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2023 Indiana Code › Title 1. General Provisions › Article 1. Laws Governing the State › Chapter 4. Construction of Statutes › 1-1-4-6. Attorney's Fees as Including Paralegal's Fees

Sec. 6. (a) As used in this section, "paralegal" means a person who is:
(1) qualified through education, training, or work experience; and
(2) employed by a lawyer, law office, governmental agency, or other entity;
to work under the direction of an attorney in a capacity that involves the performance of substantive legal work that usually requires a sufficient knowledge of legal concepts and would be performed by the attorney in the absence of the paralegal.
(b) A reference in the Indiana Code to attorney's fees includes paralegal's fees.
As added by P.L.6-1993, SEC.1.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 1. General Provisions › Article 1. Laws Governing the State › Chapter 4. Construction of Statutes › 1-1-4-7. State Educational Institution; Applicability

Sec. 7. A reference in the Indiana Code to a state educational institution refers to a state educational institution (as defined in IC 21-7-13-32).
[2007 Higher Education Recodification Citation: New.]
As added by P.L.2-2007, SEC.2.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 1. General Provisions › Article 1. Laws Governing the State › Chapter 5. Effect of Repeal or Expiration; Reservation of Legislative Authority › 1-1-5-1. Revival; Release or Extinguishment

Sec. 1. Whenever a statute is repealed which repealed a former statute, the former statute shall not thereby be revived unless it shall be so expressly provided. And the repeal of any statute shall not have the effect to release or extinguish any penalty, forfeiture, or liability incurred under such statute, unless the repealing statute shall so expressly provide; and such statute shall be treated as still remaining in force for the purposes of sustaining any proper action or prosecution for the enforcement of such penalty, forfeiture, or liability.
Formerly: Acts 1877(ss), c.36, s.1. As amended by P.L.2-1988, SEC.1.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 1. General Provisions › Article 1. Laws Governing the State › Chapter 5. Effect of Repeal or Expiration; Reservation of Legislative Authority › 1-1-5-2. Right of General Assembly to Amend or Repeal Law; Waiver

Sec. 2. Each general law of the state is enacted subject to the right of the general assembly to amend or repeal that law at any time, unless the general assembly waives this right in that law. Except as provided in:
(1) IC 5-1-14-9; or
(2) any other law containing a covenant that the general assembly will not amend or repeal that law;
the general assembly may not be construed to have waived its right to amend or repeal any general law at any time.
As added by P.L.19-1986, SEC.40. Amended by P.L.2-1989, SEC.1.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 1. General Provisions › Article 1. Laws Governing the State › Chapter 5. Effect of Repeal or Expiration; Reservation of Legislative Authority › 1-1-5-3. Special Acts Incorporating Corporations

Sec. 3. The repeal or expiration of a special act incorporating a corporation has no effect on the subsequent reorganization of the corporation under a general statute.
As added by P.L.1-1989, SEC.3. Amended by P.L.16-2009, SEC.1.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 1. General Provisions › Article 1. Laws Governing the State › Chapter 5. Effect of Repeal or Expiration; Reservation of Legislative Authority › 1-1-5-4. Legalizing or Validating Statutes

Sec. 4. The repeal or expiration of a legalizing or validating statute or part of a statute does not affect the legalization or validation.
As added by P.L.1-1989, SEC.4. Amended by P.L.16-2009, SEC.2.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 1. General Provisions › Article 1. Laws Governing the State › Chapter 5. Effect of Repeal or Expiration; Reservation of Legislative Authority › 1-1-5-5. Statutes Authorizing Transfer, Conveyance, or Acceptance of Property, Powers, Duties, and Liabilities, or Rules by Governmental Entities; Cession or Retrocession of Jurisdiction Over Property Between State and United States

Sec. 5. (a) This section applies to the repeal or expiration of a statute or part of a statute authorizing either of the following:
(1) The transfer, conveyance, or acceptance of:
(A) property;
(B) powers, duties, and liabilities; or
(C) rules adopted under IC 4-22-2;
by a governmental entity.
(2) Cession or retrocession of jurisdiction over property between the state and the United States.
(b) The repeal or expiration does not affect the validity of the transfer, conveyance, or acceptance of:
(1) property;
(2) powers, duties, and liabilities; or
(3) rules;
occurring before the effectiveness of the repeal or the date of the expiration.
(c) The repeal or expiration does not affect the validity of the cession or retrocession of jurisdiction over property between the state and the United States.
As added by P.L.1-1989, SEC.5. Amended by P.L.7-1993, SEC.1; P.L.16-2009, SEC.3.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 1. General Provisions › Article 1. Laws Governing the State › Chapter 5. Effect of Repeal or Expiration; Reservation of Legislative Authority › 1-1-5-7. Statutes Nullifying Actions

Sec. 7. Whenever a statute that nullified an action:
(1) is repealed; or
(2) expires;
the action is not approved or ratified unless the approval or ratification is expressly provided in the statute.
As added by P.L.1-1989, SEC.7. Amended by P.L.16-2009, SEC.4.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 1. General Provisions › Article 1. Laws Governing the State › Chapter 5. Effect of Repeal or Expiration; Reservation of Legislative Authority › 1-1-5-8. Revival of Rule Voided by Statute Subsequently Repealed or Expired

Sec. 8. Whenever a statute that voided a rule:
(1) is repealed; or
(2) expires;
the rule is not revived unless the statute expressly provides for the revival.
As added by P.L.1-1989, SEC.8. Amended by P.L.16-2009, SEC.5.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 1. General Provisions › Article 1. Laws Governing the State › Chapter 5. Effect of Repeal or Expiration; Reservation of Legislative Authority › 1-1-5-9. Statutes Setting Forth Effective Date of a Statute

Sec. 9. The repeal or expiration of a statute or part of a statute that:
(1) sets forth the effective date of a statute or part of a statute; and
(2) is repealed or expires after the statute or part of a statute has taken effect;
has no effect on the effective date of the statute.
As added by P.L.1-1989, SEC.9. Amended by P.L.16-2009, SEC.6.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 1. General Provisions › Article 1. Laws Governing the State › Chapter 5. Effect of Repeal or Expiration; Reservation of Legislative Authority › 1-1-5-10. Expiration of Statute Has Same Effect as Repeal

Sec. 10. The expiration of a statute has the same effect that the repeal of the statute, effective on the date of the expiration of the statute, would have had.
As added by P.L.16-2009, SEC.7.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 1. General Provisions › Article 1. Laws Governing the State › Chapter 5.5. Effect of Certain Acts › 1-1-5.5-1. No Effect of p.l.30-1987 on Rights or Liabilities Accrued, Penalties Incurred, or Proceedings Begun

Sec. 1. A SECTION of P.L.30-1987 does not affect any:
(1) rights or liabilities accrued;
(2) penalties incurred; or
(3) proceedings begun;
before the effective date of that SECTION. Those rights, liabilities, penalties, and proceedings continue and shall be imposed and enforced under prior law as if that SECTION of P.L.30-1987 had not been enacted.
As added by P.L.220-2011, SEC.5.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 1. General Provisions › Article 1. Laws Governing the State › Chapter 5.5. Effect of Certain Acts › 1-1-5.5-2. No Effect of p.l.39-1987 on Rights or Liabilities Accrued, Penalties Incurred, or Proceedings Begun

Sec. 2. A SECTION of P.L.39-1987 does not affect any:
(1) rights or liabilities accrued;
(2) penalties incurred; or
(3) proceedings begun;
before the effective date of that SECTION. Those rights, liabilities, penalties, and proceedings continue and shall be imposed and enforced under prior law as if that SECTION of P.L.39-1987 had not been amended.
As added by P.L.220-2011, SEC.5.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 1. General Provisions › Article 1. Laws Governing the State › Chapter 5.5. Effect of Certain Acts › 1-1-5.5-3. No Effect of p.l.217-1987 on Rights or Liabilities Accrued, Penalties Incurred, or Proceedings Begun

Sec. 3. A SECTION of P.L.217-1987 does not affect:
(1) rights or liabilities accrued;
(2) penalties incurred; or
(3) proceedings begun;
before July 1, 1987. Those rights liabilities, penalties, and proceedings continue and shall be imposed and enforced under prior law as if P.L.217-1987 had not been enacted.
As added by P.L.220-2011, SEC.5.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 1. General Provisions › Article 1. Laws Governing the State › Chapter 5.5. Effect of Certain Acts › 1-1-5.5-4. No Effect of p.l.28-1988 on Rights or Liabilities Accrued, Penalties Incurred, Crimes Committed, or Proceedings Begun

Sec. 4. A SECTION of P.L.28-1988 does not affect:
(1) rights or liabilities accrued;
(2) penalties incurred;
(3) crimes committed; or
(4) proceedings begun;
before the effective date of that SECTION. Those rights, liabilities, penalties, crimes, and proceedings continue and shall be imposed and enforced under prior law as if that SECTION of P.L.28-1988 had not been enacted.
As added by P.L.220-2011, SEC.5.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 1. General Provisions › Article 1. Laws Governing the State › Chapter 5.5. Effect of Certain Acts › 1-1-5.5-5. p.l.1-1989 Intended to Be a Codification and Restatement of Applicable or Corresponding Provisions of Certain Laws

Sec. 5. P.L.1-1989 is intended to be a codification and restatement of applicable or corresponding provisions of certain laws repealed by P.L.1-1989. If P.L.1-1989 repeals and replaces a law in the same form or in a restated form, the substantive operation and effect of that law continue uninterrupted.
As added by P.L.220-2011, SEC.5.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 1. General Provisions › Article 1. Laws Governing the State › Chapter 5.5. Effect of Certain Acts › 1-1-5.5-6. No Effect of p.l.8-1989 on Rights or Liabilities Accrued, Penalties Incurred, Crimes Committed, or Proceedings Begun

Sec. 6. A SECTION of P.L.8-1989 does not affect:
(1) rights or liabilities accrued;
(2) penalties incurred;
(3) crimes committed; or
(4) proceedings begun;
before July 1, 1989. Those rights, liabilities, penalties, crimes, and proceedings continue and shall be imposed and enforced under prior law as if P.L.8-1989 had not been enacted.
As added by P.L.220-2011, SEC.5.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 1. General Provisions › Article 1. Laws Governing the State › Chapter 5.5. Effect of Certain Acts › 1-1-5.5-7. p.l.1-1990 Intended to Resolve Technical Conflicts; No Effect on Rights or Liabilities Accrued, Penalties Incurred, Violations Committed, or Proceedings Begun; References to Repealed Statutes

Sec. 7. (a) P.L.1-1990 is intended to resolve technical conflicts among acts enacted by the general assembly and to correct other technical errors. P.L.1-1990 is not intended to change the effective date of any statute or otherwise result in any substantive change in the law.
(b) A SECTION of P.L.1-1990 does not affect any:
(1) rights or liabilities accrued;
(2) penalties incurred;
(3) violations committed; or
(4) proceedings begun;
before the effective date of that SECTION of P.L.1-1990. Those rights, liabilities, penalties, offenses, and proceedings continue and shall be imposed and enforced under prior law as if that SECTION of P.L.1-1990 had not been enacted.
(c) Any reference in any statute or rule to a statute that is repealed and replaced in the same or a different form in P.L.1-1990 shall be treated after the effective date of the new provisions as a reference to the new provision.
As added by P.L.220-2011, SEC.5.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 1. General Provisions › Article 1. Laws Governing the State › Chapter 5.5. Effect of Certain Acts › 1-1-5.5-8. p.l.3-1990 Intended to Correct Repealed or Incorrect Citations in the Indiana Code; No Effect on Rights or Liabilities Accrued, Penalties Incurred, Violations Committed, or Proceedings Begun; References to Repealed Statutes

Sec. 8. (a) P.L.3-1990 is intended to correct repealed or incorrect citations in the Indiana Code. P.L.3-1990 is not intended to change the effective date of any statute or otherwise result in any substantive change in the law.
(b) A SECTION of P.L.3-1990 does not affect any:
(1) rights or liabilities accrued;
(2) penalties incurred;
(3) violations committed; or
(4) proceedings begun;
before March 13, 1990. Those rights, liabilities, penalties, offenses, and proceedings continue and shall be imposed and enforced under prior law as if P.L.3-1990 had not been enacted.
As added by P.L.220-2011, SEC.5.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 1. General Provisions › Article 1. Laws Governing the State › Chapter 5.5. Effect of Certain Acts › 1-1-5.5-9. p.l.1-1991 Intended to Resolve Technical Conflicts Among Acts and Correct Technical Errors; No Effect on Rights or Liabilities Accrued, Penalties Incurred, Violations Committed, or Proceedings Begun; References to Repealed Statutes

Sec. 9. (a) P.L.1-1991 is intended to resolve technical conflicts among acts enacted by the general assembly and to correct other technical errors. P.L.1-1991 is not intended to change the effective date of any statute or otherwise result in any substantive change in the law.
(b) A SECTION of P.L.1-1991 does not affect any:
(1) rights or liabilities accrued;
(2) penalties incurred;
(3) violations committed; or
(4) proceedings begun;
before the effective date of that SECTION of P.L.1-1991. Those rights, liabilities, penalties, offenses, and proceedings continue and shall be imposed and enforced under prior law as if that SECTION of P.L.1-1991 had not been enacted.
(c) Any reference in any statute or rule to a statute that is repealed and replaced in the same or a different form in P.L.1-1991 shall be treated after the effective date of the new provision as a reference to the new provision.
As added by P.L.220-2011, SEC.5.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 1. General Provisions › Article 1. Laws Governing the State › Chapter 5.5. Effect of Certain Acts › 1-1-5.5-10. p.l.1-1992 Intended to Resolve Technical Conflicts Among Acts and Correct Technical Errors; No Effect on Rights or Liabilities Accrued, Penalties Incurred, Violations Committed, or Proceedings Begun; References to Repealed Statutes

Sec. 10. (a) P.L.1-1992 is intended to resolve technical conflicts among acts enacted by the general assembly and to correct other technical errors. P.L.1-1992 is not intended to change the effective date of any statute or otherwise result in any substantive change in the law.
(b) A SECTION of P.L.1-1992 does not affect any:
(1) rights or liabilities accrued;
(2) penalties incurred;
(3) violations committed; or
(4) proceedings begun;
before the effective date of that SECTION of P.L.1-1992. Those rights, liabilities, penalties, offenses, and proceedings continue and shall be imposed and enforced under prior law as if that SECTION of P.L.1-1992 had not been enacted.
(c) Any reference in any statute or rule to a statute that is repealed and replaced in the same or a different form in P.L.1-1992 shall be treated after the effective date of the new provision as a reference to the new provision.
As added by P.L.220-2011, SEC.5.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 1. General Provisions › Article 1. Laws Governing the State › Chapter 5.5. Effect of Certain Acts › 1-1-5.5-11. p.l.1-1993 Intended to Resolve Technical Conflicts Among Acts and Correct Technical Errors; No Effect on Rights or Liabilities Accrued, Penalties Incurred, Violations Committed, or Proceedings Begun; References to Repealed Statutes

Sec. 11. (a) P.L.1-1993 is intended to resolve technical conflicts among acts enacted by the general assembly and to correct other technical errors. P.L.1-1993 is not intended to change the effective date of any statute or otherwise result in any substantive change in the law.
(b) A SECTION of P.L.1-1993 does not affect any:
(1) rights or liabilities accrued, including the right to carry forward tax credits accrued under an expired statute that is repealed by P.L.1-1993 and the duties under an agreement authorized under an expired statute that is repealed by P.L.1-1993;
(2) penalties incurred;
(3) violations committed; or
(4) proceedings begun;
before the effective date of the SECTION of P.L.1-1993. Those rights, liabilities, penalties, offenses, and proceedings continue and shall be imposed and enforced under prior law as if that SECTION of P.L.1-1993 had not been enacted.
(c) Any reference in any statute or rule to a statute that is repealed and replaced in the same or a different form in P.L.1-1993 shall be treated after the effective date of the new provision as a reference to the new provision.
As added by P.L.220-2011, SEC.5.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 1. General Provisions › Article 1. Laws Governing the State › Chapter 5.5. Effect of Certain Acts › 1-1-5.5-12. No Effect of p.l.47-1993 on Rights or Liabilities Accrued, Penalties Incurred, Crimes Committed, or Proceedings Begun

Sec. 12. A SECTION of P.L.47-1993 does not affect:
(1) rights or liabilities accrued;
(2) penalties incurred;
(3) crimes committed; or
(4) proceedings begun;
before July 1, 1993. Those rights, liabilities, penalties, crimes, and proceedings continue and shall be imposed and enforced under prior law as if P.L.47-1993 had not been enacted.
As added by P.L.220-2011, SEC.5.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 1. General Provisions › Article 1. Laws Governing the State › Chapter 5.5. Effect of Certain Acts › 1-1-5.5-13. p.l.1-1994 Intended to Resolve Technical Conflicts Among Acts and Correct Technical Errors; No Effect on Rights or Liabilities Accrued, Penalties Incurred, Violations Committed, or Proceedings Begun; References to Repealed Statutes

Sec. 13. (a) P.L.1-1994 is intended to resolve technical conflicts among acts enacted by the general assembly and to correct other technical errors. P.L.1-1994 is not intended to change the effective date of any statute or otherwise result in any substantive change in the law.
(b) A SECTION of P.L.1-1994 does not affect any:
(1) rights or liabilities accrued;
(2) penalties incurred;
(3) violations committed; or
(4) proceedings begun;
before the effective date of that SECTION of P.L.1-1994. Those rights, liabilities, penalties, offenses, and proceedings continue and shall be imposed and enforced under prior law as if that SECTION of P.L.1-1994 had not been enacted.
(c) Any reference in any statute or rule to a statute that is repealed and replaced in the same or a different form in P.L.1-1994 shall be treated after the effective date of the new provision as a reference to the new provision.
As added by P.L.220-2011, SEC.5.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 1. General Provisions › Article 1. Laws Governing the State › Chapter 5.5. Effect of Certain Acts › 1-1-5.5-14. p.l.2-1995 Intended to Resolve Technical Conflicts Among Acts and Correct Technical Errors; No Effect on Rights or Liabilities Accrued, Penalties Incurred, Violations Committed, or Proceedings Begun; References to Repealed Statutes

Sec. 14. (a) P.L.2-1995 is intended to resolve technical conflicts among acts enacted by the general assembly and to correct other technical errors. P.L.2-1995 is not intended to change the effective date of any statute or otherwise result in any substantive change in the law.
(b) A SECTION of P.L.2-1995 does not affect any:
(1) rights or liabilities accrued;
(2) penalties incurred;
(3) violations committed; or
(4) proceedings begun;
before the effective date of that SECTION of P.L.2-1995. Those rights, liabilities, penalties, offenses, and proceedings continue and shall be imposed and enforced under prior law as if that SECTION of P.L.2-1995 had not been enacted.
(c) Any reference in any statute or rule to a statute that is repealed and replaced in the same or a different form in P.L.2-1995 shall be treated after the effective date of the new provision as a reference to the new provision.
As added by P.L.220-2011, SEC.5.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 1. General Provisions › Article 1. Laws Governing the State › Chapter 5.5. Effect of Certain Acts › 1-1-5.5-15. p.l.2-1996 Intended to Resolve Technical Conflicts Among Acts and Correct Technical Errors; No Effect on Rights or Liabilities Accrued, Penalties Incurred, Violations Committed, or Proceedings Begun; References to Repealed Statutes

Sec. 15. (a) P.L.2-1996 is intended to resolve technical conflicts among acts enacted by the general assembly and to correct other technical errors. P.L.2-1996 is not intended to change the intended effective date of any statute or otherwise result in any substantive change in the law.
(b) A SECTION of P.L.2-1996 does not affect any:
(1) rights or liabilities accrued;
(2) penalties incurred;
(3) violations committed; or
(4) proceedings begun;
before the effective date of that SECTION of P.L.2-1996. Those rights, liabilities, penalties, offenses, and proceedings continue and shall be imposed and enforced under prior law as if that SECTION of P.L.2-1996 had not been enacted.
(c) Any reference in any statute or rule to a statute that is repealed and replaced in the same or a different form in P.L.2-1996 shall be treated after the effective date of the new provision as a reference to the new provision.
As added by P.L.220-2011, SEC.5.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 1. General Provisions › Article 1. Laws Governing the State › Chapter 5.5. Effect of Certain Acts › 1-1-5.5-16. p.l.2-1997 Intended to Resolve Technical Conflicts Among Acts and Correct Technical Errors; No Effect on Rights or Liabilities Accrued, Penalties Incurred, Violations Committed, or Proceedings Begun; References to Repealed Statutes

Sec. 16. (a) P.L.2-1997 is intended to resolve technical conflicts among acts enacted by the general assembly and to correct other technical errors. P.L.2-1997 is not intended to change the intended effective date of any statute or otherwise result in any substantive change in the law.
(b) A SECTION of P.L.2-1997 does not affect any:
(1) rights or liabilities accrued;
(2) penalties incurred;
(3) violations committed; or
(4) proceedings begun;
before the effective date of the SECTION of P.L.2-1997. Those rights, liabilities, penalties, offenses, and proceedings continue and shall be imposed and enforced under prior law as if that SECTION of P.L.2-1997 had not been enacted.
(c) Any reference in any statute or rule to a statute that is repealed and replaced in the same or a different form in P.L.2-1997 shall be treated after the effective date of the new provision as a reference to the new provision.
As added by P.L.220-2011, SEC.5.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 1. General Provisions › Article 1. Laws Governing the State › Chapter 5.5. Effect of Certain Acts › 1-1-5.5-17. p.l.2-1998 Intended to Resolve Technical Conflicts Among Acts and Correct Technical Errors; No Effect on Rights or Liabilities Accrued, Penalties Incurred, Violations Committed, or Proceedings Begun; References to Repealed Statutes

Sec. 17. (a) P.L.2-1998 is intended to resolve technical conflicts among acts enacted by the general assembly and to correct other technical errors. P.L.2-1998 is not intended to change the intended effective date of any statute or otherwise result in any substantive change in the law.
(b) A SECTION of P.L.2-1998 does not affect any:
(1) rights or liabilities accrued;
(2) penalties incurred;
(3) violations committed; or
(4) proceedings begun;
before the effective date of that SECTION of P.L.2-1998. Those rights, liabilities, penalties, offenses, and proceedings continue and shall be imposed and enforced under prior law as if that SECTION of P.L.2-1998 had not been enacted.
(c) Any reference in any statute or rule to a statute that is repealed and replaced in the same or a different form by P.L.2-1998 shall be treated after the effective date of the new provision as a reference to the new provision.
As added by P.L.220-2011, SEC.5.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 1. General Provisions › Article 1. Laws Governing the State › Chapter 5.5. Effect of Certain Acts › 1-1-5.5-18. No Effect of p.l.177-2003 on Rights or Liabilities Accrued, Penalties Incurred, Crimes Committed, or Proceedings Begun

Sec. 18. A SECTION of P.L.177-2003 does not affect:
(1) rights or liabilities accrued;
(2) penalties incurred;
(3) crimes committed; or
(4) proceedings begun;
before the effective date of that SECTION of P.L.177-2003. Those rights, liabilities, penalties, crimes, and proceedings continue and shall be imposed and enforced under prior law as if that SECTION of P.L.177-2003 had not been enacted.
As added by P.L.220-2011, SEC.5.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 1. General Provisions › Article 1. Laws Governing the State › Chapter 5.5. Effect of Certain Acts › 1-1-5.5-19. No Effect of p.l.258-2003 on Rights or Liabilities Accrued, Penalties Incurred, Crimes Committed, or Proceedings Begun

Sec. 19. A SECTION of P.L.258-2003 does not affect:
(1) rights or liabilities accrued;
(2) penalties incurred;
(3) crimes committed; or
(4) proceedings begun;
before the effective date of that SECTION of P.L.258-2003. Those rights, liabilities, penalties, crimes, and proceedings continue and shall be imposed under prior law as if that SECTION of P.L.258-2003 had not been enacted.
As added by P.L.220-2011, SEC.5.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 1. General Provisions › Article 1. Laws Governing the State › Chapter 5.5. Effect of Certain Acts › 1-1-5.5-20. Resolution of Conflicts Between p.l.276-2003 and Other Acts

Sec. 20. To the extent possible, if there is a conflict between P.L.276-2003 and the provisions of any other act, it is the intent of the general assembly that:
(1) charter schools be funded under the same formula as other school corporations to the extent of the conflict;
(2) the two (2) acts be read together consistently and harmoniously; and
(3) the policies in both acts be implemented into law.
As added by P.L.220-2011, SEC.5.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 1. General Provisions › Article 1. Laws Governing the State › Chapter 5.5. Effect of Certain Acts › 1-1-5.5-21. No Effect of p.l.158-2013 or Hea 1006-2014 on Rights or Liabilities Accrued, Penalties Incurred, Crimes Committed, or Proceedings Begun; Doctrine of Amelioration Inapplicable

Sec. 21. (a) A SECTION of P.L.158-2013 or HEA 1006-2014 does not affect:
(1) penalties incurred;
(2) crimes committed; or
(3) proceedings begun;
before the effective date of that SECTION of P.L.158-2013 or HEA 1006-2014. Those penalties, crimes, and proceedings continue and shall be imposed and enforced under prior law as if that SECTION of P.L.158-2013 or HEA 1006-2014 had not been enacted.
(b) The general assembly does not intend the doctrine of amelioration (see Vicory v. State, 400 N.E.2d 1380 (Ind. 1980)) to apply to any SECTION of P.L.158-2013 or HEA 1006-2014.
As added by P.L.185-2014, SEC.1.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 1. General Provisions › Article 1. Laws Governing the State › Chapter 5.5. Effect of Certain Acts › 1-1-5.5-22. No Effect of p.l.217-2014 on Penalties Incurred, Crimes Committed, or Proceedings Begun; Doctrine of Amelioration

Sec. 22. (a) A SECTION of HEA 1279-2014 does not affect:
(1) penalties incurred;
(2) crimes committed; or
(3) proceedings begun;
before the effective date of that SECTION of HEA 1279-2014. Those penalties, crimes, and proceedings continue and shall be imposed and enforced under prior law as if that SECTION of HEA 1279-2014 had not been enacted.
(b) The general assembly does not intend the doctrine of amelioration (see Vicory v. State, 400 N.E.2d 1380 (Ind. 1980)) to apply to any SECTION of HEA 1279-2014.
As added by P.L.217-2014, SEC.1.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 1. General Provisions › Article 1. Laws Governing the State › Chapter 5.5. Effect of Certain Acts › 1-1-5.5-23. No Effect of Ic 35-43-5 on Penalties Incurred, Crimes Committed, or Proceedings Begun; Doctrine of Amelioration; Insurance

Sec. 23. (a) A section of IC 35-43-5, as amended and enacted during the 2021 regular session of the Indiana general assembly, does not affect:
(1) penalties incurred;
(2) crimes committed; or
(3) proceedings begun;
before the effective date of that section of IC 35-43-5. Those penalties, crimes, and proceedings continue and shall be imposed and enforced under prior law as if that section of IC 35-43-5 had not been amended or enacted.
(b) The general assembly does not intend the doctrine of amelioration (see Vicory v. State, 400 N.E.2d 1380 (Ind. 1980)) to apply to any section of IC 35-43-5, as amended or enacted during the 2021 regular session of the Indiana general assembly.
(c) The general assembly does not intend any section of IC 35-43-5, as amended or enacted during the 2021 regular session of the Indiana general assembly, to affect the:
(1) statutory or common law as it relates to insurance coverage or the construction of an insurance policy; or
(2) holding of Colonial Penn Ins. Co. v. Guzorek, 690 N.E.2d 664 (Ind. 1997).
As added by P.L.174-2021, SEC.1.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 1. General Provisions › Article 1. Laws Governing the State › Chapter 6. Interpretation of Name Designations › 1-1-6-1. Incorrect Names

Sec. 1. Whenever a statute or rule designates a board, bureau, commission, division, department, officer, agency, authority, or instrumentality of state government, or a political subdivision and the name is incorrectly stated, on the effective date of the statute or rule, or following the effective date, the rights, powers, duties, or liabilities placed with the board, bureau, commission, division, department, officer, agency, authority, or instrumentality were transferred to a different board, bureau, commission, division, department, officer, agency, authority, or instrumentality, then the named board, bureau, commission, division, department, officer, agency, authority, or instrumentality, whether correctly named in the statute or rule on its effective date or not, refers to the properly or correctly named or designated board, bureau, commission, division, department, officer, agency, authority, or instrumentality, or the one to which the rights, powers, duties, and liabilities were transferred.
Formerly: Acts 1945, c.14, s.1. As amended by P.L.1-1989, SEC.10.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 1. General Provisions › Article 1. Laws Governing the State › Chapter 7. Interpretation of Registered Mail as Certified Mail › 1-1-7-1. Giving Notice by Registered or Certified Mail; Alternatives

Sec. 1. (a) Subject to subsection (c), if a statute enacted by the general assembly or a rule, as defined by IC 4-22-2-3, requires that notice or other matter be given or sent by registered mail or certified mail, a person may use:
(1) any service of the United States Postal Service or any service of a designated private delivery service (as defined by the United States Internal Revenue Service) that:
(A) tracks the delivery of mail; and
(B) requires a signature upon delivery; or
(2) delivery by an employee of the unit of government sending the notice;
to comply with the statute or rule.
(b) If means of giving notice is not covered by rules adopted by the supreme court and if a notice or other matter sent as described in subsection (a) is returned undelivered, the notice or other matter must be given by:
(1) delivering a copy of the notice or other matter to the person to whom the notice or other matter must be given personally;
(2) leaving a copy of the notice or other matter at the dwelling house or usual place of abode of the person to whom the notice or other matter must be given;
(3) sending by first class mail a copy of the notice or other matter to the last known address of the person to whom the notice or other matter must be given; or
(4) serving the agent of the person to whom the notice or other matter must be given as provided by rule, statute, or valid agreement.
(c) If a statute enacted by the general assembly or a rule, as defined by IC 4-22-2-3, requires that notice or other matter be given or sent by registered mail, certified mail, any service of the United States Postal Service, or any service of a private delivery service, a person may use:
(1) electronic service; or
(2) electronic filing;
to comply with the statute or rule, if electronic service or filing is authorized under rules adopted by the supreme court for the type of notice or delivery described in the statute or rule.
Formerly: Acts 1957, c.196, s.1. As amended by P.L.2-1983, SEC.1; P.L.208-2007, SEC.1; P.L.6-2019, SEC.1.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 1. General Provisions › Article 1. Laws Governing the State › Chapter 7.5. Interpretation of Certified Check as Bank Draft, Cashier's Check, or Money Order › 1-1-7.5-1. Federally Insured Financial Institution Instruments

Sec. 1. In all cases where it is required by law that a certified check be submitted in conjunction with the submission of bids on public contracts, it is lawful to submit a draft, cashiers check, or money order issued by a financial institution insured by an agency of the United States.
As added by Acts 1981, P.L.2, SEC.1.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 1. General Provisions › Article 1. Laws Governing the State › Chapter 7.7. Electronic Submission of Documents to a State Agency › 1-1-7.7-1. "Electronically File or Submit"

Sec. 1. As used in this chapter, "electronically file or submit," includes delivery of a document by electronic mail, text, or any other means of delivering a document electronically, except by facsimile (fax) machine.
As added by P.L.39-2020, SEC.1.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 1. General Provisions › Article 1. Laws Governing the State › Chapter 7.7. Electronic Submission of Documents to a State Agency › 1-1-7.7-2. "Office of Technology"

Sec. 2. As used in this chapter, "office of technology" refers to the office of technology established by IC 4-13.1-2-1.
As added by P.L.39-2020, SEC.1.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 1. General Provisions › Article 1. Laws Governing the State › Chapter 7.7. Electronic Submission of Documents to a State Agency › 1-1-7.7-3. "State Agency"

Sec. 3. As used in this chapter, "state agency" has the meaning set forth in IC 4-13-1-1(b).
As added by P.L.39-2020, SEC.1.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 1. General Provisions › Article 1. Laws Governing the State › Chapter 7.7. Electronic Submission of Documents to a State Agency › 1-1-7.7-4. Electronic Filing and Submission of Documents Authorized

Sec. 4. A state agency may allow a person to electronically file or submit a document to the state agency, even if a state statute or rule:
(1) requires a person to use a different means of filing or submitting the document; or
(2) does not expressly authorize a person to electronically file or submit a document;
to the state agency.
As added by P.L.39-2020, SEC.1.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 1. General Provisions › Article 1. Laws Governing the State › Chapter 7.7. Electronic Submission of Documents to a State Agency › 1-1-7.7-5. Electronic Filing and Submission Not Exclusive; Office of Technology Approval of Electronic Filing and Submission Methods

Sec. 5. This chapter authorizes a state agency to allow electronic filing or submission of documents as an additional available option for filing and submitting documents. Methods to collect electronic filings or submissions must be approved by the office of technology to ensure all data is transmitted securely. Any other means of filing or submitting documents to the state agency that is required or allowed by state statute or rule must still be made available to the public as an option.
As added by P.L.39-2020, SEC.1.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 1. General Provisions › Article 1. Laws Governing the State › Chapter 8.1. Standard Time › 1-1-8.1-3. State Supports County Effort to Change Time Zone

Sec. 3. The state supports the county executive of any county that seeks to change the time zone in which the county is located under the procedures established by federal law.
As added by P.L.243-2005, SEC.1.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 1. General Provisions › Article 1. Laws Governing the State › Chapter 9. Legal Holidays › 1-1-9-1. List; Observance

Sec. 1. (a) The following are legal holidays within the state of Indiana for all purposes:
New Year's Day, January 1.
Martin Luther King, Jr.'s Birthday, the third Monday in January.
Abraham Lincoln's Birthday, February 12.
George Washington's Birthday, the third Monday in February.
Good Friday, a movable feast day.
Memorial Day, the last Monday in May.
Independence Day, July 4.
Labor Day, the first Monday in September.
Columbus Day, the second Monday in October.
Election Day, the day of any general, municipal, or primary election.
Veterans Day, November 11.
Thanksgiving Day, the fourth Thursday in November.
Christmas Day, December 25.
Sunday, the first day of the week.
(b) When any of these holidays, other than Sunday, comes on Sunday, the following Monday shall be the legal holiday. When any of these holidays comes on Saturday, the preceding Friday shall be the legal holiday.
(c) This section does not affect any action taken by the state, the general assembly while in session, or a political subdivision (as defined in IC 36-1-2-13). Any action taken by the state, the general assembly, or a political subdivision on any such holiday shall be valid for all purposes.
Formerly: Acts 1947, c.236, s.1; Acts 1949, c.2, s.1; Acts 1955, c.6, s.1; Acts 1969, c.59, s.1; Acts 1972, P.L.12, SEC.1. As amended by Acts 1982, P.L.2, SEC.2; P.L.4-1989, SEC.1; P.L.4-1995, SEC.2; P.L.26-2000, SEC.1.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 1. General Provisions › Article 1. Laws Governing the State › Chapter 9. Legal Holidays › 1-1-9-2. Paid Holidays for State Employees; Governor Shifting Observance; Exception

Sec. 2. All legal holidays, except Sundays, shall be paid holidays for state employees. However, the governor may shift to another day the observance of a legal holiday, except that Martin Luther King, Jr.'s birthday shall be observed as a holiday on the third Monday in January.
As added by P.L.2-1986, SEC.1. Amended by P.L.4-1989, SEC.2.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 1. General Provisions › Article 1. Laws Governing the State › Chapter 10. Indiana Day › 1-1-10-1. Proclamation; Observance

Sec. 1. The governor shall issue a proclamation annually designating the eleventh day of December as Indiana Day, and in pursuance thereof suitable exercises, having reference to the historical event to be commemorated thereby, may be held in the public schools of the state, and by citizens generally throughout the state, in appropriate and patriotic observance of the anniversary of the admission of the state of Indiana into the Union.
Formerly: Acts 1925, c.11, s.1.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 1. General Provisions › Article 1. Laws Governing the State › Chapter 11. Flag Day and Veterans' Day › 1-1-11-1. Flag Day; Proclamation

Sec. 1. The governor shall issue a proclamation annually setting apart and designating the fourteenth day of June as Flag Day, and recommending in the proclamation that the day be observed by the people in the display of the flag, in conducting suitable exercises having reference to the adoption of the national flag, and in such other ways as shall be in harmony with the general character of the day.
Formerly: Acts 1925, c.53, s.1. As amended by P.L.136-2018, SEC.1.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 1. General Provisions › Article 1. Laws Governing the State › Chapter 11. Flag Day and Veterans' Day › 1-1-11-2. Veterans' Day; Proclamation

Sec. 2. (a) The governor shall issue a proclamation annually setting apart and designating November 11 as Veterans' Day. The governor in the proclamation shall:
(1) recommend that all places of business, other than school corporations and places of business necessary to the immediate health and welfare of the citizens of the state, remain closed in commemoration of Veterans' Day; and
(2) proclaim that Veterans' Day be observed generally throughout the state as a day on which to hold appropriate exercises in commemoration of the historical events associated with the day.
(b) School corporations shall observe Veterans' Day each year with appropriate exercises in commemoration of the historical events associated with the day. If classes are not conducted on November 11, the school corporation shall conduct these exercises on the first day after November 11 on which classes are conducted.
Formerly: Acts 1925, c.53, s.2; Acts 1955, c.5, s.1; Acts 1959, c.341, s.1. As amended by P.L.1-1985, SEC.1.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 1. General Provisions › Article 1. Laws Governing the State › Chapter 12.5. Casimir Pulaski Day › 1-1-12.5-1. Proclamation; Observance

Sec. 1. The governor shall issue an annual proclamation setting apart the first Monday in March for the recognition of Casimir Pulaski's birthday and designating that day as "Casimir Pulaski Day". On this commemorative day, suitable exercises may be held in the public schools of the state and by citizens generally throughout the state in appropriate and patriotic observance of Casimir Pulaski's great contributions to the cause of the American Revolution.
Formerly: Acts 1974, P.L.3, SEC.1.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 1. General Provisions › Article 1. Laws Governing the State › Chapter 13. George Rogers Clark Day › 1-1-13-1. Proclamation; Observance

Sec. 1. The governor shall issue an annual proclamation setting apart the twenty-fifth day of February for the recognition of George Rogers Clark and designating that day as "George Rogers Clark Day." On this commemorative day, the Indiana Historical Bureau, the schools of Indiana and the citizens of Indiana are exhorted to celebrate the memory of George Rogers Clark by holding suitable exercises in fitting and patriotic observance of his great contributions to the cause of American Independence which include conquering and securing the Northwest Territory and establishing and promoting the first permanent American settlement in the Northwest Territory.
Formerly: Acts 1975, P.L.1, SEC.1.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 1. General Provisions › Article 1. Laws Governing the State › Chapter 14. Northwest Ordinance Day › 1-1-14-1. Proclamation

Sec. 1. The governor shall issue a proclamation each year designating July 13 as "Northwest Ordinance Day" and exhorting the Indiana Historical Bureau, the educational, historic, and patriotic organizations of Indiana, and the citizens of Indiana to celebrate the anniversary of the adoption of the Northwest Ordinance by holding suitable exercises in fitting and patriotic observance of this great document and its contributions to freedom and democracy.
As added by P.L.3-1988, SEC.1.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 1. General Provisions › Article 1. Laws Governing the State › Chapter 14.5. Honor and Remember Flag › 1-1-14.5-2. Honor and Remember Flag as a Symbol to Honor Armed Forces Members Who Lost Their Lives in Service

Sec. 2. The Honor and Remember flag is designated as the symbol of our state's concern and commitment to honor and remember the lives of all members of the United States armed forces who lost their lives while serving or as a result of service in the armed forces of the United States and their families.
As added by P.L.97-2020, SEC.1.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 1. General Provisions › Article 1. Laws Governing the State › Chapter 14.5. Honor and Remember Flag › 1-1-14.5-3. Symbolism of the Honor and Remember Flag

Sec. 3. The symbolism of the Honor and Remember flag is as follows:
(1) The red field represents the blood spilled by brave men and women in America's military throughout our history, who willingly gave their lives so that we all would remain free.
(2) The white border beneath and surrounding the gold star recognizes the purity of that sacrifice. There is no greater price an American can pay than to give his or her life in service to our country.
(3) The blue star represents active service in military conflict. This symbol originated in World War I, but on this flag it signifies service through all generations from the American Revolution to present day.
(4) The gold star signifies the ultimate sacrifice as a warrior in active service who will not return home. The gold color reflects the value of the life given.
(5) The folded flag signifies the final tribute to an individual life that a family sacrificed and gave to the nation.
(6) The flame is an eternal reminder of the spirit that has departed this life yet burns on in the memory of all who knew and loved the fallen hero.
As added by P.L.97-2020, SEC.1.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 1. General Provisions › Article 1. Laws Governing the State › Chapter 14.5. Honor and Remember Flag › 1-1-14.5-4. Display of the Honor and Remember Flag at State Office Buildings and Veterans' Cemeteries; Annual Display in May

Sec. 4. The Honor and Remember flag may be displayed at:
(1) each state office building;
(2) the Indiana state veterans' cemetery established by IC 10-17-11-4; and
(3) each veterans cemetery managed by the Indiana department of veterans' affairs;
and at all levels of government during the entire month of May annually.
As added by P.L.97-2020, SEC.1.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 1. General Provisions › Article 1. Laws Governing the State › Chapter 14.5. Honor and Remember Flag › 1-1-14.5-5. Display of the Honor and Remember Flag at Any Time

Sec. 5. The Honor and Remember flag may be displayed at any of the entities listed in section 4 of this chapter at any time.
As added by P.L.97-2020, SEC.1.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 1. General Provisions › Article 1. Laws Governing the State › Chapter 15. Prohibited Technology Purchases › 1-1-15-0.1. "Covered Communications Equipment or Service"

Sec. 0.1. As used in this chapter, "covered communications equipment or service" means communications equipment or service (as defined in 47 CFR 1.50001(c)) that is:
(1) determined under 47 CFR 1.50002 to pose an unacceptable risk to the national security of the United States or the security and safety of United States persons; and
(2) included on the covered list (as defined in 47 CFR 1.50001(f)) that is:
(A) published;
(B) maintained; and
(C) updated;
by the federal Public Safety and Homeland Security Bureau on the website of the Federal Communications Commission under 47 CFR 1.50002 and 47 CFR 1.50003.
As added by P.L.118-2023, SEC.1.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 1. General Provisions › Article 1. Laws Governing the State › Chapter 15. Prohibited Technology Purchases › 1-1-15-2. "Prohibited Person"

Sec. 2. As used in this chapter, "prohibited person" refers to a person that has been designated as posing a national security threat to the integrity of communications networks or the communications supply chain under 47 CFR 54.9.
As added by P.L.8-2020, SEC.1.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 1. General Provisions › Article 1. Laws Governing the State › Chapter 15. Prohibited Technology Purchases › 1-1-15-3. "State Agency"

Sec. 3. As used in this chapter, "state agency" means an authority, board, branch, commission, committee, department, division, or other instrumentality of any of the following:
(1) The executive, including the administrative department of state government.
(2) The legislative department of state government.
(3) The judicial department of state government.
(4) A state educational institution.
(5) A body corporate and politic created by statute.
As added by P.L.8-2020, SEC.1.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 1. General Provisions › Article 1. Laws Governing the State › Chapter 15. Prohibited Technology Purchases › 1-1-15-4. Prohibited Granting or Use of Appropriations

Sec. 4. Money appropriated by the general assembly or a political subdivision may not be granted to or used to purchase or obtain any:
(1) equipment or services produced or provided by a prohibited person; or
(2) covered communications equipment or service.
As added by P.L.8-2020, SEC.1. Amended by P.L.118-2023, SEC.2.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 1. General Provisions › Article 1. Laws Governing the State › Chapter 15. Prohibited Technology Purchases › 1-1-15-5. Prohibited Person; Contracts

Sec. 5. A prohibited person is not considered responsible or best for purposes of determining whether a bidder or offeror is responsible or best under any of the following:
(1) IC 4-13.6.
(2) IC 5-16.
(3) IC 5-22.
(4) IC 8-23-9.
(5) IC 36-1-12.
(6) Any other statute under which a state agency or political subdivision awards a contract.
As added by P.L.8-2020, SEC.1.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 1. General Provisions › Article 1. Laws Governing the State › Chapter 15.5. Expiration of Boards, Commissions, Committees, and Task Forces Created by General Assembly › 1-1-15.5-1. Applicability

Sec. 1. This chapter applies to a committee created by statute adopted after June 30, 2023.
As added by P.L.138-2023, SEC.1.