Indiana § 3-7-24-17 - Notice

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§ 3-7-24-17. Notice

Sec. 17. Each office with a distribution site for registration forms under this chapter shall post a notice in a prominent location easily visible to members of the public. The notice must state substantially the following:

"VOTER REGISTRATION FORMS

AVAILABLE HERE

This office has forms that you can fill out to register to vote in Indiana.

If you live in Indiana and are not registered to vote where you live now, and you want to register (or change your registration record), please take one of the forms.

If you cannot find a blank voter registration form in this office, ask us to give you a form.

You must take the form with you and mail or deliver the form to the voter registration office.

Applying to register or declining to register to vote will not affect the assistance or service that you will be provided by this office.".

As added by P.L.12-1995, SEC.34.

IC 3-7-25Chapter 25. RepealedRepealed by P.L.2-1996, SEC.297.

IC 3-7-26Chapter 26. RepealedRepealed by P.L.164-2006, SEC.143.

IC 3-7-26.3Chapter 26.3. Statewide Voter Registration List

3-7-26.3-1Repealed 3-7-26.3-2"Computerized list" 3-7-26.3-3Establishment of statewide voter registration list 3-7-26.3-4Requirements for list; ownership of list; use of list 3-7-26.3-4.5Maintaining computerized list; agreement with county 3-7-26.3-5List as single system to maintain voter registration information in Indiana 3-7-26.3-6Coordination with other state agency data bases 3-7-26.3-7Electronic access to the list 3-7-26.3-8Change of data in list; authority of county voter registration offices 3-7-26.3-9Entry of voter registration information 3-7-26.3-10Support to county voter registration offices 3-7-26.3-11List maintenance; removal of voters from the list 3-7-26.3-12Coordination of list with department of correction records 3-7-26.3-13Coordination of list with Indiana department of health records 3-7-26.3-14Standards for list maintenance 3-7-26.3-15Security of list; multi-factor authentication; county point of contact for cybersecurity issues 3-7-26.3-16Accuracy of list; updates 3-7-26.3-17Removal of inactive voters from list 3-7-26.3-18Verification of information with bureau of motor vehicles; agreement to implement 3-7-26.3-19Agreement between bureau of motor vehicles and Social Security Administration; information to be verified 3-7-26.3-20Requirements for agreement 3-7-26.3-21Confidentiality of information; permissible uses of information 3-7-26.3-22List requirement; voter information 3-7-26.3-23List requirement; absentee ballot management features; format of list 3-7-26.3-24List requirement; clerk transmittals to election division 3-7-26.3-25List requirement; election and poll worker management features 3-7-26.3-26List requirement; disaster recovery plan 3-7-26.3-27List requirement; signature digitizing features 3-7-26.3-28List requirement; street file management features 3-7-26.3-29Required list voter registration management features; restriction of access to certain information 3-7-26.3-30List requirement; help desk support feature 3-7-26.3-31List requirement; other features 3-7-26.3-32List requirement; features for county with county voter registration office 3-7-26.3-33Receipt of vote history and other information from electronic pollbooks; downloading images onto electronic pollbooks; other capabilities 3-7-26.3-34Providing information to the Voting Information Project 3-7-26.3-35Computerized list; proficiency standards for individuals to access 3-7-26.3-36Voter transfer of registration from one county to another county; entry of information that voter voted in county of previous registration 3-7-26.3-37Proof of citizenship

IC 3-7-26.3-1RepealedAs added by P.L.209-2003, SEC.35. Repealed by P.L.164-2006, SEC.143.

IC 3-7-26.3-2"Computerized list" Sec. 2. As used in this chapter, "computerized list" refers to the statewide voter registration list established under section 3 of this chapter.

As added by P.L.209-2003, SEC.35.

IC 3-7-26.3-3Establishment of statewide voter registration list Sec. 3. As required under 52 U.S.C. 21083, the secretary of state with the consent of the co-directors of the election division shall implement, in a uniform and nondiscriminatory manner, a single, uniform, official, centralized, and interactive statewide voter registration list under this chapter.

As added by P.L.209-2003, SEC.35. Amended by P.L.164-2006, SEC.12; P.L.128-2015, SEC.87.

IC 3-7-26.3-4Requirements for list; ownership of list; use of list Sec. 4. (a) As required under 52 U.S.C. 21083, the computerized list must:

(1) be defined, maintained, and administered at the state level;

(2) contain the name and registration information of every voter in Indiana; and

(3) assign a unique identifier to each voter in Indiana.

(b) To ensure the proper maintenance and administration of the list under subsection (a)(1), the secretary of state and the election division are the owners of all property comprising the computerized list. Except as expressly provided by statute, the computerized list and each of its components must be used exclusively for voter registration and election administration and for no other purpose.

As added by P.L.209-2003, SEC.35. Amended by P.L.81-2005, SEC.11; P.L.128-2015, SEC.88.

IC 3-7-26.3-4.5Maintaining computerized list; agreement with county Sec. 4.5. The state may enter into agreements with a county to use existing county property for purposes of maintaining the computerized list. If the county's equipment fails to perform properly in maintaining the computerized list, the state may cancel any existing agreement with the county and install additional state owned equipment in any county facility to ensure proper operation and maintenance of the computerized list.

As added by P.L.164-2006, SEC.13.

IC 3-7-26.3-5List as single system to maintain voter registration information in Indiana Sec. 5. In accordance with 52 U.S.C. 21083, the computerized list serves as:

(1) the single system for storing and managing the official list of voters throughout Indiana; and

(2) the official voter registration list for the conduct of all elections in Indiana.

As added by P.L.209-2003, SEC.35. Amended by P.L.128-2015, SEC.89.

IC 3-7-26.3-6Coordination with other state agency data bases Sec. 6. As required under 52 U.S.C. 21083, the computerized list must be coordinated with other agency data bases within Indiana.

As added by P.L.209-2003, SEC.35. Amended by P.L.128-2015, SEC.90.

IC 3-7-26.3-7Electronic access to the list Sec. 7. As required under 52 U.S.C. 21083, each county voter registration office, the election division, and the secretary of state must be able to obtain immediate electronic access to the information contained in the computerized list.

As added by P.L.209-2003, SEC.35. Amended by P.L.128-2015, SEC.91.

IC 3-7-26.3-8Change of data in list; authority of county voter registration offices Sec. 8. The computerized list must be formatted so that only the county voter registration office of a county may change data in the file concerning the voters registered in that county.

As added by P.L.209-2003, SEC.35.

IC 3-7-26.3-9Entry of voter registration information Sec. 9. As required under 52 U.S.C. 21083, a county voter registration office must electronically enter all voter registration information obtained by the county voter registration office into the computerized list on an expedited basis at the time the information is provided to the county voter registration office.

As added by P.L.209-2003, SEC.35. Amended by P.L.128-2015, SEC.92.

IC 3-7-26.3-10Support to county voter registration offices Sec. 10. As required under 52 U.S.C. 21083, the secretary of state and the election division shall provide the support required for the county voter registration office to enter the information into the computerized list.

As added by P.L.209-2003, SEC.35. Amended by P.L.128-2015, SEC.93.

IC 3-7-26.3-11List maintenance; removal of voters from the list Sec. 11. As required under 52 U.S.C. 21083, the county voter registration office shall perform list maintenance with respect to the computerized list within forty-eight (48) hours of receiving information that requires voter list maintenance activity. The list maintenance activity required under this section includes the removal of an individual from the list when required by this article and NVRA following:

(1) the death of the individual;

(2) the individual's confirmation that the individual resides outside the county in which the individual is registered;

(3) an inactive voter's failure to respond to a notice or otherwise act in accordance with 52 U.S.C. 20507 to require the voter's registration to be reclassified as active within the period prescribed by NVRA;

(4) disfranchisement of the individual under IC 3-7-46 due to a criminal conviction; or

(5) a notice issued by a county voter registration office under IC 3-7-38.2-7.3 that the individual has not provided proof of citizenship.

As added by P.L.209-2003, SEC.35. Amended by P.L.128-2015, SEC.94; P.L.70-2025, SEC.2.

IC 3-7-26.3-12Coordination of list with department of correction records Sec. 12. As required under 52 U.S.C. 21083, the election division shall coordinate the computerized list with the department of correction records concerning individuals disfranchised under IC 3-7-46.

As added by P.L.209-2003, SEC.35. Amended by P.L.128-2015, SEC.95.

IC 3-7-26.3-13Coordination of list with Indiana department of health records Sec. 13. As required under 52 U.S.C. 21083, the election division shall coordinate the computerized list with the Indiana department of health concerning individuals identified as deceased under IC 3-7-45.

As added by P.L.209-2003, SEC.35. Amended by P.L.128-2015, SEC.96; P.L.56-2023, SEC.2.

IC 3-7-26.3-14Standards for list maintenance Sec. 14. As required under 52 U.S.C. 21083, the computerized list maintenance performed under sections 11 through 13 of this chapter must ensure that:

(1) the name of each voter appears in the computerized list;

(2) only voters who are not eligible to vote are removed from the computerized list; and

(3) duplicate names of an individual voter are eliminated from the computerized list.

As added by P.L.209-2003, SEC.35. Amended by P.L.128-2015, SEC.97.

IC 3-7-26.3-15Security of list; multi-factor authentication; county point of contact for cybersecurity issues Sec. 15. (a) As required under 52 U.S.C. 21083, the election division and each county voter registration office shall provide adequate technological security measures to prevent unauthorized access to the computerized list.

(b) The computerized list must employ two-factor authentication methods to restrict access to the computerized list.

(c) A person may not access the computerized list without using a multi-factor authentication method approved by the secretary of state and the co-directors of the election division.

(d) The county voter registration officer shall file a statement with the election division setting forth the name and contact information of at least one (1) individual who is to serve as a point of contact for the state to communicate with the county regarding cybersecurity issues.

As added by P.L.209-2003, SEC.35. Amended by P.L.128-2015, SEC.98; P.L.157-2019, SEC.4.

IC 3-7-26.3-16Accuracy of list; updates Sec. 16. As required under 52 U.S.C. 21083, the election division and each county voter registration office shall ensure that voter registration records are accurate and updated regularly.

As added by P.L.209-2003, SEC.35. Amended by P.L.128-2015, SEC.99.

IC 3-7-26.3-17Removal of inactive voters from list Sec. 17. As required under 52 U.S.C. 21083, the election division and each county voter registration office shall perform the list maintenance required under NVRA to ensure that inactive voters described in section 11(3) of this chapter and 52 U.S.C. 20507(d)(1)(B) are removed from the official list of eligible voters.

As added by P.L.209-2003, SEC.35. Amended by P.L.128-2015, SEC.100.

IC 3-7-26.3-18Verification of information with bureau of motor vehicles; agreement to implement Sec. 18. As required under 52 U.S.C. 21083, the secretary of state, the co-directors of the election division, and the bureau of motor vehicles commission shall enter into an agreement to match information in the computerized list data base with information in the data base of the bureau of motor vehicles commission to enable the election division (acting on behalf of the secretary of state) and the commission to verify the accuracy of the information provided on voter registration applications.

As added by P.L.209-2003, SEC.35. Amended by P.L.128-2015, SEC.101.

IC 3-7-26.3-19Agreement between bureau of motor vehicles and Social Security Administration; information to be verified Sec. 19. (a) As required under 52 U.S.C. 21083, the bureau of motor vehicles commission shall enter into an agreement with the Commissioner of Social Security under 42 U.S.C. 405(r)(8)(A) to verify information set forth on voter registration applications.

(b) The following information is subject to verification under this section:

(1) Whether the name (including the first name and any family forename or surname), date of birth (including month, day, and year), and Social Security number of an individual provided to the Commissioner of Social Security match the information contained in the Commissioner's records.

(2) Whether the individual is shown in the records of the Commissioner of Social Security as deceased.

As added by P.L.209-2003, SEC.35. Amended by P.L.128-2015, SEC.102.

IC 3-7-26.3-20Requirements for agreement Sec. 20. As required by 52 U.S.C. 21083, the agreement under section 19 of this chapter must include:

(1) safeguards to assure the maintenance of the confidentiality of any information disclosed to the bureau;

(2) procedures to permit the bureau to use the information to maintain the bureau's records; and

(3) procedures to permit the election division to coordinate the records of the computerized list established under this chapter with the bureau's data base as provided by section 6 of this chapter.

As added by P.L.209-2003, SEC.35. Amended by P.L.128-2015, SEC.103.

IC 3-7-26.3-21Confidentiality of information; permissible uses of information Sec. 21. As provided by 52 U.S.C. 21083, the information provided by the Commissioner of Social Security or by an individual to the bureau of motor vehicles is confidential. The information may be used only for the purposes described under 52 U.S.C. 21083 and sections 19 and 20 of this chapter.

As added by P.L.209-2003, SEC.35. Amended by P.L.128-2015, SEC.104.

IC 3-7-26.3-22List requirement; voter information Sec. 22. The computerized list must contain at least the following information for each voter:

(1) The voter's voting history for at least the previous ten (10) years, if available, including the political party ballot requested by the voter at any primary election during the period.

(2) The source of the voter's registration application.

(3) A listing of all previous addresses at which the voter was registered to vote during at least the previous ten (10) years, if available.

(4) Information concerning the documentation submitted by the voter to comply with the requirements of HAVA.

(5) Documentation of all changes to the registration made by the voter.

(6) Documentation concerning all notices sent to the voter by the county voter registration office.

As added by P.L.14-2004, SEC.29.

IC 3-7-26.3-23List requirement; absentee ballot management features; format of list Sec. 23. (a) The computerized list must include absentee ballot management features that do the following:

(1) Manage absentee ballots based on the type, eligibility, and status of the absentee voter.

(2) Permit the printing of absentee labels by group or date, or by individual for use by a voter voting in person at the county election board office.

(3) Permit the documentation of the date on which each absentee ballot is issued and returned.

(4) Permit the printing of absentee ballot applications with voter registration information for the absentee ballot applicant.

(b) The computerized list:

(1) must require that a report containing information concerning absentee applications and voting by specified individuals be generated in CSV format with dashes; and

(2) may provide for reports described in subdivision (1) to be generated in other formats.

As added by P.L.14-2004, SEC.30. Amended by P.L.278-2019, SEC.12.

IC 3-7-26.3-24List requirement; clerk transmittals to election division Sec. 24. The computerized list must permit a circuit court clerk to transmit reports or statements to the election division under IC 3-6-5, this article, IC 3-8-3, or IC 3-12-5.

As added by P.L.14-2004, SEC.31. Amended by P.L.81-2005, SEC.12.

IC 3-7-26.3-25List requirement; election and poll worker management features Sec. 25. The computerized list must include election and poll worker management features such as whether poll workers served only part of an election day.

As added by P.L.14-2004, SEC.32.

IC 3-7-26.3-26List requirement; disaster recovery plan Sec. 26. The computerized list must provide fully synchronized backup and recovery with a well defined disaster recovery plan.

As added by P.L.14-2004, SEC.33.

IC 3-7-26.3-27List requirement; signature digitizing features Sec. 27. The computerized list must include signature digitizing features that have the ability to accept and maintain a scanned image of the voter's signature.

As added by P.L.14-2004, SEC.34.

IC 3-7-26.3-28List requirement; street file management features Sec. 28. The computerized list must include street file management features that do the following:

(1) Include an integral street file with automatic assignment to election districts and jurisdictions based on residence address location.

(2) Permit changing street names throughout a county or for specific areas within a county.

(3) Permit interfacing with geographic information systems.

(4) Permit comprehensive changes to reflect changes in legislative district or precinct boundary lines.

(5) Permit the accommodation of multiple place names within a single ZIP code area.

(6) Permit the tracking and management of data concerning polling place locations.

As added by P.L.14-2004, SEC.35.

IC 3-7-26.3-29Required list voter registration management features; restriction of access to certain information Sec. 29. (a) The computerized list must include voter registration management features that do the following:

(1) Automatically assign voter identification numbers in accordance with this title.

(2) Calculate the number of registered voters by precinct or any election district.

(3) Permit expedited web based inquiries concerning polling place locations.

(4) Track and report all voter list maintenance transactions performed within the system.

(5) Permit tracking regarding the political party ballot requested by voters voting in a primary.

(6) Generate a variety of reports on paper or disc format, such as walking lists, call lists, lists of voters by precinct, lists of voters by name, date of birth, or date of registration, and lists of voters by other household data.

(7) Identify voters who are currently less than eighteen (18) years of age.

(8) Permit electronic processing of voter registration information received as files from other state and federal agencies.

(9) Provide flexible query functions for management and statistical reports, including the ability of the secretary of state or a co-director of the election division to view individual voter registration records.

(10) Contain full audit controls and management reports to track and manage the work of county voter registration office employees, including the ability of the secretary of state or the co-directors of the election division to determine whether a county voter registration office is performing voter list maintenance functions in the manner required by IC 3-7.

(b) The reports and lists generated under subsection (a)(6) and (a)(7) may not contain any information described by IC 3-7-26.4-8(c), except when provided to a person who:

(1) is entitled to a complete compilation of the voter registration information; and

(2) has paid the annual fee required under IC 3-7-26.4 for the current calendar year.

As added by P.L.14-2004, SEC.36. Amended by P.L.258-2013, SEC.36.

IC 3-7-26.3-30List requirement; help desk support feature Sec. 30. The computerized list must include a help desk support feature, staffed by individuals who can provide assistance to county voter registration offices regarding the proper operation of the system.

As added by P.L.14-2004, SEC.37.

IC 3-7-26.3-31List requirement; other features Sec. 31. The computerized list must include features permitting the secretary of state or a co-director of the election division to include other features determined by the secretary of state and the co-directors of the election division.

As added by P.L.14-2004, SEC.38.

IC 3-7-26.3-32List requirement; features for county with county voter registration office Sec. 32. (a) This section applies to a county with a county voter registration office described in IC 3-5-2.1-30(1) or IC 3-5-2.1-30(2).

(b) The computerized list must permit a county election board to view data concerning voters of the county in order to do the following:

(1) Administer absentee balloting.

(2) Determine whether an individual who wishes to file as a candidate is a voter of the county.

As added by P.L.14-2004, SEC.39. Amended by P.L.186-2025, SEC.13.

IC 3-7-26.3-33Receipt of vote history and other information from electronic pollbooks; downloading images onto electronic pollbooks; other capabilities Sec. 33. (a) The computerized list must have the capacity to receive vote history and other information from an electronic poll book certified by the secretary of state under IC 3-11-18.1-12. This information must be able to be uploaded into the computerized list on each day after absentee voting concludes in the circuit court clerk's office, a satellite office, or a vote center, and after election day.

(b) The computerized list must have the capacity to transmit electronic images of the signature of a voter taken from:

(1) the voter's registration application; or

(2) a more recent signature of a voter from an absentee application, poll list electronic poll book, or registration document;

if available, to be downloaded in connection with a voter's record on any electronic poll book certified by the secretary of state under IC 3-11-18.1-12.

(c) The computerized list must have the capacity to receive the uploading of voter registration signatures from electronic poll books and assign each signature to the record of the corresponding voter.

As added by P.L.258-2013, SEC.37. Amended by P.L.169-2015, SEC.27.

IC 3-7-26.3-34Providing information to the Voting Information Project Sec. 34. The secretary of state and the co-directors of the election division shall provide the information regarding:

(1) the location of polling places and vote center locations; and

(2) the:

(A) names of candidates who; and

(B) public questions that;

will appear on ballots in an election;

necessary for Indiana to participate in the Voting Information Project sponsored by Democracy Works, Inc.

As added by P.L.169-2015, SEC.28. Amended by P.L.216-2015, SEC.3; P.L.278-2019, SEC.13.

IC 3-7-26.3-35Computerized list; proficiency standards for individuals to access Sec. 35. (a) The secretary of state shall issue an order establishing proficiency standards for an individual employed by or acting under the authorization of a county voter registration office, a circuit court clerk, a county election board, or a board of elections and registration to be qualified to access the computerized list.

(b) An individual described in subsection (a) must have demonstrated to the satisfaction of the secretary of state and the election division that the individual has been sufficiently trained and demonstrated the individual's ability to properly access the system and comply with all applicable laws governing the operation of the list in order for the individual to access the computerized list.

(c) The county voter registration office, circuit court clerk, county election board, or board of elections and registration may revoke the authorization granted by the office, clerk, or board under subsection (b) for good cause, and shall file a report of the revocation with the secretary of state and the election division not later than seven (7) days after the revocation is effective.

As added by P.L.71-2019, SEC.7. Amended by P.L.135-2020, SEC.2.

IC 3-7-26.3-36Voter transfer of registration from one county to another county; entry of information that voter voted in county of previous registration Sec. 36. (a) This section applies when a voter transfers the voter's registration from one (1) Indiana county to another Indiana county after an election but before the county voter registration official adds to the voter's registration record the information that the voter voted in an election under IC 3-10-1-31.2.

(b) The computerized list must allow the county voter registration official of the county where the voter voted in the election immediately before the voter transferred the voter's registration to the other Indiana county to add to the voter's registration record that the voter voted in the election even if the voter's registration is canceled in the county.

As added by P.L.193-2021, SEC.10.

IC 3-7-26.3-37Proof of citizenship Sec. 37. (a) The county voter registration official shall send a notice requesting proof of citizenship (as defined in IC 3-7-38.2-7.3(a)) to each individual who uses an identification number from a temporary credential issued under IC 9-24-11-5(c) or IC 9-24-16-3(f) as part of the individual's voter registration application.

(b) An individual must provide proof of citizenship to the county voter registration official within thirty (30) days of receiving a notice under subsection (a).

(c) If the individual does not provide proof of citizenship within thirty (30) days of receiving a notice under subsection (a), the county voter registration official shall reject the individual's voter registration.

(d) The election division shall prescribe the design of the notice required under this section.

As added by P.L.241-2025, SEC.9.

IC 3-7-26.4Chapter 26.4. Statewide Voter Registration Information

3-7-26.4-1Application of chapter 3-7-26.4-2Provision of part of compilation of list; conditions 3-7-26.4-3Provision of information to individual voter 3-7-26.4-4Providing list information to other entities 3-7-26.4-5Parts and reports from list other than lists of registered voters 3-7-26.4-6Provision of complete list; entities permitted to receive 3-7-26.4-7Notification of availability of compilation 3-7-26.4-8Information regarding individual voter; redaction of information 3-7-26.4-9Request for information from list; execution of agreement 3-7-26.4-10Form of agreement; requirements 3-7-26.4-11Publication of information from list in news report 3-7-26.4-12Charge for obtaining complete compilation of list; updates of information; expiration of subscription 3-7-26.4-13No charge for information provided from list to chief justice or voter

IC 3-7-26.4-1Application of chapter Sec. 1. This chapter applies to the computerized list established under IC 3-7-26.3.

As added by P.L.81-2005, SEC.13. Amended by P.L.164-2006, SEC.14.

IC 3-7-26.4-2Provision of part of compilation of list; conditions Sec. 2. The election division may not provide any part of the compilation of the voter registration information contained in the computerized list except:

(1) as provided in IC 3-7-26.3 or this chapter;

(2) to perform voter list maintenance duties required by 52 U.S.C. 21083; or

(3) to redact voter registration information declared confidential under a court order or IC 5-26.5-2.

As added by P.L.81-2005, SEC.13. Amended by P.L.128-2015, SEC.105.

IC 3-7-26.4-3Provision of information to individual voter Sec. 3. The election division shall provide information from the computerized list to an individual to permit the individual to confirm the voter registration status of the individual and the location of the polling place for the individual’s precinct.

As added by P.L.81-2005, SEC.13.

IC 3-7-26.4-4Providing list information to other entities Sec. 4. (a) The election division may provide parts and reports from the voter registration information from the computerized list for the purposes specified under IC 3-7-26.3-29.

(b) Except as otherwise provided in this section, the parts and reports provided under this section may not include information described under section 8 of this chapter.

(c) The parts and reports may contain the information described in section 8 of this chapter if:

(1) the part or report is to be provided to an entity that:

(A) is described in section 6 of this chapter; and

(B) has previously submitted an application to the election division and paid any required fee to obtain the complete compilation; or

(2) the part or report is a purely statistical compilation that:

(A) includes the information described in section 8 of this chapter; and

(B) does not include any information:

(i) concerning an individual voter; or

(ii) that would permit the identification of an individual voter as a result of providing the compilation.

(d) The parts and reports provided under this section may not include the complete Social Security number of any individual.

(e) The election division may provide the registration information described in section 8 of this chapter, including an individual's voting history, as follows:

(1) To states and local governments in states that are implementing any voter list maintenance program described in IC 3-7-38.2-5, including a program implemented with information obtained from another state under IC 3-7-38.2-5.5.

(2) Upon written request, to law enforcement officials conducting an investigation. The election division shall determine the confidence factor score, according to IC 3-7-38.2-5.5(c)(2), of the voter registration information being provided to the law enforcement official and do the following:

(A) If the confidence score is seventy-five (75) points or more, provide the registration information and a statement regarding the score. The statement must state that the election division is not making a determination that the information is about the same individual the law enforcement official is inquiring about.

(B) If the confidence score is below seventy-five (75) points, provide the registration information and a statement regarding the low confidence score. The statement must state that the election division is not making a determination that the information is about the same individual the law enforcement official is inquiring about.

As added by P.L.81-2005, SEC.13. Amended by P.L.225-2011, SEC.13; P.L.169-2015, SEC.29; P.L.157-2019, SEC.5; P.L.141-2020, SEC.4; P.L.193-2021, SEC.11.

IC 3-7-26.4-5Parts and reports from list other than lists of registered voters Sec. 5. The election division may provide parts and reports from the computerized list concerning information other than lists of registered voters.

As added by P.L.81-2005, SEC.13.

IC 3-7-26.4-6Provision of complete list; entities permitted to receive Sec. 6. Upon request, and not later than five (5) days after the request is filed with the election division, the election division shall provide a complete compilation of the voter registration information contained in the computerized list, including any format information or other information necessary to decode the data, to any of the following entities:

(1) The state committee of a major political party.

(2) The state organization of a bona fide political party that is not a major political party if the party has at least two (2) candidates on the ballot in the next election.

(3) The committee of an independent candidate for federal or state office if the candidate is on the ballot in the next general election.

(4) A member of the media for publication in a news broadcast or newspaper.

(5) The chief justice of the supreme court, for purposes of state administration of a jury management system.

(6) The clerk of the:

(A) United States District Court for the Northern District of Indiana; and

(B) United States District Court for the Southern District of Indiana;

for purposes of administration of a jury management system.

(7) Each of the following:

(A) The speaker of the house of representatives.

(B) The minority leader of the house of representatives.

(C) The president pro tempore of the senate.

(D) The minority leader of the senate.

As added by P.L.81-2005, SEC.13. Amended by P.L.64-2014, SEC.8.

IC 3-7-26.4-7Notification of availability of compilation Sec. 7. The election division shall promptly notify a person described in section 6 of this chapter when the compilation requested by the person is available.

As added by P.L.81-2005, SEC.13.

IC 3-7-26.4-8Information regarding individual voter; redaction of information Sec. 8. (a) This section applies to a person other than a registered voter requesting information about the registered voter.

(b) After a person files a request with the election division for voter registration information compiled under this chapter, the election division shall provide a compilation of the information from the computerized list to the person, redacting the information described in subsection (c).

(c) The election division shall not provide information under this section concerning any of the following information concerning a voter:

(1) Date of birth.

(2) Gender.

(3) Telephone number or electronic mail address.

(4) Voting history.

(5) A voter identification number or another unique field established to identify a voter.

(6) The date of registration of the voter.

As added by P.L.81-2005, SEC.13.

IC 3-7-26.4-9Request for information from list; execution of agreement Sec. 9. A person who files a request for a compilation of the information contained in the computerized list with the election division under this chapter must execute an agreement with the election division on a form prescribed under IC 3-5-4-8.

As added by P.L.81-2005, SEC.13.

IC 3-7-26.4-10Form of agreement; requirements Sec. 10. The form described by section 9 of this chapter must state that the person receiving a compilation of information under this chapter may not:

(1) use the compilation to solicit for the sale of merchandise, goods, services, or subscriptions; or

(2) sell, loan, give away, or otherwise deliver the information obtained by the request to any other person (as defined in IC 5-14-3-2);

for a purpose other than political activities or political fundraising activities.

As added by P.L.81-2005, SEC.13.

IC 3-7-26.4-11Publication of information from list in news report Sec. 11. The publication of information obtained under this chapter in a news broadcast or newspaper is not prohibited by this chapter.

As added by P.L.81-2005, SEC.13.

IC 3-7-26.4-12Charge for obtaining complete compilation of list; updates of information; expiration of subscription Sec. 12. (a) This section does not apply to the chief justice of the supreme court, the clerk of the United States District Court for the Northern District of Indiana, the clerk of the United States District Court for the Southern District of Indiana, or to a person described by section 8 of this chapter.

(b) Notwithstanding IC 5-14-3-8, the election division shall charge each person described by section 6 of this chapter an annual subscription fee of five thousand dollars ($5,000) to receive the following:

(1) A complete compilation of the voter registration information contained in the computerized list.

(2) Updates of the voter registration information made during the year covered by the fee.

(c) A subscription to the statewide voter registration system information expires on the first January 1 following the payment of the subscription fee.

As added by P.L.81-2005, SEC.13. Amended by P.L.164-2006, SEC.15; P.L.258-2013, SEC.38; P.L.64-2014, SEC.9.

IC 3-7-26.4-13No charge for information provided from list to chief justice or voter Sec. 13. (a) This section applies to the following:

(1) A registered voter requesting information about the registered voter.

(2) The chief justice of the supreme court who receives a complete compilation of voter registration information for the purpose described in section 6 of this chapter.

(b) The election division may not a charge a fee to a person who receives a compilation under this section.

As added by P.L.81-2005, SEC.13.

IC 3-7-26.7Chapter 26.7. Online Voter Registration

3-7-26.7-1Application 3-7-26.7-2"Applicant" 3-7-26.7-3"Bureau" 3-7-26.7-4Submission of voter registration application 3-7-26.7-5Establishment of secure website; requirements for website 3-7-26.7-6Processing Internet application; bureau's duties 3-7-26.7-7Application of article to Internet applications

IC 3-7-26.7-1Application Sec. 1. This chapter applies to an individual who:

(1) is eligible to register to vote under IC 3-7-13; and

(2) possesses a current and valid:

(A) Indiana driver's license issued under IC 9-24; or

(B) Indiana identification card for nondrivers issued under IC 9-24-16.

As added by P.L.120-2009, SEC.3.

IC 3-7-26.7-2"Applicant" Sec. 2. As used in this chapter, "applicant" means an individual who submits an application as provided in this chapter.

As added by P.L.120-2009, SEC.3.

IC 3-7-26.7-3"Bureau" Sec. 3. As used in this chapter, "bureau" refers to the bureau of motor vehicles created by IC 9-14-7-1.

As added by P.L.120-2009, SEC.3. Amended by P.L.198-2016, SEC.3.

IC 3-7-26.7-4Submission of voter registration application Sec. 4. An individual described in section 1 of this chapter may submit a voter registration application to a county voter registration office using the procedures set forth in this chapter.

As added by P.L.120-2009, SEC.3. Amended by P.L.278-2019, SEC.14.

IC 3-7-26.7-5Establishment of secure website; requirements for website Sec. 5. (a) The secretary of state, with the consent of the co-directors of the election division, shall establish a secure website to permit individuals described in section 1 of this chapter to submit applications under this chapter.

(b) The secure website established under subsection (a) must allow an individual described in section 1 of this chapter to submit:

(1) an application:

(A) for registration as a first time voter in Indiana; or

(B) to change the individual's name, address, or other information set forth in the individual's existing voter registration record; and

(2) information to establish that the applicant is eligible under section 1 of this chapter to register online.

As added by P.L.120-2009, SEC.3. Amended by P.L.9-2024, SEC.16.

IC 3-7-26.7-6Processing Internet application; bureau's duties Sec. 6. (a) When an applicant submits an application described in section 5(b)(1) of this chapter by use of the secure website established under this chapter, the bureau shall compare the information submitted by the applicant with the information maintained in the bureau's data base listing individuals who possess a current and valid Indiana:

(1) driver's license; or

(2) identification card for nondrivers.

(b) If the bureau confirms that the applicant possesses a current and valid:

(1) Indiana driver's license issued under IC 9-24; or

(2) Indiana identification card for nondrivers issued under IC 9-24-16;

the completed application and information compiled by the bureau (including the digital signature of the applicant) shall be submitted to the county voter registration office in the county in which the applicant currently resides using the computerized statewide voter registration list maintained under IC 3-7-26.3.

(c) If the bureau is unable to confirm that the applicant possesses a current and valid:

(1) Indiana driver's license issued under IC 9-24; or

(2) Indiana identification card for nondrivers issued under IC 9-24-16;

the website must display a message advising the applicant to review and correct all errors, and that there was an error validating the driver's license or identification card entered by the applicant. The website may not permit the applicant to continue the registration process unless the bureau is able to confirm that the number entered belongs to an individual.

As added by P.L.120-2009, SEC.3. Amended by P.L.64-2014, SEC.10; P.L.9-2024, SEC.17.

IC 3-7-26.7-7Application of article to Internet applications Sec. 7. Except as otherwise provided in this chapter, the county voter registration office shall process the application under this article.

As added by P.L.120-2009, SEC.3. Amended by P.L.1-2010, SEC.2.

IC 3-7-27Chapter 27. County Voter Registration; Offices and Records Generally

3-7-27-1Registration record; affidavits and forms 3-7-27-2Custody of property 3-7-27-3Offices 3-7-27-4Record keeping; methods 3-7-27-5Records unfit to be used 3-7-27-6Ensuring accuracy; implementation of programs; records; computerized registration information; fees; use of information 3-7-27-6.5Absentee activity reports; other election day reports; deadline 3-7-27-7Active voter; determination 3-7-27-8Repealed 3-7-27-9Repealed 3-7-27-10Repealed 3-7-27-11Repealed 3-7-27-12Availability of information 3-7-27-13Repealed 3-7-27-14Repealed 3-7-27-15Storage of affidavits or forms 3-7-27-16Repealed 3-7-27-17Registration records from municipal elections 3-7-27-18Cancellation; entry into record 3-7-27-19Cancellation; disposal of affidavit or form 3-7-27-20Repealed 3-7-27-20.1Computerized systems; entry of information 3-7-27-20.2Computerized system entry concerning required documentation 3-7-27-21Repealed 3-7-27-21.1Duplicate paper copies of registration information not required 3-7-27-22Maintenance of registration affidavits 3-7-27-23Repealed

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