Ind. Code § 22-4-19-8 — Indiana Code / Title 22 / Article 4 / Chapter 19 / Section 22-4-19-8
Records; subpoenas; enforcement
Status: in_force

Sec. 8. (a) The department, the review board, or the administrative law judge, or the duly authorized representative of any of them, at any such hearing shall have power to administer oaths to any such person or persons. When any person called as a witness by such subpoena, duly signed, and served upon the witness by any duly authorized person or by the sheriff of the county of which such person is a resident, or wherein is located the principal office of such employing unit or wherein such records are located or kept, shall fail to obey such subpoena to appear before the department, the review board, or the administrative law judge, or the authorized representative of any of them, or shall refuse to testify or to answer any questions, or to produce any book, record, paper, or other data when notified and demanded so to do, such failure or refusal shall be reported to the attorney general for the state who shall thereupon institute proceedings by the filing of a petition in the name of the state on the relation of the department, in the circuit court or superior or other court of competent jurisdiction of the county where such witness resides, or wherein such records are located or kept, to compel obedience of and by such witness.

(b) Such petition shall set forth the facts and circumstances of the demand for and refusal or failure to permit the examination or copying of such records or the failure or refusal of such witness to testify in answer to such subpoena or to produce the records so required by such subpoena. Such court, upon the filing and docketing of such petition shall thereupon promptly issue an order to the defendants named in said petition, to produce forthwith in such court or at a place in such county designated in such order, for the examination or copying by the department, the review board, an administrative law judge, or the duly authorized representative of any of them, the records, books, or documents so described and to testify concerning matters described in such petition. Unless such defendants to such petition shall appear in said court upon a day specified in such order, which said day shall be not more than ten (10) days after the date of issuance of such order, and offer, under oath, good and sufficient reasons why such examination or copying should not be permitted, or why such subpoena should not be obeyed, such court shall thereupon deliver to the department, the review board, the administrative law judge, or representative of any of them, for examination or copying, the records, books and documents so described in said petition and so produced in such court and shall order said defendants to appear in answer to the subpoena, and to testify concerning the subject matter of the inquiry. Any employing unit, or any officer, member, or agent of the employing unit, or any other persons having possession of the records thereof who shall willfully disobey such order of the court after the same shall have been served upon the employing unit, any officer, member, or agent of the employing unit, or any other person having possession of the records shall be guilty of indirect contempt of such court from which such order shall have issued and may be adjudged in contempt of said court and punished therefor as provided by law.

Formerly: Acts 1947, c.208, s.2008. As amended by P.L.135-1990, SEC.19; P.L.108-2006, SEC.41; P.L.171-2016, SEC.27.
Ind. Code § 22-2-13-4 — Indiana Code / Title 22 / Article 2 / Chapter 13 / Section 22-2-13-4
"Employer"
Status: in_force

Sec. 4. As used in this chapter, the term "employer" includes the state and political subdivisions of the state.

As added by P.L.151-2007, SEC.3.
Ind. Code § 22-15-5-10 — Indiana Code / Title 22 / Article 15 / Chapter 5 / Section 22-15-5-10
License presentation upon request
Status: in_force

Sec. 10. An individual engaged in the business of an elevator contractor shall carry:

(1) the individual's license; or

(2) a facsimile of the license of the partnership, corporation, or state educational institution by which the individual is employed;

and present the license for inspection by a representative of the department upon request.

As added by P.L.119-2002, SEC.22. Amended by P.L.2-2007, SEC.312.
Ind. Code § 22-8-1.1-17.1 — Indiana Code / Title 22 / Article 8 / Chapter 1.1 / Section 22-8-1.1-17.1
Criteria for standards
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. 17.1. (a) Any standard promulgated under this chapter shall prescribe the use of labels or other appropriate forms of warning as are necessary to insure that employees are apprised of all hazards to which they are exposed, relevant symptoms and appropriate emergency treatment, and proper conditions and precautions of safe use or exposure. Where appropriate, such a standard shall also prescribe suitable protective equipment and control or technological procedures to be used in connection with the hazards and shall provide for monitoring or measuring employee exposure at such locations and intervals and in such manner as may be necessary for the protection of employees. In addition where appropriate, any standard shall prescribe the type or frequency of medical examinations or other tests which shall be made available by the employer, at employer's cost, to employees exposed to hazards in order to most effectively determine whether the health of the employees is adversely affected by the exposure. Upon request, the results of examinations or tests shall be furnished to the department and shall remain confidential within the department. At the request of the employee, results shall be furnished to his physician.

(b) The commission, in promulgating standards dealing with toxic materials or harmful physical agents, shall set the standard which most adequately assures, to the extent feasible, on the basis of the best available evidence, that no employee will suffer material impairment of health or functional capacity even if the employee has regular exposure to the hazard dealt with by the standard for the period of his working life. Development of standards shall be based upon research, demonstrations, experiments, and such other information as may be appropriate. In addition to the attainment of the highest degree of health and safety protection for the employee, other considerations shall be the latest available scientific data in the field, the feasibility of the standards, and experience gained under this and other health and safety laws. Whenever practicable, the standard promulgated shall be expressed in terms of objective criteria and of the performance desired.

(c) The commission, in promulgating standards, shall adopt rules requiring employers to maintain accurate records of employee exposures to potentially toxic material or harmful physical agents which are required to be monitored or measured under the standards. These rules shall provide employees or their representatives with an opportunity to observe monitoring or measuring and to have access to the records thereof. These rules shall also make appropriate provisions for each employee to have access to such records as will indicate his own exposure to toxic materials or harmful physical agents. Under these rules, each employer shall notify any employee who is being consistently exposed to toxic materials or harmful physical agents in concentrations or at levels which exceed those prescribed by an occupational safety and health standard and shall inform any employee who is being thus exposed of the corrective action being taken.

Formerly: Acts 1973, P.L.241, SEC.13. As amended by P.L.37-1985, SEC.35.
Ind. Code § 22-12-1-13 — Indiana Code / Title 22 / Article 12 / Chapter 1 / Section 22-12-1-13
"Fire safety law"
Status: in_force

Sec. 13. "Fire safety law" means any building law, equipment law, or other law safeguarding life or property from the hazards of fire or explosion.

As added by P.L.245-1987, SEC.1.
Ind. Code § 22-2-9-4 — Indiana Code / Title 22 / Article 2 / Chapter 9 / Section 22-2-9-4
Investigations; civil actions
Status: in_force

Sec. 4. (a) It shall be the duty of the commissioner of labor to enforce and to insure compliance with the provisions of this chapter, to investigate any violations of any of the provisions of this chapter, and to institute or cause to be instituted actions for penalties and forfeitures provided under this chapter. The commissioner of labor may hold hearings to satisfy himself as to the justice of any claim, and he shall cooperate with any employee in the enforcement of any claim against his employer in any case whenever, in his opinion, the claim is just and valid.

(b) The commissioner of labor may refer claims for wages under this chapter to the attorney general, and the attorney general may initiate civil actions on behalf of the claimant or may refer the claim to any attorney admitted to the practice of law in Indiana. The provisions of IC 22-2-5-2 apply to civil actions initiated under this subsection by the attorney general or his designee.

Formerly: Acts 1939, c.95, s.4. As amended by P.L.127-1984, SEC.1.
Ind. Code § 22-9.5-5-4 — Indiana Code / Title 22 / Article 9.5 / Chapter 5 / Section 22-9.5-5-4
Inducement, for profit, to sell or rent by representation of entry into neighborhood of certain persons
Status: in_force

Sec. 4. A person may not, for profit, induce or attempt to induce a person to sell or rent a dwelling by representations regarding the entry or prospective entry into a neighborhood of a person of a particular race, color, religion, sex, disability, familial status, or national origin.

As added by P.L.66-1990, SEC.2. Amended by P.L.23-1993, SEC.144.
Ind. Code § 22-9-1-0.1 — Indiana Code / Title 22 / Article 9 / Chapter 1 / Section 22-9-1-0.1
Application of certain amendments to chapter
Status: in_force

Sec. 0.1. The amendments made to section 6 of this chapter by P.L.14-1994 do not affect:

(1) rights or liabilities accrued; or

(2) proceedings begun;

before July 1, 1994. Those rights and liabilities accrued and proceedings begun shall be imposed and enforced under prior law as if P.L.14-1994 had not been enacted.

As added by P.L.220-2011, SEC.369.
Ind. Code § 22-15-3.3-4 — Indiana Code / Title 22 / Article 15 / Chapter 3.3 / Section 22-15-3.3-4
"Unit"
Status: in_force

Sec. 4. As used in this chapter, "unit" means a county, city, or town.

As added by P.L.218-2014, SEC.15.
Ind. Code § 22-6-2-1 — Indiana Code / Title 22 / Article 6 / Chapter 2 / Section 22-6-2-1
Public policy
Status: in_force

Sec. 1. It is hereby declared to be the public policy of the state of Indiana that it is necessary and essential in the public interest to facilitate the prompt, peaceful and just settlement of labor disputes between public utility employers and their employees which cause or threaten to cause an interruption in the supply of services necessary to the health, safety, and well-being of the citizens of Indiana, and to that end to encourage the making and maintaining of agreements concerning wages, hours and other conditions of employment through collective bargaining between public utility employers and their employees, and to provide settlement procedures for labor disputes between public utility employers and their employees in cases where the collective bargaining process has reached an impasse and stalemate and as a result thereof the parties are unable to effect such settlement and which labor disputes, if not settled, are likely to cause interruption of the supply of a public utility service on which the community so affected is so dependent that severe hardship would be inflicted on a substantial number of persons by a cessation of such service.

Formerly: Acts 1947, c.341, s.1.
Ind. Code § 22-2-18.1-1 — Indiana Code / Title 22 / Article 2 / Chapter 18.1 / Section 22-2-18.1-1
Chapter effective date
Status: in_force

Sec. 1. This chapter is effective July 1, 2021.

As added by P.L.147-2020, SEC.16.
Ind. Code § 22-2-6-1 — Indiana Code / Title 22 / Article 2 / Chapter 6 / Section 22-2-6-1
Definitions
Status: in_force

Sec. 1. (a) Any direction given by an employee to an employer to make a deduction from the wages to be earned by said employee, after said direction is given, shall constitute an assignment of the wages of said employee.

(b) For the purpose of this chapter, the term "employer" shall also include the state and any political subdivision of the state.

Formerly: Acts 1945, c.183, s.1; Acts 1965, c.301, s.1. As amended by P.L.144-1986, SEC.10; P.L.143-1988, SEC.2.
Ind. Code § 22-9-5-27 — Indiana Code / Title 22 / Article 9 / Chapter 5 / Section 22-9-5-27
Rules implementing chapter; conforming to federal rules
Status: in_force

Sec. 27. The commission shall adopt rules under IC 4-22-2 to carry out this chapter. These rules must not be in conflict with the provisions of the federal rules adopted under the employment discrimination provisions of the federal Americans with Disabilities Act (42 U.S.C. 12101 et seq.).

As added by P.L.111-1992, SEC.4. Amended by P.L.7-2015, SEC.47.
Ind. Code § 22-4.1-20-6 — Indiana Code / Title 22 / Article 4.1 / Chapter 20 / Section 22-4.1-20-6
Pathway to high school diploma
Status: in_force

Sec. 6. The program provided under this chapter may include a pathway to obtain a high school diploma.

As added by P.L.7-2011, SEC.23.
Ind. Code § 22-11-3.1-3 — Indiana Code / Title 22 / Article 11 / Chapter 3.1 / Section 22-11-3.1-3
License to do business not prohibited; fees; limits
Status: in_force

Sec. 3. This chapter does not prohibit a county having a unified license bond, or a city or town within that county, from requiring licenses to do business in that county, city or town. However, the initial license fee charged by a county, or a city or town within that county, may not exceed one hundred dollars ($100) and the license renewal fee may not exceed fifty dollars ($50).

[Pre-Local Government Recodification Citation: 17-2-88-3.]

As added by Acts 1981, P.L.11, SEC.127.
Ind. Code § 22-4-6-2 — Indiana Code / Title 22 / Article 4 / Chapter 6 / Section 22-4-6-2
Contributions; determination; remuneration other than money
Status: in_force

Sec. 2. For the purpose of determining the liability of an employing unit for the payment of contributions and the number of individuals performing services for remuneration, or under any contract of hire, there shall be included all individuals attending an established school, college, university, hospital or training course, who, in lieu of remuneration for such services, receive either meals, lodging, books, tuition or other educational facilities.

Formerly: Acts 1947, c.208, s.602.
Ind. Code § 22-4-2-23 — Indiana Code / Title 22 / Article 4 / Chapter 2 / Section 22-4-2-23
New claim
Status: in_force

Sec. 23. "New claim" means an application, in the form and manner prescribed by the department, made by an individual for the determination of the individual's status as an insured worker.

Formerly: Acts 1947, c.208, s.223; Acts 1953, c.177, s.5. As amended by P.L.108-2006, SEC.2; P.L.122-2019, SEC.4.
Ind. Code § 22-4-2-52 — Indiana Code / Title 22 / Article 4 / Chapter 2 / Section 22-4-2-52
Principal administrative
Status: in_force

Sec. 52. As used in this article, "principal administrative" means all executive, managerial, or administrative services performed for an educational institution.

As added by P.L.121-2026, SEC.9.
Ind. Code § 22-3-3-15 — Indiana Code / Title 22 / Article 3 / Chapter 3 / Section 22-3-3-15
Subsequent injuries; awards; extending period of payment
Status: in_force

Sec. 15. If an employee receives a permanent injury such as specified in section 10 of this chapter after having sustained another permanent injury in the same employment, he shall be entitled to compensation for both injuries, but the total compensation shall be paid by extending the period and not by increasing the amount of weekly compensation, and when such previous and subsequent permanent injuries in combination result in total permanent disability or permanent total impairment, compensation shall be payable for such permanent total disability or permanent total impairment, but payments made for the previous injury shall be deducted from the total payment of compensation due.

Formerly: Acts 1929, c.172, s.35; Acts 1963, c.387, s.9. As amended by P.L.144-1986, SEC.33.
Ind. Code § 22-12-1-3.7 — Indiana Code / Title 22 / Article 12 / Chapter 1 / Section 22-12-1-3.7
"Bungee jumping"
Status: in_force

Sec. 3.7. "Bungee jumping" means a fall or jump from a height by an individual who is attached to an elastic cord that prevents the individual from hitting the ground, water, or other solid, semisolid, liquid, or elastic surface.

As added by P.L.32-2006, SEC.2.
Ind. Code § 22-15-7-5 — Indiana Code / Title 22 / Article 15 / Chapter 7 / Section 22-15-7-5
Maintenance of records for regulated amusement devices; penalty
Status: in_force

Sec. 5. (a) A permittee shall, during the permit period, maintain at each location operated by the permittee for each regulated amusement device at the location the following:

(1) A current owner's manual.

(2) Any operational manuals or maintenance guides.

(3) Complete maintenance records describing all repairs and modifications.

(4) Daily operation and inspection logs or checklists.

(5) Personnel training records.

(b) The materials described in subsection (a) must be made available to an inspector from the department:

(1) upon request; and

(2) within a reasonable time.

The failure by the permittee to have, maintain, or make available for review the materials described in subsection (a) constitutes grounds for the department to temporarily suspend a permit during the term of failure or refusal.

As added by P.L.166-1997, SEC.9. Amended by P.L.1-2006, SEC.405; P.L.187-2021, SEC.125.
Ind. Code § 22-9.5-5-2 — Indiana Code / Title 22 / Article 9.5 / Chapter 5 / Section 22-9.5-5-2
Publication of notice or advertisement indicating intent to discriminate
Status: in_force

Sec. 2. A person may not make, print, or publish or cause to be made, printed, or published any notice, statement, or advertisement with respect to the sale or rental of a dwelling that indicates any preference, limitation, or discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, disability, familial status, or national origin, or an intention to make such a preference, limitation, or discrimination.

As added by P.L.66-1990, SEC.2. Amended by P.L.23-1993, SEC.142.
Ind. Code § 22-2-17-2 — Indiana Code / Title 22 / Article 2 / Chapter 17 / Section 22-2-17-2
"Political subdivision"
Status: in_force

Sec. 2. As used in this chapter, "political subdivision" has the meaning set forth in IC 36-1-2-13.

As added by P.L.210-2017, SEC.1.
Ind. Code § 22-8-1.1-19.1 — Indiana Code / Title 22 / Article 8 / Chapter 1.1 / Section 22-8-1.1-19.1
Temporary variances
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. 19.1. Temporary Variances. Any employer may apply to the commission for a temporary order granting a variance from a standard or any provision thereof promulgated under this chapter. Such temporary order shall be granted only if the employer establishes that he is unable to comply with a standard by its effective date because of unavailability of professional or technical personnel or of materials and equipment needed to come into compliance with the standard or because necessary construction or alteration of facilities cannot be completed by the effective date; that he is taking all available steps to safeguard his employees against the hazards covered by the standard; and that he has an effective program for coming into compliance with a standard as quickly as practicable. Any temporary order issued under this section shall prescribe the practices, means, methods, operations and processes which the employer must adopt and use while the order is in effect and state in detail his program for coming into compliance with the standard. Such a temporary order may be granted only after notice to employees and an opportunity for a hearing. Said notice shall be given to the authorized representative of the employees and be posted at or near the location for which the variance is sought. No order for a temporary variance may be in effect for longer than the period needed by the employer to achieve compliance with the standard or one (1) year, whichever is shorter, except that such an order may be renewed not more than twice, so long as the requirements of this paragraph are met and if an application for renewal is filed at least ninety (90) days prior to the expiration date of the order.

Formerly: Acts 1973, P.L.241, SEC.15.
Ind. Code § 22-2-7-2 — Indiana Code / Title 22 / Article 2 / Chapter 7 / Section 22-2-7-2
Amount of assignment; post-dating
Status: in_force

Sec. 2. No assignment of his or her wages or salary by any employee or wage earner to any wage broker or any other person for his benefit shall be valid or enforceable, nor shall any employer or debtor recognize or honor such assignment for any purpose whatever, unless it be for a fixed and definite part of the wages or salary earned or to be earned during a period not exceeding thirty (30) days immediately following the date of the assignment. Any assignment which shall be post-dated or dated on any other date than that of its actual execution shall be void and of no effect for any purpose whatever.

Formerly: Acts 1909, c.34, s.2.
Ind. Code § 22-13-2-5.6 — Indiana Code / Title 22 / Article 13 / Chapter 2 / Section 22-13-2-5.6-b
Submission of proposed building code amendments to the department
Status: in_force

Note: This version of section effective 7-1-2027. See also preceding version of this section, effective until 7-1-2027.

Sec. 5.6. (a) As used in this section, "building code" means a building code and includes the standards related to a building code.

(b) As used in this section, "unit" means a county, city, or town.

(c) A unit may submit a proposal to the department to amend any building code. A unit may submit the proposal in hard copy or in an electronic form that is acceptable to the department. A proposal must include the following:

(1) A resolution adopted by the unit to request an amendment to the building code that:

(A) specifies the building code language to be amended; and

(B) states the safety issue that is the basis for the proposed amendment.

(2) A fiscal analysis of the estimated cost or savings resulting from the proposed building code amendment.

(d) The department shall review and consider all proposals submitted by units at least annually.

As added by P.L.155-2023, SEC.10. Amended by P.L.152-2026, SEC.380.
Ind. Code § 22-14-1-4 — Indiana Code / Title 22 / Article 14 / Chapter 1 / Section 22-14-1-4
Repealed
Status: repealed

As added by P.L.245-1987, SEC.3. Amended by P.L.22-2005, SEC.40; P.L.1-2006, SEC.362. Repealed by P.L.187-2021, SEC.80.
Ind. Code § 22-13-2-3.5 — Indiana Code / Title 22 / Article 13 / Chapter 2 / Section 22-13-2-3.5
Rules requiring the installation of automatic fire sprinkler systems prohibited
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. 3.5. (a) The following may not adopt rules requiring the installation of an automatic fire sprinkler system in a Class 2 structure:

(1) The commission.

(2) Another state agency.

(b) A political subdivision may not adopt an ordinance or other regulation requiring the installation of an automatic fire sprinkler system in a Class 2 structure.

As added by P.L.104-2018, SEC.5.
Ind. Code § 22-4-12-1 — Indiana Code / Title 22 / Article 4 / Chapter 12 / Section 22-4-12-1
Eligibility; payment; death
Status: in_force

Sec. 1. (a) Benefits designated as unemployment insurance benefits shall become payable from the fund to any claimant who is or becomes unemployed and eligible for benefits under the terms of this article.

(b) All benefits shall be paid through the department or such other agencies as the department by rule may designate at such times and in such manner as the department may prescribe.

(c) Except as provided in subsection (d), the department may make direct deposit disbursements with respect to the payment of benefits to a financial institution account designated by an individual only if the financial institution:

(1) has a physical branch location in Indiana; or

(2) is designated as an approved depository by the treasurer of state.

(d) The department may approve a financial institution that does not qualify under subsection (c)(1) or (c)(2) if the financial institution is in compliance with IC 22-4-17-7, IC 22-4-17-8, and IC 22-4-19.

(e) The department may adopt rules to provide for the payment of benefits due and payable on executed vouchers to persons since deceased; benefits so due and payable may be paid to the legal representative, dependents, or next of kin of the deceased as are found to be entitled thereto, which rules need not conform with the laws of the state governing decedent estates, and every such payment shall be deemed a valid payment to the same extent as if made to the legal representative of the deceased.

(f) If there is an executor or administrator of the estate of the decedent, payments must be made to the executor or administrator. If it is shown to the satisfaction of the department that there is no executor, and no administrator has been appointed, and in all probability no administrator will be appointed, payment may be made to the next of kin, with due regard being given to the following order of preference:

(1) The surviving spouse.

(2) Children.

(3) Parents.

(4) Brothers and sisters.

(5) Other relatives.

However, the department is not bound to follow this order of preference.

(g) Whenever there is more than one (1) legal heir in any of the classes established in subsection (f), payment may be made to any one (1) of that group as agent for the others upon submission of proper evidence of authority and identification.

(h) Application for payment of benefits must be made in writing and on the prescribed form within six (6) months after the death of the deceased, provided that the department, upon good cause, may extend the time for filing.

(i) In cases where the claimant's benefit eligibility, or disqualification, is disputed, the department shall promptly notify the claimant and the employer, or employers, directly involved with the issue or issues raised, and the determination will set forth the right to appeal of the party receiving the adverse determination. In the event of the death of the claimant between the:

(1) filing of a valid claim for benefits; and

(2) issuance of an eligibility determination by the department;

all notices filed or issued under this section shall be served upon the authorized representative of the deceased claimant, as determined under subsection (f).

(j) In the event a hearing is scheduled in an appeal involving a deceased claimant, the claimant's authorized representative of the estate shall be allowed to participate in the hearing in place of the claimant, and the appeal shall proceed as set forth under this section.

Formerly: Acts 1947, c.208, s.1201. As amended by P.L.144-1986, SEC.101; P.L.108-2006, SEC.22; P.L.113-2026, SEC.12; P.L.121-2026, SEC.31.
Ind. Code § 22-4.1-1-2.5 — Indiana Code / Title 22 / Article 4.1 / Chapter 1 / Section 22-4.1-1-2.5
Repealed
Status: repealed

As added by P.L.7-2011, SEC.19. Amended by P.L.69-2015, SEC.27. Repealed by P.L.152-2018, SEC.21.
Ind. Code § 22-5-9-8 — Indiana Code / Title 22 / Article 5 / Chapter 9 / Section 22-5-9-8
Employer violation; notice to employer; affidavit
Status: in_force

Sec. 8. (a) If the attorney general determines that probable cause exists that an employer has violated section 7 of this chapter at any point in the preceding three (3) year period or has violated the terms of its probationary status under section 9(c) of this chapter, the attorney general is, except as provided in subsection (b), authorized to bring an action against the employer to enjoin the violation and for other relief authorized by section 9 of this chapter.

(b) In the case of an employer that has never previously been found under section 9 of this chapter to have committed a violation of section 7 of this chapter and has never previously submitted to the attorney general an affidavit under subsection (c), the attorney general shall provide the employer notice of the attorney general's probable cause determination before the attorney general initiates an action under subsection (a). If, within fifteen (15) business days of receiving the attorney general's notice, the employer either:

(1) provides evidence to the attorney general that the employer has engaged in reasonable diligence to confirm the work eligibility of the employer's employees and that the employer has not committed a violation of section 7 of this chapter; or

(2) submits to the attorney general an affidavit under subsection (c);

the attorney general may not initiate an action under subsection (a).

(c) An employer described in subsection (b) that receives notice of the attorney general's probable cause determination under subsection (b) may, within fifteen (15) business days of receiving the notice, submit to the attorney general an affidavit signed by an authorized representative attesting that the employer has terminated the employment of any and all unauthorized aliens, engaged in reasonable diligence to confirm the work eligibility of all of its employees, and will not knowingly employ any unauthorized aliens in the future.

As added by P.L.106-2026, SEC.16.
Ind. Code § 22-4-3-3 — Indiana Code / Title 22 / Article 4 / Chapter 3 / Section 22-4-3-3
Exceptions; on call or as needed employment
Status: in_force

Sec. 3. An individual is not totally unemployed, part-totally unemployed, or partially unemployed for any week in which the individual:

(1) is regularly and customarily employed on an on-call or as needed basis; and

(2) has:

(A) remuneration for personal services payable to the individual; or

(B) work available from the individual's on-call or as needed employer.

As added by P.L.2-2011, SEC.1.
Ind. Code § 22-4-5-3 — Indiana Code / Title 22 / Article 4 / Chapter 5 / Section 22-4-5-3
Work week specified in contract; conditions for use
Status: in_force

Sec. 3. (a) This section applies for purposes of deductible income only.

(b) If:

(1) an employee and an employing unit have agreed in a labor contract to establish a work week that is a different term of seven (7) days than the calendar week;

(2) the employing unit has filed a written notice with the department in the form and manner prescribed by the department stating that a work week other than the calendar week has been established under the labor contract between the employing unit and its employees; and

(3) the notice has been filed with the department before an employee working on the contractual work week files a claim for unemployment compensation benefits;

the work week specified in the contract may be used for purposes of this chapter.

As added by P.L.241-1987, SEC.2. Amended by P.L.122-2019, SEC.11; P.L.113-2026, SEC.5.
Ind. Code § 22-14-7-9 — Indiana Code / Title 22 / Article 14 / Chapter 7 / Section 22-14-7-9
"Sell"
Status: in_force

Sec. 9. As used in this chapter, "sell" means to:

(1) sell; or

(2) offer or agree to sell.

As added by P.L.82-2008, SEC.1.
Ind. Code § 22-15-3.2-12 — Indiana Code / Title 22 / Article 15 / Chapter 3.2 / Section 22-15-3.2-12
Information maintained by department
Status: in_force

Sec. 12. (a) The department shall maintain the following information for every application:

(1) The type of project that is the subject of the application.

(2) The name and profession of the design professional.

(3) The location of the project.

(4) The date the application was submitted to the department.

(5) Whether the application was selected for plan review.

(6) If the application was selected for a review:

(A) whether the department requested corrections to the plans and specifications;

(B) the dates that corrections were requested by the department; and

(C) the dates that the applicant responded to the requests under clause (B).

(7) Whether a design release was issued by the department. The date a design release was issued (if any) or other final action was taken.

(8) Any other significant plan review activity related to an application.

(b) The department shall maintain the information described in subsection (a) in a single electronic file in a format that permits easy comparison of the information for each applicant. The department shall update the information at least quarterly.

As added by P.L.218-2014, SEC.14. Amended by P.L.187-2021, SEC.110.
Ind. Code § 22-4-32-23 — Indiana Code / Title 22 / Article 4 / Chapter 32 / Section 22-4-32-23
Dissolution, liquidation, or withdrawal of corporation; notification; clearance
Status: in_force

Sec. 23. (a) As used in this section:

(1) "Dissolution" refers to dissolution of a corporation under IC 23-0.5-6, IC 23-1-45, IC 23-1-47, or IC 23-1-48, or dissolution under Indiana law of an association, a joint venture, an estate, a partnership, a limited liability partnership, a limited liability company, a joint stock company, or an insurance company (referred to as a "noncorporate entity" in this section).

(2) "Liquidation" means the operation or act of winding up a corporation's or entity's affairs, when normal business activities have ceased, by settling its debts and realizing upon and distributing its assets.

(3) "Withdrawal" refers to the withdrawal of a foreign corporation from Indiana under IC 23-0.5-5-7.

(b) The officers and directors of a corporation effecting dissolution, liquidation, or withdrawal or the appropriate individuals of a noncorporate entity shall do the following:

(1) File all necessary documents with the department in a timely manner as required by this article.

(2) Make all payments of contributions to the department in a timely manner as required by this article.

(3) File with the department a notification within thirty (30) days of the adoption of a resolution or plan in the form and manner prescribed by the department. The notification may require information concerning:

(A) the corporation's or noncorporate entity's assets;

(B) the corporation's or noncorporate entity's liabilities;

(C) details of the plan or resolution;

(D) the names and addresses of corporate officers, directors, and shareholders or the noncorporate entity's owners, members, or trustees;

(E) a copy of the minutes of the shareholders' meeting or the noncorporate entity's meeting at which the plan or resolution was formally adopted; and

(F) such other information as the department may require.

The commissioner may accept, in lieu of the department's prescribed notification, a copy of Form 966 that the corporation filed with the Internal Revenue Service.

(c) Unless a clearance is issued under subsection (g), for a period of one (1) year following the filing of the notification with the department, the corporate officers and directors of a corporation and the chief executive of a noncorporate entity remain personally liable, subject to IC 23-1-35-1(e), for any acts or omissions that result in the distribution of corporate or noncorporate entity assets in violation of the interests of the state. An officer or director of a corporation or a chief executive of a noncorporate entity held liable for an unlawful distribution under this subsection is entitled to contribution:

(1) from every other director who voted for or assented to the distribution, subject to IC 23-1-35-1(e); and

(2) from each shareholder, owner, member, or trustee for the amount the shareholder, owner, member, or trustee accepted.

(d) The corporation's officers' and directors' and the noncorporate entity's chief executive's personal liability includes all contributions, penalties, interest, and fees associated with the collection of the liability due the department. In addition to the penalties provided elsewhere in this article, a penalty of up to thirty percent (30%) of the unpaid contributions may be imposed on the corporate officers and directors and the noncorporate entity's chief executive for failure to take reasonable steps to set aside corporate assets to meet the liability due the department.

(e) If the department fails to begin a collection action against a corporate officer or director or a noncorporate entity's chief executive within one (1) year after the filing of a notification with the department, the personal liability of the corporate officer or director or noncorporate entity's chief executive expires. The filing of a substantially blank notification or a notification containing misrepresentation of material facts does not constitute filing a notification for the purpose of determining the period of personal liability of the officers and directors of the corporation or the chief executive of the noncorporate entity.

(f) In addition to the remedies contained in this section, the department is entitled to pursue corporate assets that have been distributed to shareholders or noncorporate entity assets that have been distributed to owners, members, or beneficiaries, in violation of the interests of the state. The election to pursue one (1) remedy does not foreclose the state's option to pursue other legal remedies.

(g) The department may issue a clearance to a corporation or noncorporate entity effecting dissolution, liquidation, or withdrawal if:

(1) the:

(A) officers and directors of the corporation have; or

(B) chief executive of the noncorporate entity has;

met the requirements of subsection (b); and

(2) request for the clearance is made in the form and manner prescribed by the department by the officers and directors of the corporation or chief executive of the noncorporate entity within thirty (30) days after the filing of the notification with the department.

(h) The issuance of a clearance by the department under subsection (g) releases the officers and directors of a corporation and the chief executive of a noncorporate entity from personal liability under this section.

As added by P.L.107-1987, SEC.2. Amended by P.L.21-1995, SEC.127; P.L.290-2001, SEC.31; P.L.1-2002, SEC.93; P.L.175-2009, SEC.43; P.L.42-2011, SEC.46; P.L.171-2016, SEC.45; P.L.118-2017, SEC.4; P.L.122-2019, SEC.46.
Ind. Code § 22-9.5-4-4 — Indiana Code / Title 22 / Article 9.5 / Chapter 4 / Section 22-9.5-4-4
Delegation of commission's powers and duties to director
Status: in_force

Sec. 4. The commission may, by rule, authorize the director of the commission to exercise the commission's powers or perform the commission's duties under this article.

As added by P.L.66-1990, SEC.2.
Ind. Code § 22-4-11-3.3 — Indiana Code / Title 22 / Article 4 / Chapter 11 / Section 22-4-11-3.3
Contribution rates before 2011
Status: in_force

Sec. 3.3. (a) For calendar years after 2001 and before 2011, if the conditions of section 2 of this chapter are met, the rate of contributions shall be determined and assigned, with respect to each calendar year, to employers whose accounts have a credit balance and who are eligible therefore according to each employer's credit reserve ratio. Each employer shall be assigned the contribution rate appearing in the applicable schedule A, B, C, D, or E on the line opposite the employer's credit reserve ratio as set forth in the rate schedule below:

RATE SCHEDULE FOR ACCOUNTS

WITH CREDIT BALANCES

When the Credit Reserve Ratio Is:

As

But

Rate Schedules

Much

Less

(%)

As

Than

A

B

C

D

E

3.00

1.10

0.10

0.10

0.10

0.15

2.80

3.00

1.30

0.30

0.10

0.10

0.15

2.60

2.80

1.50

0.50

0.10

0.10

0.15

2.40

2.60

1.70

0.70

0.30

0.10

0.20

2.20

2.40

1.90

0.90

0.50

0.10

0.20

2.00

2.20

2.10

1.10

0.70

0.30

0.40

1.80

2.00

2.30

1.30

0.90

0.50

0.60

1.60

1.80

2.50

1.50

1.10

0.70

0.80

1.40

1.60

2.70

1.70

1.30

0.90

1.00

1.20

1.40

2.90

1.90

1.50

1.10

1.20

1.00

1.20

3.10

2.10

1.70

1.30

1.40

0.80

1.00

3.30

2.30

1.90

1.50

1.60

0.60

0.80

3.50

2.50

2.10

1.70

1.80

0.40

0.60

3.70

2.70

2.30

1.90

2.00

0.20

0.40

3.90

2.90

2.50

2.10

2.20

0.00

0.20

4.10

3.10

2.70

2.30

2.40

(b) For calendar years after 2001 and before 2011, if the conditions of section 2 of this chapter are met, the rate of contributions shall be determined and assigned, with respect to each calendar year, to employers whose accounts have a debit balance and who are eligible therefore according to each employer's debit reserve ratio. Each employer shall be assigned the contribution rate appearing in the applicable schedule A, B, C, D, or E on the line opposite the employer's debit reserve ratio as set forth in the rate schedule below:

RATE SCHEDULE FOR ACCOUNTS

WITH DEBIT BALANCES

When the Debit Reserve Ratio Is:

As

But

Rate Schedules

Much

Less

(%)

As

Than

A

B

C

D

E

1.50

4.40

4.30

4.20

4.10

5.40

1.50

3.00

4.70

4.60

4.50

4.40

5.40

3.00

4.50

5.00

4.90

4.70

4.70

5.40

4.50

6.00

5.30

5.20

5.10

5.00

5.40

6.00

5.60

5.50

5.40

5.40

5.40

As added by P.L.290-2001, SEC.4. Amended by P.L.1-2002, SEC.89; P.L.273-2003, SEC.4; P.L.175-2009, SEC.14; P.L.110-2010, SEC.28.
Ind. Code § 22-9-10-12 — Indiana Code / Title 22 / Article 9 / Chapter 10 / Section 22-9-10-12
Complaints of violations; resolutions
Status: in_force

Sec. 12. (a) The commission shall receive, investigate, and attempt to resolve complaints of violations of this chapter from complainants in the manner provided by IC 22-9-1-6.

(b) IC 22-9-1-16, IC 22-9-1-17, and IC 22-9-1-18 apply to complaints filed in accordance with this chapter.

As added by P.L.136-2014, SEC.5.
Ind. Code § 22-4-17-15 — Indiana Code / Title 22 / Article 4 / Chapter 17 / Section 22-4-17-15
Impartial administrative law judge
Status: in_force

Sec. 15. (a) An administrative law judge may not preside over or otherwise participate in the hearing or disposition of an appeal in which the judge's impartiality might reasonably be questioned, including instances where the judge:

(1) has:

(A) personal bias or prejudice concerning a party; or

(B) personal knowledge of disputed evidentiary facts concerning the appeal;

(2) has served as a lawyer in the matter in controversy; or

(3) knows that the judge has any direct or indirect financial or other interest in the subject matter of an appeal or in a party to the appeal.

(b) Disqualification of an administrative law judge shall be in accordance with the rules adopted by the department.

(c) This subsection does not apply to the disposition of ex parte matters specifically authorized by statute or rule. An administrative law judge may not communicate, directly or indirectly, regarding any substantive issue in the appeal while the appeal is pending, with any party to the appeal, or with any individual who has a direct or indirect interest in the outcome of the appeal, without notice and opportunity for all parties to participate in the communication.

As added by P.L.135-1990, SEC.16. Amended by P.L.171-2016, SEC.19.
Ind. Code § 22-9-1-7 — Indiana Code / Title 22 / Article 9 / Chapter 1 / Section 22-9-1-7
Educational programs
Status: in_force

Sec. 7. In order to eliminate prejudice among the various racial, religious, and ethnic groups in this state and to further goodwill among such groups, the commission, in cooperation with the state department of education and the universities and colleges of the state, and such other universities and colleges as are willing to cooperate, is directed to prepare a comprehensive educational program, designed to emphasize the origin of prejudice against such minority groups, its harmful effects, its incompatibility with American principles of equality and fair play, and violation of the brotherhood of man.

Formerly: Acts 1961, c.208, s.7. As amended by P.L.20-1984, SEC.196.
Ind. Code § 22-5-1.7-6 — Indiana Code / Title 22 / Article 5 / Chapter 1.7 / Section 22-5-1.7-6
"Public contract for services"
Status: in_force

Sec. 6. (a) As used in this chapter, "public contract for services" means any type of written agreement between a state agency or political subdivision and a contractor for the procurement of services.

(b) The term does not include a contract for the lease of property owned by the state under which no state expenditures are required.

As added by P.L.171-2011, SEC.16. Amended by P.L.28-2013, SEC.1; P.L.177-2021, SEC.12.
Ind. Code § 22-4-17-6 — Indiana Code / Title 22 / Article 4 / Chapter 17 / Section 22-4-17-6
Disputed claims; conduct of hearings and appeals
Status: in_force

Sec. 6. (a) The manner in which disputed claims shall be presented and the conduct of hearings and appeals, including the conduct of administrative law judges, review board members, and other individuals who adjudicate claims during a hearing or other adjudicative process, shall be in accordance with this article.

(b) The proceedings before an administrative law judge are de novo, except as provided in subsection (e).

(c) All proceedings before an administrative law judge shall be conducted informally in order to determine the substantial rights of the parties. The parties may present evidence as the administrative law judge deems necessary for determining the substantial rights of the parties. An administrative law judge:

(1) shall have the right to examine all witnesses;

(2) may require the parties to produce any available evidence that the parties deem necessary for a proper determination of the case; and

(3) where either party fails to appear, or where either party is not represented by an attorney or duly authorized agent, shall have the duty to examine the party's witnesses, and to cross-examine all witnesses of the other party, in order to ensure complete presentation of the case.

(d) If this article does not provide for the procedural rules governing a claim or action before an administrative law judge or the review board, the proceedings are governed by the Indiana Rules of Trial Procedure and the Indiana Rules of Evidence.

(e) Administrative law judges, review board members, and other individuals who adjudicate claims during a hearing or other adjudicative process may consider as evidence and include in the record described in subsection (h) records of the department that are material to the issues being considered in the hearing if the records are made available to the interested parties prior to the hearing.

(f) An administrative law judge shall consider all hearsay evidence as would be admissible under common law or the Indiana Rules of Evidence. Hearsay evidence that is not admissible under a recognized hearsay exception may be admitted but is not entitled to the same evidentiary weight as direct testimony. Hearsay evidence properly objected to, but not falling within a recognized hearsay exception, that is admitted into the record may not form the sole basis for a decision by an administrative law judge or the review board.

(g) No paper or document written in any foreign language shall be introduced into evidence in a proceeding related to a disputed claim unless it is accompanied by an accurate English translation, with satisfactory proof, as determined by the administrative law judge, or the review board, that the translation is a correct translation of the original. Testimony in a language other than English, or by the hearing impaired, shall be translated by an interpreter provided by the department, at the department's expense. The interpreter is subject to the interpreter oath or affirmation, which shall be administered by the administrative law judge or the review board.

(h) A full and complete record shall be kept of all proceedings in connection with a disputed claim. The testimony at any hearing upon a disputed claim may not be transcribed unless a review board decision is appealed to the court of appeals of Indiana.

(i) Each party to a hearing before an administrative law judge held under section 3 of this chapter shall be sent a notice of the hearing at least ten (10) days before the date of the hearing specifying the date, place, and time of the hearing, identifying the issues to be decided, and providing complete information about the rules of evidence and standards of proof that the administrative law judge will use to determine the validity of the claim.

(j) If a hearing so scheduled has not commenced within at least sixty (60) minutes of the time for which it was scheduled, then a party involved in the hearing may request a continuance of the hearing. Upon submission of a request for continuance of a hearing under circumstances provided in this section, the continuance shall be granted unless the party requesting the continuance was responsible for the delay in the commencement of the hearing as originally scheduled. In the latter instance, the continuance shall be discretionary with the administrative law judge. Testimony or other evidence introduced by a party at a hearing before an administrative law judge or the review board that another party to the hearing:

(1) is not prepared to meet; and

(2) by ordinary prudence could not be expected to have anticipated;

shall be good cause for continuance of the hearing and upon motion such continuance shall be granted.

(k) The administrative records of the department are self-authenticating and admissible in the administrative hearing.

Formerly: Acts 1947, c.208, s.1806; Acts 1963, c.208, s.1. As amended by P.L.144-1986, SEC.105; P.L.219-1989, SEC.1; P.L.135-1990, SEC.10; P.L.108-2006, SEC.31; P.L.175-2009, SEC.31; P.L.122-2019, SEC.30; P.L.119-2020, SEC.2; P.L.200-2025, SEC.23; P.L.121-2026, SEC.45.
Ind. Code § 22-1-5-15 — Indiana Code / Title 22 / Article 1 / Chapter 5 / Section 22-1-5-15
Failure to provide consumer notice
Status: in_force

Sec. 15. The failure of a placement agency to provide a consumer notice to the consumer at the time a home care services worker is placed in the consumer's home does not relieve a consumer from the duties or obligations as an employer. If a placement agency fails to provide a consumer notice and the consumer is liable for payment of wages, taxes, worker's compensation insurance premiums, or unemployment compensation employer contributions, the consumer has a right of indemnification against the placement agency, which includes the actual amounts paid to or on behalf of the home care services worker as well as the consumer's attorney's fees and costs.

As added by P.L.212-2005, SEC.19.
Ind. Code § 22-11-14.5-2 — Indiana Code / Title 22 / Article 11 / Chapter 14.5 / Section 22-11-14.5-2
Repealed
Status: repealed

As added by P.L.25-2004, SEC.3. Repealed by P.L.187-2006, SEC.18.
Ind. Code § 22-4.1-27-11 — Indiana Code / Title 22 / Article 4.1 / Chapter 27 / Section 22-4.1-27-11
Approval status of eligible program providers
Status: in_force

Sec. 11. An approved eligible program provider shall maintain the eligible program provider's approval under this chapter without reapplying annually if the eligible program provider has not been removed from the approved eligible program provider list under section 17 of this chapter.

As added by P.L.237-2019, SEC.2.
Ind. Code § 22-3-2-14.5 — Indiana Code / Title 22 / Article 3 / Chapter 2 / Section 22-3-2-14.5
Independent contractor electing exemption from compensation provisions; filing statement; certificate of exemption
Status: in_force

Sec. 14.5. (a) As used in this section, "independent contractor" refers to a person described in IC 22-3-6-1(b)(7).

(b) As used in this section, "person" means an individual, a proprietorship, a partnership, a joint venture, a firm, an association, a corporation, or other legal entity.

(c) An independent contractor who does not make an election under IC 22-3-6-1(b)(4) or IC 22-3-6-1(b)(5) is not subject to the compensation provisions of IC 22-3-2 through IC 22-3-6 and must file a statement with the department of state revenue in accordance with IC 6-3-7-5 and obtain a certificate of exemption.

(d) Together with the statement required in subsection (c), an independent contractor shall file annually with the department documentation in support of independent contractor status before being granted a certificate of exemption. The independent contractor must obtain clearance from the department of state revenue before issuance of the certificate.

(e) An independent contractor shall pay a filing fee in the amount of fifteen dollars ($15) with the certificate filed under subsection (g). The fees collected under this subsection shall be deposited in the worker's compensation supplemental administrative fund and shall be used for all expenses the board incurs.

(f) The worker's compensation board shall maintain a data base consisting of certificates received under this section and on request may verify that a certificate was filed.

(g) A certificate of exemption must be filed with the worker's compensation board. The board shall indicate that the certificate has been filed by stamping the certificate with the date of receipt and returning a stamped copy to the person filing the certificate. A certificate becomes effective as of midnight seven (7) business days after the date file stamped by the worker's compensation board. The board shall maintain a data base containing the information required in subsections (d) and (f).

(h) A person who contracts for services of another person not covered by IC 22-3-2 through IC 22-3-6 to perform work must secure a copy of a stamped certificate of exemption filed under this section from the person hired. A person may not require a person who has provided a stamped certificate to have worker's compensation coverage. The worker's compensation insurance carrier of a person who contracts with an independent contractor shall accept a stamped certificate in the same manner as a certificate of insurance.

(i) A stamped certificate filed under this section is binding on and holds harmless from all claims:

(1) a person who contracts with an independent contractor after receiving a copy of the stamped certificate; and

(2) the worker's compensation insurance carrier of the person who contracts with the independent contractor.

The independent contractor may not collect compensation under IC 22-3-2 through IC 22-3-6 for an injury from a person or the person's worker's compensation carrier to whom the independent contractor has furnished a stamped certificate.

As added by P.L.75-1993, SEC.2. Amended by P.L.202-2001, SEC.3.
Ind. Code § 22-2-13-14 — Indiana Code / Title 22 / Article 2 / Chapter 13 / Section 22-2-13-14
Continuation of employee health care benefits
Status: in_force

Sec. 14. An employer shall permit an employee who is taking a leave of absence under this chapter to continue the employee's health care benefits at the employee's expense.

As added by P.L.151-2007, SEC.3.
Ind. Code § 22-4-13.3-5 — Indiana Code / Title 22 / Article 4 / Chapter 13.3 / Section 22-4-13.3-5
Employer may not discriminate against employee because of income withholding; employee remedies
Status: in_force

Sec. 5. (a) An employer may not use the withholding of income to collect an overpayment to the department as a basis for:

(1) refusing to hire a potential employee;

(2) discharging an employee; or

(3) taking disciplinary action against an employee.

(b) If:

(1) an employee reasonably believes that an employer took an action described in subsection (a); and

(2) the employee was adversely affected by the employer's action;

the employee may bring a suit against the employer in a court with jurisdiction.

(c) If a court determines that an employer took an action described in subsection (a), the employer may be:

(1) ordered to hire or reinstate an employee who was adversely affected by the employer's action without loss of pay or benefits; and

(2) fined an amount not to exceed one thousand dollars ($1,000).

As added by P.L.183-2015, SEC.5.
Ind. Code § 22-4-17-7 — Indiana Code / Title 22 / Article 4 / Chapter 17 / Section 22-4-17-7
Disputed claims; hearings; subpoenas; depositions
Status: in_force

Sec. 7. (a) In the discharge of the duties imposed by this article, the department, the review board, an administrative law judge, or any duly authorized representative of any of them, shall have power to administer oaths and affirmations, take depositions, certify to official acts, and issue and serve subpoenas to compel the attendance of witnesses and the production of books, papers, correspondence, memoranda, and other records deemed necessary as evidence in connection with the disputed claim or the administration of this article.

(b) Whenever the attendance of a witness, or the production of documents or other evidence, is desired by any party to a hearing, the party must request the issuance of a subpoena. The request must be submitted to the administrative law judge in writing or by telephone directed to the clerk of the administrative law judge. If the request is made by telephone, the clerk will:

(1) take the information from the requesting party; and

(2) submit the request to the administrative law judge for consideration.

The request must be made in time for the subpoena to be issued, and served, prior to the time and date of the hearing. The request will be granted or denied at the discretion of the administrative law judge.

(c) A subpoena shall be issued only upon a showing of necessity by the party requesting the subpoena. The request for a subpoena must contain:

(1) the name and address of the individual being subpoenaed; and

(2) a description of the document, record, or object to be produced.

(d) A subpoena, or a denial of a request for a subpoena, shall be served on all interested parties by the clerk of the administrative law judge. Subpoenas shall be enforced in the manner set forth in section 8 of this chapter.

(e) In all hearings, proof may be made by oral testimony, by documentary exhibits, or by depositions when the convenience of the witnesses or the parties so requires. Depositions shall be taken in the manner set forth in the Indiana Rules of Trial Procedure.

Formerly: Acts 1947, c.208, s.1807. As amended by P.L.144-1986, SEC.106; P.L.135-1990, SEC.11; P.L.108-2006, SEC.32; P.L.171-2016, SEC.15; P.L.121-2026, SEC.48.
Ind. Code § 22-8-1.1-30.1 — Indiana Code / Title 22 / Article 8 / Chapter 1.1 / Section 22-8-1.1-30.1
Board of safety review
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. 30.1. (a) A board of safety review is created within the department.

(b) The board shall conduct hearings on contests involving safety orders, penalties, and notices of failure to correct a violation issued under this chapter and may affirm, modify, or dismiss the action of the commissioner in respect to the violation, the penalty, and the abatement period. All enforcement action on a properly contested safety order shall be suspended until a final decision has been rendered by the board of safety review. If a petition for judicial review is filed under IC 4-21.5-5, the person seeking review may seek a stay under IC 4-21.5-5-9. If compliance with the safety order is a final decision, the full abatement period shall commence from the date of the issuance of the final decision of the board of safety review or of a court if a stay has been granted.

Formerly: Acts 1973, P.L.241, SEC.32. As amended by P.L.37-1985, SEC.37; P.L.34-1988, SEC.10.
Ind. Code § 22-4-39-2 — Indiana Code / Title 22 / Article 4 / Chapter 39 / Section 22-4-39-2
Repealed
Status: repealed

As added by Acts 1982, P.L.95, SEC.9. Amended by P.L.18-1987, SEC.103. Repealed by P.L.150-2018, SEC.8.
Ind. Code § 22-9-5-6 — Indiana Code / Title 22 / Article 9 / Chapter 5 / Section 22-9-5-6
"Disability" and "illegal use of drugs" defined; illegal drug users; sexual behavior
Status: in_force

Sec. 6. (a) As used in this chapter, "disability" means with respect to an individual:

(1) a physical or mental impairment that substantially limits at least one (1) of the major life activities of the individual;

(2) a record of an impairment described in subdivision (1); or

(3) being regarded as having an impairment described in subdivision (1).

(b) As used in this subsection, "illegal use of drugs" means the use of drugs the possession or distribution of which is unlawful under the Controlled Substances Act. The term does not include the use of a drug taken under the supervision of a licensed health care professional or another use authorized by the Controlled Substances Act (21 U.S.C. 812) or other provisions of federal law. For purposes of this chapter, an individual shall not be considered an individual with a disability solely because the individual is currently engaging in the illegal use of drugs. However, this subsection does not exclude as an individual with a disability an individual who:

(1) has successfully completed a supervised drug rehabilitation program and is no longer engaging in the illegal use of drugs or has otherwise been rehabilitated successfully and is no longer engaging in the illegal use of drugs;

(2) is participating in a supervised rehabilitation program and is no longer engaging in the illegal use of drugs; or

(3) is erroneously regarded as engaging in the illegal use of drugs but is not engaging in the illegal use of drugs.

It is not a violation of this chapter for a person or other entity covered by this chapter to adopt or administer reasonable policies or procedures, including but not limited to drug testing, designed to ensure that an individual described in subdivision (1) or (2) is no longer engaging in the illegal use of drugs. Nothing in this section shall be construed to encourage, prohibit, restrict, or authorize testing for the illegal use of drugs.

(c) Notwithstanding subsection (b), an individual shall not be denied health services or services provided in connection with drug rehabilitation on the basis of the current illegal use of drugs if the individual is otherwise entitled to those services.

(d) For purposes of this chapter, an individual shall not be considered an individual with a disability solely on the basis of the following:

(1) Homosexuality.

(2) Bisexuality.

(3) Transvestism, transsexualism, pedophilia, exhibitionism, voyeurism, gender identity disorders not resulting from physical impairments, or other sexual behavior disorders.

(4) Compulsive gambling, kleptomania, or pyromania.

(5) Psychoactive substance use disorders resulting from current illegal use of drugs (as defined in section 12 of this chapter).

As added by P.L.111-1992, SEC.4. Amended by P.L.99-2007, SEC.187.
Ind. Code § 22-4-2-51 — Indiana Code / Title 22 / Article 4 / Chapter 2 / Section 22-4-2-51
Political subdivision
Status: in_force

Sec. 51. As used in this article, "political subdivision" means a:

(1) county;

(2) city;

(3) town;

(4) village;

(5) school; or

(6) sanitation, utility, reclamation, improvement, drainage, irrigation, flood control, or similar district.

The term also includes libraries, hospitals, and similar organizations that are a part of an entity listed in subdivisions (1) through (6).

As added by P.L.121-2026, SEC.8.
Ind. Code § 22-4-2-48 — Indiana Code / Title 22 / Article 4 / Chapter 2 / Section 22-4-2-48
Governmental entity
Status: in_force

Sec. 48. As used in this article, "governmental entity" means an instrumentality of:

(1) the state; or

(2) one (1) or more political subdivisions of the state.

As added by P.L.121-2026, SEC.5.
Ind. Code § 22-4.1-22.5-2 — Indiana Code / Title 22 / Article 4.1 / Chapter 22.5 / Section 22-4.1-22.5-2
Rights, duties, and obligations of contracts entered into by state workforce innovation council before its abolishment
Status: in_force

Sec. 2. (a) After March 21, 2018, the effective date of P.L.152-2018, a contract entered into by the state workforce innovation council (before its abolishment on March 21, 2018) is a contract of the governor's workforce cabinet established by IC 4-3-27-3 (before its repeal).

(b) The repeal of IC 22-4.1-22 does not affect the right, duties, or obligations of the governor's workforce cabinet (before its repeal) or a person who before March 21, 2018, had a contract with the state workforce innovation council (before its abolishment on March 21, 2018).

(c) A person or the governor's workforce cabinet established by IC 4-2-27-3 (before its repeal) may enforce a right to compel performance of a duty for a contract as if the repeal of IC 22-4.1-22 had not been enacted.

As added by P.L.152-2018, SEC.34. Amended by P.L.10-2019, SEC.100; P.L.213-2025, SEC.282.
Ind. Code § 22-12-1-19 — Indiana Code / Title 22 / Article 12 / Chapter 1 / Section 22-12-1-19
Repealed
Status: repealed

As added by P.L.245-1987, SEC.1. Amended by P.L.224-1989, SEC.1; P.L.222-1989, SEC.4. Repealed by P.L.1-1990, SEC.240.
Ind. Code § 22-2-18.1-8 — Indiana Code / Title 22 / Article 2 / Chapter 18.1 / Section 22-2-18.1-8
"Parent"
Status: in_force

Sec. 8. As used in this chapter, "parent" has the meaning set forth in IC 20-18-2-13.

As added by P.L.147-2020, SEC.16.
Ind. Code § 22-15-4-6 — Indiana Code / Title 22 / Article 15 / Chapter 4 / Section 22-15-4-6-b
Sale or offering for sale of certified mobile structure altered or converted in violation of rule; offense
Status: in_force

Note: This version of section effective 7-1-2027. See also preceding version of this section, effective until 7-1-2027.

Sec. 6. A person who offers to sell or sells a mobile structure that:

(1) was certified under IC 9-8-1.5 (before its repeal on July 1, 1987) or certified by the department under section 2 or 4 of this chapter; and

(2) has been altered or converted in violation of a rule adopted by the department;

commits a Class C infraction.

As added by P.L.245-1987, SEC.4. Amended by P.L.3-1990, SEC.80; P.L.1-2006, SEC.391; P.L.187-2021, SEC.114; P.L.152-2026, SEC.422.
Ind. Code § 22-15-5-14 — Indiana Code / Title 22 / Article 15 / Chapter 5 / Section 22-15-5-14
Liability insurance requirement; exemptions; failure to file certificate of insurance
Status: in_force

Sec. 14. (a) This section does not apply to the following:

(1) An individual employed by the following:

(A) The state.

(B) A county.

(C) A municipality.

(D) A state educational institution.

(2) A state educational institution.

(b) The department may not issue an elevator inspector or elevator contractor license until the applicant has filed with the department a certificate of insurance indicating that the applicant has liability insurance:

(1) in effect with an insurer that is authorized to write insurance in Indiana; and

(2) that provides general liability coverage to a limit of at least:

(A) one million dollars ($1,000,000) for the injury or death of any number of persons in any one (1) occurrence; and

(B) five hundred thousand dollars ($500,000) for property damage in any one (1) occurrence.

(c) An insurance policy required under this section may include a deductible clause if the clause provides that any settlement made by the insurance company with an injured person or a personal representative must be paid as though the deductible clause did not apply.

(d) An insurance policy required under this section must provide by the policy's original terms or an endorsement that the insurer may not cancel the policy without:

(1) thirty (30) days written notice; and

(2) a complete report of the reasons for the cancellation to the department.

(e) An insurance policy required under this section must provide by the policy's original terms or an endorsement that the insurer shall report to the department within twenty-four (24) hours after the insurer pays a claim or reserves any amount to pay an anticipated claim that reduces the liability coverage below the amounts established in this section.

(f) If an insurance policy required under this section:

(1) is canceled during the policy's term;

(2) lapses for any reason; or

(3) has the policy's coverage fall below the required amount;

the license holder shall replace the policy with another policy that complies with this section.

(g) If a license holder fails to file a certificate of insurance for new or replacement insurance, the license holder:

(1) must cease all operations under the license immediately; and

(2) may not conduct further operations until the license holder receives the approval of the department to resume operations after the license holder complies with the requirements of this section.

As added by P.L.119-2002, SEC.26. Amended by P.L.1-2006, SEC.396; P.L.2-2007, SEC.313; P.L.187-2021, SEC.118.
Ind. Code § 22-6-2-4 — Indiana Code / Title 22 / Article 6 / Chapter 2 / Section 22-6-2-4
Conciliators; boards of arbitration; appointment
Status: in_force

Sec. 4. Not later than April 13, 1947, the governor shall appoint:

(a) a panel of ten (10) persons to serve as conciliators under the provisions of this chapter; and

(b) a panel of thirty (30) persons to serve as members of the boards of arbitration provided for by this chapter.

No person serving on the conciliator's panel shall at the same time serve on the board of arbitrators panel. Each person appointed to either of said panels shall be a resident of the state of Indiana possessing, in the judgment of the governor, the requisite experience and judgment to qualify such person capably and fairly to deal with labor dispute problems. All such appointments shall be made without consideration of the political affiliations of the appointee. Each such appointee shall take an oath to perform honestly and to the best of his ability the duties of conciliator or arbitrator, as the case may be. Any such appointee may be removed by the governor at any time or may resign his position at any time by notice in writing to the governor. Any vacancy in either of the panels shall be filled by the governor within thirty (30) days after such vacancy occurs. Such conciliators and arbitrators shall be paid no compensation for their services as such, except as provided in this chapter.

Formerly: Acts 1947, c.341, s.4. As amended by P.L.144-1986, SEC.165.
Ind. Code § 22-8-1.1-35.1 — Indiana Code / Title 22 / Article 8 / Chapter 1.1 / Section 22-8-1.1-35.1
Inspection of premises; selection and compensation of administrative law judge
Status: in_force

Sec. 35.1. (a) The board in the discharge of its functions may inspect the premises involved in the dispute.

(b) The board shall select an administrative law judge under IC 4-21.5-3-9. However, if the board selects any individual who is not a member of the board, that individual must be an attorney. Any attorney so appointed shall receive reasonable compensation as determined by the commissioner.

Formerly: Acts 1973, P.L.241, SEC.36. As amended by P.L.34-1988, SEC.12; P.L.48-2009, SEC.2.
Ind. Code § 22-4-9-5 — Indiana Code / Title 22 / Article 4 / Chapter 9 / Section 22-4-9-5
Services specifically excluded; election of coverage for two years
Status: in_force

Sec. 5. An employing unit for which services, as specifically excluded by IC 22-4-8-3 or IC 22-4-8-3.5, are performed, may file in the form and manner prescribed by the department its election to consider those services for the employing unit in one (1) or more distinct establishments, as employment for all purposes of this article for not less than two (2) calendar years. Upon approval of the election by the department, the services shall be deemed to constitute employment subject to this article as of the date stated in the approval and shall cease to be deemed employment as of January 1 of any calendar year subsequent to the two (2) calendar years only if prior to January 31 it has filed notice in the form and manner prescribed by the department to that effect.

Formerly: Acts 1947, c.208, s.905; Acts 1971, P.L.355, SEC.17. As amended by Acts 1977, P.L.262, SEC.16; P.L.18-1987, SEC.31; P.L.21-1995, SEC.69; P.L.98-2005, SEC.5; P.L.122-2019, SEC.20.
Ind. Code § 22-4-19-5 — Indiana Code / Title 22 / Article 4 / Chapter 19 / Section 22-4-19-5
Repealed
Status: repealed

Formerly: Acts 1947, c.208, s.2005. As amended by P.L.234-2007, SEC.143. Repealed by P.L.69-2015, SEC.20.
Ind. Code § 22-11-22-4 — Indiana Code / Title 22 / Article 11 / Chapter 22 / Section 22-11-22-4
Fire alarm definition
Status: in_force

Sec. 4. As used in this chapter, "fire alarm system" means a system that automatically sends notice of an alarm to a local fire or police department when the alarm is activated.

As added by P.L.107-2023, SEC.1.
Ind. Code § 22-6-1-4 — Indiana Code / Title 22 / Article 6 / Chapter 1 / Section 22-6-1-4
Strikes; picketing; assembly; joining unions
Status: in_force

Sec. 4. No court of the state of Indiana shall have jurisdiction to issue any restraining order or temporary or permanent injunction in any case involving or growing out of any labor dispute to prohibit any person or persons participating or interested in such dispute (as these terms are defined in this chapter) from doing, whether singly or in concert, any of the following acts:

(a) Ceasing or refusing to perform any work or to remain in any relation of employment.

(b) Becoming or remaining a member of any labor organization or of any employer organization, regardless of any such undertaking or promise as is described in section 3 of this chapter.

(c) Paying or giving to, or withholding from any person participating or interested in such labor dispute, or any strike or unemployment benefits or insurance, or other moneys or things of value.

(d) By all lawful means aiding any person participating or interested in any labor dispute who is being proceeded against in, or is prosecuting, any action or suit in any court of the state of Indiana.

(e) Giving publicity to the existence of, or the facts involved in, any labor dispute, whether by advertising, speaking, patrolling, or by any other method not involving fraud or violence.

(f) Assembling peaceably to act or to organize to act in promotion of their interests in a labor dispute.

(g) Advising or notifying any person of an intention to do any of the acts specified in this section.

(h) Agreeing with other persons to do or not to do any of the acts specified in this section.

(i) Advising, urging, or otherwise causing or inducing without fraud or violence the acts specified in this section, regardless of any such undertaking or promise as is described in section 3 of this chapter.

Formerly: Acts 1933, c.12, s.4. As amended by P.L.144-1986, SEC.160.
Ind. Code § 22-3-4-6 — Indiana Code / Title 22 / Article 3 / Chapter 4 / Section 22-3-4-6
Disputes; summary proceedings
Status: in_force

Sec. 6. The board by any or all of its members shall hear the parties at issue, their representatives and witnesses, and shall determine the dispute in a summary manner. The award shall be filed with the record of proceedings, and a copy thereof shall immediately be sent to each of the employee, employer, and attorney of record in the dispute.

Formerly: Acts 1929, c.172, s.59. As amended by P.L.95-1988, SEC.10.
Ind. Code § 22-8-1.1-43 — Indiana Code / Title 22 / Article 8 / Chapter 1.1 / Section 22-8-1.1-43
INSafe; employer annual report
Status: in_force

Sec. 43. (a) To insure the availability of accurate, timely statistical data concerning occupational health and safety, all employers having one (1) or more employees simultaneously employed shall submit annual reports to INSafe (on a form and in a manner prescribed by the director) of all disabling work injuries.

(b) INSafe may exempt from the requirement of subsection (a) those classes of employers for whose operations adequate records of safety experience are already available. INSafe may also exempt any employer when, in the judgment of the director, the submission of annual reports by the employer is not necessary to carry out the purposes of this chapter and would be an undue burden upon the employer because of size, the nature of its operation or other special circumstances.

Formerly: Acts 1971, P.L.356, SEC.1. As amended by P.L.32-2008, SEC.5.
Ind. Code § 22-12-7-1 — Indiana Code / Title 22 / Article 12 / Chapter 7 / Section 22-12-7-1
Application of chapter
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. 1. This chapter applies to the commission, the education board, and every officer, employee, and agent of an office or division within the department whenever the person has authority to administer or enforce a law under IC 22-11 through IC 22-15, IC 35-47.5, or IC 36-8-10.5.

As added by P.L.245-1987, SEC.1. Amended by P.L.249-2019, SEC.21; P.L.238-2025, SEC.64.
Ind. Code § 22-2-17-3 — Indiana Code / Title 22 / Article 2 / Chapter 17 / Section 22-2-17-3
Prohibition against political subdivision prohibiting an employer from obtaining and using criminal history information initially or later in hiring process
Status: in_force

Sec. 3. Unless federal or state law provides otherwise, a political subdivision may not prohibit an employer from:

(1) obtaining or using criminal history information during the hiring process to the extent allowed by federal or state law, rules, or regulations; or

(2) at the time an individual makes an initial application for employment:

(A) making an inquiry regarding the individual's criminal history information; or

(B) requiring the individual to disclose the individual's criminal history information.

As added by P.L.210-2017, SEC.1.
Ind. Code § 22-2-2-1 — Indiana Code / Title 22 / Article 2 / Chapter 2 / Section 22-2-2-1
Short title
Status: in_force

Sec. 1. This chapter shall be known and may be cited as the Minimum Wage Law of 1965.

Formerly: Acts 1965, c.134, s.1. As amended by P.L.144-1986, SEC.1.
Ind. Code § 22-10-12-5 — Indiana Code / Title 22 / Article 10 / Chapter 12 / Section 22-10-12-5
Repealed
Status: repealed

Formerly: Acts 1935, c.130, s.5. Repealed by P.L.165-1997, SEC.12.
Ind. Code § 22-12-1-2 — Indiana Code / Title 22 / Article 12 / Chapter 1 / Section 22-12-1-2
"Agricultural purpose"
Status: in_force

Sec. 2. "Agricultural purpose" includes farming, dairying, pasturage, apiculture, horticulture, floriculture, vitaculture, ornamental horticulture, olericulture, pomiculture, animal husbandry, and poultry husbandry.

As added by P.L.245-1987, SEC.1. Amended by P.L.5-1988, SEC.119.
Ind. Code § 22-2-18.1-15 — Indiana Code / Title 22 / Article 2 / Chapter 18.1 / Section 22-2-18.1-15
Employment of minors by the Indiana School for the Deaf or the Indiana School for the Blind and Visually Impaired
Status: in_force

Sec. 15. The employment of minors by the:

(1) Indiana School for the Deaf; and

(2) Indiana School for the Blind and Visually Impaired;

is subject to the general restrictions imposed on the employment of minors under this chapter.

As added by P.L.147-2020, SEC.16.
Ind. Code § 22-15-3.2-3 — Indiana Code / Title 22 / Article 15 / Chapter 3.2 / Section 22-15-3.2-3
"Design professional"
Status: in_force

Sec. 3. As used in this chapter, "design professional" means:

(1) an architect registered under IC 25-4-1; or

(2) a professional engineer registered under IC 25-31.

As added by P.L.218-2014, SEC.14.
Ind. Code § 22-14-8-7 — Indiana Code / Title 22 / Article 14 / Chapter 8 / Section 22-14-8-7
Utility scale battery energy storage systems; capacity limit on single enclosure
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. 7. The total capacity of the batteries contained within a single enclosure in:

(1) a utility scale battery energy storage system installation of which is subject to department approval under section 4(a)(1) of this chapter; or

(2) an installation added to an existing utility scale battery energy storage system in an expansion for which department approval is required under section 4(a)(2) of this chapter;

may not exceed ten (10) megawatt hours unless authorized under rules adopted by the commission under this chapter.

As added by P.L.217-2023, SEC.1.
Ind. Code § 22-15-3.2-4 — Indiana Code / Title 22 / Article 15 / Chapter 3.2 / Section 22-15-3.2-4
Repealed
Status: repealed

As added by P.L.218-2014, SEC.14. Repealed by P.L.187-2021, SEC.103.
Ind. Code § 22-4-32-1 — Indiana Code / Title 22 / Article 4 / Chapter 32 / Section 22-4-32-1
Disputes; hearings
Status: in_force

Sec. 1. (a) A liability administrative law judge shall hear all matters pertaining to:

(1) the assessment of contributions, payment in lieu of contributions, surcharge, penalties, and interest;

(2) which accounts, if any, benefits paid, or finally ordered to be paid, should be charged;

(3) successorships, and related matters arising from a successorship, including but not limited to:

(A) the transfer of accounts;

(B) the determination of rates of contribution; and

(C) determinations under IC 22-4-11.5;

(4) claims for refunds of contributions or adjustments; and

(5) the definition of employment under IC 22-4-8;

for which an interested party has timely filed a protest under section 4 of this chapter.

(b) A liability administrative law judge does not have jurisdiction to determine the benefit rights of any claimant to whom benefits have been paid as the result of a final determination.

Formerly: Acts 1947, c.208, s.3301. As amended by P.L.135-1990, SEC.23; P.L.290-2001, SEC.25; P.L.108-2006, SEC.54; P.L.42-2011, SEC.44; P.L.122-2019, SEC.41; P.L.200-2025, SEC.30; P.L.121-2026, SEC.57.
Ind. Code § 22-12-7-4 — Indiana Code / Title 22 / Article 12 / Chapter 7 / Section 22-12-7-4
Orders under IC 4-21.5-3-6; issuance
Status: in_force

Sec. 4. The appropriate person under section 1 of this chapter shall issue the following orders under IC 4-21.5-3-6:

(1) An order requiring a person to cease and correct any violation of law.

(2) An order that imposes a sanction described in section 7(4) or 7(5) of this chapter or that imposes a requirement under IC 35-47.5-4-2.

(3) Any other enforcement order.

As added by P.L.245-1987, SEC.1. Amended by P.L.141-2003, SEC.7.
Ind. Code § 22-11-14-3.5 — Indiana Code / Title 22 / Article 11 / Chapter 14 / Section 22-11-14-3.5-b
Special discharge locations; permission to sponsor granted from chief of municipal or township fire department
Status: in_force

Note: This version of section effective 7-1-2027. See also preceding version of this section, effective until 7-1-2027.

Sec. 3.5. The department of homeland security may adopt rules under IC 4-22-2 that specify the conditions under which the chief of a municipal or township fire department may grant a permit to a person to sponsor a special discharge location in the municipality or township.

As added by P.L.187-2006, SEC.3. Amended by P.L.152-2026, SEC.347.
Ind. Code § 22-4.1-21-38 — Indiana Code / Title 22 / Article 4.1 / Chapter 21 / Section 22-4.1-21-38
Violations
Status: in_force

Sec. 38. (a) Except as provided in subsection (b), a person who knowingly, intentionally, or recklessly violates this chapter commits a Class B misdemeanor.

(b) A person who, with intent to defraud, represents the person to be an agent of a postsecondary proprietary educational institution commits a Level 5 felony.

As added by P.L.107-2012, SEC.61. Amended by P.L.158-2013, SEC.253.
Ind. Code § 22-9-8-3 — Indiana Code / Title 22 / Article 9 / Chapter 8 / Section 22-9-8-3
Exhaustion of administrative remedies
Status: in_force

Sec. 3. A person may file an appeal under this chapter only after exhausting all administrative remedies available within the agency whose action is being appealed.

As added by P.L.14-1994, SEC.7.
Ind. Code § 22-9-7-9 — Indiana Code / Title 22 / Article 9 / Chapter 7 / Section 22-9-7-9
Procedure to verify need for emotional support animal as a reasonable accommodation
Status: in_force

Sec. 9. A person who offers to rent or otherwise make available a dwelling to an individual with a disability that is not readily apparent who seeks a reasonable accommodation for an emotional support animal in a dwelling may require that the individual provide written verification from a health service provider that:

(1) the individual is an individual with a disability;

(2) there is a disability related need for the emotional support animal to assist the individual; and

(3) the emotional support animal assists the individual in managing the individual's disability.

As added by P.L.162-2018, SEC.1.
Ind. Code § 22-12-1-6 — Indiana Code / Title 22 / Article 12 / Chapter 1 / Section 22-12-1-6
"Commission"
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. 6. "Commission" refers to the fire prevention and building safety commission.

As added by P.L.245-1987, SEC.1.
Ind. Code § 22-1-5-2 — Indiana Code / Title 22 / Article 1 / Chapter 5 / Section 22-1-5-2
"Companion type services"
Status: in_force

Sec. 2. As used in this chapter, "companion type services" refers to services described in IC 12-10-17.1-2(2).

As added by P.L.212-2005, SEC.19. Amended by P.L.141-2006, SEC.103.
Ind. Code § 22-5-1.7-10 — Indiana Code / Title 22 / Article 5 / Chapter 1.7 / Section 22-5-1.7-10
State agencies and political subdivisions required to use E-Verify program; exception
Status: in_force

Sec. 10. (a) Except as provided in subsection (b), a state agency or political subdivision shall use the E-Verify program to verify the work eligibility status of all employees of the state agency or political subdivision hired after June 30, 2011.

(b) A state agency or political subdivision is not required to use the E-Verify program as required under subsection (a) if the E-Verify program no longer exists.

As added by P.L.171-2011, SEC.16.
Ind. Code § 22-2-8-3 — Indiana Code / Title 22 / Article 2 / Chapter 8 / Section 22-2-8-3
Enforcement
Status: in_force

Sec. 3. It is hereby made the duty of the commissioner of labor to enforce the provisions of this chapter by the processes of the courts, and in the name of the state; and, upon his failure so to do, any citizen of the state is hereby authorized to do the same in the name of the state.

Formerly: Acts 1899, c.124, s.6. As amended by Acts 1981, P.L.209, SEC.2.
Ind. Code § 22-8-1.1-23 — Indiana Code / Title 22 / Article 8 / Chapter 1.1 / Section 22-8-1.1-23
Repealed
Status: repealed

As added by Acts 1971, P.L.356, SEC.1. Repealed by Acts 1973, P.L.241, SEC.57.
Ind. Code § 22-10-2-2 — Indiana Code / Title 22 / Article 10 / Chapter 2 / Section 22-10-2-2
Maps; certification and seal; revision and supplementation; temporary notations
Status: in_force

Sec. 2. (a) All maps required to show the underground workings of any mine, within this state, shall be made or certified by a registered engineer or professional surveyor and sealed by the professional engineer or professional surveyor.

(b) The map shall be kept up-to-date by temporary notations and the map shall be revised and supplemented at intervals prescribed by the director on the basis of a survey made or certified by the professional engineer or professional surveyor.

(c) Mine maps shall be revised and supplemented at intervals of not more than once a year.

(d) Temporary notations shall include:

(1) the location of each working face of each working place;

(2) pillars mined or other such second mining;

(3) permanent ventilation controls constructed or removed, such as seals, overcasts, undercasts, regulators, and permanent stoppings, and the direction of air currents indicated; and

(4) escapeways designated by means of symbols.

Formerly: Acts 1955, c.168, s.8. As amended by P.L.231-1983, SEC.2; P.L.57-2013, SEC.21.
Ind. Code § 22-2-4-4 — Indiana Code / Title 22 / Article 2 / Chapter 4 / Section 22-2-4-4
Failure to pay; fines and penalties; damages
Status: in_force

Sec. 4. Every corporation, limited liability company, company, association, firm, or person who shall fail for ten (10) days after demand of payment has been made to pay employees for their labor, in conformity with the provisions of this chapter, shall be liable to such employee for the full value of his labor, to which shall be added a penalty of one dollar ($1) for each succeeding day, not exceeding double the amount of wages due, and a reasonable attorney's fee, to be recovered in a civil action and collectable without relief.

Formerly: Acts 1911, c.68, s.4. As amended by P.L.144-1986, SEC.6; P.L.8-1993, SEC.272.
Ind. Code § 22-10-3-13 — Indiana Code / Title 22 / Article 10 / Chapter 3 / Section 22-10-3-13
Certificate of competency; fee; report
Status: in_force

Sec. 13. (a) A person may not be employed underground in any coal mine in this state unless the person possesses a certificate of competency issued by the director, except that a person who does not possess a certificate may be employed to work under the supervision of a person who does possess a certificate for the purpose of becoming qualified to obtain a certificate. A person who intends to work underground in a coal mine to obtain a certificate must first obtain a permit from the director by stating the person's date of birth and residence address. The director shall grant a permit to an applicant who is of legal age and who has intelligence and character such that the person will not be a danger to life and property.

(b) A certificate of competency shall be granted to an applicant who has at least six (6) months experience underground in coal mines, subject to subsection (f).

(c) The director's record shall include the names of applicants for certificates and the names of persons to whom certificates are issued, correlated with the certificate numbers.

(d) An applicant for a certificate must pay the director at the time of application a fee of five dollars ($5). All money received under this subsection shall be deposited in the mine safety fund established by IC 22-10-12-16. The board may set a different fee by rule under IC 22-10-1.5-4.

(e) The board shall report to the director the names of all persons issued certificates, the amount of money received, the names of all persons refused certificates, and the reasons for the refusals, and such reports shall be open for inspection by interested persons.

(f) If a person has been convicted of a felony under 30 U.S.C. 820 and fewer than five (5) years have elapsed from the person's date of discharge from probation, imprisonment, or parole, the person may not:

(1) obtain a certificate of competency;

(2) be employed to work with a person who does possess a certificate; or

(3) obtain a permit to work toward a certificate of competency;

under subsection (a).

Formerly: Acts 1955, c.168, s.27; Acts 1971, P.L.358, SEC.7; Acts 1973, P.L.242, SEC.2. As amended by Acts 1979, P.L.231, SEC.7; Acts 1981, P.L.210, SEC.3; P.L.37-1985, SEC.51; P.L.165-1997, SEC.2; P.L.35-2007, SEC.18.
Ind. Code § 22-9.5-4-8 — Indiana Code / Title 22 / Article 9.5 / Chapter 4 / Section 22-9.5-4-8
Deferring proceedings; referring complaints
Status: in_force

Sec. 8. The commission may defer proceedings under this article and refer a complaint to a municipality that has been recognized by the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development as having adopted ordinances providing fair housing rights and remedies that are substantially equivalent to the rights and remedies granted under federal law.

As added by P.L.66-1990, SEC.2.
Ind. Code § 22-3-4-4.5 — Indiana Code / Title 22 / Article 3 / Chapter 4 / Section 22-3-4-4.5
Mediation of claims; fees and charges
Status: in_force

Sec. 4.5. (a) In addition to any other method available to the board to resolve a claim for compensation under IC 22-3-2 through IC 22-3-7, the board may, with the consent of all parties, mediate the claim using a mediator certified by the Indiana Continuing Legal Education Forum. The board may not order the mediation of a claim without the consent of all parties.

(b) The board shall establish by rule a schedule of fees and charges for a mediation conducted to resolve a claim for compensation under IC 22-3-2 through IC 22-3-7.

As added by P.L.168-2011, SEC.6.
Ind. Code § 22-13-2-4 — Indiana Code / Title 22 / Article 13 / Chapter 2 / Section 22-13-2-4-b
Duplication, conflict, or overlapping of responsibility between rules
Status: in_force

Note: This version of section effective 7-1-2027. See also preceding version of this section, effective until 7-1-2027.

Sec. 4. If the department finds duplication, conflict, or overlapping of responsibility between:

(1) this article, IC 22-12, IC 22-14, IC 22-15, a fire safety rule, or a building rule; and

(2) the rules adopted by another state agency;

the department shall notify the state agency, and the state agency shall revise its rules to eliminate the duplication, conflict, or overlap.

As added by P.L.245-1987, SEC.2. Amended by P.L.152-2026, SEC.378.
Ind. Code § 22-15-3.5-5 — Indiana Code / Title 22 / Article 15 / Chapter 3.5 / Section 22-15-3.5-5
Application requirements
Status: in_force

Effective 7-1-2027.

Sec. 5. The certifying design professional shall:

(1) perform a comprehensive review of the construction documents; and

(2) submit to the department a signed certification, under penalty of perjury, affirming that the plans comply with all applicable state building codes and rules.

As added by P.L.152-2026, SEC.417.
Ind. Code § 22-9-6-3 — Indiana Code / Title 22 / Article 9 / Chapter 6 / Section 22-9-6-3
Full and equal access to housing
Status: in_force

Sec. 3. All persons with disabilities are entitled to full and equal access, as other members of the public, to all housing accommodations offered for rent, lease, or compensation in Indiana.

[Pre-1993 Title 16 Recodification Citation: 16-7-5.5-2.]

As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.132. Amended by P.L.23-1993, SEC.136.
Ind. Code § 22-3-2-7 — Indiana Code / Title 22 / Article 3 / Chapter 2 / Section 22-3-2-7
Performance of statutory duties; application of law
Status: in_force

Sec. 7. Nothing in IC 22-3-2 through IC 22-3-6 shall be construed to relieve any employer or employee from penalty for failure or neglect to perform any statutory duty.

Formerly: Acts 1929, c.172, s.7. As amended by P.L.144-1986, SEC.24.
Ind. Code § 22-8-1.1-15 — Indiana Code / Title 22 / Article 8 / Chapter 1.1 / Section 22-8-1.1-15
Standards; incorporation by reference
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. 15. (Standards: Incorporation by reference) The commission may adopt by reference any standards, code, manuals or portions thereof, published by any nationally recognized organizations or associations organized or conducted in whole or in part for the purpose of developing standards for the protection of the life, health or safety of employees.

Formerly: Acts 1971, P.L.356, SEC.1.
Ind. Code § 22-4.1-21-13 — Indiana Code / Title 22 / Article 4.1 / Chapter 21 / Section 22-4.1-21-13
Applications; fee
Status: in_force

Sec. 13. Applications for authorization under this chapter must be filed with the department and accompanied by an application fee of at least one hundred dollars ($100) for processing the application and evaluating the postsecondary proprietary educational institution.

As added by P.L.107-2012, SEC.61. Amended by P.L.178-2016, SEC.8; P.L.157-2023, SEC.10.
Ind. Code § 22-6-2-15 — Indiana Code / Title 22 / Article 6 / Chapter 2 / Section 22-6-2-15
Involuntary servitude
Status: in_force

Sec. 15. Nothing in this chapter shall be construed to require an individual employee to render labor or service without his consent, or to make illegal the quitting of his labor or service or the withdrawal from his place of employment unless done in concert or by agreement with others. No court shall have power to issue any process to compel an individual employee to render labor or service or to remain at his place of employment without his consent. It is the intent of this chapter only to forbid employees to leave their employment in concert or to cause a work slowdown or stoppage in concert and to forbid an employer to lock out his employees in any case where the resultant interruption of public service would cause severe hardship to a substantial number of persons.

Formerly: Acts 1947, c.341, s.15. As amended by P.L.144-1986, SEC.171.
Ind. Code § 22-14-7-14 — Indiana Code / Title 22 / Article 14 / Chapter 7 / Section 22-14-7-14
Use of lower permeability bands
Status: in_force

Sec. 14. Each cigarette listed in a certification submitted under section 21 of this chapter that uses lowered permeability bands in the cigarette paper to achieve compliance with the performance standard in section 13 or 15 of this chapter must have at least two (2) nominally identical bands on the paper surrounding the tobacco column. At least one (1) complete band must be located at least fifteen (15) millimeters from the lighting end of the cigarette. For cigarettes on which the bands are positioned by design, there must be at least two (2) bands fully located at least fifteen (15) millimeters from the lighting end and ten (10) millimeters from the filter end of the tobacco column, or for nonfiltered cigarettes ten (10) millimeters from the labeled end of the tobacco column.

As added by P.L.82-2008, SEC.1.
Ind. Code § 22-4-11-7 — Indiana Code / Title 22 / Article 4 / Chapter 11 / Section 22-4-11-7
Contributions; claim for refund
Status: in_force

Sec. 7. (a) If an employer has incurred no payroll, and no contributions are due for a particular quarter, the employer's quarterly wage and employment report may be marked "nothing to report" in the form and manner required by the department in lieu of completing the report with zeros. Quarterly wage and employment reports must be sent to the department on a quarterly basis until the department terminates or inactivates the employer's account.

(b) If an employer owes additional contributions as a result of a correction, the employer must remit all additional contributions due.

(c) If the employer has paid more contributions than owed, according to the corrected quarterly wage and employment report, the employer's account will show a credit balance. If the credit balance is greater than the amount due on the subsequent quarterly wage and employment report, the employer may file a claim for refund in the form and manner prescribed by the department.

(d) A claim for refund must be executed by the person to whom the claim is alleged to be due. A claim for refund by a corporation must be made in the name of the corporation and executed by an officer of the corporation. A fiduciary will be required to furnish a certified copy of appointment to accompany a claim for refund on contributions not paid in fiduciary capacity.

As added by P.L.121-2026, SEC.23.
Ind. Code § 22-4-32-8 — Indiana Code / Title 22 / Article 4 / Chapter 32 / Section 22-4-32-8
Disputes; appeals; notice
Status: in_force

Sec. 8. A notice of appeal shall be served on the adverse party at any time before the decision of the liability administrative law judge becomes final, and shall stay the finality of the decision for thirty (30) days from the service of such notice. If such appeal is perfected, further proceedings shall be stayed pending the final determination of said appeal. If an appeal from the decision of the liability administrative law judge is not perfected within the time provided for by this article, no action or proceeding shall be further stayed.

Formerly: Acts 1947, c.208, s.3308; Acts 1951, c.295, s.19. As amended by P.L.144-1986, SEC.140; P.L.135-1990, SEC.29; P.L.108-2006, SEC.58.
Ind. Code § 22-8-1.1-37.1 — Indiana Code / Title 22 / Article 8 / Chapter 1.1 / Section 22-8-1.1-37.1
False statements, representations, or certifications
Status: in_force

Sec. 37.1. No person may make a false statement, representation, or certification in any application, record, report, plan, or other document required pursuant to this chapter.

Formerly: Acts 1973, P.L.241, SEC.43. As amended by Acts 1978, P.L.2, SEC.2234.
Ind. Code § 22-4.1-21-31 — Indiana Code / Title 22 / Article 4.1 / Chapter 21 / Section 22-4.1-21-31
Remedy; damages or other relief
Status: in_force

Sec. 31. The fact that a bond is in force or that the fund exists does not limit or impair a right of recovery and the amount of damages or other relief to which a plaintiff may be entitled under this chapter.

As added by P.L.107-2012, SEC.61.
Ind. Code § 22-13-2-3.7 — Indiana Code / Title 22 / Article 13 / Chapter 2 / Section 22-13-2-3.7
Emergency responder communication enhancement system
Status: in_force

Sec. 3.7. (a) A state agency or a political subdivision (as defined in IC 36-1-2-13) may not require an emergency responder communications enhancement system (ERCES) or similar system to be installed in:

(1) a new Class 1 structure constructed; or

(2) an existing Class 1 structure that is reconstructed, remodeled, or renovated;

after June 30, 2026.

(b) An ordinance or other regulation adopted by a political subdivision before July 1, 2026, is void to the extent the ordinance or regulation conflicts with this section.

As added by P.L.73-2026, SEC.9.
Ind. Code § 22-9-11-4 — Indiana Code / Title 22 / Article 9 / Chapter 11 / Section 22-9-11-4
"Self-employment"
Status: in_force

Sec. 4. As used in this chapter, "self-employment" means a business, profession, or trade owned by an individual and through which the individual earns income directly through the individual's own efforts and not as an employee of a business, profession, or trade owned by another person.

As added by P.L.68-2017, SEC.4.
Ind. Code § 22-12-7-13 — Indiana Code / Title 22 / Article 12 / Chapter 7 / Section 22-12-7-13
Applications for court orders
Status: in_force

Sec. 13. In lieu of issuing an administrative order, the appropriate person under section 1 of this chapter may apply for an order from a circuit or superior court in the county in which a person takes a substantial step toward violating a law or a violation occurs.

As added by P.L.245-1987, SEC.1.
Ind. Code § 22-3-10-3 — Indiana Code / Title 22 / Article 3 / Chapter 10 / Section 22-3-10-3
Negligence; employer; liability for damages; contract between employee and third person
Status: in_force

Sec. 3. All contracts between an employee and a third person, copartnership, or corporation in which it is agreed that the employer of such employee shall be released from liability for damages of such employee arising out of the negligence of the employer, or in case of the death of such employee to his representative, are against public policy and are hereby declared null and void; provided, that nothing in this chapter shall apply to voluntary relief departments or associations organized for the purpose of insuring employees. Nothing in this chapter shall be construed to revert back to contracts made prior to March 11, 1901. Nor shall this chapter affect litigation pending on March 11, 1901; provided, that nothing in any section of this chapter shall be so construed as to affect or apply to any contract or agreement that may be made between the employer and employee, or in case of death his next of kin or his representative after an injury to the employee has occurred, but the provisions of this chapter shall apply solely to contracts made prior to any injury.

Formerly: Acts 1901, c.225, s.3. As amended by P.L.144-1986, SEC.85.
Ind. Code § 22-3-4-12.1 — Indiana Code / Title 22 / Article 3 / Chapter 4 / Section 22-3-4-12.1
Bad faith in adjusting or settling claim for compensation; awards; attorney's fees
Status: in_force

Sec. 12.1. (a) The worker's compensation board, upon hearing a claim for benefits, has the exclusive jurisdiction to determine whether the employer, the employer's worker's compensation administrator, or the worker's compensation insurance carrier has acted with a lack of diligence, in bad faith, or has committed an independent tort in adjusting or settling the claim for compensation.

(b) If lack of diligence, bad faith, or an independent tort is proven under subsection (a), the award to the claimant shall be at least five hundred dollars ($500), but not more than twenty thousand dollars ($20,000), depending upon the degree of culpability and the actual damages sustained.

(c) An award under this section shall be paid by the employer, worker's compensation administrator, or worker's compensation insurance carrier responsible to the claimant for the lack of diligence, bad faith, or independent tort.

(d) The worker's compensation board shall fix in addition to any award under this section the amount of attorney's fees payable with respect to an award made under this section. The attorney's fees may not exceed thirty-three and one-third percent (33 1/3%) of the amount of the award.

(e) If the worker's compensation board makes an award under this section, it shall reduce the award to writing and forward a copy to the department of insurance for review under IC 27-4-1-4.5.

(f) An award or awards to a claimant pursuant to subsection (b) shall not total more than twenty thousand dollars ($20,000) during the life of the claim for benefits arising from an accidental injury.

As added by P.L.258-1997(ss), SEC.11. Amended by P.L.31-2000, SEC.5.
Ind. Code § 22-3-7-24 — Indiana Code / Title 22 / Article 3 / Chapter 7 / Section 22-3-7-24
Rules; hearings; subpoenas; production of books and papers; attorney's fees
Status: in_force

Sec. 24. (a) The worker's compensation board may make rules not inconsistent with this chapter for carrying out the provisions of this chapter. Processes and procedures under this chapter shall be as summary and simple as reasonably may be. The board, or any member thereof, shall have the power, for the purpose of this chapter, to subpoena witnesses, administer or cause to have administered oaths, and to examine or cause to have examined such parts of the books and records of the parties to a proceeding as relate to questions in dispute. The county sheriff shall serve all subpoenas of the board and shall receive the same fees as provided by law for like service in civil actions. Each witness who appears in obedience to such subpoena of the board shall receive for attendance the fees and mileage for witnesses in civil cases in the courts. The circuit or superior court shall, on application of the board or any member thereof, enforce by proper proceedings the attendance and testimony of witnesses and the production and examination of books, papers, and records.

(b) The fees of attorneys and physicians and charges of nurses and hospitals for services under this chapter shall be subject to the approval of the worker's compensation board. When any claimant for compensation is represented by an attorney in the prosecution of his claim, the board shall fix and state in the award, if compensation be awarded, the amount of the claimant's attorney's fees. The fee so fixed shall be binding upon both the claimant and his attorney, and the employer shall pay to the attorney, out of the award, the fee so fixed, and the receipt of the attorney therefor shall fully acquit the employer for an equal portion of the award.

(c) Whenever the worker's compensation board shall determine upon hearing of a claim that the employer has acted in bad faith in adjusting and settling said award, or whenever the board shall determine upon hearing of a claim that the employer has not pursued the settlement of said claim with diligence, then the board shall, if compensation be awarded, fix the amount of the claimant's attorney's fees and such attorney's fees shall be paid to the attorney and shall not be charged against the award to the claimant. Such fees as are fixed and awarded on account of a lack of diligence or because of bad faith on the part of the employer shall not be less than one hundred fifty dollars ($150).

(d) The worker's compensation board may withhold the approval of the fees of the attending physician in any case until he shall file a report with the board on the form prescribed by such board.

Formerly: Acts 1937, c.69, s.17; Acts 1965, c.206, s.2. As amended by P.L.144-1986, SEC.66; P.L.28-1988, SEC.56.
Ind. Code § 22-6-1-1 — Indiana Code / Title 22 / Article 6 / Chapter 1 / Section 22-6-1-1
Jurisdiction; public policy
Status: in_force

Sec. 1. No court of the state of Indiana, as defined in this chapter, shall have jurisdiction to issue any restraining order or temporary or permanent injunction in a case involving or growing out of a labor dispute, except in a strict conformity with the provisions of this chapter; nor shall any such restraining order or temporary or permanent injunction be issued contrary to the public policy declared in this chapter.

Formerly: Acts 1933, c.12, s.1. As amended by P.L.144-1986, SEC.157.
Ind. Code § 22-13-4-3 — Indiana Code / Title 22 / Article 13 / Chapter 4 / Section 22-13-4-3
Models or offices for sale of family dwellings; buildings used primarily as dwellings; exemption from rules and design release requirement
Status: in_force

Note: This version of section effective until 7-1-2027. See also following repeal of this chapter, effective 7-1-2027.

Sec. 3. (a) This section applies to a building or other structure that is:

(1) temporarily used as a model or office for the sale of a one (1) or two (2) family dwelling; or

(2) used for an occupation that is compatible, as determined by criteria established by the commission, with its primary use as a dwelling.

(b) The commission may adopt building rules that exempt a building or other structure described in subsection (a) from:

(1) building rules that otherwise apply to Class 1 structures; and

(2) the design release requirement under IC 22-15-3.

As added by P.L.245-1987, SEC.2.
Ind. Code § 22-3-4-11 — Indiana Code / Title 22 / Article 3 / Chapter 4 / Section 22-3-4-11
Medical examination; physician or surgeon
Status: in_force

Sec. 11. The board or any member thereof may, upon the application of either party or upon its own motion, appoint a disinterested and duly qualified physician or surgeon to make any necessary medical examination of the employee and to testify in respect thereto. Said physician or surgeon shall be allowed traveling expenses and a reasonable fee to be fixed by the board.

The fees and expenses of such physician or surgeon shall be paid by the state only on special order of the board or a member thereof.

Formerly: Acts 1929, c.172, s.64; Acts 1963, c.387, s.14.
Ind. Code § 22-11-18-2 — Indiana Code / Title 22 / Article 11 / Chapter 18 / Section 22-11-18-2
Application of chapter; exemption
Status: in_force

Sec. 2. (a) This chapter applies to all hotels, motels, and dwellings.

(b) A totally sprinkled building (conforming to Uniform Building Code standards at the time of construction) is exempt from the requirements of this chapter.

As added by Acts 1982, P.L.141, SEC.1. Amended by P.L.176-1991, SEC.2.
Ind. Code § 22-13-2-11 — Indiana Code / Title 22 / Article 13 / Chapter 2 / Section 22-13-2-11-b
Variances
Status: in_force

Note: This version of section effective 7-1-2027. See also preceding version of this section, effective until 7-1-2027.

Sec. 11. (a) The department may grant a variance to any rule adopted by the department.

(b) To qualify for a variance, an applicant must pay the fee set under IC 22-12-6-6 and file an application, on a form approved by the department, that contains facts demonstrating that:

(1) compliance with the rule will impose an undue hardship upon the applicant or prevent the preservation of an architecturally significant or historically significant part of a building or other structure; and

(2) either:

(A) noncompliance with the rule; or

(B) compliance with an alternative requirement approved by the body considering the variance application;

will not be adverse to the public health, safety, or welfare.

(c) A variance granted under this section is conditioned upon compliance with an alternative standard approved under subsection (b)(2)(B).

(d) A variance granted under this section takes precedence over conflicting rules adopted by a state agency and conflicting ordinances and other regulations adopted by a political subdivision.

(e) Variances granted by the boiler and pressure vessel rules board and the regulated amusement device safety board prior to July 1, 2019, are valid and remain in full force and effect.

(f) The department shall make all variance applications available for review on a public portal.

(g) Local fire and building officials shall receive notice of variance applications filed under this section within their respective jurisdictions.

(h) A local fire official, local building official, or other interested party may submit documentation regarding a variance application to the department for review and consideration prior to an initial determination being made on the application by the department.

(i) The department shall wait at least five (5) business days after a variance application is filed before making an initial determination on the application.

(j) The department may adopt rules under IC 4-22-2 to implement this section.

As added by P.L.245-1987, SEC.2. Amended by P.L.141-2003, SEC.10; P.L.249-2019, SEC.24; P.L.93-2024, SEC.163; P.L.152-2026, SEC.385.
Ind. Code § 22-2-18.1-9 — Indiana Code / Title 22 / Article 2 / Chapter 18.1 / Section 22-2-18.1-9
"Public school"
Status: in_force

Sec. 9. As used in this chapter, "public school" has the meaning set forth in IC 20-18-2-15.

As added by P.L.147-2020, SEC.16.
Ind. Code § 22-4-32-7 — Indiana Code / Title 22 / Article 4 / Chapter 32 / Section 22-4-32-7
Disputes; finding and decision; notice of appeal
Status: in_force

Sec. 7. After the hearing the liability administrative law judge shall as soon as practicable notify the interested parties in writing of the finding and decision of the liability administrative law judge, which shall become final thirty (30) days thereafter in the absence of the filing of a notice of appeal as provided in this chapter.

Formerly: Acts 1947, c.208, s.3307. As amended by P.L.18-1987, SEC.89; P.L.135-1990, SEC.28; P.L.108-2006, SEC.57.
Ind. Code § 22-6-2-7 — Indiana Code / Title 22 / Article 6 / Chapter 2 / Section 22-6-2-7
Boards of arbitration; appointment; compensation and expenses
Status: in_force

Sec. 7. If the conciliator so named is unable to effect a settlement of such dispute within a thirty (30) day period after his appointment, he shall report such fact to the governor, and the governor, if he believes that a continuation of the dispute will cause or is likely to cause the interruption of the supply of a service on which the community so affected is so dependent that severe hardship would be inflicted on a substantial number of persons by a cessation of such service, shall appoint a board of arbitration to hear and determine such dispute. The board of arbitration shall consist of three (3) members chosen by the governor from the board of arbitrators panel provided for in section 4 of this chapter. A new board shall be chosen by the governor for each separate dispute, but the same board may hear any number of issues or grievances which are involved at the same time in any dispute between the same employer and his employees. Members of such board of arbitration shall be allowed reasonable compensation for their services and for their necessary expenses in an amount to be fixed by the governor, and such compensation and expenses shall be shared equally by the parties to the dispute.

Formerly: Acts 1947, c.341, s.7. As amended by P.L.144-1986, SEC.168.
Ind. Code § 22-9-5-19 — Indiana Code / Title 22 / Article 9 / Chapter 5 / Section 22-9-5-19
Prohibition against discrimination
Status: in_force

Sec. 19. A covered entity may not discriminate against a qualified individual with a disability because of the disability of that individual in regard to any of the following:

(1) Job application procedures.

(2) The hiring, advancement, or discharge of employees.

(3) Employee compensation.

(4) Job training.

(5) Other terms, conditions, and privileges of employment.

As added by P.L.111-1992, SEC.4.
Ind. Code § 22-8-1.1-11 — Indiana Code / Title 22 / Article 8 / Chapter 1.1 / Section 22-8-1.1-11-b
Repealed
Status: repealed

Note: This repeal of section effective 7-1-2027. See also preceding version of this section, effective until 7-1-2027.

Formerly: Acts 1971, P.L.356, SEC.1. Repealed by P.L.152-2026, SEC.327.
Ind. Code § 22-14-7-31 — Indiana Code / Title 22 / Article 14 / Chapter 7 / Section 22-14-7-31
Supremacy of federal law
Status: in_force

Sec. 31. This chapter may not be construed to supersede or preempt applicable federal laws or regulations concerning reduced ignition propensity standards for cigarettes.

As added by P.L.82-2008, SEC.1.
Ind. Code § 22-4-22-6 — Indiana Code / Title 22 / Article 4 / Chapter 22 / Section 22-4-22-6
Fraud; repayments; collection
Status: in_force

Sec. 6. (a) On request of an agency which administers an employment security law of another state or of a foreign government, and which has found in accordance with the provisions of such law that a claimant is liable to repay benefits received under such law by reason of having knowingly made a false statement or misrepresentation of a material fact, or who has knowingly failed to disclose a material fact, with respect to a claim taken in this state as an agent for such agency, the department may collect from such claimant for the liable state the amount of such benefits to be refunded to such agency.

(b) In any case in which under this subsection a claimant is liable to repay any amount to the agency of another state, or of a foreign government, such amounts may be collected without interest by civil action in the name of the department acting as agent for such agency.

Formerly: Acts 1947, c.208, s.2306; Acts 1951, c.295, s.12 1/2. As amended by P.L.108-2006, SEC.44.
Ind. Code § 22-1-1-2.5 — Indiana Code / Title 22 / Article 1 / Chapter 1 / Section 22-1-1-2.5
Repealed
Status: repealed

As added by P.L.37-1985, SEC.18. Repealed by P.L.100-2012, SEC.56.
Ind. Code § 22-4-14-8 — Indiana Code / Title 22 / Article 4 / Chapter 14 / Section 22-4-14-8
Sports; period between seasons
Status: in_force

Sec. 8. For weeks of unemployment occurring subsequent to December 31, 1977, benefits may not be paid to any individual on the basis of any service substantially all of which consists of participating in sports or athletic events or training or preparing to participate in these events for any week which commences during the period between two (2) successive sport seasons or similar periods, if the individual performed the services in the first of the seasons or similar periods and there is a reasonable assurance that the individual will perform the services in the second of the seasons or similar periods.

Benefits may not be denied, however, for any week which commences during the period between two (2) successive sport seasons or similar periods if the individual has performed services in employment other than participating in sports or athletic events or training or preparing to participate in these events with wage credits earned in the other employment during his base period in sufficient amount to qualify under IC 22-4-14-5 and the individual is otherwise eligible. In these cases, the claim shall be computed based on the wage credits earned with employers other than those employing the individual in sports or athletic events reported for the individual during his base period and in accordance with IC 22-4-12-2 and IC 22-4-12-4. Benefits paid based on this computation shall be only for weeks of unemployment occurring between sport seasons or similar periods. For any weeks of unemployment claimed other than between sports seasons or similar periods, the claims of these individuals shall be recomputed to include all base period wages.

As added by Acts 1977, P.L.262, SEC.23.
Ind. Code § 22-3-8-1 — Indiana Code / Title 22 / Article 3 / Chapter 8 / Section 22-3-8-1
Attorneys; qualifications
Status: in_force

Sec. 1. Any person representing any plaintiff or defendant in the prosecution or defense of any claim or claims before the worker's compensation board must be admitted to practice law in the circuit or superior courts and supreme court of Indiana.

Formerly: Acts 1925, c.33, s.1. As amended by P.L.28-1988, SEC.64.
Ind. Code § 22-2-18.1-28 — Indiana Code / Title 22 / Article 2 / Chapter 18.1 / Section 22-2-18.1-28
Enforcement
Status: in_force

Sec. 28. (a) The department and its authorized inspectors and agents:

(1) shall enforce this chapter and ensure that all violators are prosecuted; and

(2) may visit and inspect, at all reasonable hours and when as practicable and necessary, all establishments affected by this chapter.

(b) It is unlawful for any person to interfere with, obstruct, or hinder any inspector or agent of the department while the inspector or agent performs official duties or to refuse to properly answer questions asked by an inspector or agent of the department.

(c) When requested in writing by the department, the attorney general shall assist the prosecuting attorney in the prosecution of persons charged with a violation of this chapter.

As added by P.L.147-2020, SEC.16.
Ind. Code § 22-4-32-3 — Indiana Code / Title 22 / Article 4 / Chapter 32 / Section 22-4-32-3
Disputes; rules of practice and procedure; qualifications of person representing employer
Status: in_force

Sec. 3. The proceedings before a liability administrative law judge shall be conducted in accordance with such rules of practice and procedure as the department may adopt under its rulemaking authority under IC 22-4-18-1. If this article and the rules of the department do not provide for the procedural rules governing a claim or action before a liability administrative law judge, the proceedings are governed by the Indiana Rules of Trial Procedure and the Indiana Rules of Evidence. Any person representing any interested party in the prosecution or defense of any proceedings before a liability administrative law judge must be admitted to practice law in the courts of the state of Indiana, except that persons admitted to practice before the courts of other states may on special order be permitted to appear in any proceeding before the liability administrative law judge. This section shall not be construed to prohibit an interested party from electing to be heard in his own cause without counsel.

Formerly: Acts 1947, c.208, s.3303. As amended by P.L.144-1986, SEC.139; P.L.135-1990, SEC.25; P.L.108-2006, SEC.55; P.L.121-2026, SEC.58.
Ind. Code § 22-13-2-3.6 — Indiana Code / Title 22 / Article 13 / Chapter 2 / Section 22-13-2-3.6
Arc-fault circuit interrupter
Status: in_force

Sec. 3.6. (a) The following may not adopt rules requiring the installation of an arc-fault circuit interrupter (AFCI) in a Class 2 structure or a structure classified as an R-2 building occupancy classification under the Indiana building code constructed after June 30, 2026:

(1) The commission.

(2) Another state agency.

(b) A political subdivision may not adopt an ordinance or other regulation requiring the installation of an arc-fault circuit interrupter (AFCI) in a Class 2 structure or a structure classified as an R-2 building occupancy classification under the Indiana building code constructed after June 30, 2026.

(c) A ordinance or other regulation adopted before July 1, 2026, is void to the extent the ordinance or regulation conflicts with this section.

As added by P.L.73-2026, SEC.8.
Ind. Code § 22-4-9-4 — Indiana Code / Title 22 / Article 4 / Chapter 9 / Section 22-4-9-4
Election of coverage for two years
Status: in_force

Sec. 4. Any employing unit not otherwise subject to this article which files in the form and manner prescribed by the department its election to become an employer subject to this article for not less than two (2) calendar years shall, with the approval of the election by the department, become an employer subject to this article to the same extent as all other employers as of the date stated in such approval. However, the voluntary election of an employer shall become inoperative if the employing unit becomes an employer by reason of IC 22-4-7-1.

Formerly: Acts 1947, c.208, s.904. As amended by P.L.144-1986, SEC.98; P.L.108-2006, SEC.9; P.L.122-2019, SEC.19.
Ind. Code § 22-11-20-5 — Indiana Code / Title 22 / Article 11 / Chapter 20 / Section 22-11-20-5
"Law"
Status: in_force

Sec. 5. As used in this chapter, "law" includes the following:

(1) IC 13 or a rule adopted under IC 13.

(2) IC 15-16-1 or a rule adopted under IC 15-16-1.

(3) IC 22-8-1.1 or a rule adopted under IC 22-8-1.1.

(4) An equipment law.

As added by P.L.17-2001, SEC.4. Amended by P.L.2-2008, SEC.46.
Ind. Code § 22-4.1-21-14 — Indiana Code / Title 22 / Article 4.1 / Chapter 21 / Section 22-4.1-21-14
Applications; contents
Status: in_force

Sec. 14. An application for authorization under this chapter must include at least the following information:

(1) The name and address of the postsecondary proprietary educational institution and the institution's officers.

(2) The places where the courses are to be provided.

(3) The types of courses to be offered, the form of instruction to be followed with the class, shop, or laboratory, and the hours required for each curriculum.

(4) The form of certificate, diploma, or degree to be awarded.

(5) A statement of the postsecondary proprietary educational institution's finances.

(6) A description of the postsecondary proprietary educational institution's physical facilities, including classrooms, laboratories, library, machinery, and equipment.

(7) An explicit statement of policy with reference to:

(A) solicitation of students;

(B) payment and amount of student fees; and

(C) conditions under which students are entitled to a refund in part or in full of fees paid, including a statement concerning the existence of the fund.

(8) Provisions for liability insurance of students.

(9) Maximum student-teacher ratio to be maintained.

(10) Minimum requirements for instructional staff.

As added by P.L.107-2012, SEC.61. Amended by P.L.157-2023, SEC.11.
Ind. Code § 22-15-7-7 — Indiana Code / Title 22 / Article 15 / Chapter 7 / Section 22-15-7-7-b
Inspection following accident or complaint
Status: in_force

Note: This version of section effective 7-1-2027. See also preceding version of this section, effective until 7-1-2027.

Sec. 7. In addition to a regularly scheduled inspection of a regulated amusement device, the department may, upon demand by the department, inspect a regulated amusement device at any time following:

(1) the report of an accident involving the regulated amusement device; or

(2) a complaint concerning the regulated amusement device.

As added by P.L.166-1997, SEC.10. Amended by P.L.152-2026, SEC.439.
Ind. Code § 22-4-2-14 — Indiana Code / Title 22 / Article 4 / Chapter 2 / Section 22-4-2-14
Week
Status: in_force

Sec. 14. Except as provided in IC 22-4-5-3, "week" means a calendar week.

Formerly: Acts 1947, c.208, s.214. As amended by P.L.241-1987, SEC.1.
Ind. Code § 22-10-1.5-1 — Indiana Code / Title 22 / Article 10 / Chapter 1.5 / Section 22-10-1.5-1
Application of article
Status: in_force

Sec. 1. This article applies to all mines.

As added by P.L.37-1985, SEC.46. Amended by P.L.215-1989, SEC.3; P.L.35-2007, SEC.3.
Ind. Code § 22-3-11-1 — Indiana Code / Title 22 / Article 3 / Chapter 11 / Section 22-3-11-1
Creation; administration; use of fund
Status: repealed

Sec. 1. (a) There is created a special fund known as the residual asbestos injury fund (referred to as "the fund" in this chapter) for the purpose of providing compensation to employees who become totally and permanently disabled from an exposure to asbestos while in employment within Indiana and who are eligible for benefits under section 3 of this chapter (expired August 1, 2007, and repealed) and not eligible for benefits under IC 22-3-7. The fund shall be administered by the worker's compensation board (referred to as "the board" in this chapter).

(b) The fund is not a part of the general fund. Money in the fund at the end of a particular fiscal year and interest accruing from the investment of the money does not revert to the state general fund. The fund shall be used only for the payment of awards of compensation and expense of medical examinations made and ordered by the board and chargeable against the fund under this section and shall be paid for that purpose by the treasurer of state upon award or order of the board.

As added by P.L.224-1985, SEC.5. Amended by P.L.28-1988, SEC.66; P.L.3-2008, SEC.157.
Ind. Code § 22-8-1.1-13.1 — Indiana Code / Title 22 / Article 8 / Chapter 1.1 / Section 22-8-1.1-13.1
Repealed
Status: repealed

Formerly: Acts 1973, P.L.241, SEC.10. As amended by P.L.144-1986, SEC.175. Repealed by P.L.117-1994, SEC.3.
Ind. Code § 22-5-10-1 — Indiana Code / Title 22 / Article 5 / Chapter 10 / Section 22-5-10-1
"Employer"
Status: in_force

Sec. 1. As used in this chapter, "employer" means a sole proprietor, a corporation, a partnership, a limited liability company, or another entity with one (1) or more employees.

As added by P.L.87-2025, SEC.1.
Ind. Code § 22-9-10-1 — Indiana Code / Title 22 / Article 9 / Chapter 10 / Section 22-9-10-1
"Commission"
Status: in_force

Sec. 1. As used in this chapter, "commission" means the civil rights commission created by IC 22-9-1-4.

As added by P.L.136-2014, SEC.5.
Ind. Code § 22-4-2-5 — Indiana Code / Title 22 / Article 4 / Chapter 2 / Section 22-4-2-5
Repealed
Status: repealed

Formerly: Acts 1947, c.208, s.205. As amended by P.L.18-1987, SEC.19. Repealed by P.L.21-1995, SEC.149.
Ind. Code § 22-5-8-1.5 — Indiana Code / Title 22 / Article 5 / Chapter 8 / Section 22-5-8-1.5
"Employer"
Status: in_force

Sec. 1.5. As used in this chapter, "employer" means the state or any individual, partnership, association, limited liability company, corporation, business trust, or other governmental entity or political subdivision that has one (1) or more employees.

As added by P.L.35-2021, SEC.1.
Ind. Code § 22-13-2-14 — Indiana Code / Title 22 / Article 13 / Chapter 2 / Section 22-13-2-14
Studies and consultation
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. 14. The commission or department may engage in studies and consult with any person to implement this article, IC 22-12, IC 22-14, and IC 22-15.

As added by P.L.245-1987, SEC.2. Amended by P.L.249-2019, SEC.26.
Ind. Code § 22-4.1-27-3 — Indiana Code / Title 22 / Article 4.1 / Chapter 27 / Section 22-4.1-27-3
"Credit"
Status: in_force

Sec. 3. As used this chapter, "credit" means a unit of instruction that correlates to one (1) semester of one (1) course in the traditional high school environment.

As added by P.L.237-2019, SEC.2.
Ind. Code § 22-10-12-10 — Indiana Code / Title 22 / Article 10 / Chapter 12 / Section 22-10-12-10
Mine rescue team equipment
Status: in_force

Sec. 10. The bureau of mines and mine safety shall acquire and maintain at all times the breathing apparatuses, universal testers, booster pumps, and related equipment required to equip two (2) complete rescue teams. This mine rescue equipment shall be housed under the direction of the bureau.

As added by P.L.232-1983, SEC.1. Amended by P.L.37-1985, SEC.52.
Ind. Code § 22-13-2-9 — Indiana Code / Title 22 / Article 13 / Chapter 2 / Section 22-13-2-9
Power of political subdivisions to regulate; limitation
Status: in_force

Sec. 9. Except as provided in section 10 of this chapter, political subdivisions do not have the power to regulate regulated:

(1) amusement devices;

(2) boilers;

(3) lifting devices; and

(4) pressure vessels.

As added by P.L.245-1987, SEC.2. Amended by P.L.119-2002, SEC.8.
Ind. Code § 22-4.1-4-2 — Indiana Code / Title 22 / Article 4.1 / Chapter 4 / Section 22-4.1-4-2
Repealed
Status: repealed

As added by P.L.257-1997(ss), SEC.35. Amended by P.L.290-2001, SEC.34; P.L.131-2009, SEC.4; P.L.154-2013, SEC.8. Repealed by P.L.69-2015, SEC.33.
Ind. Code § 22-8-1.1-48.4 — Indiana Code / Title 22 / Article 8 / Chapter 1.1 / Section 22-8-1.1-48.4
Confidentiality of trade secrets; violations
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. 48.4. (a) All information reported to or otherwise obtained by the commissioner, the designated representatives of the commissioner, the department of labor, the occupational safety standards commission, the board of safety review, INSafe, and the agents and employees of any of them that contains or might reveal a trade secret, shall be considered confidential and shall be disclosed only to such other officers or employees concerned with the functions set forth in this chapter as may be necessary for them to discharge their duties under this chapter. In any proceeding, the commissioner, the commission, the board, or a court shall issue such orders as may be appropriate, including the impoundment of files, or portions of files, to protect the confidentiality of trade secrets.

(b) No person may violate the confidentiality of trade secrets.

Formerly: Acts 1973, P.L.241, SEC.54. As amended by Acts 1978, P.L.2, SEC.2235; P.L.37-1985, SEC.43; P.L.32-2008, SEC.8.
Ind. Code § 22-4.1-24-2 — Indiana Code / Title 22 / Article 4.1 / Chapter 24 / Section 22-4.1-24-2
Duty of state provider to prepare and submit annual report; contents
Status: in_force

Sec. 2. (a) A state provider shall prepare a written report concerning:

(1) its workforce related programs annually; and

(2) a new workforce related program not later than thirty (30) days after establishing the program.

(b) At a minimum, the following information must be provided in an annual report for each program:

(1) A description of the program that includes an explanation of how the program aligns with Indiana's workforce needs and coordinates with existing workforce related programs.

(2) The amount of funding provided for the program and the source or sources of the funding.

(3) The number of individuals participating in the program.

(4) Demographic information about the individuals participating in the program, including:

(A) the age or ages of the program participants; and

(B) the education attainment level of the program participants.

(5) The results of the program, including:

(A) the number of individuals completing the program;

(B) the number and types of degrees, certificates, credentials, and certifications awarded, and whether the degrees, certificates, credentials, and certifications are industry recognized, if a degree, certificate, credential, or certification is awarded at the completion of the program;

(C) the extent to which participants in the program obtained employment, retained employment, or secured better employment as the direct result of participating in or completing the program, including the number of participants placed at the completion of or departure from the program and within one (1) year after program completion or departure;

(D) a description of the specific jobs that participants in the program obtained or retained;

(E) the wages offered to and earned by the participants both before and after participation in or completion of the program, including the starting wages at placement of participants completing the program; and

(F) the retention rates of participants who obtained employment or secured better employment as the direct result of participating in or completing the program.

(c) At a minimum, the report for a new workforce related program must include the information described in subsection (b)(1) and (b)(2).

(d) A state provider shall provide a copy of a report described in subsection (a) to the:

(1) governor;

(2) legislative council; and

(3) department.

An annual report must be submitted on or before October 1 for the preceding state fiscal year. A report concerning a new workforce related program must be submitted not later than thirty (30) days after a state provider establishes the program. A report provided under this subsection to the legislative council must be in an electronic format under IC 5-14-6.

As added by P.L.230-2017, SEC.40. Amended by P.L.152-2018, SEC.35; P.L.213-2025, SEC.283.
Ind. Code § 22-12-1-23 — Indiana Code / Title 22 / Article 12 / Chapter 1 / Section 22-12-1-23
"Regulated place of amusement or entertainment"
Status: in_force

Sec. 23. "Regulated place of amusement or entertainment" refers to the following:

(1) A theater, opera house, movie theater, dance hall, night club with a stage or floor show, or another place that offers an amusement or entertainment to the public for consideration or promotional purposes.

(2) A place where a boxing, sparring, or unarmed combat match or exhibition is conducted under the supervision of the state athletic commission.

(3) A hall, gymnasium, or place of assembly where a school, college, university, social or fraternal organization, lodge, farmers organization, society, labor union, trade association, or church holds any type of amusement.

(4) A public or private place where a regulated amusement device is operated, excluding devices described in IC 22-15-7-0.6.

As added by P.L.245-1987, SEC.1. Amended by P.L.160-2009, SEC.3; P.L.80-2024, SEC.1.
Ind. Code § 22-4.1-21-36 — Indiana Code / Title 22 / Article 4.1 / Chapter 21 / Section 22-4.1-21-36
Relief; injunction
Status: in_force

Sec. 36. The prosecuting attorney of the county in which an offense under this chapter occurred shall, at the request of the department or on the prosecuting attorney's own motion, bring any appropriate action, including a mandatory and prohibitive injunction.

As added by P.L.107-2012, SEC.61. Amended by P.L.178-2016, SEC.24.
Ind. Code § 22-9-5-23 — Indiana Code / Title 22 / Article 9 / Chapter 5 / Section 22-9-5-23
Food handling job assignment; denial to person having infectious or communicable disease; validity of other food handling provisions
Status: in_force

Sec. 23. (a) In any case in which an individual has an infectious or communicable disease that:

(1) is transmitted to others through the handling of food;

(2) is included on the list developed by the Secretary of Health and Human Services under 42 U.S.C. 12113; and

(3) constitutes a significant risk to the health or safety of others that cannot be eliminated by reasonable accommodation;

a covered entity may refuse to assign or continue to assign the individual to a job involving food handling.

(b) Nothing in this chapter shall be construed to preempt, modify, or amend any statute, rule, or ordinance applicable to food handling that is designed to protect the public health from individuals who pose a significant risk to the health or safety of others that cannot be eliminated by reasonable accommodation pursuant to the list published by the Secretary of Health and Human Services under 42 U.S.C. 12113.

As added by P.L.111-1992, SEC.4.
Ind. Code § 22-13-3-3 — Indiana Code / Title 22 / Article 13 / Chapter 3 / Section 22-13-3-3-b
Class 1 structures; rules prohibiting occupancy or use
Status: in_force

Note: This version of section effective 7-1-2027. See also preceding version of this section, effective until 7-1-2027.

Sec. 3. Subject to IC 22-12-2.1, the department shall adopt fire safety rules that prohibit the occupancy or use of Class 1 structures that do not comply with the department's rules governing the number, type, location, identification, repair, and maintenance of emergency exits, smoke detection devices, and other emergency communication devices.

As added by P.L.245-1987, SEC.2. Amended by P.L.152-2026, SEC.394.
Ind. Code § 22-4-36-3 — Indiana Code / Title 22 / Article 4 / Chapter 36 / Section 22-4-36-3
Federal aid; use of funds; lease of quarters
Status: in_force

Sec. 3. All money received from the United States government and paid into the state treasury, as provided in this article, is appropriated and shall be expended by the commissioner for the respective purposes for which such money was allocated and paid to the state. The department is authorized to rent or lease such rooms or quarters as may be necessary, from time to time, to accommodate the department and its several activities.

Formerly: Acts 1947, c.208, s.3703. As amended by P.L.144-1986, SEC.148; P.L.18-1987, SEC.98; P.L.21-1995, SEC.130.
Ind. Code § 22-13-2-2.6 — Indiana Code / Title 22 / Article 13 / Chapter 2 / Section 22-13-2-2.6
Adoption of rules exempting bunkhouses from automatic fire sprinkler system requirements
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. 2.6. Before January 1, 2021, the commission may adopt rules under IC 4-22-2 to exempt a bunkhouse from being required to be equipped with an automatic fire sprinkler system.

As added by P.L.79-2019, SEC.2.
Ind. Code § 22-4-14-6.1 — Indiana Code / Title 22 / Article 4 / Chapter 14 / Section 22-4-14-6.1
Extended benefits; classification
Status: in_force

Sec. 6.1. (a) The department shall classify as:

(1) good; or

(2) not good;

a claimant for extended benefits's prospects for obtaining work in the claimant's customary occupation within eight (8) weeks of filing for extended benefits.

(b) Not later than the end of the week in which the initial claim is filed, the department shall notify the claimant for extended benefits of the following:

(1) The claimant's classification under subsection (a).

(2) What kind of jobs the claimant may be referred to.

(3) What kind of jobs the claimant must seek and accept.

(4) The evidence the claimant must furnish to the department regarding the claimant's search for work.

(5) Any disqualifications that may result from failure to seek, apply for, or accept suitable work.

The classification and requirements described in subdivisions (1) through (5) are applicable beginning with the week following the week in which the claimant is furnished written notice of the classification and requirements.

(c) If a claimant for extended benefits is classified as having good prospects under subsection (a), but those prospects are not realized by the close of the eighth week following the week in which the claimant was furnished written notice of the claimant's prospects, the department shall reclassify the claimant's prospects as not good unless the claimant furnishes to the department satisfactory evidence that the claimant's prospects are good.

(d) Any determination or classification of job prospects of a claimant for extended benefits is mutually exclusive and only one (1) classification may be applied to a claimant as to any failure to seek, apply for, or accept suitable work with respect to any week.

(e) Whenever the department makes a determination of benefit eligibility with respect to a claimant for extended benefits's failure to seek, apply for, or accept suitable work, the determination must:

(1) include a finding as to the claimant's job prospects at the time the issue arose; and

(2) explain how the claimant's job prospects relate to the decision to allow or deny benefits.

As added by P.L.200-2025, SEC.13.
Ind. Code § 22-13-1-3 — Indiana Code / Title 22 / Article 13 / Chapter 1 / Section 22-13-1-3
"Fire safety rule"
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. 3. "Fire safety rule" means a rule that:

(1) is adopted by the commission; and

(2) qualifies as a fire safety law under IC 22-12-1-13.

As added by P.L.245-1987, SEC.2.
Ind. Code § 22-4-19-15 — Indiana Code / Title 22 / Article 4 / Chapter 19 / Section 22-4-19-15
Information sharing concerning construction workers misclassified as independent contractors
Status: in_force

Sec. 15. (a) As used in this section, "contractor" means:

(1) a sole proprietor;

(2) a partnership;

(3) a firm;

(4) a corporation;

(5) a limited liability company;

(6) an association; or

(7) another legal entity;

that engages in construction and is authorized by law to do business in Indiana. The term includes a general contractor, a subcontractor, and a lower tiered contractor. The term does not include the state, the federal government, or a political subdivision.

(b) The department shall cooperate with the:

(1) department of labor created by IC 22-1-1-1;

(2) department of state revenue established by IC 6-8.1-2-1; and

(3) worker's compensation board of Indiana created by IC 22-3-1-1(a);

by sharing information concerning any suspected improper classification by a contractor of an individual as an independent contractor (as defined in IC 22-3-6-1(b)(7) or IC 22-3-7-9(b)(5)).

(c) For purposes of IC 5-14-3-4, information shared under this section is confidential, may not be published, and is not open to public inspection.

(d) An officer or employee of the department who knowingly or intentionally discloses information that is confidential under this section commits a Class A misdemeanor.

As added by P.L.69-2015, SEC.21.
Ind. Code § 22-4-2-44 — Indiana Code / Title 22 / Article 4 / Chapter 2 / Section 22-4-2-44
American vessel
Status: in_force

Sec. 44. As used in this article, "American vessel" means a vessel:

(1) documented or numbered under the laws of the United States; or

(2) that meets both of the following conditions:

(A) The vessel is not documented under the laws of any country.

(B) The crew of the vessel is employed solely by one (1) or more:

(i) citizens or residents of the United States; or

(ii) corporations organized under the laws of the United States or any state.

As added by P.L.121-2026, SEC.1.
Ind. Code § 22-6-5-3 — Indiana Code / Title 22 / Article 6 / Chapter 5 / Section 22-6-5-3
Employer right to campaign
Status: in_force

Sec. 3. The right of any employer to engage in a campaign in connection with an election is guaranteed.

As added by P.L.192-2011, SEC.1.
Ind. Code § 22-12-2.5-2 — Indiana Code / Title 22 / Article 12 / Chapter 2.5 / Section 22-12-2.5-2
Rules; effective date
Status: in_force

Note: This version of section effective until 7-1-2027. See also following repeal of this chapter, effective 7-1-2027.

Sec. 2. Rules adopted under IC 4-22-2 relating to building codes may not take effect earlier than one hundred eighty (180) days after the final rule is filed with the publisher unless required by law or to maintain compliance with a federal program.

As added by P.L.155-2023, SEC.6.
Ind. Code § 22-5-7-2 — Indiana Code / Title 22 / Article 5 / Chapter 7 / Section 22-5-7-2
Employer termination of employee; protective order
Status: in_force

Sec. 2. (a) An employer may not terminate an employee from employment based on:

(1) the filing, by the employee, for a petition for a protective order for the protection of the employee, whether or not the protective order has been issued; or

(2) the actions of an individual against whom the employee has filed a protective order.

(b) This section does not prohibit an employer from altering:

(1) the location of employment of an employee;

(2) an employee's compensation or benefits; or

(3) a term or condition of employment;

upon which an employee and employer mutually have agreed to alter.

As added by P.L.182-2015, SEC.1.
Ind. Code § 22-5-1.7-13 — Indiana Code / Title 22 / Article 5 / Chapter 1.7 / Section 22-5-1.7-13
Termination of contract for services or public works contract; exception; contractor liable
Status: in_force

Sec. 13. (a) Except as provided in subsection (b), if the contractor fails to remedy the violation within the thirty (30) day period provided under section 12(b) of this chapter, the following apply:

(1) The state agency or political subdivision shall terminate the public contract for services with the contractor for breach of the public contract for services.

(2) The public agency shall terminate the contract for a public works project with the contractor for breach of the contract for the public works project.

(b) If a contractor employs or contracts with an unauthorized alien, the following apply:

(1) If the state agency or political subdivision (whichever the contractor has a public contract for services with) determines that terminating the public contract for services under subsection (a) would be detrimental to the public interest or public property, the state agency or political subdivision may allow the public contract for services to remain in effect until the state agency or political subdivision procures a new contractor.

(2) If the public agency determines that terminating the contract for a public works project under subsection (a) would be detrimental to the public interest or public property, the public agency may allow the contract for the public works project to remain in effect until the public agency procures a new contractor.

(c) If a state agency or political subdivision terminates a public contract for services under subsection (a), the contractor is liable to the state agency or political subdivision for actual damages.

(d) If a public agency terminates a contract for a public works project under subsection (a), the contractor is liable to the public agency for actual damages.

As added by P.L.171-2011, SEC.16. Amended by P.L.252-2015, SEC.34.
Ind. Code § 22-4.1-4-16 — Indiana Code / Title 22 / Article 4.1 / Chapter 4 / Section 22-4.1-4-16
Eligible workforce training programs
Status: in_force

Sec. 16. (a) As used in this section, "high skill, high wage, or in demand industry sectors or occupations" means sectors or occupations identified by the state pursuant to the Carl D. Perkins Career and Technical Education Act of 2006 (20 U.S.C. 2301 et seq.) and applicable state and local workforce development processes.

(b) The governor and the department, in consultation with the commission for higher education (established by IC 21-18-2-1) shall do the following:

(1) Establish a process to identify eligible workforce training programs that prepare students for high skill, high wage, or in demand industry sectors or occupations for workforce Pell grants.

(2) Establish a process for institutions and programs to:

(A) apply for recognition as an eligible workforce training program;

(B) be approved for workforce Pell grants; and

(C) appeal denials of workforce Pell grants.

(3) Coordinate certification and oversight of eligible workforce training programs with:

(A) workforce focused agencies;

(B) workforce related programs; and

(C) state and federal programs.

(4) Require eligible workforce training programs to provide data required under applicable federal workforce Pell grant regulations, including:

(A) program completion rates;

(B) job placement rates; and

(C) graduate earnings.

(c) The department shall ensure that the implementation of this section does not impose requirements more restrictive than, or inconsistent with, any applicable federal rules governing the workforce Pell grant program.

As added by P.L.159-2026, SEC.30.
Ind. Code § 22-4.1-1-3 — Indiana Code / Title 22 / Article 4.1 / Chapter 1 / Section 22-4.1-1-3
"Department"
Status: in_force

Sec. 3. "Department" refers to the department of workforce development established under IC 22-4.1-2.

As added by P.L.105-1994, SEC.5. Amended by P.L.21-1995, SEC.137.
Ind. Code § 22-9-11-8 — Indiana Code / Title 22 / Article 9 / Chapter 11 / Section 22-9-11-8
Obtaining competitive integrated employment transition services objective for child with disability
Status: in_force

Sec. 8. (a) This section applies to transition services provided as part of a special education program or related services to a child with a disability who is at least fourteen (14) years of age.

(b) The primary objective and preferred outcome of providing the services described in subsection (a) is to assist the child in obtaining competitive integrated employment.

As added by P.L.68-2017, SEC.4.
Ind. Code § 22-1-7-1 — Indiana Code / Title 22 / Article 1 / Chapter 7 / Section 22-1-7-1
"Motor carrier"
Status: in_force

Sec. 1. As used in this chapter, "motor carrier" has the meaning set forth in IC 8-2.1-17-10 or 49 U.S.C. 13102(14).

As added by P.L.47-2020, SEC.1.
Ind. Code § 22-3-3-22 — Indiana Code / Title 22 / Article 3 / Chapter 3 / Section 22-3-3-22
Awards; computation
Status: in_force

Sec. 22. (a) In computing compensation for temporary total disability, temporary partial disability, and total permanent disability, the average weekly wages are considered to be:

(1) with respect to injuries occurring on and after July 1, 2009, and before July 1, 2014:

(A) not more than nine hundred seventy-five dollars ($975); and

(B) not less than seventy-five dollars ($75);

(2) with respect to injuries occurring on and after July 1, 2014, and before July 1, 2015:

(A) not more than one thousand forty dollars ($1,040); and

(B) not less than seventy-five dollars ($75);

(3) with respect to injuries occurring on and after July 1, 2015, and before July 1, 2016:

(A) not more than one thousand one hundred five dollars ($1,105); and

(B) not less than seventy-five dollars ($75);

(4) with respect to injuries occurring on and after July 1, 2016, and before July 1, 2023:

(A) not more than one thousand one hundred seventy dollars ($1,170); and

(B) not less than seventy-five dollars ($75);

(5) with respect to injuries occurring on and after July 1, 2023, and before July 1, 2024:

(A) not more than one thousand two hundred five dollars ($1,205); and

(B) not less than seventy-five dollars ($75);

(6) with respect to injuries occurring on and after July 1, 2024, and before July 1, 2025:

(A) not more than one thousand two hundred forty-one dollars ($1,241); and

(B) not less than seventy-five dollars ($75);

(7) with respect to injuries occurring on and after July 1, 2025, and before July 1, 2026:

(A) not more than one thousand two hundred seventy-eight dollars ($1,278); and

(B) not less than seventy-five dollars ($75); and

(8) with respect to injuries occurring on and after July 1, 2026:

(A) not more than one thousand three hundred sixteen dollars ($1,316); and

(B) not less than seventy-five dollars ($75).

However, the weekly compensation payable shall not exceed the average weekly wages of the employee at the time of the injury.

(b) The maximum compensation, exclusive of medical benefits, that may be paid for an injury under any provision of this law or any combination of provisions may not exceed the following amounts in any case:

(1) With respect to an injury occurring on and after July 1, 2009, and before July 1, 2014, three hundred twenty-five thousand dollars ($325,000).

(2) With respect to an injury occurring on and after July 1, 2014, and before July 1, 2015, three hundred forty-seven thousand dollars ($347,000).

(3) With respect to an injury occurring on and after July 1, 2015, and before July 1, 2016, three hundred sixty-eight thousand dollars ($368,000).

(4) With respect to an injury occurring on and after July 1, 2016, and before July 1, 2023, three hundred ninety thousand dollars ($390,000).

(5) With respect to an injury occurring on and after July 1, 2023, and before July 1, 2024, four hundred two thousand dollars ($402,000).

(6) With respect to an injury occurring on and after July 1, 2024, and before July 1, 2025, four hundred fourteen thousand dollars ($414,000).

(7) With respect to an injury occurring on and after July 1, 2025, and before July 1, 2026, four hundred twenty-six thousand dollars ($426,000).

(8) With respect to an injury occurring on and after July 1, 2026, four hundred thirty-nine thousand dollars ($439,000).

Formerly: Acts 1929, c.172, s.40; Acts 1943, c.136, s.3; Acts 1945, c.188, s.1; Acts 1949, c.243, s.4; Acts 1951, c.294, s.6; Acts 1953, c.172, s.1; Acts 1955, c.181, s.1; Acts 1957, c.298, s.4; Acts 1959, c.315, s.2; Acts 1963, c.387, s.12; Acts 1965, c.217, s.2; Acts 1967, c.312, s.2; Acts 1969, c.94, s.4; Acts 1971, P.L.353, SEC.5; Acts 1974, P.L.108, SEC.13. As amended by Acts 1976, P.L.112, SEC.3; Acts 1977, P.L.261, SEC.3; Acts 1979, P.L.227, SEC.4; Acts 1980, P.L.22, SEC.15; P.L.225-1983, SEC.2; P.L.223-1985, SEC.2; P.L.95-1988, SEC.8; P.L.170-1991, SEC.9; P.L.258-1997(ss), SEC.7; P.L.31-2000, SEC.4; P.L.134-2006, SEC.6; P.L.275-2013, SEC.7; P.L.160-2022, SEC.4.
Ind. Code § 22-9.5-5-5 — Indiana Code / Title 22 / Article 9.5 / Chapter 5 / Section 22-9.5-5-5-b
Discrimination based upon disability; scope of term; definitions; compliance with safety rules
Status: in_force

Note: This version of section effective 7-1-2027. See also preceding version of this section, effective until 7-1-2027.

Sec. 5. (a) A person may not discriminate in the sale or rental or otherwise make unavailable or deny a dwelling to any buyer or renter because of a disability of:

(1) the buyer or renter;

(2) a person residing in or intending to reside in the dwelling after the dwelling is sold, rented, or made available; or

(3) any person associated with the buyer or renter.

(b) A person may not discriminate against any person in the terms, conditions, or privileges of sale or rental of a dwelling or in the provision of services or facilities in connection with the dwelling because of a disability of:

(1) the person;

(2) a person residing in or intending to reside in the dwelling after the dwelling is sold, rented, or made available; or

(3) any person associated with the person.

(c) For purposes of this section only, discrimination includes the following:

(1) A refusal to permit, at the expense of the person with a disability, reasonable modifications of existing premises occupied or to be occupied by the person if the modifications may be necessary to afford the person full enjoyment of the premises.

(2) A refusal to make reasonable accommodations in rules, policies, practices, or services, when the accommodations may be necessary to afford the person equal opportunity to use and enjoy a dwelling.

(3) In connection with the design and construction of covered multifamily dwellings for first occupancy after March 13, 1991, a failure to design and construct those dwellings in a manner that:

(A) the public use and common use parts of the dwellings are readily accessible to and usable by persons with disabilities;

(B) all the doors are designed to allow passage into and within all premises within the dwellings and are sufficiently wide to allow passage by persons with disabilities in wheelchairs; and

(C) all premises within the dwellings contain the following features of adaptive design:

(i) An accessible route into and through the dwelling.

(ii) Light switches, electrical outlets, thermostats, and other environmental controls in accessible locations.

(iii) Reinforcements in bathroom walls to allow later installation of grab bars.

(iv) Usable kitchens and bathrooms so that an individual in a wheelchair can maneuver about the space.

(d) As used in subsection (c), "covered multifamily dwellings" means:

(1) buildings consisting of four (4) or more units if the buildings have one (1) or more elevators; and

(2) ground floor units in other buildings consisting of four (4) or more units.

(e) Compliance with the rules of the department of homeland security that incorporate by reference the appropriate requirements of the American National Standard for buildings and facilities providing accessibility and usability for people with physical disabilities (ANSI A117.1) satisfies the requirements of subsection (c)(3)(C).

(f) This section does not require that a dwelling be made available to an individual whose tenancy would constitute a direct threat to the health or safety of other individuals or whose tenancy would result in substantial physical damage to the property of others.

As added by P.L.66-1990, SEC.2. Amended by P.L.23-1993, SEC.145; P.L.152-2026, SEC.344.
Ind. Code § 22-14-7-5 — Indiana Code / Title 22 / Article 14 / Chapter 7 / Section 22-14-7-5
"Quality control and quality assurance program"
Status: in_force

Sec. 5. As used in this chapter, "quality control and quality assurance program" means the laboratory procedures implemented to ensure that:

(1) operator bias, systematic and nonsystematic methodological errors, and equipment related problems do not affect the results of the testing; and

(2) the testing repeatability remains within the required repeatability values in section 13(f) of this chapter for all test trials used to certify cigarettes under this chapter.

As added by P.L.82-2008, SEC.1.
Ind. Code § 22-3-7-13 — Indiana Code / Title 22 / Article 3 / Chapter 7 / Section 22-3-7-13
Presumptive dependents; termination of dependency
Status: in_force

Sec. 13. (a) The following persons are conclusively presumed to be wholly dependent for support upon a deceased employee and shall constitute the class known as presumptive dependents in section 12 of this chapter:

(1) A wife upon a husband with whom she is living at the time of his death, or upon whom the laws of the state impose the obligation of her support at such time. The term "wife", as used in this subdivision, shall exclude a common law wife unless such common law relationship was entered into before January 1, 1958, and, in addition, existed openly and notoriously for a period of not less than five (5) years immediately preceding the death.

(2) A husband upon his wife with whom he is living at the time of her death. The term "husband", as used in this subdivision, shall exclude a common law husband unless such common law relationship was entered into before January 1, 1958, and, in addition existed openly and notoriously for a period of not less than five (5) years immediately preceding the death.

(3) An unmarried child under the age of twenty-one (21) years upon the parent with whom the child is living at the time of the death of such parent.

(4) An unmarried child under twenty-one (21) years upon the parent with whom the child may not be living at the time of the death of such parent, but upon whom at such time, the laws of the state impose the obligation to support such child.

(5) A child over the age of twenty-one (21) years who has never been married and who is either physically or mentally incapacitated from earning the child's own support, upon a parent upon whom the laws of the state impose the obligation of the support of such unmarried child.

(6) A child over the age of twenty-one (21) years who has never been married and who at the time of the death of the parent is keeping house for and living with such parent and is not otherwise gainfully employed.

(b) As used in this section, the term "child" includes stepchildren, legally adopted children, posthumous children, and acknowledged children born out of wedlock. The term "parent" includes stepparents and parents by adoption.

(c) The dependency of a child under subsections (a)(3) and (a)(4) shall terminate when the child attains the age of twenty-one (21).

(d) The dependency of any person as a presumptive dependent shall terminate upon the marriage of such dependent subsequent to the death of the employee, and such dependency shall not be reinstated by divorce. However, for deaths from injuries occurring on and after July 1, 1977, a surviving spouse who is a presumptive dependent and who is the only surviving dependent of the deceased is entitled to receive, upon remarriage before the expiration of the maximum statutory compensation period, a lump sum settlement equal to the smaller of one hundred four (104) weeks of compensation or the compensation for the remainder of the maximum statutory period.

(e) The dependency of any child under subsection (a)(6) shall be terminated at such time as such dependent becomes gainfully employed or marries.

Formerly: Acts 1937, c.69, s.7b; Acts 1947, c.164, s.3; Acts 1963, c.388, s.9. As amended by Acts 1977, P.L.261, SEC.4; P.L.152-1987, SEC.7; P.L.134-1990, SEC.2.
Ind. Code § 22-12-1-10 — Indiana Code / Title 22 / Article 12 / Chapter 1 / Section 22-12-1-10
"Education board"
Status: in_force

Sec. 10. "Education board" refers to the board of firefighting personnel standards and education.

As added by P.L.245-1987, SEC.1.
Ind. Code § 22-4-2-22 — Indiana Code / Title 22 / Article 4 / Chapter 2 / Section 22-4-2-22
Valid claim
Status: in_force

Sec. 22. "Valid claim" means a claim filed by an individual who has established qualifying wage credits and who is totally, partially, or part-totally unemployed; Provided, no individual in a benefit period may file a valid claim for a waiting period or benefit period rights with respect to any period subsequent to the expiration of such benefit period.

Formerly: Acts 1947, c.208, s.222; Acts 1953, c.177, s.4.
Ind. Code § 22-4-44-2 — Indiana Code / Title 22 / Article 4 / Chapter 44 / Section 22-4-44-2
"Pilot program"
Status: in_force

Sec. 2. As used in this chapter, "pilot program" means the reemployment skills training pilot program established by the department under section 3 of this chapter.

As added by P.L.200-2025, SEC.34.
Ind. Code § 22-15-7-0.6 — Indiana Code / Title 22 / Article 15 / Chapter 7 / Section 22-15-7-0.6-b
Exemption for certain regulated amusement devices
Status: in_force

Note: This version of section effective 7-1-2027. See also preceding version of this section, effective until 7-1-2027.

Sec. 0.6. (a) Except as provided in subsection (c), the department shall not inspect, and operating permits are not required for, the following regulated amusement devices:

(1) A barrel train pulled by a garden tractor or a rubber tired farm tractor propelled by a motor of not more than forty (40) horsepower.

(2) A regulated amusement device exempt from the operating permit and inspection requirements by a rule of the department.

(b) A regulated amusement device covered by this section shall comply with all other requirements applicable to regulated amusement devices under this chapter.

(c) The department may perform an inspection of a regulated amusement device covered by this section only if a valid complaint or incident is reported to the department concerning the regulated amusement device.

As added by P.L.80-2024, SEC.2. Amended by P.L.152-2026, SEC.436.
Ind. Code § 22-9.5-7-2 — Indiana Code / Title 22 / Article 9.5 / Chapter 7 / Section 22-9.5-7-2
Award of damages and costs; injunctions
Status: in_force

Sec. 2. If the court finds that a discriminatory housing practice has occurred or is about to occur in an action under this chapter, the court may award to the prevailing party the following:

(1) Actual and punitive damages.

(2) Reasonable attorney's fees.

(3) Court costs.

(4) Subject to section 3 of this chapter, any permanent or temporary injunction, temporary restraining order, or other order, including an order enjoining the defendant from engaging in the practice or ordering appropriate affirmative action.

As added by P.L.66-1990, SEC.2.
Ind. Code § 22-5-1.7-1 — Indiana Code / Title 22 / Article 5 / Chapter 1.7 / Section 22-5-1.7-1
"Business entity"
Status: in_force

Sec. 1. (a) As used in this chapter, "business entity" means a person or group of persons that perform or engage in any activity, enterprise, profession, or occupation for gain, benefit, advantage, or livelihood.

(b) The term includes self-employed individuals, partnerships, corporations, contractors, and subcontractors.

(c) The term does not include a self-employed person that does not employ any employees.

As added by P.L.171-2011, SEC.16.
Ind. Code § 22-11-20-4 — Indiana Code / Title 22 / Article 11 / Chapter 20 / Section 22-11-20-4
"Equipment law"
Status: in_force

Sec. 4. As used in this chapter, "equipment law" has the meaning set forth in IC 22-12-1-11.

As added by P.L.17-2001, SEC.4.
Ind. Code § 22-3-2-5 — Indiana Code / Title 22 / Article 3 / Chapter 2 / Section 22-3-2-5
Insurance; certificates authorizing carrying of risk without insurance; state self-insurance program
Status: in_force

Sec. 5. (a) Every employer who is bound by the compensation provisions of IC 22-3-2 through IC 22-3-6, except the state, counties, townships, cities, towns, school cities, school towns, other municipal corporations, state institutions, state boards, state commissions, banks, trust companies, and building and loan associations, shall insure the payment of compensation to the employer's employees and their dependents in the manner provided in IC 22-3-3, or procure from the worker's compensation board a certificate authorizing the employer to carry such risk without insurance. While such insurance or such certificate remains in force, the employer or those conducting the employer's business and the employer's worker's compensation insurance carrier shall be liable to any employee and the employee's dependents for personal injury or death by accident arising out of and in the course of employment only to the extent and in the manner specified in IC 22-3-2 through IC 22-3-6.

(b) The state may not purchase worker's compensation insurance. The state may establish a program of self-insurance to cover its liability under this article. The state may administer its program of self-insurance or may contract with any private agency, business firm, limited liability company, or corporation to administer any part of the program. The state department of insurance may, in the manner prescribed by IC 4-22-2, adopt the rules necessary to implement the state's program of self-insurance.

Formerly: Acts 1929, c.172, s.5; Acts 1961, c.187, s.1; Acts 1974, P.L.108, SEC.3. As amended by P.L.28-1983, SEC.56; P.L.28-1988, SEC.22; P.L.8-1993, SEC.279; P.L.233-2015, SEC.319.
Ind. Code § 22-14-3-1 — Indiana Code / Title 22 / Article 14 / Chapter 3 / Section 22-14-3-1
Application of chapter; inspections
Status: in_force

Sec. 1. (a) Except as provided in subsections (c) and (d), this chapter does not apply to a nonpublic school (as defined in IC 20-18-2-12) or a school operated by a school corporation (as defined in IC 20-18-2-16).

(b) The department shall carry out an inspection program to inspect regulated places of amusement or entertainment in accordance with IC 22-14-2-11.

(c) A school that holds amusement or entertainment events shall be inspected in accordance with IC 22-14-2-11. The inspection may be performed by either the department or the fire department that has jurisdiction over the school.

(d) At the time of each inspection performed by the department, the department shall provide a fire safety checklist to each school that holds amusement or entertainment events. Each school shall be responsible for ensuring compliance with the items on the fire safety checklist for each amusement or entertainment event held at the school.

As added by P.L.245-1987, SEC.3. Amended by P.L.159-1995, SEC.5; P.L.1-2005, SEC.190; P.L.1-2006, SEC.372; P.L.187-2021, SEC.90; P.L.28-2026, SEC.37.
Ind. Code § 22-8-1.1-21.1 — Indiana Code / Title 22 / Article 8 / Chapter 1.1 / Section 22-8-1.1-21.1
Administrative services
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. 21.1. The commissioner and the department shall provide such administrative services, including docketing, stenographic, and recordkeeping services, as the commission may require in discharging its function under this chapter.

Formerly: Acts 1973, P.L.241, SEC.17. As amended by P.L.37-1985, SEC.36.
Ind. Code § 22-5-9-1 — Indiana Code / Title 22 / Article 5 / Chapter 9 / Section 22-5-9-1
"Agency"
Status: in_force

Sec. 1. As used in this chapter, "agency" means any state or local administration, agency, authority, board, bureau, commission, committee, council, department, division, institution, office, service, or other similar body of government created or established by law that issues any form of operating authorization that is used to engage in commerce in Indiana or in a county, city, town, or township located in Indiana.

As added by P.L.106-2026, SEC.16.
Ind. Code § 22-14-3-5 — Indiana Code / Title 22 / Article 14 / Chapter 3 / Section 22-14-3-5
Operation without permit or special event endorsement; infraction
Status: in_force

Sec. 5. (a) This section applies to the following:

(1) Each person who has control over the performance of an amusement or entertainment described in IC 22-12-1-23.

(2) Each person who has control over a regulated place of entertainment.

(b) A person described in subsection (a) commits a Class C infraction if:

(1) a regulated place of amusement or entertainment is used for an amusement or entertainment described in IC 22-12-1-23; and

(2) no regulated place of amusement or entertainment permit or special event endorsement issued under this chapter covers the conditions at the regulated place of amusement or entertainment that affect fire and explosion safety.

As added by P.L.245-1987, SEC.3.
Ind. Code § 22-13-2-5.6 — Indiana Code / Title 22 / Article 13 / Chapter 2 / Section 22-13-2-5.6
Proposing amendments to commission
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. 5.6. (a) As used in this section, "building code" means a building code and includes the standards related to a building code.

(b) As used in this section, "unit" means a county, city, or town.

(c) Beginning January 1, 2024, a unit may submit a proposal to the commission to amend any building code that the commission adopts or updates after December 31, 2023. A unit may submit the proposal in hard copy or in an electronic form that is acceptable to the commission. A proposal must include the following:

(1) A resolution adopted by the unit to request an amendment to the building code that:

(A) specifies the building code language to be amended; and

(B) states the safety issue that is the basis for the proposed amendment.

(2) A fiscal analysis of the estimated cost or savings resulting from the proposed building code amendment.

(d) The commission shall hold one (1) meeting each year to review and consider all proposals submitted by units. A unit may submit a proposal at any time. However, the commission shall review and consider only complete proposal submissions that are received not later than sixty (60) days before the date of a meeting in which proposals are considered.

(e) The commission shall:

(1) place a proposal on the meeting agenda not later than thirty (30) days before the date of the meeting in which the proposal is considered; and

(2) take public testimony at the meeting.

(f) The commission may only adopt a proposed amendment upon an affirmative vote of not less than two-thirds (2/3) of the members of the commission present and voting as provided in IC 22-12-2-6.

(g) A building code amendment adopted by the commission under this section is subject to IC 22-12-2.5-2.

As added by P.L.155-2023, SEC.10.
Ind. Code § 22-5-10-4 — Indiana Code / Title 22 / Article 5 / Chapter 10 / Section 22-5-10-4
Consideration of experience ratings; awarding contracts
Status: in_force

Sec. 4. This chapter does not preclude a party from considering an employer's experience rating when awarding a contract.

As added by P.L.87-2025, SEC.1.
Ind. Code § 22-14-7-16 — Indiana Code / Title 22 / Article 14 / Chapter 7 / Section 22-14-7-16
Retention of records; penalty
Status: in_force

Sec. 16. Each manufacturer shall maintain copies of the reports of all tests conducted on all cigarettes offered for sale for a period of three (3) years and make copies of these reports available to the state fire marshal and the attorney general upon written request. Any manufacturer that fails to make copies of these reports available within sixty (60) days after receiving a written request is subject to a civil penalty not to exceed ten thousand dollars ($10,000) for each day after the sixty (60) days that the manufacturer does not make the copies available.

As added by P.L.82-2008, SEC.1.
Ind. Code § 22-13-1-2 — Indiana Code / Title 22 / Article 13 / Chapter 1 / Section 22-13-1-2
"Building rule"
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. 2. "Building rule" means a rule that:

(1) is adopted by the commission; and

(2) qualifies as a building law under IC 22-12-1-3.

As added by P.L.245-1987, SEC.2.
Ind. Code § 22-14-8-10 — Indiana Code / Title 22 / Article 14 / Chapter 8 / Section 22-14-8-10-b
Adoption of rules by the department
Status: in_force

Note: This version of section effective 7-1-2027. See also preceding version of this section, effective until 7-1-2027.

Sec. 10. (a) The department may adopt rules under IC 4-22-2 to implement this chapter and to specify standards for the installation and operation of utility scale battery energy storage systems consistent with:

(1) this chapter; and

(2) NFPA 855.

(b) Rules adopted by the department under subsection (a) must include standards for:

(1) chemical spill prevention and control; and

(2) appropriate setbacks from surface water resources;

for the installation and expansion of utility scale battery energy storage systems, as necessary to protect soil and surface water resources from chemicals contained in or produced by utility scale battery energy storage systems. In establishing the standards described in this subsection, the department shall consult with the department of environmental management or the department of natural resources, as appropriate.

As added by P.L.217-2023, SEC.1. Amended by P.L.93-2024, SEC.166; P.L.152-2026, SEC.406.
Ind. Code § 22-4-17-2.5 — Indiana Code / Title 22 / Article 4 / Chapter 17 / Section 22-4-17-2.5
Filing; income taxes
Status: in_force

Sec. 2.5. (a) When an individual files an initial claim, the individual shall be advised of the following:

(1) Unemployment compensation is subject to federal, state, and local income taxes.

(2) Requirements exist concerning estimated tax payments.

(3) The individual may elect to have income taxes withheld from the individual's payment of unemployment compensation. If an election is made, the department shall withhold federal income tax at the applicable rate provided in the Internal Revenue Code.

(4) After December 31, 2011, the individual may elect to have state adjusted gross income tax imposed under IC 6-3 and the local income tax imposed under IC 6-3.6 deducted and withheld from the individual's payment of unemployment compensation. If an election is made, the department shall withhold state adjusted gross income tax imposed under IC 6-3 and the local income tax imposed under IC 6-3.6 at the applicable rate prescribed in withholding instructions issued by the department of state revenue.

(5) An individual is allowed to change an election made under this section.

(b) Money withheld from unemployment compensation under this section shall remain in the unemployment fund until transferred to the federal taxing authority or the state (as appropriate) for payment of income taxes.

(c) The commissioner shall follow all procedures of the United States Department of Labor, the Internal Revenue Service, and the department of state revenue concerning the withholding of income taxes.

(d) Money shall be deducted and withheld in accordance with the priorities established in regulations developed by the commissioner.

As added by P.L.166-1996, SEC.4. Amended by P.L.3-2008, SEC.159; P.L.2-2011, SEC.15; P.L.197-2016, SEC.118.
Ind. Code § 22-14-7-11 — Indiana Code / Title 22 / Article 14 / Chapter 7 / Section 22-14-7-11
"Wholesale dealer"
Status: in_force

Sec. 11. As used in this chapter, "wholesale dealer" means any of the following:

(1) A person, other than a manufacturer, that sells cigarettes to a retail dealer or other person for purposes of resale.

(2) A person who owns, operates, or maintains a cigarette vending machine in, at, or upon premises owned or occupied by another person.

As added by P.L.82-2008, SEC.1.
Ind. Code § 22-10-3-15 — Indiana Code / Title 22 / Article 10 / Chapter 3 / Section 22-10-3-15
Copies of forms; accidents; reports; operator of mine; duties
Status: in_force

Sec. 15. (a) The operator of a mine shall submit to the director a copy of the Mine Safety Administration Form 7000-2 when the operator files the form with the Mine Safety Administration.

(b) The operator of a mine shall notify the director immediately when an:

(1) accident occurs which prohibits the normal operation of the mine for one (1) or more shifts, or for the remainder of the shift during which the accident occurred; and

(2) injury has been reported to the Mine Safety Administration.

(c) It shall be the duty of the operator of any mine to operate such mine in full conformity with the coal mining laws of this state.

Formerly: Acts 1955, c.168, s.29. As amended by P.L.35-2007, SEC.20.
Ind. Code § 22-9.5-11-3 — Indiana Code / Title 22 / Article 9.5 / Chapter 11 / Section 22-9.5-11-3
Exhaustion of administrative remedies
Status: in_force

Sec. 3. A person may file an appeal under this chapter only after exhausting all administrative remedies available within the agency whose action is being appealed.

As added by P.L.14-1994, SEC.9.
Ind. Code § 22-9.5-5-8 — Indiana Code / Title 22 / Article 9.5 / Chapter 5 / Section 22-9.5-5-8
Intimidation or interference with exercise of another's rights
Status: in_force

Sec. 8. A person may not coerce, intimidate, threaten, or interfere with any other person:

(1) in the exercise or enjoyment of any right granted or protected by this chapter; or

(2) because the person has exercised or enjoyed, or has encouraged another person in the exercise or enjoyment of, any right granted or protected by this chapter.

As added by P.L.66-1990, SEC.2.
Ind. Code § 22-8-1.1-28.1 — Indiana Code / Title 22 / Article 8 / Chapter 1.1 / Section 22-8-1.1-28.1
Contest of safety orders; petition for review
Status: in_force

Sec. 28.1. (a) Any employer receiving a safety order may, within fifteen (15) working days of such receipt, file a written petition for review under IC 4-21.5-3-7 of the order or any part thereof with the commissioner.

(b) If the employer wishes to petition for review of a penalty assessment, he must file a written petition for review under IC 4-21.5-3-7 with the commissioner within fifteen (15) working days of the receipt of the notice of penalty.

(c) An employer receiving a notice of failure to correct violation may, within fifteen (15) working days of such receipt, file a written petition for review of the notice with the commissioner.

(d) The petition for review shall contain a statement of the basis for the contest. Such petition for review shall be posted by the employer at or near the place of the alleged violation in such a manner that affected employees may become aware of it.

Formerly: Acts 1973, P.L.241, SEC.27. As amended by P.L.34-1988, SEC.5.
Ind. Code § 22-4-10-4 — Indiana Code / Title 22 / Article 4 / Chapter 10 / Section 22-4-10-4
Experience accounts; separate accounts
Status: in_force

Sec. 4. (a) Except as provided in section 1(b) through 1(e) of this chapter, the commissioner shall maintain within the fund a separate experience account for each employer and shall credit to such account all contributions paid by such employer on its behalf except as otherwise provided in this article.

(b) The commissioner shall also maintain a separate account for each employer electing to make payments in lieu of contributions as provided in section 1(b) through 1(e) of this chapter and shall charge to such account all benefits chargeable to such employer and credit to such account all reimbursements made by such employer.

(c) Any employing unit that is wholly or partially owned by another employing unit will not be eligible for a separate experience account if:

(1) the employing units are so closely related that it would be appropriate to disregard the corporate structure under Indiana law; or

(2) one (1) of the employing units has failed to assume all of the requisite employment responsibilities necessary to provide its employees with employment.

(d) Employing units not eligible for separate accounts are responsible for ensuring that their wages are reported under a single account.

Formerly: Acts 1947, c.208, s.1004; Acts 1951, c.307, s.1; Acts 1965, c.190, s.3; Acts 1971, P.L.355, SEC.20. As amended by P.L.18-1987, SEC.34; P.L.21-1995, SEC.71; P.L.108-2006, SEC.12; P.L.121-2026, SEC.16.
Ind. Code § 22-4-2-29 — Indiana Code / Title 22 / Article 4 / Chapter 2 / Section 22-4-2-29
Insured unemployment
Status: in_force

Sec. 29. "Insured unemployment" means unemployment during a given week for which waiting period credit or benefits are claimed under the state employment security program, the unemployment compensation for federal employees program, the unemployment compensation for veterans program, or the railroad unemployment insurance program.

Formerly: Acts 1947, c.208, s.229; Acts 1967, c.310, s.4.
Ind. Code § 22-2-19-4 — Indiana Code / Title 22 / Article 2 / Chapter 19 / Section 22-2-19-4
Requirement to display poster
Status: in_force

Sec. 4. Every employer under the jurisdiction of the department of labor with more than fifty (50) full-time employees (or their equivalent) shall display the poster distributed under section 2 of this chapter in a conspicuous place where employees are employed.

As added by P.L.96-2024, SEC.1.
Ind. Code § 22-11-14-14 — Indiana Code / Title 22 / Article 11 / Chapter 14 / Section 22-11-14-14
Obligation of retailer collecting public safety fees
Status: in_force

Sec. 14. An individual who:

(1) is an individual retailer or is an employee, an officer, or a member of a corporate or partnership retailer; and

(2) has a duty to remit the public safety fee as described in section 12 of this chapter to the department of state revenue;

holds the public safety fees collected in trust for the state and is personally liable for the payment of the public safety fee money to the state.

As added by P.L.187-2006, SEC.14.
Ind. Code § 22-11-14.5-5 — Indiana Code / Title 22 / Article 11 / Chapter 14.5 / Section 22-11-14.5-5
Precedence of rules
Status: in_force

Sec. 5. Except as provided in section 4 of this chapter, the rules adopted under section 3 of this chapter take precedence over:

(1) an ordinance adopted by a city, town, or county; or

(2) a resolution adopted by a township;

that covers the same subject matter as the commission's rules concerning indoor pyrotechnics.

As added by P.L.25-2004, SEC.3.
Ind. Code § 22-4-2-6 — Indiana Code / Title 22 / Article 4 / Chapter 2 / Section 22-4-2-6
State
Status: in_force

Sec. 6. "State" means and includes the several states of the United States of America, the District of Columbia of the United States of America, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, the Virgin Islands and the Dominion of Canada.

Formerly: Acts 1947, c.208, s.206; Acts 1965, c.190, s.1; Acts 1967, c.310, s.1. As amended by Acts 1977, P.L.262, SEC.1.
Ind. Code § 22-2-2-10 — Indiana Code / Title 22 / Article 2 / Chapter 2 / Section 22-2-2-10
Other statutes; application of law
Status: in_force

Sec. 10. Nothing in this chapter shall be deemed to authorize or permit the payment to any employee of a lower rate of pay than may be prescribed by any other applicable law.

Formerly: Acts 1965, c.134, s.10. As amended by P.L.144-1986, SEC.4.
Ind. Code § 22-15-4-2 — Indiana Code / Title 22 / Article 15 / Chapter 4 / Section 22-15-4-2
Mobile structures; qualification for certification; seal; exemption
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. 2. (a) The department shall certify a mobile structure for sale and use in Indiana for an applicant who qualifies under this section. If an applicant qualifies for certification under this section, the department shall provide the applicant with a seal for the certified mobile structure.

(b) To qualify for certification under this section, an applicant must:

(1) submit proof that the department has issued a design release under IC 22-15-3 for the model or series of mobile structures being constructed;

(2) demonstrate, in an in-plant inspection, that the mobile structure covered by the application has been constructed in conformity with all applicable building laws and fire safety laws;

(3) certify in an affidavit that a seal provided by the department will not be attached to a mobile structure that does not conform to the requirements adopted by the commission in its rules; and

(4) pay the fee set by the commission under IC 22-12-6-6.

(c) The exemption under IC 22-13-4-2 applies to a mobile structure certified under this chapter.

As added by P.L.245-1987, SEC.4. Amended by P.L.22-2005, SEC.49; P.L.1-2006, SEC.390; P.L.187-2021, SEC.113.
Ind. Code § 22-14-2-4 — Indiana Code / Title 22 / Article 14 / Chapter 2 / Section 22-14-2-4
Powers of the department and the state fire marshal
Status: in_force

Sec. 4. (a) The department may:

(1) enter and inspect any property, at a reasonable hour;

(2) issue and enforce administrative orders under IC 22-12-7 and apply for judicial orders under IC 22-12-7-13;

(3) direct a fire department to assist the department;

(4) cooperate with law enforcement officers; and

(5) provide hazardous materials and counterterrorism:

(A) training;

(B) support; and

(C) response assistance.

(b) Notwithstanding any other law, changes made to this section during the 2025 regular session of the general assembly do not affect ongoing investigations initiated by the state fire marshal before July 1, 2025.

As added by P.L.245-1987, SEC.3. Amended by P.L.63-2003, SEC.1; P.L.1-2006, SEC.364; P.L.187-2021, SEC.82; P.L.238-2025, SEC.67.
Ind. Code § 22-2-13-10 — Indiana Code / Title 22 / Article 2 / Chapter 13 / Section 22-2-13-10
"Sibling"
Status: in_force

Sec. 10. As used in this chapter, "sibling" means:

(1) a biological brother or sister;

(2) an adoptive brother or sister;

(3) a foster brother or sister; or

(4) a stepbrother or stepsister.

As added by P.L.151-2007, SEC.3. Amended by P.L.45-2009, SEC.4.
Ind. Code § 22-12-7-11 — Indiana Code / Title 22 / Article 12 / Chapter 7 / Section 22-12-7-11
Repealed
Status: repealed

As added by P.L.245-1987, SEC.1. Repealed by P.L.249-2019, SEC.22.
Ind. Code § 22-8-1.1-3.1 — Indiana Code / Title 22 / Article 8 / Chapter 1.1 / Section 22-8-1.1-3.1
Compliance with standards by employer; informing employees
Status: in_force

Sec. 3.1. Every employer shall comply with the occupational health and safety standards promulgated under this chapter, and pursuant to any directions in such standards, keep his employees informed of their protections and obligations under the chapter, the hazards of the work place and suitable precautions, relevant symptoms and emergency treatment for such hazards.

Formerly: Acts 1973, P.L.241, SEC.3.
Ind. Code § 22-9.3-2-1 — Indiana Code / Title 22 / Article 9.3 / Chapter 2 / Section 22-9.3-2-1
"License"
Status: in_force

Sec. 1. As used in this article, "license" means a franchise, permit, certification, approval, registration, charter, or similar form of authorization or recognition:

(1) required by law; or

(2) permitted to be issued by law.

As added by P.L.196-2025, SEC.18.
Ind. Code § 22-4-2-35 — Indiana Code / Title 22 / Article 4 / Chapter 2 / Section 22-4-2-35
Credit reserve ratio
Status: in_force

Sec. 35. An employer's credit reserve ratio is determined on the basis of the relationship that the positive credit balance shown by the employer's experience account as of the computation date bears to the wages paid by the employer or the employer's predecessors for the employment during the thirty-six (36) months immediately preceding the computation date.

As added by Acts 1977, P.L.262, SEC.5. Amended by P.L.122-2019, SEC.6.
Ind. Code § 22-4-2-10 — Indiana Code / Title 22 / Article 4 / Chapter 2 / Section 22-4-2-10
Special employment and training services fund
Status: in_force

Sec. 10. "Special employment and training services fund" means the special administrative fund created under IC 22-4-25.

Formerly: Acts 1947, c.208, s.210. As amended by P.L.144-1986, SEC.91; P.L.18-1987, SEC.22.
Ind. Code § 22-11-14-9 — Indiana Code / Title 22 / Article 11 / Chapter 14 / Section 22-11-14-9
Enforcement
Status: in_force

Sec. 9. The state fire marshal is charged with the responsibility of enforcing this chapter.

As added by P.L.236-1983, SEC.7.
Ind. Code § 22-15-6-5 — Indiana Code / Title 22 / Article 15 / Chapter 6 / Section 22-15-6-5-b
Inspector license; qualification of applicants; examination; exemption; sanctions
Status: in_force

Note: This version of section effective 7-1-2027. See also preceding version of this section, effective until 7-1-2027.

Sec. 5. (a) The department shall issue a boiler and pressure vessel inspector license to an applicant who qualifies under this section.

(b) To qualify for a license under this section an applicant must:

(1) meet the qualifications set by the department in its rules;

(2) pass an examination approved by the department and conducted, supervised, and graded as prescribed by the department; and

(3) pay the fee set under IC 22-12-6-6(a)(9).

(c) The department may exempt an applicant from any part of the examination required by subsection (b) if the applicant has:

(1) a boiler and pressure vessel inspector's license issued by another state with qualifications substantially equal to the qualifications for a license under this section; or

(2) a commission as a boiler and pressure vessel inspector issued by the National Board of Boiler and Pressure Vessel Inspectors.

(d) The department may sanction a boiler and pressure vessel inspector under IC 22-12-7 if the boiler and pressure vessel inspector violates this chapter or rules adopted by the department.

As added by P.L.245-1987, SEC.4. Amended by P.L.119-2002, SEC.30; P.L.1-2006, SEC.399; P.L.171-2019, SEC.10; P.L.249-2019, SEC.36; P.L.156-2020, SEC.85; P.L.187-2021, SEC.120; P.L.152-2026, SEC.435.
Ind. Code § 22-4.1-4-3 — Indiana Code / Title 22 / Article 4.1 / Chapter 4 / Section 22-4.1-4-3
Training program priority for National Guard members and spouses
Status: in_force

Sec. 3. (a) As used in this section, "active duty" means full-time service in the National Guard for more than thirty (30) consecutive days in a calendar year.

(b) As used in this section, "National Guard" means:

(1) the Indiana Army National Guard; or

(2) the Indiana Air National Guard.

(c) This section applies to a member of the National Guard who:

(1) is a resident of Indiana; and

(2) serves on active duty.

(d) Unless otherwise provided by federal law, the department shall give a member of the National Guard or the spouse of a member of the National Guard priority for placement in any federal or state employment or training program administered by the department if the member or the member's spouse:

(1) submits documentation satisfactory to the department establishing the dates of the member's active service; and

(2) meets the eligibility requirements for the program.

As added by P.L.11-2007, SEC.1. Amended by P.L.109-2017, SEC.1; P.L.230-2017, SEC.37.
Ind. Code § 22-4.1-21-26 — Indiana Code / Title 22 / Article 4.1 / Chapter 21 / Section 22-4.1-21-26
Hearing; filing objection to order; commissioner ultimate authority
Status: in_force

Sec. 26. (a) A postsecondary proprietary educational institution, after notification that the institution's authorization has been refused, revoked, or suspended, may apply for a hearing before an administrative law judge of the department concerning the institution's qualifications. The application for a hearing must be filed in writing with the department not more than thirty (30) days after receipt of notice of the denial, revocation, or suspension.

(b) The department shall give a hearing promptly and with not less than ten (10) days notice of the date, time, and place. The postsecondary proprietary educational institution is entitled to be represented by counsel and to offer oral and documentary evidence relevant to the issue. The hearing shall be conducted in the manner provided under IC 4-21.5-3.

(c) Not more than fifteen (15) days after a hearing, the administrative law judge shall make written findings of fact, a written decision, and a written order based solely on the evidence submitted at the hearing, either granting or denying authorization to the postsecondary proprietary educational institution.

(d) Not more than fifteen (15) days after the issuance of a written order by the administrative law judge under subsection (c), any party adversely affected by the order may file an objection to the order in writing with the commissioner and request that the commissioner review the order. The party must identify the basis of the objection with reasonable particularity. Not later than thirty (30) days after the objection is filed with the commissioner, the commissioner shall issue a final order affirming, modifying, or dissolving the administrative law judge's order. The commissioner may remand the matter, with or without instructions, to the administrative law judge for further proceedings.

(e) In the absence of an objection under subsection (d), the commissioner shall affirm the administrative law judge's order.

(f) The commissioner is the ultimate authority (as defined by IC 4-21.5-1-15) for the department.

As added by P.L.107-2012, SEC.61. Amended by P.L.178-2016, SEC.19; P.L.157-2023, SEC.17.
Ind. Code § 22-15-3.5-6 — Indiana Code / Title 22 / Article 15 / Chapter 3.5 / Section 22-15-3.5-6
Duties of the department upon receipt of self-certified applications for design release
Status: in_force

Effective 7-1-2027.

Sec. 6. Upon receipt of a complete certification and required documentation, the department shall, not later than the next business day, provide to the applicant:

(1) a copy of the design release; or

(2) a confirmation number that serves as a temporary design release until the applicant receives a copy of the design release;

without conducting a technical plan review.

As added by P.L.152-2026, SEC.417.