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Ind. Code § 31-9-2-122.9

"Substantially burden"

As added by P.L.101-2025, SEC.6.

Sec. 122.9. (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.

Official source: Indiana General Assembly. Reproduced from public-domain Indiana statutes; confirm against the official source for the current text. Not legal advice.