Indiana § 3-14-2-1 - Fraudulent application for registration or absentee ballot; fraudulent voting; payment for obtaining signatures for placing public question or candidate on ballot
Full text of Indiana Indiana Code § 3-14-2-1 — Fraudulent application for registration or absentee ballot; fraudulent voting; payment for obtaining signatures for placing public question or candidate on ballot, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 3-14-2-1. Fraudulent application for registration or absentee ballot; fraudulent voting; payment for obtaining signatures for placing public question or candidate on ballot
Sec. 1. A person who knowingly does any of the following commits a Level 6 felony:
(1) Conspires with an individual for the purpose of encouraging the individual to submit a false application for registration.
(2) Conspires with an individual for the purpose of encouraging the individual to vote illegally.
(3) Pays or offers to pay an individual any property for doing any of the following:
(A) Applying for an absentee ballot.
(B) Casting an absentee ballot.
(C) Registering to vote.
(D) Voting.
(4) Accepts the payment of any property for doing any of the following:
(A) Applying for an absentee ballot.
(B) Casting an absentee ballot.
(C) Registering to vote.
(D) Voting.
(5) Pays or offers to pay an individual any property based on the number of signatures obtained to place a candidate or public question on a ballot. This subdivision does not prohibit payment for gathering signatures not based, either directly or indirectly, on the number of signatures obtained to place a candidate or public question on a ballot.
(6) Pays or offers to pay an individual any property based on the number of absentee ballot applications or voter registration applications obtained by the individual. This subdivision does not prohibit payment for gathering absentee ballot applications or voter registration applications not based, either directly or indirectly, on the number of applications obtained.
As added by P.L.5-1986, SEC.10. Amended by P.L.103-2005, SEC.21; P.L.158-2013, SEC.6; P.L.278-2019, SEC.163.
Source: official Indiana text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Indiana § 3-14-2-1
What does Indiana Code § 3-14-2-1 cover?
Section 3-14-2-1 ("Fraudulent application for registration or absentee ballot; fraudulent voting; payment for obtaining signatures for placing public question or candidate on ballot") is part of the Indiana Code, the codified statutory law of Indiana. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
How do I cite Indiana § 3-14-2-1?
A common citation format is "Indiana Code § 3-14-2-1" (Indiana). Legal writing may require the code abbreviation, section number, and year or edition. Match the style required by your court, professor, or publisher.
Is this the official text of Indiana law?
No. This page is for research and education and may not include the most recent amendments. For official current law, check the Indiana official source linked on this page or consult a licensed Indiana attorney.
How does Indiana § 3-14-2-1 apply to my situation?
Statutes are interpreted in context, and application depends on your specific facts. Only a licensed attorney in Indiana can advise on how this section applies to you. Contact your state or local bar association for a referral.
Sources & Verification
Not legal advice. Verify against the official source and consult a licensed attorney in Indiana.