in an amount up to one hundred percent (100%) of the daily per capita cost of personal services and all other operating expenses for the preceding fiscal year. The per capita charge may be adjusted to reflect the level of care provided.

(b) The level of care must be as consistent as possible with:

(1) the care category of the facility in which the member is placed;

(2) the rules of the Indiana department of health adopted under IC 16-28; and

(3) the applicable code of the federal government covering reimbursement from the United States Department of Veterans' Affairs or another department of the federal government.

(c) The liability created for the costs of maintenance of a member constitutes a lien upon the real property of the member if the lien is recorded as provided in this chapter. The lien has priority over all liens subsequently acquired.

[Pre-2003 Recodification Citation: 10-6-1-8.]

As added by P.L.2-2003, SEC.8. Amended by P.L.197-2011, SEC.37; P.L.85-2017, SEC.42; P.L.56-2023, SEC.72.
Ind. Code § 10-18-1-5 — Indiana Code / Title 10 / Article 18 / Chapter 1 / Section 10-18-1-5
Repealed
Status: repealed

[Pre-2003 Recodification Citation: 10-7-2-5 part.]

As added by P.L.2-2003, SEC.9. Amended by P.L.10-2019, SEC.49. Repealed by P.L.152-2026, SEC.146.
Ind. Code § 10-20-1-3 — Indiana Code / Title 10 / Article 20 / Chapter 1 / Section 10-20-1-3
"Director"
Status: in_force

Sec. 3. "Director" refers to the director of the state department of toxicology appointed under IC 10-20-2-2.

As added by P.L.158-2011, SEC.3.
Ind. Code § 10-17-2-3 — Indiana Code / Title 10 / Article 17 / Chapter 2 / Section 10-17-2-3
Recorders; duties; fee prohibited
Status: in_force

Sec. 3. A fee may not be collected for recording a discharge under this chapter. The recorder shall immediately provide the discharged person with a certified copy of the discharge at no charge in accordance with IC 10-17-3-2.

[Pre-2003 Recodification Citation: 10-5-4-3.]

As added by P.L.2-2003, SEC.8.
Ind. Code § 10-10.5-3-1 — Indiana Code / Title 10 / Article 10.5 / Chapter 3 / Section 10-10.5-3-1
No effect on employment terms or status
Status: in_force

Sec. 1. The designation of an individual as an Indiana first responder under this article does not affect the individual's terms of employment or volunteer status, including:

(1) assigned duties and responsibilities;

(2) contract terms;

(3) personnel classification;

(4) merit or nonmerit employee status; or

(5) eligibility or lack of eligibility for compensation, reimbursement, benefits, allowances, or worker's compensation.

As added by P.L.113-2020, SEC.1.
Ind. Code § 10-19-12-13 — Indiana Code / Title 10 / Article 19 / Chapter 12 / Section 10-19-12-13
Conflicting laws
Status: in_force

Sec. 13. Ordinances, resolutions, or regulations, now or hereafter in effect, of the governing body of a municipality or county or of state agencies, other than the department under section 5 of this chapter, relating to byproduct, source, and special nuclear materials shall be superseded by this chapter.

As added by P.L.28-2022, SEC.2.
Ind. Code § 10-19-13-9 — Indiana Code / Title 10 / Article 19 / Chapter 13 / Section 10-19-13-9
Department contract with third party
Status: in_force

Sec. 9. The department may contract with a third party to administer the pilot program and to store data collected under the pilot program under this chapter.

As added by P.L.132-2023, SEC.1.
Ind. Code § 10-17-14-6 — Indiana Code / Title 10 / Article 17 / Chapter 14 / Section 10-17-14-6
Establishment of program
Status: in_force

Sec. 6. The Hoosier women veterans program is established within the department. The program must be funded using the available resources of the department.

As added by P.L.105-2014, SEC.2.
Ind. Code § 10-16-7-8 — Indiana Code / Title 10 / Article 16 / Chapter 7 / Section 10-16-7-8
Arrest on civil process while on active duty
Status: in_force

Sec. 8. (a) On days of military duty, the Indiana national guard, called out by proper authority and performing military duty, is considered to be under military discipline. An officer or enlisted person is not subject to arrest on any civil process during this time.

(b) For purposes of this section:

(1) an attachment for contempt for failure to obey the command of a subpoena to testify is a civil process; and

(2) a citation for a traffic violation is not a civil process.

[Pre-2003 Recodification Citation: 10-2-4-5.]

As added by P.L.2-2003, SEC.7. Amended by P.L.115-2003, SEC.18.
Ind. Code § 10-19-3.5-5 — Indiana Code / Title 10 / Article 19 / Chapter 3.5 / Section 10-19-3.5-5
Duties of the director
Status: in_force

Sec. 5. The executive director shall appoint a director of the office. The director shall do the following:

(1) Serve as the executive head of the office.

(2) Advise executive state agencies and political subdivisions regarding state best practices concerning matters relating to school safety.

(3) Oversee the duties of the office and coordinate school safety resources in consultation with other state agencies and provide leadership regarding school safety matters.

As added by P.L.238-2025, SEC.39.