Title 4, TITLE 4. STATE OFFICES AND ADMINISTRATION

Sec. 1. This chapter applies after June 30, 2006. As added by P.L.91-2005, SEC.1.

Sec. 1.5. As used in this chapter, "person" means an individual, a corporation, a limited liability company, a partnership, or other legal entity. As added by P.L.160-2007, SEC.1.

infraction Sec. 10. An employee of a state agency who negligently discloses a Social Security number in violation of this chapter commits a Class A infraction. As added by P.L.91-2005, SEC.1.

prosecutor and state police Sec. 11. (a) The attorney general may investigate any allegation that a Social Security number was disclosed in violation of this chapter. (b) If the attorney general determines that there is evidence that a state employee committed a criminal act unde…

appointing authority and county prosecutor Sec. 12. If the attorney general determines that there is evidence that a state employee committed an infraction under section 10 of this chapter, the attorney general: (1) shall report the attorney general's findings to the appointing a…

Sec. 13. The attorney general may adopt rules under IC 4-22-2 that the attorney general considers necessary to carry out this chapter. As added by P.L.91-2005, SEC.1.

Sec. 2. As used in this chapter, "state agency" means an authority, a board, a branch, a commission, a committee, a department, a division, or another instrumentality of the executive, including the administrative, department of state government. Except as provided in subdivision…

Sec. 3. (a) For purposes of this section, disclosure of the last four (4) digits of an individual's Social Security number is not a disclosure of the individual's Social Security number. (b) Except as provided in section 4 or 5 of this chapter, a state agency may not disclose an …

Sec. 4. Unless prohibited by state law, federal law, or court order, the following apply: (1) A state agency may disclose the Social Security number of an individual to a state, local, or federal agency. (2) A state law enforcement agency may, for purposes of furthering an invest…

Sec. 5. (a) A state agency may disclose the Social Security number of an individual if any of the following apply: (1) The disclosure of the Social Security number is expressly required by state law, federal law, or a court order. (2) The individual expressly consents in writing …

institution Sec. 5.5. Unless prohibited by state law, federal law, or a court order, the following apply: (1) A state educational institution may disclose, in addition to the disclosures otherwise permitted by this chapter, a Social Security number of an individual to the followi…

Sec. 6. A state agency complies with section 3 of this chapter if the agency: (1) removes; or (2) completely and permanently obscures; a Social Security number on a public record before disclosing the public record. As added by P.L.91-2005, SEC.1.

notice Sec. 7. If a state agency releases a Social Security number in violation of this chapter, the agency shall provide notice to the person whose Social Security number was disclosed in the manner set forth in IC 4-1-11. As added by P.L.91-2005, SEC.1.

Sec. 8. An employee of a state agency who knowingly, intentionally, or recklessly discloses a Social Security number in violation of this chapter commits a Level 6 felony. As added by P.L.91-2005, SEC.1. Amended by P.L.158-2013, SEC.57.

felony Sec. 9. A person who knowingly, intentionally, or recklessly makes a false representation to a state agency to obtain a Social Security number from the state agency commits a Level 6 felony. As added by P.L.91-2005, SEC.1. Amended by P.L.158-2013, SEC.58.

Sec. 1. (a) As used in this section, "person" includes: (1) an individual engaged in a trade or business; and (2) a business entity or association described in IC 23. (b) The office of technology established by IC 4-13.1-2-1 and the secretary of state shall establish policies and…

Sec. 2. The secretary of state may: (1) establish; and (2) modify; at any time fees to provide electronic, expedited, and enhanced access to information maintained by the secretary of state. As added by P.L.260-1997(ss), SEC.38. Amended by P.L.177-2019, SEC.1.

Sec. 3. Electronic and enhanced access to information shall be provided through the computer gateway administered by the office of technology established by IC 4-13.1-2-1. As added by P.L.260-1997(ss), SEC.38. Amended by P.L.177-2005, SEC.4.

Sec. 4. IC 5-14-3 shall apply to all records of a private party to an agreement with the secretary of state under this chapter which are directly related to the subject matter of the agreement. As added by P.L.260-1997(ss), SEC.38.

Sec. 5. (a) The electronic and enhanced access fund is established to do the following: (1) Improve and enhance the technology necessary and desirable to fulfill the duties of the secretary of state and state agencies as provided in section 1 of this chapter. (2) Improve service …

Sec. 1. The attorney general shall: (1) establish a state medicaid fraud control unit that meets the standards prescribed by 42 U.S.C. 1396b(q); and (2) apply to the secretary of the federal Department of Health and Human Services for certification of the unit under 42 U.S.C. 139…

Sec. 1.5. The state Medicaid fraud control unit has the authority to: (1) investigate, in accordance with federal law (42 U.S.C. 1396 et seq.): (A) Medicaid fraud; (B) misappropriation of a Medicaid patient's private funds; (C) abuse of Medicaid patients; and (D) neglect of Medic…

Sec. 2. The attorney general shall hire qualified individuals to carry out the responsibilities of the state medicaid fraud control unit, subject to the state budget agency's approval under IC 4-12-1-13. As added by Acts 1982, P.L.21, SEC.1.

Sec. 3. The attorney general and an investigator of the Medicaid fraud control unit, when engaged in: (1) an investigation of an alleged offense under section 1.5 of this chapter; or (2) the prosecution of an alleged offense that has been referred to the attorney general under IC…

Sec. 4. (a) The attorney general may execute a data sharing agreement with the: (1) department of state revenue; (2) office of the secretary of family and social services; (3) bureau of motor vehicles; and (4) department of workforce development. (b) The state Medicaid fraud cont…

Sec. 6. All complaints made to the state Medicaid fraud control unit are confidential until an action is filed concerning the complaint. As added by P.L.215-2025, SEC.3.

Sec. 1. As used in the chapter, "center" refers to a regional technology center established under section 4 of this chapter. As added by P.L.26-2001, SEC.1.

Sec. 2. As used in this chapter, "fund" refers to the Indiana economic development partnership fund established by section 3 of this chapter. As added by P.L.26-2001, SEC.1.

Sec. 3. (a) The Indiana economic development partnership fund is established to provide grants for economic development initiatives that support the following: (1) The establishment of regional technology and entrepreneurship centers for the creation of high technology companies …

duties Sec. 4. (a) The budget agency, after review by the budget committee, shall enter into an agreement with the Indiana economic development corporation to do the following: (1) Review, prioritize, and approve or disapprove proposals for centers. (2) Create detailed applicatio…

Sec. 5. (a) An approved center must establish a local advisory board. The advisory board shall establish operating policies and select entities to locate in the center in accordance with the selection guidelines established by the local advisory board. A local advisory board must…

Sec. 6. (a) If the Indiana economic development corporation and the budget agency approve a center, the budget agency shall allocate from available appropriations the money authorized to: (1) subsidize construction or rehabilitation of the physical facilities; and (2) cover opera…

Sec. 7. (a) As Indiana's land grant university, Purdue University has developed the expertise to provide leadership, assistance, technical support, and personnel training support for developing centers. This service shall be provided to each center during the start-up phases for …

As added by P.L.220-2011, SEC.38. Repealed by P.L.63-2012, SEC.3.

Sec. 1. As used in this chapter: "Agency" means any state administration, agency, authority, board, bureau, commission, committee, council, department, division, institution, office, service, or other similar body of state government created or established by law. However, the te…

Sec. 2. Except when on duty or acting in an official capacity and except where otherwise provided by state or federal law, no employee shall be prohibited from engaging in political activity or be denied the right to refrain from engaging in such activity. As added by Acts 1981, …

Sec. 3. No employee shall be denied the right to be a member of an organization of employees. As added by Acts 1981, P.L.36, SEC.2.

laws Sec. 4. (a) Any employee may report in writing the existence of: (1) a violation of a federal law or regulation; (2) a violation of a state law or rule; (3) a violation of an ordinance of a political subdivision (as defined in IC 36-1-2-13); or (4) the misuse of public resou…

Sec. 5. No employee shall suffer a penalty or the threat of a penalty because the employee exercised the employee's rights under this chapter. As added by Acts 1981, P.L.36, SEC.2. Amended by P.L.215-2016, SEC.87.

Sec. 6. Nothing in this chapter shall disparage, impair, or limit any other right or legal remedy of an employee. As added by Acts 1981, P.L.36, SEC.2.

Sec. 7. (a) An employee may not be disciplined for absence from work if: (1) the employee is a member of a volunteer fire department under IC 36-8-12; (2) the employee has notified the employee's immediate supervisor in writing that the employee is a member of a volunteer fire de…

Sec. 8. (a) For purposes of this section, "civil air patrol" refers to the Indiana wing of the civil air patrol. (b) For purposes of this section, "emergency service operation" includes the following operations of the civil air patrol: (1) Search and rescue missions designated by…

Sec. 1. As used in this chapter, "agency" has the meaning set forth in IC 4-22-2-3. As added by P.L.152-2012, SEC.8.

Sec. 2. As used in this chapter, "covered document" means any document that: (1) is necessary for obtaining any benefit or service administered or provided by an agency, or for filing taxes with an agency; (2) provides information about any state benefit or service; or (3) explai…

Sec. 3. As used in this chapter, "plain writing" means writing that is clear, concise, and well-organized, and follows other best practices appropriate to the subject or field and intended audience. As added by P.L.152-2012, SEC.8.

Sec. 4. An agency shall use plain writing in every covered document that the agency issues or substantially revises. As added by P.L.152-2012, SEC.8.

Sec. 5. An agency must be fully in compliance with this chapter after September 30, 2013. As added by P.L.152-2012, SEC.8.

depository; receipt of funds Sec. 1. All money received by each retailer from the operation of the lottery, including all ticket sales, interest, gifts, and donations, less the amount retained as compensation for the sale of tickets and the amount paid out as prizes, shall be rem…

Sec. 2. The commission may require retailers to establish separate electronic funds transfer accounts for the purpose of receiving money from ticket sales, making payments to the commission, and receiving payments from the commission. As added by P.L.341-1989(ss), SEC.1.

Sec. 3. Each retailer is liable to the commission for any and all tickets accepted or generated by an employee or representative of that retailer. These tickets are considered to have been purchased by the retailer, unless returned to the commission within the time and in the man…