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2023 Indiana Code › Title 3. Elections › Article 11. Voting Methods, Supplies, and Equipment › Chapter 6.5. Voting System Improvement › 3-11-6.5-8. Hava Section 101 Funds; Reimbursements to Counties

Sec. 8. (a) This section applies to money received under Section 101 of HAVA (52 U.S.C. 20901) and deposited in the account established under section 2 of this chapter for those funds.
(b) Money deposited in the account must be used in accordance with the requirements applicable under Section 101 of HAVA (52 U.S.C. 20901).
(c) The money may be used for the following purposes:
(1) By the secretary of state for any purpose authorized by this title and permitted under 52 U.S.C. 20901.
(2) To reimburse counties for the upgrade or expansion of existing voting systems to comply with HAVA.
(d) As permitted under 52 U.S.C. 20901, a county may apply to receive reimbursement under subsection (c).
(e) To receive reimbursement under this section, a county must make an application to the election division in the form required by the election division. The secretary of state shall review the application and make a recommendation to the budget committee regarding the application.
(f) The budget agency, after review by the budget committee, shall approve a county's application for reimbursement under this section if the budget agency determines that the application complies with the requirements for reimbursement under subsection (c)(2).
(g) If a county's application is approved under subsection (c)(2), the secretary of state shall, subject to subsection (h), pay the county from the fund in an amount to be determined by the secretary of state.
(h) Payment of money from the fund under this section is subject to the availability of money in the fund and the requirements of this chapter and HAVA.
As added by P.L.239-2001, SEC.7. Amended by P.L.209-2003, SEC.127; P.L.97-2004, SEC.7; P.L.153-2013, SEC.12; P.L.128-2015, SEC.169.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 3. Elections › Article 11. Voting Methods, Supplies, and Equipment › Chapter 7. Approval of Ballot Card Voting Systems › 3-11-7-1. Necessity of Approval

Sec. 1. The commission must approve a ballot card voting system before it may be used in an election.
[Pre-1986 Recodification Citation: 3-2-4-6(a) part.]
As added by P.L.5-1986, SEC.7. Amended by P.L.3-1987, SEC.235; P.L.2-1996, SEC.161; P.L.239-2001, SEC.8; P.L.221-2005, SEC.48.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 3. Elections › Article 11. Voting Methods, Supplies, and Equipment › Chapter 7. Approval of Ballot Card Voting Systems › 3-11-7-2. Approval of System by Commission

Sec. 2. The commission may approve a ballot card voting system only if the commission determines that the system meets the standards in this chapter and IC 3-11-15.
[Pre-1986 Recodification Citations: 3-2-4-3(a) part; 3-2-4-6(a) part, (b).]
As added by P.L.5-1986, SEC.7. Amended by P.L.3-1987, SEC.236; P.L.2-1996, SEC.162; P.L.176-1999, SEC.68.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 3. Elections › Article 11. Voting Methods, Supplies, and Equipment › Chapter 7. Approval of Ballot Card Voting Systems › 3-11-7-3. Capability of System; Voting in Secrecy

Sec. 3. A ballot card voting system must enable a voter to cast a vote in secrecy for all offices and public questions for which the voter is entitled to vote.
[Pre-1986 Recodification Citation: 3-2-4-3(a)(1).]
As added by P.L.5-1986, SEC.7. Amended by P.L.3-1987, SEC.237.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 3. Elections › Article 11. Voting Methods, Supplies, and Equipment › Chapter 7. Approval of Ballot Card Voting Systems › 3-11-7-3.5. Face of Ballot Card

Sec. 3.5. A ballot card printed for use under this article must have the year of the election to be conducted printed or stamped on the face of the ballot card.
As added by P.L.176-1999, SEC.69.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 3. Elections › Article 11. Voting Methods, Supplies, and Equipment › Chapter 7. Approval of Ballot Card Voting Systems › 3-11-7-4. Capability of System; Voting Straight or Split Ticket Variations; Candidates Elected to At-Large Offices; Independent Candidates; Presidential Electors; Public Questions

Sec. 4. (a) Except as provided in subsection (b), a ballot card voting system must permit a voter to vote:
(1) except at a primary election, a straight party ticket for all of the candidates of one (1) political party by a single voting mark on each ballot card;
(2) for one (1) or more candidates of each political party or independent candidates, or for one (1) or more school board candidates nominated by petition;
(3) a split ticket for the candidates of different political parties and for independent candidates; or
(4) a straight party ticket and then split that ticket by casting individual votes for candidates of another political party or independent candidate.
(b) A ballot card voting system must require that a voter who wishes to cast a ballot for a candidate for election to an at-large district to which more than one person may be elected, on a:
(1) county council;
(2) city common council;
(3) town council; or
(4) township board;
make a voting mark for each individual candidate for whom the voter wishes to cast a vote. The ballot card voting system may not count any straight party ticket voting mark as a vote for any candidate for an office described by this subsection.
(c) A ballot card voting system must permit a voter to vote:
(1) for all candidates for presidential electors and alternate presidential electors of a political party or an independent ticket by making a single voting mark; and
(2) for or against a public question on which the voter may vote.
[Pre-1986 Recodification Citation: 3-2-4-3(a)(2).]
As added by P.L.5-1986, SEC.7. Amended by P.L.3-1987, SEC.238; P.L.3-1993, SEC.131; P.L.221-2005, SEC.49; P.L.219-2013, SEC.38; P.L.21-2016, SEC.9; P.L.201-2017, SEC.29; P.L.278-2019, SEC.65.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 3. Elections › Article 11. Voting Methods, Supplies, and Equipment › Chapter 7. Approval of Ballot Card Voting Systems › 3-11-7-5. Requisites of Systems

Sec. 5. A ballot card voting system must be:
(1) suitably designed for the purpose used;
(2) of durable construction;
(3) safe, efficient, and accurate in the conduct of elections and counting of ballots; and
(4) in compliance with the standards for systems that are purchased after the effective date of the standards established under this chapter and IC 3-11-15.
[Pre-1986 Recodification Citation: 3-2-4-3(a)(3).]
As added by P.L.5-1986, SEC.7. Amended by P.L.6-1986, SEC.19; P.L.3-1987, SEC.239; P.L.4-1991, SEC.74; P.L.2-1996, SEC.163; P.L.176-1999, SEC.70.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 3. Elections › Article 11. Voting Methods, Supplies, and Equipment › Chapter 7. Approval of Ballot Card Voting Systems › 3-11-7-6. Counting of Vote; Voting Straight or Split Ticket Variations

Sec. 6. A ballot card voting system must count a ballot in accordance with IC 3-12-1-7 when a voter votes a straight ticket vote and votes for individual candidates as described by IC 3-12-1-7.
[Pre-1986 Recodification Citation: 3-2-4-3(a)(4)(A).]
As added by P.L.5-1986, SEC.7. Amended by P.L.3-1987, SEC.240; P.L.3-1993, SEC.132; P.L.164-2006, SEC.96.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 3. Elections › Article 11. Voting Methods, Supplies, and Equipment › Chapter 7. Approval of Ballot Card Voting Systems › 3-11-7-7. Repealed

[Pre-1986 Recodification Citation: 3-2-4-3(a)(4)(B).]
As added by P.L.5-1986, SEC.7. Amended by P.L.3-1987, SEC.241; P.L.3-1993, SEC.133. Repealed by P.L.164-2006, SEC.144.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 3. Elections › Article 11. Voting Methods, Supplies, and Equipment › Chapter 7. Approval of Ballot Card Voting Systems › 3-11-7-8. Repealed

[Pre-1986 Recodification Citation: 3-2-4-3(a)(4)(C).]
As added by P.L.5-1986, SEC.7. Amended by P.L.3-1987, SEC.242; P.L.3-1993, SEC.134. Repealed by P.L.164-2006, SEC.144.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 3. Elections › Article 11. Voting Methods, Supplies, and Equipment › Chapter 7. Approval of Ballot Card Voting Systems › 3-11-7-9. Repealed

[Pre-1986 Recodification Citation: 3-2-4-3(a)(4)(D).]
As added by P.L.5-1986, SEC.7. Amended by P.L.3-1987, SEC.243; P.L.3-1993, SEC.135; P.L.38-1999, SEC.41. Repealed by P.L.164-2006, SEC.144.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 3. Elections › Article 11. Voting Methods, Supplies, and Equipment › Chapter 7. Approval of Ballot Card Voting Systems › 3-11-7-10. Repealed

[Pre-1986 Recodification Citation: 3-2-4-3(a)(4)(E).]
As added by P.L.5-1986, SEC.7. Amended by P.L.3-1987, SEC.244; P.L.3-1993, SEC.136. Repealed by P.L.164-2006, SEC.144.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 3. Elections › Article 11. Voting Methods, Supplies, and Equipment › Chapter 7. Approval of Ballot Card Voting Systems › 3-11-7-11. Repealed

[Pre-1986 Recodification Citation: 3-2-4-3(a)(4)(F).]
As added by P.L.5-1986, SEC.7. Amended by P.L.5-1988, SEC.7; P.L.3-1993, SEC.137. Repealed by P.L.164-2006, SEC.144.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 3. Elections › Article 11. Voting Methods, Supplies, and Equipment › Chapter 7. Approval of Ballot Card Voting Systems › 3-11-7-11.5. Ballot Card Voting System; Write-in Vote Count Capacity

Sec. 11.5. A ballot card voting system must permit the counting of write-in votes in accordance with IC 3-12-1-7 and IC 3-12-1-7.5.
As added by P.L.3-1993, SEC.138. Amended by P.L.21-2016, SEC.10.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 3. Elections › Article 11. Voting Methods, Supplies, and Equipment › Chapter 7. Approval of Ballot Card Voting Systems › 3-11-7-12. Tests to Be Conducted Before Approving System; Marketing, Sale, Lease, or Installation of Voting System; Expiration of Approval

Sec. 12. (a) The commission shall:
(1) require the vendor to have tests conducted concerning the compliance of a ballot card voting system with HAVA and the standards set forth in this chapter and IC 3-11-15; and
(2) have the results of the tests evaluated by the person designated under IC 3-11-16;
before determining whether to approve the application for certification of a ballot card voting system.
(b) Except as provided in subsection (c), the tests required under this section must be performed by an independent laboratory accredited under 52 U.S.C. 20971. The vendor shall pay any testing expenses incurred under this section.
(c) If the commission determines that it is impossible or impractical to have an independent laboratory conduct tests on a ballot card voting system, the commission may direct that the tests be conducted by any other entity approved by the commission.
(d) A ballot card voting system may not be marketed, sold, leased, installed, or implemented in Indiana before the application for certification of the system is approved by the commission.
(e) An approval of a ballot card voting system under this chapter expires on the date specified in section 19(a) of this chapter.
[Pre-1986 Recodification Citation: 3-2-4-6(a) part.]
As added by P.L.5-1986, SEC.7. Amended by P.L.3-1987, SEC.245; P.L.2-1996, SEC.164; P.L.221-2005, SEC.50; P.L.128-2015, SEC.170; P.L.21-2016, SEC.11.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 3. Elections › Article 11. Voting Methods, Supplies, and Equipment › Chapter 7. Approval of Ballot Card Voting Systems › 3-11-7-13. Repealed

[Pre-1986 Recodification Citation: 3-2-4-6(a) part.]
As added by P.L.5-1986, SEC.7. Amended by P.L.3-1987, SEC.246; P.L.2-1996, SEC.165; P.L.3-1997, SEC.285. Repealed by P.L.176-1999, SEC.134.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 3. Elections › Article 11. Voting Methods, Supplies, and Equipment › Chapter 7. Approval of Ballot Card Voting Systems › 3-11-7-14. Supplementary Instructions and Procedures for Safe and Efficient Use of System; Issuance

Sec. 14. The commission may issue supplementary instructions and procedures for the safe and efficient use of ballot card voting systems to carry out this chapter.
[Pre-1986 Recodification Citation: 3-2-4-7.]
As added by P.L.5-1986, SEC.7. Amended by P.L.3-1987, SEC.247; P.L.2-1996, SEC.166.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 3. Elections › Article 11. Voting Methods, Supplies, and Equipment › Chapter 7. Approval of Ballot Card Voting Systems › 3-11-7-15. Proposed Changes to Voting System; Tests to Be Conducted Before Approval; Criteria for Approval; Marketing, Sale, Lease, or Installation of Changes; Expiration of Approval

Sec. 15. (a) A vendor may apply for approval of a proposed improvement or change to a ballot card voting system that is currently certified by the commission. A proposed improvement or change may not be marketed, sold, leased, installed, or implemented in Indiana before the application for the improvement or change is approved by the commission.
(b) An application for approval of an improvement or change must be in the form prescribed by the election division.
(c) The vendor applying for approval of an improvement or a change must have the improvement or change to the voting system tested by an independent laboratory accredited under 52 U.S.C. 20971. However, if the commission determines that it is impossible or impractical to have an independent laboratory conduct tests on a proposed improvement or change to a ballot card voting system, the commission may direct that the tests be conducted by any other entity approved by the commission. The vendor shall pay any testing expenses incurred under this subsection.
(d) The election division (or the person designated under IC 3-11-16) shall review the proposed improvement or change to the voting system and the results of the testing by the independent laboratory under subsection (c) and report the results of the review to the commission. The review must indicate:
(1) whether the proposed improvement or change has been approved by an independent laboratory accredited under 52 U.S.C. 20971 or as directed by the commission under subsection (c);
(2) whether the proposed improvement is a de minimis change or a modification;
(3) if the proposed improvement or change is a modification, whether the modification may be installed and implemented without any significant likelihood that the voting system would be configured or perform its functions in violation of HAVA or this title; and
(4) whether the proposed improvement or change would comply with HAVA and the standards set forth in this chapter and IC 3-11-15.
(e) After the commission has approved the application for an improvement or change (including a de minimis change) to a ballot card voting system, the improvement or change may be marketed, sold, leased, installed, or implemented in Indiana.
(f) An approval of an application under this section expires on the date specified under section 19(a) of this chapter.
[Pre-1986 Recodification Citation: 3-2-4-3(a) part.]
As added by P.L.5-1986, SEC.7. Amended by P.L.3-1987, SEC.248; P.L.4-1991, SEC.75; P.L.2-1996, SEC.167; P.L.3-1997, SEC.286; P.L.14-2004, SEC.108; P.L.221-2005, SEC.51; P.L.76-2014, SEC.32; P.L.5-2015, SEC.1; P.L.128-2015, SEC.171; P.L.169-2015, SEC.105; P.L.21-2016, SEC.12.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 3. Elections › Article 11. Voting Methods, Supplies, and Equipment › Chapter 7. Approval of Ballot Card Voting Systems › 3-11-7-16. Disapproval of System

Sec. 16. The commission may not approve the marketing, sale, lease, installation, or implementation of a ballot card voting system by a vendor if the commission finds that the system fails to meet all statutory requirements.
[Pre-1986 Recodification Citation: 3-2-4-3(a) part.]
As added by P.L.5-1986, SEC.7. Amended by P.L.3-1987, SEC.249; P.L.5-1988, SEC.8; P.L.4-1991, SEC.76; P.L.2-1996, SEC.168; P.L.176-1999, SEC.71; P.L.221-2005, SEC.52.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 3. Elections › Article 11. Voting Methods, Supplies, and Equipment › Chapter 7. Approval of Ballot Card Voting Systems › 3-11-7-17. Examination of Previously Approved Voting System; Rescission of Approval; Prohibition of Use

Sec. 17. (a) The election division (or the person designated under IC 3-11-16) may periodically examine a ballot card voting system that the commission has previously approved to determine whether the system is still in compliance with all statutory requirements and whether the voting system in use in a county has the same hardware, firmware, and software as the version of the voting system that was certified by the commission.
(b) If a system does not comply with subsection (a), the commission may rescind the commission's approval of the voting system.
(c) If the commission's approval is rescinded under subsection (b), the commission may prohibit the system from being installed, implemented, leased, marketed, used, permitted to be used, or sold for use in Indiana in an election conducted under this title.
As added by P.L.4-1991, SEC.77. Amended by P.L.3-1993, SEC.139; P.L.2-1996, SEC.169; P.L.2-1997, SEC.9; P.L.3-1997, SEC.287; P.L.176-1999, SEC.72; P.L.126-2002, SEC.57; P.L.14-2004, SEC.109; P.L.221-2005, SEC.53.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 3. Elections › Article 11. Voting Methods, Supplies, and Equipment › Chapter 7. Approval of Ballot Card Voting Systems › 3-11-7-18. Filing Contracts, Leases, or Purchase Orders With Election Division

Sec. 18. (a) The county executive shall file a copy of all contracts, leases, or purchase orders, including modifications, for the sale or lease of voting equipment, systems, or software with the election division.
(b) The documents listed in subsection (a) must be filed not later than thirty (30) days after the date of approval of the contract, lease, or purchase order by the county executive.
As added by P.L.4-1991, SEC.78. Amended by P.L.2-1996, SEC.170; P.L.3-1997, SEC.288; P.L.221-2005, SEC.54.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 3. Elections › Article 11. Voting Methods, Supplies, and Equipment › Chapter 7. Approval of Ballot Card Voting Systems › 3-11-7-19. Expiration of Approval of Voting System; Renewal of Approval; Notice of Request for Renewal; Conditions for Renewal; Approval of Renewal

Sec. 19. (a) Except as provided in subsection (g), the approval of a ballot card voting system under this chapter expires October 1 of the year following the year in which presidential electors are elected under IC 3-10-2-3.
(b) The vendor of a voting system approved under this chapter may request that the approval be renewed by filing an application with the election division.
(c) The application described in subsection (b) must identify all counties that are currently using the voting system. Before the commission considers the application for renewal, the election division shall give notice of the application to the circuit court clerk of each county listed in the application.
(d) When the commission considers the application, the commission shall request comments regarding the renewal of the application from any interested person. Before acting on the application for renewal, the commission must receive a report from the person designated under IC 3-11-16 indicating that the hardware, firmware, and software included in the application for renewal of the voting system is identical to the version of the voting system previously certified by the commission.
(e) After receiving the report under subsection (d) and receiving comments from interested persons, the commission shall approve an application for renewal under this section if the commission finds that the voting system:
(1) complies with the standards prescribed under this chapter;
(2) has worked effectively where the system has been used; and
(3) has been adequately supported by the vendor of the system.
(f) If the commission finds that a vendor has marketed, sold, leased, installed, implemented, or permitted the use of a voting system in Indiana that:
(1) has not been certified by the commission for use in Indiana; or
(2) includes hardware, firmware, or software in a version that has not been approved for use in Indiana;
the commission may revoke the approval granted under this section and prohibit the vendor from marketing, leasing, or selling any voting system in Indiana for a specific period not to exceed five (5) years.
(g) A vendor subject to subsection (f) may continue to provide support during the period specified in subsection (f) to a county that has acquired a voting system from the vendor after the vendor certifies that the voting system to be supported by the vendor only includes hardware, firmware, and software approved for use in Indiana.
As added by P.L.3-1993, SEC.140. Amended by P.L.2-1996, SEC.171; P.L.3-1997, SEC.289; P.L.14-2004, SEC.110; P.L.221-2005, SEC.55.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 3. Elections › Article 11. Voting Methods, Supplies, and Equipment › Chapter 7. Approval of Ballot Card Voting Systems › 3-11-7-20. County Election Board Responsible for Care and Custody of Voting Systems When Not in Use

Sec. 20. The county election board is responsible for the care and custody of all ballot card voting systems while not in use.
As added by P.L.100-2018, SEC.3.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 3. Elections › Article 11. Voting Methods, Supplies, and Equipment › Chapter 7.5. Approval of Electronic Voting Systems › 3-11-7.5-1. Necessity for Approval

Sec. 1. The commission must approve any form of electronic voting system before it may be used at an election.
As added by P.L.3-1987, SEC.250. Amended by P.L.2-1996, SEC.172.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 3. Elections › Article 11. Voting Methods, Supplies, and Equipment › Chapter 7.5. Approval of Electronic Voting Systems › 3-11-7.5-2. Submission of Application for Approval

Sec. 2. A person may submit an application for approval of an electronic voting system in the form prescribed by the election division.
As added by P.L.3-1987, SEC.250. Amended by P.L.2-1996, SEC.173; P.L.3-1997, SEC.290; P.L.221-2005, SEC.57; P.L.169-2015, SEC.106.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 3. Elections › Article 11. Voting Methods, Supplies, and Equipment › Chapter 7.5. Approval of Electronic Voting Systems › 3-11-7.5-3. Compliance With Statutes Required for Approval

Sec. 3. The commission may approve an electronic voting system only if the system complies with the requirements of this chapter and IC 3-11-15.
As added by P.L.3-1987, SEC.250. Amended by P.L.4-1991, SEC.79; P.L.2-1996, SEC.174; P.L.176-1999, SEC.73.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 3. Elections › Article 11. Voting Methods, Supplies, and Equipment › Chapter 7.5. Approval of Electronic Voting Systems › 3-11-7.5-4. Standards for Approval; Tests to Be Conducted Before Approving System; Marketing, Sale, Lease, or Installation of Voting System; Expiration of Approval

Sec. 4. (a) The commission shall:
(1) require the vendor to have tests conducted concerning the compliance of an electronic voting system with HAVA and the standards set forth in this chapter and IC 3-11-15; and
(2) have the results of the tests evaluated by the person designated under IC 3-11-16;
before determining whether to approve the application for certification of an electronic voting system.
(b) The tests required under this section must be performed by an independent laboratory accredited under 52 U.S.C. 20971. However, if the commission determines that it is impossible or impractical to have an independent laboratory conduct tests on an electronic voting system, the commission may direct that the tests be conducted by any other entity approved by the commission. The vendor shall pay any testing expenses under this section.
(c) If the commission finds that an electronic voting system complies with this article, the commission may approve the system. The approved system then may be adopted for use at an election.
(d) An electronic voting system may not be marketed, sold, leased, installed, or implemented in Indiana before the application for certification of the system is approved by the commission.
(e) An approval of an electronic voting system under this chapter expires on the date specified by section 28(a) of this chapter.
As added by P.L.3-1987, SEC.250. Amended by P.L.4-1991, SEC.80; P.L.2-1996, SEC.175; P.L.176-1999, SEC.74; P.L.221-2005, SEC.58; P.L.128-2015, SEC.172; P.L.21-2016, SEC.13.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 3. Elections › Article 11. Voting Methods, Supplies, and Equipment › Chapter 7.5. Approval of Electronic Voting Systems › 3-11-7.5-5. Proposed Changes to Voting System; Tests to Be Conducted Before Approval; Criteria for Approval; Marketing, Sale, Lease, or Installation of Changes; Expiration of Approval

Sec. 5. (a) A vendor may apply for approval of a proposed improvement or change to an electronic voting system that is currently certified by the commission. A proposed improvement or change may not be marketed, sold, leased, installed, or implemented in Indiana before the application for the improvement or change is approved by the commission.
(b) An application for approval of an improvement or a change must be in the form prescribed by the election division.
(c) The vendor applying for approval of an improvement or a change must have the improvement or change to the voting system tested by an independent laboratory accredited under 52 U.S.C. 20971. However, if the commission determines that it is impossible or impractical to have an independent laboratory conduct tests on a proposed improvement or change to an electronic voting system, the commission may direct that the tests be conducted by any other entity approved by the commission. The vendor shall pay any testing expenses incurred under this subsection.
(d) The election division (or the person designated under IC 3-11-16) shall review the improvement or change to the voting system in accordance with procedures approved by the commission and the results of the testing required under subsection (c) and report the results of the review to the commission. The review must indicate:
(1) whether the proposed improvement or change has been approved by an independent laboratory accredited under 52 U.S.C. 20971;
(2) whether the proposed improvement or change is a de minimis change or a modification as indicated by a report from an independent laboratory or by the entity designated by the commission under subsection (c);
(3) if the proposed improvement or change is a modification, whether the modification may be installed and implemented without any significant likelihood that the voting system would be configured or perform its functions in violation of HAVA or this title as indicated by a report from an independent laboratory; and
(4) whether the proposed improvement or change would comply with HAVA and the standards set forth in this chapter and IC 3-11-15.
(e) After the commission has examined and approved the application for an improvement or change to an electronic voting system (including a de minimis change), the improvement or change may be marketed, sold, leased, installed, or implemented in Indiana.
(f) An approval of an application under this section expires on the date specified by section 28(a) of this chapter.
As added by P.L.3-1987, SEC.250. Amended by P.L.4-1991, SEC.81; P.L.2-1996, SEC.176; P.L.3-1997, SEC.291; P.L.176-1999, SEC.75; P.L.14-2004, SEC.111; P.L.221-2005, SEC.59; P.L.76-2014, SEC.33; P.L.5-2015, SEC.2; P.L.128-2015, SEC.173; P.L.169-2015, SEC.107; P.L.21-2016, SEC.14.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 3. Elections › Article 11. Voting Methods, Supplies, and Equipment › Chapter 7.5. Approval of Electronic Voting Systems › 3-11-7.5-6. Repealed

As added by P.L.3-1987, SEC.250. Amended by P.L.2-1996, SEC.177. Repealed by P.L.3-1997, SEC.475.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 3. Elections › Article 11. Voting Methods, Supplies, and Equipment › Chapter 7.5. Approval of Electronic Voting Systems › 3-11-7.5-7. Voting System Must Meet Specifications

Sec. 7. The commission may not approve the marketing, sale, lease, installation, or implementation of an electronic voting system unless the system meets the specifications in sections 8 through 18 of this chapter and in IC 3-11-15.
As added by P.L.3-1987, SEC.250. Amended by P.L.4-1991, SEC.82; P.L.2-1996, SEC.178; P.L.176-1999, SEC.76; P.L.221-2005, SEC.60; P.L.76-2014, SEC.34.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 3. Elections › Article 11. Voting Methods, Supplies, and Equipment › Chapter 7.5. Approval of Electronic Voting Systems › 3-11-7.5-9. Potential for Voting for Any Candidate or on Any Public Question

Sec. 9. An electronic voting system must provide facilities that will permit votes to be cast for any candidate at any election and for or against any public question.
As added by P.L.3-1987, SEC.250.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 3. Elections › Article 11. Voting Methods, Supplies, and Equipment › Chapter 7.5. Approval of Electronic Voting Systems › 3-11-7.5-10. Capability of System; Voting Straight or Split Ticket Variations; Candidates Elected to At-Large Offices; Independent Candidates; Presidential Electors; Public Questions

Sec. 10. (a) Except as provided in subsection (b), an electronic voting system must permit a voter to vote:
(1) except at a primary election, a straight party ticket for all the candidates of one (1) political party by touching the device of that party;
(2) for one (1) or more candidates of each political party or independent candidates, or for one (1) or more school board candidates nominated by petition;
(3) a split ticket for the candidates of different political parties and for independent candidates; or
(4) a straight party ticket and then split that ticket by casting individual votes for candidates of another political party or independent candidates.
(b) An electronic voting system must require that a voter who wishes to cast a ballot for a candidate for election to an at-large district to which more than one person may be elected, on a:
(1) county council;
(2) city common council;
(3) town council; or
(4) township board;
make a voting mark for each individual candidate for whom the voter wishes to cast a vote. The electronic voting system may not count any straight party ticket voting mark as a vote for any candidate for an office described by this subsection.
(c) An electronic voting system must permit a voter to vote:
(1) for as many candidates for an office as the voter may vote for, but no more;
(2) for or against a public question on which the voter may vote, but no other; and
(3) for all the candidates for presidential electors and alternate presidential electors of a political party or an independent ticket by making a single voting mark.
As added by P.L.3-1987, SEC.250. Amended by P.L.3-1993, SEC.141; P.L.219-2013, SEC.39; P.L.21-2016, SEC.15; P.L.201-2017, SEC.30; P.L.278-2019, SEC.66.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 3. Elections › Article 11. Voting Methods, Supplies, and Equipment › Chapter 7.5. Approval of Electronic Voting Systems › 3-11-7.5-11. Multiple Vote Prevention Feature

Sec. 11. An electronic voting system must prevent a voter from voting for the same candidate or for or against the same public question more than once.
As added by P.L.3-1987, SEC.250.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 3. Elections › Article 11. Voting Methods, Supplies, and Equipment › Chapter 7.5. Approval of Electronic Voting Systems › 3-11-7.5-12. Single Party Primary Voting Potential

Sec. 12. An electronic voting system must be adjustable for use in a primary election so that a voter may not vote for a candidate except those seeking nomination as candidates of the voter's political party.
As added by P.L.3-1987, SEC.250.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 3. Elections › Article 11. Voting Methods, Supplies, and Equipment › Chapter 7.5. Approval of Electronic Voting Systems › 3-11-7.5-13. Accuracy in Registering and Counting Votes

Sec. 13. An electronic voting system must correctly register and accurately count all votes cast for each candidate and for or against each public question.
As added by P.L.3-1987, SEC.250.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 3. Elections › Article 11. Voting Methods, Supplies, and Equipment › Chapter 7.5. Approval of Electronic Voting Systems › 3-11-7.5-14. Security Against Unauthorized Voting

Sec. 14. An electronic voting system must be designed so that it can be determined whether the system has been operated after once being secured against additional voting.
As added by P.L.3-1987, SEC.250.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 3. Elections › Article 11. Voting Methods, Supplies, and Equipment › Chapter 7.5. Approval of Electronic Voting Systems › 3-11-7.5-15. Voter Counting Device

Sec. 15. An electronic voting system must be able to indicate during an election how many voters have voted by use of a counting device.
As added by P.L.3-1987, SEC.250.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 3. Elections › Article 11. Voting Methods, Supplies, and Equipment › Chapter 7.5. Approval of Electronic Voting Systems › 3-11-7.5-16. Votes Cast Counting Device; Security Against Voting Upon Removal of Device

Sec. 16. An electronic voting system must have a counting device that records the number of votes cast for each candidate and for or against each public question on the ballot that cannot be tampered with or altered at any time while votes are being cast on the system. When the computer memory pack that permits votes to be recorded on the counting device is removed, the system must be designed so that it can no longer be placed into operation.
As added by P.L.3-1987, SEC.250.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 3. Elections › Article 11. Voting Methods, Supplies, and Equipment › Chapter 7.5. Approval of Electronic Voting Systems › 3-11-7.5-17. Prevention of Voting Outside Polling Hours

Sec. 17. An electronic voting system must have a device or method that prevents the operation of the system before the time for opening the polls and after the time for closing the polls.
As added by P.L.3-1987, SEC.250.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 3. Elections › Article 11. Voting Methods, Supplies, and Equipment › Chapter 7.5. Approval of Electronic Voting Systems › 3-11-7.5-20. Repealed

As added by P.L.3-1987, SEC.250. Amended by P.L.176-1999, SEC.77. Repealed by P.L.221-2005, SEC.145.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 3. Elections › Article 11. Voting Methods, Supplies, and Equipment › Chapter 7.5. Approval of Electronic Voting Systems › 3-11-7.5-21. Adoption and Procurement of System

Sec. 21. A county executive may purchase, procure, lease, install, implement, or authorize the use of an electronic voting system only after the system has been approved by the commission.
As added by P.L.3-1987, SEC.250. Amended by P.L.4-1991, SEC.83; P.L.2-1996, SEC.179; P.L.221-2005, SEC.61.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 3. Elections › Article 11. Voting Methods, Supplies, and Equipment › Chapter 7.5. Approval of Electronic Voting Systems › 3-11-7.5-22. Requirement of Written Guarantee to Keep Electronic Voting System in Working Order

Sec. 22. A county executive also may not purchase or procure an electronic voting system unless the person selling the system has guaranteed, in writing, to keep the system in working order at least five (5) years.
As added by P.L.3-1987, SEC.250. Amended by P.L.7-1990, SEC.47.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 3. Elections › Article 11. Voting Methods, Supplies, and Equipment › Chapter 7.5. Approval of Electronic Voting Systems › 3-11-7.5-23. Phase in of System

Sec. 23. If it is impossible to supply each precinct with an electronic voting system at an election following the adoption of the systems in a county, as many systems shall be supplied as it is possible to procure. The county election board shall determine the precincts of the county in which the systems will be used.
As added by P.L.3-1987, SEC.250.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 3. Elections › Article 11. Voting Methods, Supplies, and Equipment › Chapter 7.5. Approval of Electronic Voting Systems › 3-11-7.5-24. County Election Board Responsible for Care and Custody of Voting Systems When Not in Use

Sec. 24. The county election board is responsible for the care and custody of all electronic voting systems while not in use.
As added by P.L.3-1987, SEC.250. Amended by P.L.100-2018, SEC.4.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 3. Elections › Article 11. Voting Methods, Supplies, and Equipment › Chapter 7.5. Approval of Electronic Voting Systems › 3-11-7.5-25. Experimental Use of System

Sec. 25. The county election board may provide for the experimental use of an electronic voting system at an election in one (1) or more precincts in the county. The system may be used without a formal adoption by the county or purchase but the electronic voting system must be approved by the commission before the system is implemented in or used by the county. The experimental use of a system at an election in accordance with this section is valid for all purposes as if formally adopted by the county.
As added by P.L.3-1987, SEC.250. Amended by P.L.2-1996, SEC.180; P.L.14-2004, SEC.112.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 3. Elections › Article 11. Voting Methods, Supplies, and Equipment › Chapter 7.5. Approval of Electronic Voting Systems › 3-11-7.5-26. Examination of Previously Approved Voting System; Rescission of Approval; Prohibition of Use

Sec. 26. (a) The election division (or the person designated under IC 3-11-16) may periodically examine an electronic voting system that the commission has previously approved to determine whether that system is still in compliance with all statutory requirements and whether the voting system in use in a county has the same hardware, firmware, and software as the version of the voting system that was certified by the commission.
(b) If a system does not comply with subsection (a), the commission may rescind the commission's approval of the voting system.
(c) If the commission's approval is rescinded under subsection (b), the commission may prohibit the system from being installed, implemented, leased, marketed, used, permitted to be used, or sold for use in Indiana in an election conducted under this title.
As added by P.L.4-1991, SEC.84. Amended by P.L.3-1993, SEC.142; P.L.2-1996, SEC.181; P.L.3-1997, SEC.292; P.L.176-1999, SEC.78; P.L.126-2002, SEC.58; P.L.14-2004, SEC.113; P.L.221-2005, SEC.62.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 3. Elections › Article 11. Voting Methods, Supplies, and Equipment › Chapter 7.5. Approval of Electronic Voting Systems › 3-11-7.5-27. Filing Contracts, Leases, or Purchase Orders With Election Division

Sec. 27. (a) The county executive shall file a copy of all contracts, leases, or purchase orders, including modifications, for the sale or lease of voting equipment, systems, or software with the election division.
(b) The documents listed in subsection (a) must be filed not later than thirty (30) days after the date of approval of the contract, lease, or purchase order by the county executive.
As added by P.L.4-1991, SEC.85. Amended by P.L.2-1996, SEC.182; P.L.3-1997, SEC.293; P.L.221-2005, SEC.63.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 3. Elections › Article 11. Voting Methods, Supplies, and Equipment › Chapter 7.5. Approval of Electronic Voting Systems › 3-11-7.5-28. Expiration of Approval of Voting System; Renewal of Approval; Notice of Request for Renewal; Conditions

Sec. 28. (a) Except as provided in subsection (g), the approval of an electronic voting system under this chapter expires October 1 of the year following the year in which presidential electors are elected under IC 3-10-2-3.
(b) The vendor of a voting system approved under this chapter may request that the approval be renewed by filing an application with the election division.
(c) The application described in subsection (b) must identify all counties that are currently using the voting system. Before the commission considers the application for renewal, the election division shall give notice of the application to the circuit court clerk of each county listed in the application.
(d) When the commission considers the application, the election division shall request comments regarding the renewal of the application from any interested person. Before acting on the application for renewal, the commission must receive a report from the person designated under IC 3-11-16 indicating that the hardware, firmware, and software included in the application for renewal of the voting system is identical to the version of the voting system previously certified by the commission.
(e) After receiving the report under subsection (d) and comments from interested persons, the commission shall approve an application for renewal under this section if the commission finds that the voting system:
(1) complies with the standards prescribed under this chapter;
(2) has worked effectively where the system has been used; and
(3) has been adequately supported by the vendor of the system.
(f) If the commission finds that a vendor has marketed, sold, leased, installed, implemented, or permitted the use of a voting system in Indiana that:
(1) has not been certified by the commission for use in Indiana; or
(2) includes hardware, firmware, or software in a version that has not been approved for use in Indiana;
the commission may revoke the approval granted under this section and prohibit the vendor from marketing, leasing, or selling any voting system in Indiana for a specific period not to exceed five (5) years.
(g) A vendor subject to subsection (f) may continue to provide support during the period specified in subsection (f) to a county that has acquired a voting system from the vendor after the vendor certifies that the voting system to be supported by the vendor only includes hardware, firmware, and software approved for use in Indiana.
As added by P.L.3-1993, SEC.143. Amended by P.L.2-1997, SEC.10; P.L.3-1997, SEC.294; P.L.14-2004, SEC.114; P.L.221-2005, SEC.64.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 3. Elections › Article 11. Voting Methods, Supplies, and Equipment › Chapter 8. Voting Procedures Generally › 3-11-8-0.1. Effect of Certain Amendments to Chapter

Sec. 0.1. The amendments made to sections 2 and 6 of this chapter by P.L.4-1991 apply to elections held after December 31, 1991.
As added by P.L.220-2011, SEC.13.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 3. Elections › Article 11. Voting Methods, Supplies, and Equipment › Chapter 8. Voting Procedures Generally › 3-11-8-1.2. "Facility" and "Accessible Facility"; Facility Standards

Sec. 1.2. (a) As used in this section, "facility" refers to the facility in which a polling place is located.
(b) For purposes of this chapter, a facility is an "accessible facility" for elderly voters and voters with disabilities only if the following apply:
(1) The facility meets the standards for accessibility for elderly voters and voters with disabilities established under 52 U.S.C. 20101 through 52 U.S.C. 20107.
(2) All the following are accessible to elderly voters and voters with disabilities in a manner that provides the same opportunity for access and participation (including privacy and independence) as for other voters:
(A) Parking spaces marked and available to conform with IC 5-16-9.
(B) The path to the facility that an individual must travel on the property where the facility is located.
(C) The entrances of the facility to be used by voters.
(D) The paths of travel within the facility to the rooms or areas where the voting systems are located.
(E) The rooms or areas in the facility where the voting systems are located.
(c) The requirements of subsection (b) are satisfied if a facility will comply with subsection (b) by implementing temporary measures.
As added by P.L.116-2003, SEC.3. Amended by P.L.128-2015, SEC.174.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 3. Elections › Article 11. Voting Methods, Supplies, and Equipment › Chapter 8. Voting Procedures Generally › 3-11-8-2. Voting in Precinct of Residence

Sec. 2. A voter shall vote at the polls for the precinct where the voter resides except when authorized to vote in another precinct under IC 3-10-10, IC 3-10-11, or IC 3-10-12.
[Pre-1986 Recodification Citations: 3-1-22-19 part; 3-1-23-18.]
As added by P.L.5-1986, SEC.7. Amended by P.L.10-1988, SEC.107; P.L.4-1991, SEC.86; P.L.17-1993, SEC.13; P.L.12-1995, SEC.80; P.L.116-2003, SEC.4; P.L.225-2011, SEC.56.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 3. Elections › Article 11. Voting Methods, Supplies, and Equipment › Chapter 8. Voting Procedures Generally › 3-11-8-3. County Executive Secures Voting Polls; Accessible Facility; Inapplicability to Vote Center Counties

Sec. 3. (a) This section does not apply to a county using vote centers under IC 3-11-18.1.
(b) Before each election each county executive shall secure for each precinct of the county an accessible facility in which to hold the election.
(c) Unless the county election board adopts an order under IC 3-11-8-4.3, if an accessible facility is not available within the precinct, then the polls may be located in another precinct in the county if the polls are:
(1) either:
(A) not more than five (5) miles from the closest boundary of the precinct for which it is the polls; or
(B) located in the same township as the precinct that does not have an accessible facility available; and
(2) located in an accessible facility.
(d) If the county election board, by a unanimous vote of its entire membership, determines that an accessible facility is not available under subsection (c), the board may locate the polls in the most convenient available accessible facility in the county.
(e) If the county election board, by unanimous vote of its entire membership, determines that:
(1) an accessible facility is not available under subsection (c) or (d); and
(2) the most convenient accessible facility is located in an adjoining county;
the board may locate the polls in the facility described in subdivision (2) with the unanimous consent of the entire membership of the county election board of the county in which the facility is located.
[Pre-1986 Recodification Citation: 3-1-23-17(b) part.]
As added by P.L.5-1986, SEC.7. Amended by P.L.3-1987, SEC.251; P.L.3-1993, SEC.144; P.L.1-1994, SEC.5; P.L.2-1996, SEC.183; P.L.3-1997, SEC.295; P.L.116-2003, SEC.5; P.L.230-2005, SEC.52; P.L.258-2013, SEC.72; P.L.169-2015, SEC.108.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 3. Elections › Article 11. Voting Methods, Supplies, and Equipment › Chapter 8. Voting Procedures Generally › 3-11-8-3.1. Designation of Polls

Sec. 3.1. (a) A county executive shall designate the polls for each precinct not less than twenty-nine (29) days before election day.
(b) The designation of a polling place under this section remains in effect until:
(1) the location of the polling place is altered by an order of the county executive or county election board under this chapter; or
(2) a precinct establishment order issued under IC 3-11-1.5:
(A) designates a new polling place location; or
(B) combines the existing precinct with another precinct established by the order.
As added by P.L.13-1988, SEC.8. Amended by P.L.4-1991, SEC.87; P.L.12-1995, SEC.81; P.L.3-1997, SEC.296; P.L.116-2003, SEC.6; P.L.225-2011, SEC.57.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 3. Elections › Article 11. Voting Methods, Supplies, and Equipment › Chapter 8. Voting Procedures Generally › 3-11-8-3.2. Polls; Notice of Location; Change of Location; Entry of Location Into Computerized System

Sec. 3.2. (a) A county election board shall give notice of the place of voting in each precinct by publication in the manner prescribed by IC 5-3-1. The notice must state whether the polls are located in an accessible facility.
(b) If it is necessary to change a place for voting after giving notice, notice of the change shall be given in the same manner. However, except as provided in subsection (c), a change may not be made within two (2) days before an election.
(c) If the county election board determines by a unanimous vote of the board's entire membership that the use of a polling place at an election would be dangerous or impossible, the county election board may order the relocation of the polling place during the final two (2) days before an election. The county election board shall give the best possible notice of this change to news media and the voters of the precinct. If an order is adopted under this subsection, the order expires after the election.
(d) The county election board shall enter the location of each polling place into the computerized system and update the information as promptly as practical after any change of location is made under this section.
As added by P.L.13-1988, SEC.9. Amended by P.L.3-1993, SEC.145; P.L.116-2003, SEC.7; P.L.225-2011, SEC.58; P.L.278-2019, SEC.67; P.L.109-2021, SEC.25.