"Substantially burden"

Sec. 234. (a) "Substantially burden", for purposes of IC 31-42, means: (1) constraining, inhibiting, curtailing, or denying the right of a parent, either directly or indirectly; or (2) compelling any action contrary to the right of a parent; to direct the upbringing, religious instruction, education, or health care of the parent's child. (b) The term includes the following: (1) Withholding benefits. (2) Assessing criminal, civil, or administrative penalties or damages. (3) Exclusion from governmental programs. As added by P.L.145-2026, SEC.161.