Indiana statute
Ind. Code § 35-46-2-1 — Violation of civil rights
Current through 2026 Regular Session
Part of Chapter 2: Offenses Relating to Civil Rights, Indiana Code.
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Full text of Ind. Code § 35-46-2-1
Statutory text current through the 2026 Regular Session. This publication reproduces the official statutory text; it is not the official statutes of the State of Indiana.
Sec. 1. A person who knowingly or intentionally denies to another person, because of color, creed, disability, national origin, race, religion, or sex, the full and equal use of the services, facilities, or goods in: (1) an establishment that caters or offers its services, facilities, or goods to the general public; or (2) a housing project owned or subsidized by a governmental entity; commits a civil rights violation, a Class B misdemeanor.
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Is violation of civil rights a felony or a misdemeanor in Indiana?
Violation of civil rights is a Class B Misdemeanor in Indiana under Ind. Code § 35-46-2-1.
Which Indiana statute covers violation of civil rights?
Violation of civil rights is governed by Ind. Code § 35-46-2-1 (Violation of civil rights).
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