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IN Code § 3-11-15-44 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 3. Elections|Article 11. Voting Methods, Supplies, and Equipment|Chapter 15. Ballot Card and Electronic Voting Systems; Additional Standards and Procedures for Approving System Changes|3-11-15-44. In-Process Audit Records; Contents

Sec. 44. In-process audit records consist of data documenting precinct and central count system operation during diagnostic routines and the casting and tallying of ballots. At a minimum, the in-process audit records for all systems must contain the following items, except as otherwise noted:(1) Machine generated error and exception messages to ensure that successful recovery has been accomplished. Examples include the following:(A) The source and disposition of system interrupts resulting in entry into exception handling routines.(B) All messages generated by exception handlers.(C) The identification code and number of occurrences for each hardware and software error or failure.(D) Notification of system log-in or access errors, file access errors, and physical violations of security as they occur, and a summary record of these events after processing.(E) For ballot card voting systems, an event log of any ballot-related exceptions, such as the following:(i) Quantity of ballots that are not processable.(ii) Quantity of ballots requiring special handling.(iii) In a central count environment, quantity identification number of aborted precincts.(F) Other exceptional events such as power failures, failure of critical hardware components, data transmission errors, or other types of operating anomalies.(2) Critical system status messages other than informational messages displayed by the system during the course of normal operations. These items include the following:(A) Diagnostic and status messages upon startup.(B) The "zero totals" check conducted before opening the polling place or counting a precinct centrally.(C) For ballot card voting systems, the initiation or termination of card reader and communications equipment operations.(D) For electronic voting system machines, the event (and time, if available) of enabling/casting each ballot that is each voter's transaction as an event. This data can be compared with the public counter for reconciliation purposes.(3) Status messages that are generated by the machine's data quality monitor or by software and hardware condition monitors. For example, a cumulative or summary record of data read-write-verify, parity, or check-sum errors and retries is required. The intent is to gauge the accuracy of the ballot data and adequacy of the system in monitoring and detecting system processing errors.(4) System generated log of all normal process activity and system events that require operator intervention so that each operator access can be monitored and access sequence can be constructed.As added by P.L.3-1997, SEC.332.
IN Code § 3-11-15-45 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 3. Elections|Article 11. Voting Methods, Supplies, and Equipment|Chapter 15. Ballot Card and Electronic Voting Systems; Additional Standards and Procedures for Approving System Changes|3-11-15-45. General Features and Capabilities of Access Policy; Disclosure; Background Checks

Sec. 45. (a) The vendor shall disclose the general features and capabilities of the access policy. The generic capabilities should include the following:(1) Software access controls.(2) Hardware access controls.(3) Effective password management.(4) The protection abilities of a particular operating system.(5) The general characteristics of supervisory access privileges.(b) The vendor shall conduct a background check at least once each year on each individual:(1) employed or contracted by the vendor; and(2) who has access to the voting system;to determine if the individual has been convicted of a felony. An individual described by this subsection who has been convicted of a felony may not have access to a voting system in the individual's capacity as an employee or contractor of the vendor.As added by P.L.3-1997, SEC.332. Amended by P.L.71-2019, SEC.23.
IN Code § 3-11-15-47 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 3. Elections|Article 11. Voting Methods, Supplies, and Equipment|Chapter 15. Ballot Card and Electronic Voting Systems; Additional Standards and Procedures for Approving System Changes|3-11-15-47. Access Control Policy; Limitations on Access

Sec. 47. The access control policy must identify all persons to whom access is granted and the specific functions and data to which each holds authorized access. If an authorization is limited to a specific time, time interval, or phase of the voting or counting operations, this limitation must also be specified.As added by P.L.3-1997, SEC.332.
IN Code § 3-11-15-48 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 3. Elections|Article 11. Voting Methods, Supplies, and Equipment|Chapter 15. Ballot Card and Electronic Voting Systems; Additional Standards and Procedures for Approving System Changes|3-11-15-48. Access Control Policy; Requirements

Sec. 48. The access control policy:(1) may not affect the ability of a voter to record votes and submit a ballot; and(2) must preclude voter access to all other physical facilities of the vote-counting processes.As added by P.L.3-1997, SEC.332.
IN Code § 3-11-15-49 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 3. Elections|Article 11. Voting Methods, Supplies, and Equipment|Chapter 15. Ballot Card and Electronic Voting Systems; Additional Standards and Procedures for Approving System Changes|3-11-15-49. Approval Required Before Voting System Is Marketed, Sold, Leased, Installed, or Implemented; Exception for Display or Demonstration, Conditions

Sec. 49. (a) Except as provided in subsection (b) or (c), before a vendor markets, sells, leases, installs, or permits the implementation of a voting system in Indiana, the commission must have approved the vendor's application for the approval of the voting system.(b) A vendor may display or demonstrate a voting system that has not been approved by the commission for use in Indiana, if the vendor complies with all the following requirements:(1) The display or demonstration occurs at a conference of election officials sponsored by:(A) a state agency; or(B) an association of circuit court clerks or voter registration officers.(2) The vendor files a notice with the election division at least seven (7) days before the scheduled starting date of a conference referred to in subdivision (1) setting forth the following:(A) The name of the vendor and each vendor representative scheduled to display or demonstrate the voting system.(B) The address and telephone number of the vendor.(C) The model name and number of the voting system, including the hardware, firmware, and software version number for the voting system.(D) The name and manufacturer of the voting system.(E) The date and location of the display or demonstration of the voting system.(3) The vendor displays the voting system with a notice that:(A) is in at least 16 point type size;(B) is posted on the face of the voting system; and(C) states that the voting system is "Not Approved for Use in Indiana".(4) The vendor ensures that each communication concerning the voting system that is available or made at a conference referred to in subdivision (1) includes a statement that the voting system is "Not Approved for Use in Indiana". A printed communication must include the statement in a type size that is at least as large as the largest type size used in the communication.(c) Notwithstanding subsection (b), a vendor may display or demonstrate an electronic voting system which includes a voter verifiable paper audit trail if the vendor demonstrates the system only to a county which is currently using an electronic voting system provided by that vendor which does not include a voter verifiable paper audit trail.As added by P.L.3-1997, SEC.332. Amended by P.L.14-2004, SEC.135; P.L.219-2013, SEC.54; P.L.71-2019, SEC.25.
IN Code § 3-11-15-54 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 3. Elections|Article 11. Voting Methods, Supplies, and Equipment|Chapter 15. Ballot Card and Electronic Voting Systems; Additional Standards and Procedures for Approving System Changes|3-11-15-54. Software or Source Code Changes

Sec. 54. Notwithstanding any other provision of this chapter, the software or source code of a voting system may not be changed while an election is being conducted or during the canvassing of the election's results.As added by P.L.3-1997, SEC.332.
IN Code § 3-11-15-59 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 3. Elections|Article 11. Voting Methods, Supplies, and Equipment|Chapter 15. Ballot Card and Electronic Voting Systems; Additional Standards and Procedures for Approving System Changes|3-11-15-59. Disposition of Voting System Unit or Electronic Poll Book Unit; County Election Board Plan; Filing and Approval of Plan

Sec. 59. (a) Whenever a county wishes to dispose of a voting system unit or an electronic poll book unit, the county election board must first file a plan with the election division. The plan must state all of the following:(1) The serial number of each unit to be disposed of by the county.(2) The method to be used for disposal of the equipment, including sale, transfer, or destruction of the equipment and the details about how the equipment will be disposed of.(3) That the disposal will occur in compliance with federal and state laws requiring the retention of election materials until the expiration of the period specified by those laws.(4) The details regarding the person that will dispose of the equipment.(b) If the election division approves the proposed plan, the election division shall notify:(1) the county election board, which may then dispose of the equipment; and(2) the voting system technical oversight program (VSTOP) (established by IC 3-11-16-2).(c) A county may not dispose of a voting system unit or an electronic poll book unit by selling, transferring, or otherwise surrendering ownership to a person to which a voting system vendor is prohibited to sell, lease, or transfer possession of a voting system under section 60 of this chapter, except to the vendor from whom the county acquired the voting system unit or electronic poll book.(d) A plan filed with the election division under this section is confidential.As added by P.L.100-2018, SEC.10. Amended by P.L.193-2021, SEC.62.
IN Code § 3-11-15-60 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 3. Elections|Article 11. Voting Methods, Supplies, and Equipment|Chapter 15. Ballot Card and Electronic Voting Systems; Additional Standards and Procedures for Approving System Changes|3-11-15-60. Sale, Lease, or Transfer of Voting System Certified for Indiana Use; Restrictions

Sec. 60. (a) This section applies to a voting system certified for use in Indiana elections.(b) A vendor may not sell, lease, or transfer possession of a voting system to a person except to:(1) an Indiana county;(2) the voting system technical oversight program (VSTOP) (established by IC 3-11-16-2);(3) a state or local government in the United States for the purpose of conducting elections in that jurisdiction; or(4) a political party in Indiana entitled to nominate candidates for the general election at:(A) a convention conducted under IC 3-8-4; or(B) a town convention conducted under IC 3-8-5;for the limited purpose of conducting the nomination of the candidates.As added by P.L.100-2018, SEC.11.
IN Code § 3-11-15-61 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 3. Elections|Article 11. Voting Methods, Supplies, and Equipment|Chapter 15. Ballot Card and Electronic Voting Systems; Additional Standards and Procedures for Approving System Changes|3-11-15-61. Computer or Device Creating Ballot Layout or Programming a Voting System May Not Be Connected to Internet or a Network

Sec. 61. (a) This section does not apply to an electronic poll book.(b) A computer or electronic device used:(1) to create the layout of a ballot for an election;(2) to program a voting system, electronic voting system, or ballot card voting system; or(3) with election management software certified for use as part of a voting system;may not be connected to the Internet or any network that connects to another computer or electronic device.As added by P.L.193-2021, SEC.63.
IN Code § 3-11-16-1 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 3. Elections|Article 11. Voting Methods, Supplies, and Equipment|Chapter 16. Voting System Technical Oversight Program|3-11-16-1. "Program"

Sec. 1. As used in this chapter, "program" refers to the voting system technical oversight program established by section 2 of this chapter.As added by P.L.221-2005, SEC.95.
IN Code § 3-11-16-2 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 3. Elections|Article 11. Voting Methods, Supplies, and Equipment|Chapter 16. Voting System Technical Oversight Program|3-11-16-2. Program Established

Sec. 2. The voting system technical oversight program is established.As added by P.L.221-2005, SEC.95.
IN Code § 3-11-16-3 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 3. Elections|Article 11. Voting Methods, Supplies, and Equipment|Chapter 16. Voting System Technical Oversight Program|3-11-16-3. Secretary of State to Contract for Operation of Program

Sec. 3. The secretary of state shall contract with a person or an entity to conduct the program for a term specified in the contract.As added by P.L.221-2005, SEC.95.
IN Code § 3-11-16-4 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 3. Elections|Article 11. Voting Methods, Supplies, and Equipment|Chapter 16. Voting System Technical Oversight Program|3-11-16-4. Requirements of Contractor

Sec. 4. The person or entity designated under this chapter to conduct the program shall do the following:(1) Develop and propose procedures and standards for the certification, acquisition, functioning, training, and security for voting systems and electronic poll books used to conduct elections in Indiana.(2) Compile and maintain an inventory of all voting systems and electronic poll books used to conduct elections in Indiana. The inventory must:(A) include unique serial numbers to identify each voting system unit and electronic poll book; and(B) indicate the location where each voting system unit or electronic poll book is ordinarily stored.(3) Review reports concerning voting systems and electronic poll books prepared by independent laboratories and submitted by applicants for voting system and electronic poll book certification.(4) Recommend to the commission whether an application for voting system certification should be approved and, if so, whether the approval should be subject to any restrictions or conditions to ensure compliance with Indiana law.(5) Perform any additional testing of a voting system or electronic poll book necessary to determine whether the voting system or electronic poll book complies with state law.(6) In each odd-numbered year perform random audits of voting systems and electronic poll books used to conduct Indiana elections and prepare reports indicating whether the voting systems and electronic poll books have been certified, programmed, and used in compliance with Indiana law.(7) Review contracts, leases, purchase orders, and amendments to those documents concerning the acquisition or maintenance of voting systems and electronic poll books.(8) Assist with the development of quantity purchase agreements and other contracts for the lease or purchase of voting systems, electronic poll books, or devices to secure and monitor facilities where voting systems and electronic poll books are stored.(9) Determine when a voting system or electronic poll book used by a county has reached the end of the voting system's or electronic poll book's expected period of satisfactory performance, and notify each county using the voting system or the electronic poll book of this determination.(10) Develop and propose procedures and standards for the certification, acquisition, functioning, training, and security for electronic poll books used to conduct elections in Indiana.(11) Perform any other duties related to the approval or use of voting systems or electronic poll books as provided in:(A) state law; or(B) the contract described in section 3 of this chapter.As added by P.L.221-2005, SEC.95. Amended by P.L.271-2013, SEC.22; P.L.100-2018, SEC.12; P.L.71-2019, SEC.26; P.L.193-2021, SEC.64.
IN Code § 3-11-16-5 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 3. Elections|Article 11. Voting Methods, Supplies, and Equipment|Chapter 16. Voting System Technical Oversight Program|3-11-16-5. Update of Voting System Inventory; Certification

Sec. 5. Each county election board shall regularly provide information to the program to update the inventory of voting systems and electronic poll books maintained under section 4 of this chapter. Not later than January 31 of each year, the county election board shall certify to the secretary of state that the information set forth in the inventory regarding the voting systems and electronic poll books of the county is accurate, to the best of the knowledge and belief of the county election board.As added by P.L.100-2018, SEC.13.
IN Code § 3-11-16-6 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 3. Elections|Article 11. Voting Methods, Supplies, and Equipment|Chapter 16. Voting System Technical Oversight Program|3-11-16-6. Inventory of Voting Systems and Electronic Poll Books Confidential

Sec. 6. The inventory of voting systems and electronic poll books maintained by VSTOP under section 4 of this chapter is confidential.As added by P.L.71-2019, SEC.27 and P.L.278-2019, SEC.114.
IN Code § 3-11-17-1 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 3. Elections|Article 11. Voting Methods, Supplies, and Equipment|Chapter 17. Voting System Violations|3-11-17-1. Application

Sec. 1. This chapter applies to a voting system or an electronic poll book vendor who markets, sells, leases, installs, implements, or permits the use of a voting system or an electronic poll book in an election conducted in Indiana.As added by P.L.221-2005, SEC.96. Amended by P.L.271-2013, SEC.23; P.L.258-2013, SEC.79.
IN Code § 3-11-17-2 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 3. Elections|Article 11. Voting Methods, Supplies, and Equipment|Chapter 17. Voting System Violations|3-11-17-2. Marketing, Sale, Lease, Installation, Implementation, or Permission for Use of Voting System in Violation of Election Law; Civil Penalty

Sec. 2. In addition to any other penalty imposed, a vendor who knowingly, recklessly, or negligently:(1) markets, sells, leases, installs, implements, or permits the use of a voting system or an electronic poll book in an election conducted in Indiana in violation of this title; or(2) violates section 7(b) or 8 of this chapter;is subject to a civil penalty under this chapter.As added by P.L.221-2005, SEC.96. Amended by P.L.219-2013, SEC.57; P.L.157-2019, SEC.25; P.L.193-2021, SEC.65.
IN Code § 3-11-17-3 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 3. Elections|Article 11. Voting Methods, Supplies, and Equipment|Chapter 17. Voting System Violations|3-11-17-3. Civil Penalty Assessed by Secretary of State; Maximum Penalty

Sec. 3. If the secretary of state determines that a vendor is subject to a civil penalty under section 2 of this chapter, the secretary of state may assess a civil penalty. The civil penalty assessed under this section may not exceed three hundred thousand dollars ($300,000), plus any investigative costs incurred and documented by the secretary of state.As added by P.L.221-2005, SEC.96.
IN Code § 3-11-17-4 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 3. Elections|Article 11. Voting Methods, Supplies, and Equipment|Chapter 17. Voting System Violations|3-11-17-4. Imposition of Civil Penalty Requires Administrative Adjudication

Sec. 4. The secretary of state is subject to IC 4-21.5 in imposing a civil penalty under this chapter.As added by P.L.221-2005, SEC.96.
IN Code § 3-11-17-5 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 3. Elections|Article 11. Voting Methods, Supplies, and Equipment|Chapter 17. Voting System Violations|3-11-17-5. Deposit of Civil Penalties

Sec. 5. All civil penalties collected under this chapter shall be deposited with the treasurer of state in the voting system technical oversight program account established by section 6 of this chapter.As added by P.L.221-2005, SEC.96.
IN Code § 3-11-17-6 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 3. Elections|Article 11. Voting Methods, Supplies, and Equipment|Chapter 17. Voting System Violations|3-11-17-6. Voting System Technical Oversight Program Account; Source and Use of Money; Expenses

Sec. 6. (a) The voting system technical oversight program account is established with the state general fund to provide money for administering and enforcing IC 3-11-7, IC 3-11-7.5, IC 3-11-15, IC 3-11-16, and this chapter.(b) The election division shall administer the account. With the approval of the budget agency, funds in the account are available to augment and supplement the funds appropriated to the election division for the purposes described in this section.(c) The expenses of administering the account shall be paid from the money in the account.(d) The account consists of the following:(1) All civil penalties collected under this chapter.(2) Fees collected under IC 3-11-15-4.(3) Contributions to the account made in accordance with a settlement agreement executed with a voting system vendor.(4) Money appropriated by the general assembly for the voting system technical oversight program.(e) Money in the account at the end of a state fiscal year does not revert to the state general fund.As added by P.L.221-2005, SEC.96. Amended by P.L.3-2008, SEC.3; P.L.120-2009, SEC.11; P.L.74-2017, SEC.55.
IN Code § 3-11-17-7.2 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 3. Elections|Article 11. Voting Methods, Supplies, and Equipment|Chapter 17. Voting System Violations|3-11-17-7.2. Filing Statement by Vendor; Expiration of Section

Sec. 7.2. (a) This section applies to a person who, on July 1, 2019, is a vendor described in section 1 of this chapter.(b) The vendor shall file the statement required by section 8 of this chapter not later than noon August 1, 2019.(c) This section expires July 1, 2021.As added by P.L.157-2019, SEC.26.
IN Code § 3-11-17-8 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 3. Elections|Article 11. Voting Methods, Supplies, and Equipment|Chapter 17. Voting System Violations|3-11-17-8. Statement of Vendor; Foreign National Who Directly or Indirectly Owns or Controls Vendor; Amendments to Reflect Changes in Information

Sec. 8. (a) A vendor described in section 1 of this chapter shall file a statement with the election division that:(1) states the name of any person who:(A) is a foreign national; and(B) directly or indirectly owns or controls the vendor; and(2) states the nature and extent of the ownership or control of the foreign national.(b) The statement described in subsection (a) must be amended to reflect any change in the identity of a foreign national subject to this section or in the nature and extent of the ownership or control of the foreign national by filing an amended statement with the election division not later than noon thirty (30) days after the change occurs.As added by P.L.157-2019, SEC.27.
IN Code § 3-11-17-9 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 3. Elections|Article 11. Voting Methods, Supplies, and Equipment|Chapter 17. Voting System Violations|3-11-17-9. Anomaly Reports Confidential; Exception

Sec. 9. An anomaly report is confidential except at the discretion of the secretary of state and the election division under IC 5-14-3-4(b)(10).As added by P.L.193-2021, SEC.67.
IN Code § 3-11-18.1-1 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 3. Elections|Article 11. Voting Methods, Supplies, and Equipment|Chapter 18.1. Vote Centers|3-11-18.1-1. Application of Chapter; Pilot Counties Automatically Redesignated

Sec. 1. (a) This chapter applies to a county designated as a vote center county under this chapter.(b) On January 1, 2011, a county designated as a vote center pilot county under:(1) IC 3-11-18 (before its expiration);(2) P.L.164-2006, SECTION 148 (before its expiration); or(3) P.L.108-2008, SECTION 4 (before its expiration);is automatically redesignated as a vote center county under this chapter.As added by P.L.1-2011, SEC.3.
IN Code § 3-11-18.1-2 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 3. Elections|Article 11. Voting Methods, Supplies, and Equipment|Chapter 18.1. Vote Centers|3-11-18.1-2. "Active Voter"

Sec. 2. As used in this chapter, "active voter" means a voter who is not an inactive voter under IC 3-7-38.2.As added by P.L.1-2011, SEC.3.