Indiana Code
Ind. Code § 16-32-3-5 (2026)
Public employment; terms and conditions
✓ current as of May 2026
Sec. 5. It is the policy of this state that individuals who are blind, individuals with a visual disability, and other individuals with a physical or mental disability shall be employed in:
(1) the state service;
(2) the service of the political subdivisions of the state;
(3) the public schools; and
(4) all other employment supported in whole or in part by public funds;
on the same terms and conditions as the able-bodied, unless it is shown that the particular disability prevents the performance of the work involved.
[Pre-1993 Recodification Citation: 16-7-5-6.]
As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.15. Amended by P.L.23-1993, SEC.66; P.L.99-2007, SEC.158; P.L.155-2009, SEC.5.
IC 16-32-3.5Chapter 3.5. Service Animals
16-32-3.5-1Individual with a disability
16-32-3.5-2Public accommodation
16-32-3.5-3Service animal
16-32-3.5-4Service animal modification
16-32-3.5-5Removal of service animal from a premises
16-32-3.5-6Opportunity to obtain goods, services, and
accommodations
16-32-3.5-7Service animal conduct
16-32-3.5-8Care or supervision of service animal
16-32-3.5-9Proof of disability
16-32-3.5-10Public accommodation and service animals
16-32-3.5-11Prohibition on service animal fees or other
requirements
Notes of Decisions
Cited in 2
cases, 2000–2000 · leading case: Lavia v. Pennsylvania, Dep't of Corr., 224 F.3d 190 (3rd Cir. 2000).
Lavia v. Pennsylvania, Dep't of Corr., 224 F.3d 190 (3rd Cir. 2000). “30/5; Ind.Code § 16-32-3-5; Iowa Code § 19B.2; Kan.”
Stevens v. Illinois Dep't of Transp., 210 F.3d 732 (7th Cir. 2000). “30/5; Ind.Code § 16-32-3-5; Iowa Code § 19B.2; Kan.”
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