Bill Text: IN SB0590 | 2011 | Regular Session | Introduced
Bill Title: Illegal immigration matters.
Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Republican 17-0)
Status: (Passed) 2011-05-18 - Effective 07/01/2011 [SB0590 Detail]
Download: Indiana-2011-SB0590-Introduced.html
Citations Affected: IC 4-3-22-17; IC 5-2; IC 5-14-1.5; IC 5-28-6-8;
IC 5-32; IC 10-11-2-21.5; IC 11-10; IC 15-11-2-8; IC 21-11-7.5;
IC 21-14-11; IC 21-15-2-5; IC 22-4-14-9; IC 22-5; IC 34-28-8;
IC 34-30-2-87.3; IC 35-33; IC 35-44-2-6; IC 35-44-5.
Effective: July 1, 2011.
January 20, 2011, read first time and referred to Committee on Pensions and Labor.
Digest Continued
laws. (8) Requiring state agencies, political subdivisions, contractors
with public contracts for services with a state or political subdivision,
and certain business entities to use E-Verify and meet other
requirements. (9) Allowing a state agency or political subdivision to
terminate a public contract for services with a contractor for breach of
the public contract for services if the contractor knowingly employs an
unauthorized alien. (10) Prohibiting individuals from commencing day
labor without completing an attestation required under federal law. (11)
Creating private rights of actions for certain violations. (12)
Establishing certain state crimes, including: (A) offenses related to
identification numbers and documents; (B) false identity statement; (C)
crimes established under federal law prohibiting the transporting,
concealing, harboring, or shielding from detection of an alien or aiding,
abetting, or engaging in conspiracy to commit one of those acts
knowing or in reckless disregard of the fact that the alien has come to,
entered, or remains in the United States in violation of law; and (D) a
crime established under federal law prohibiting encouraging or
inducing an alien to come to, enter into, or reside in the United States
knowing or in reckless disregard of the fact that the alien coming to,
entering into, or residing in the United States is or would be in
violation of law. (13) Requiring law enforcement officers to impound
motor vehicles for violations of crimes related to transporting,
concealing, harboring, or shielding from detection aliens. (14)
Requiring a judicial officer in setting bail to consider that the defendant
is a foreign national who has not been lawfully admitted to the United
States as relevant to the risk of nonappearance. (15) Allowing a law
enforcement officer to arrest a person if the officer has probable cause
to believe the person is an alien who meets certain criteria. (16)
Requiring the Indiana economic development corporation and the
Indiana department of agriculture to include certain agriculture jobs
and wage rates on the corporation's and department's web sites. (17)
Requiring the department of correction to verify the citizenship or
immigration status of offenders. (18) Prohibiting a person who is not
lawfully in the United States from being eligible for or receiving any
higher education award or a resident tuition rate. (19) Requiring the
department of workforce development to verify the status of an
individual as a qualified alien through the Systematic Alien
Verification for Entitlements program to determine the individual's
eligibility for unemployment compensation benefits.
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A BILL FOR AN ACT to amend the Indiana Code concerning
criminal law and procedure.
(b) As used in this section, "illegal alien" means an alien who has come to, entered, or remained in the United States in violation of the law.
(c) As used in this section, "total costs" includes, but is not limited to, costs related to incarceration, education, health care, and public assistance.
(d) Not later than July 1, 2012, the OMB shall, using existing resources, do the following:
(1) Calculate an estimate of the total costs of illegal aliens to the state of Indiana.
States to reimburse the state of Indiana for the costs
(e) This section expires July 1, 2013.
Chapter 18. Citizenship and Immigration Status Information
Sec. 1. As used in this chapter, "governmental body" has the meaning set forth in IC 5-22-2-13.
Sec. 2. As used in this chapter, "law enforcement officer" has the meaning set forth in IC 5-2-1-2.
Sec. 3. A governmental body may not enact or implement an ordinance, a resolution, a rule, or a policy that prohibits or in any way restricts another governmental body, including a law enforcement officer, a state or local official, or a state or local government employee, from taking the following actions with regard to information of the citizenship or immigration status, lawful or unlawful, of an individual:
(1) Communicating or cooperating with federal officials.
(2) Sending to or receiving information from the United States Department of Homeland Security.
(3) Maintaining information.
(4) Exchanging information with another federal, state, or local government entity.
Sec. 4. If a governmental body violates this chapter, a person lawfully domiciled in Indiana may bring an action to compel the governmental body to comply with this chapter.
Sec. 5. Every law enforcement agency (as defined in IC 5-2-17-2) shall provide each law enforcement officer with a written notice that the law enforcement officer has a duty to cooperate with state and federal agencies and officials on matters pertaining to enforcement of state and federal laws governing immigration.
Chapter 19. Verification of Immigration Status
Sec. 1. As used in this chapter, "governmental body" has the meaning set forth in IC 5-22-2-13.
Sec. 2. As used in this chapter, "law enforcement agency" has the meaning set forth in IC 5-2-17-2.
Sec. 3. As used in this chapter, "law enforcement officer" has the meaning set forth in IC 5-2-1-2.
Sec. 4. A governmental body may not limit or restrict the enforcement of federal immigration laws to less than the full extent permitted by federal law.
Sec. 5. (a) Except as provided under subsection (b), if a law enforcement officer acting in the enforcement of any state law or local ordinance:
(1) makes a lawful stop, detention, or arrest of an individual for a violation of a state law or local ordinance; and
(2) has reasonable suspicion to believe that the individual stopped, detained, or arrested as described under subdivision (1):
(A) is an alien; and
(B) is not lawfully present in the United States;
the law enforcement officer shall request verification of identity and the citizenship or immigration status of the individual from federal immigration authorities under 8 U.S.C. 1373(c).
(b) A law enforcement officer is not required to request verification of citizenship or immigration status under subsection (a), if the law enforcement officer reports to the law enforcement agency that the attempt would hinder or obstruct a criminal investigation or the treatment of a medical emergency.
(c) A law enforcement agency that has custody of an individual who has been verified by federal immigration authorities as an alien unlawfully present in the United States shall request the United States Department of Homeland Security to issue a detainer authorizing transfer of the alien into federal custody.
(d) An individual whose immigration status is being verified by a law enforcement officer under this chapter is presumed not to be an alien who is unlawfully present in the United States if the individual provides one (1) or more of the following to the law enforcement officer:
(1) A valid Indiana driver's license.
(2) A valid Indiana identification card issued under IC 9-24-16.
(3) A valid tribal enrollment card or other form of identification issued by a federally recognized Indian tribe that bears a photographic image of the holder.
(4) Any valid identification document issued by a federal, state, or local government, if:
(A) the document bears a photographic image of the holder; and
(B) the issuing entity requires proof of legal presence in the
United States as a condition for issuance.
Sec. 6. A law enforcement agency may securely transport an
alien in the law enforcement agency's custody who has been
verified by federal immigration authorities as unlawfully present
in the United States to:
(1) a federal facility in Indiana; or
(2) any other point of transfer into federal custody that is
outside Indiana;
if the receiving federal agency agrees to the transportation and
transfer of the alien.
Sec. 7. If any person who is a legal resident of Indiana believes
that a law enforcement agency or any governmental body has
adopted or implemented a policy or practice that limits or restricts
the enforcement of federal immigration laws in violation of this
chapter, that person may bring an action in the appropriate court
for declaratory and injunctive relief against the law enforcement
agency or governmental body.
Sec. 8. If a court finds that a governmental body knowingly or
intentionally violated section 4 of this chapter or a law enforcement
agency knowingly or intentionally failed to comply with section 5
of this chapter, the court shall enjoin the law enforcement agency
or political subdivision from engaging in or encouraging policies,
practices, or acts that limit or restrict the enforcement of federal
immigration laws in violation of this chapter.
Sec. 9. The court may award costs and reasonable attorney's
fees to any plaintiff who prevails in an action under this chapter.
Sec. 10. If a law enforcement officer is a party to an action
under this chapter, the law enforcement agency with whom the law
enforcement officer is employed shall indemnify the law
enforcement officer for all reasonable costs and expenses, including
attorney's fees, incurred by the law enforcement officer in
connection with the action unless the law enforcement officer is
found to have acted in bad faith.
Sec. 11. This chapter shall be enforced without regard to race,
religion, gender, ethnicity, or national origin.
(b) A language other than English may be used when required:
(1) by the Constitution of the United States, federal law, or the Constitution of the State of Indiana;
(2) to protect the rights of parties and witnesses in a civil or criminal action in a court or in an administrative proceeding;
(3) to promote tourism or international trade; or
(4) by law enforcement or public health and safety needs.
(c) This section may not be construed to affect the ability of a person to exercise the person's rights under:
(1) the First Amendment to the Constitution of the United States; or
(2) Article 1, Section 9 of the Constitution of the State of Indiana.
(1) obtain a declaratory judgment;
(2) enjoin continuing, threatened, or future violations of this chapter; or
(3) declare void any policy, decision, or final action:
(A) taken at an executive session in violation of section 3(a) of this chapter;
(B) taken at any meeting of which notice is not given in accordance with section 5 of this chapter;
(C) that is based in whole or in part upon official action taken at any:
(i) executive session in violation of section 3(a) of this chapter;
(ii) meeting of which notice is not given in accordance with section 5 of this chapter;
(iii) series of gatherings in violation of section 3.1 of this chapter; or
(iv) meeting that was not conducted in English in violation of section 3.5 of this chapter; or
(D) taken at a meeting held in a location in violation of section 8 of this chapter.
The plaintiff need not allege or prove special damage different from that suffered by the public at large.
(b) Regardless of whether a formal complaint or an informal inquiry is pending before the public access counselor, any action to declare any policy, decision, or final action of a governing body void, or to enter an
injunction which would invalidate any policy, decision, or final action
of a governing body, based on violation of this chapter occurring before
the action is commenced, shall be commenced:
(1) prior to the delivery of any warrants, notes, bonds, or
obligations if the relief sought would have the effect, if granted,
of invalidating the notes, bonds, or obligations; or
(2) with respect to any other subject matter, within thirty (30)
days of either:
(A) the date of the act or failure to act complained of; or
(B) the date that the plaintiff knew or should have known that
the act or failure to act complained of had occurred;
whichever is later. If the challenged policy, decision, or final action is
recorded in the memoranda or minutes of a governing body, a plaintiff
is considered to have known that the act or failure to act complained of
had occurred not later than the date that the memoranda or minutes are
first available for public inspection.
(c) If a court finds that a governing body of a public agency has
violated this chapter, it may not find that the violation was cured by the
governing body by only having taken final action at a meeting that
complies with this chapter.
(d) In determining whether to declare any policy, decision, or final
action void, a court shall consider the following factors among other
relevant factors:
(1) The extent to which the violation:
(A) affected the substance of the policy, decision, or final
action;
(B) denied or impaired access to any meetings that the public
had a right to observe and record; and
(C) prevented or impaired public knowledge or understanding
of the public's business.
(2) Whether voiding of the policy, decision, or final action is a
necessary prerequisite to a substantial reconsideration of the
subject matter.
(3) Whether the public interest will be served by voiding the
policy, decision, or final action by determining which of the
following factors outweighs the other:
(A) The remedial benefits gained by effectuating the public
policy of the state declared in section 1 of this chapter.
(B) The prejudice likely to accrue to the public if the policy,
decision, or final action is voided, including the extent to
which persons have relied upon the validity of the challenged
action and the effect declaring the challenged action void
would have on them.
(4) Whether the defendant acted in compliance with an informal
inquiry response or advisory opinion issued by the public access
counselor concerning the violation.
(e) If a court declares a policy, decision, or final action of a
governing body of a public agency void, the court may enjoin the
governing body from subsequently acting upon the subject matter of
the voided act until it has been given substantial reconsideration at a
meeting or meetings that comply with this chapter.
(f) In any action filed under this section, a court shall award
reasonable attorney's fees, court costs, and other reasonable expenses
of litigation to the prevailing party if:
(1) the plaintiff prevails; or
(2) the defendant prevails and the court finds that the action is
frivolous and vexatious.
The plaintiff is not eligible for the awarding of attorney's fees, court
costs, and other reasonable expenses if the plaintiff filed the action
without first seeking and receiving an informal inquiry response or
advisory opinion from the public access counselor, unless the plaintiff
can show the filing of the action was necessary to prevent a violation
of this chapter.
(g) A court shall expedite the hearing of an action filed under this
section.
(1) A list of agricultural jobs in which there is a critical need for agricultural workers, as determined by the department of agriculture under IC 15-11-2-8.
(2) The wage rate for each agricultural job listed in accordance with subdivision (1).
ARTICLE 32. ENGLISH LANGUAGE REQUIREMENT
Chapter 1. Official Documents or Communications
Sec. 1. As used in this chapter, "official document or communication" means a written document or written communication that:
(1) binds or commits the state;
(2) is required by law; or
(3) gives the appearance of presenting the official views or positions of the state.
Sec. 2. As used in this chapter, "political subdivision" has the meaning set forth in IC 36-1-2-13.
Sec. 3. As used in this chapter, "state" means Indiana or any agency of state government and includes a body corporate and politic established as an instrumentality of the state. The term does not include a political subdivision (as defined in IC 3-5-2-38).
Sec. 4. Notwithstanding any other state law and except as provided in section 7 of this chapter, an official document or communication issued:
(1) by;
(2) on behalf of; or
(3) representing;
the state or a political subdivision may be issued only in the English language.
Sec. 5. Notwithstanding any other state law and except as provided in section 7 of this chapter, an officer or employee of the state or a political subdivision may not provide information or communicate in a language other than English while performing the duties of the officer or employee.
Sec. 6. Notwithstanding any other state law and except as provided in section 7 of this chapter, information communicated electronically by the state or a political subdivision may not be in a language other than English, including an:
(1) electronic telephone voice system;
(2) electronic mail message; or
(3) Internet web site.
Sec. 7. (a) A language other than English may be used when required:
(1) by the Constitution of the United States, federal law, or the Constitution of the State of Indiana;
(2) by law enforcement or public health and safety needs;
(3) to protect the rights of parties and witnesses in a civil or criminal action in a court or in an administrative proceeding;
(4) to promote and encourage tourism and international trade;
(5) to teach:
(A) another language to students proficient in English; or
(B) English to students of limited English proficiency; or
(6) by libraries:
(A) to collect and promote foreign language materials; and
(B) to provide foreign language services and activities.
(b) A language other than English may be used as follows:
(1) To create or promote state or political subdivision mottos.
(2) For inscriptions on public monuments.
(3) When the language involves terms of art or terms or phrases from languages other than English that are commonly used in official communications.
Sec. 8. This chapter may not be construed to affect the ability of a person to exercise the person's rights under:
(1) the First Amendment to the Constitution of the United States; or
(2) Article 1, Section 9 of the Constitution of the State of Indiana.
(b) The memorandum of agreement described in subsection (a) must be signed on behalf of the state by the superintendent and governor, unless otherwise required by the United States Department of Homeland Security.
(c) The superintendent shall designate appropriate police employees to be trained under the memorandum of agreement described in subsection (a).
(d) The department shall apply for federal funding, as available, for the costs associated with training police employees under the memorandum of agreement described in subsection (a).
(e) A police employee certified as trained in accordance with the memorandum of agreement described in subsection (a) may enforce federal immigration and customs laws while performing within the scope of the police employee's duties.
(f) This section may not be construed to require an agreement in order for any police employee to:
(1) communicate with the United States Department of Homeland Security regarding the immigration status of any individual, including reporting knowledge that a particular alien is not lawfully present in the United States; or
(2) otherwise cooperate with the United States Department of
Homeland Security in the identification, apprehension,
detention, or removal of aliens not lawfully present in the
United States.
(1)
(2) the circumstances surrounding
(3)
(4) the citizenship or immigration status of the offender by making a reasonable effort to verify the offender's citizenship or immigration status with the United States Department of Homeland Security under 8 U.S.C. 1373(c); and
(b) In making the evaluation prescribed in subsection (a), the department may utilize any presentence report, any presentence memorandum filed by the offender, any reports of any presentence physical or mental examination, the record of the sentencing hearing, or other information forwarded by the sentencing court or other agency, if that information meets the department's minimum standards for criminal offender evaluation.
(c) If an offender has undergone, within two (2) years before the date of
(d) If the department is unable to verify the citizenship or immigration status of a committed criminal offender, the department shall notify the United States Department of Homeland Security that the citizenship or immigration status of the offender could not be verified. The department shall provide the United States Department of Homeland Security with any information regarding the committed criminal offender that:
(1) is requested by the United States Department of Homeland Security; and
(2) is in the department's possession or the department is able to obtain.
FOLLOWS [EFFECTIVE JULY 1, 2011]: Sec. 4. (a) A committed
offender shall, within a reasonable time, be evaluated regarding:
(1) his the offender's medical, psychological, educational,
vocational, economic and social condition, and history;
(2) the circumstances surrounding his the offender's present
commitment;
(3) his the offender's history of delinquency; and
(4) the citizenship or immigration status of the offender by
making a reasonable effort to verify the offender's citizenship
or immigration status with the United States Department of
Homeland Security under 8 U.S.C. 1373(c); and
(4) (5) any additional relevant matters.
(b) In making the evaluation prescribed in subsection (a), the
department may utilize reports of any precommitment physical or
mental examination or other information or records forwarded by the
committing court or other agency, if that information meets the
department's minimum standards for delinquent offender evaluation.
(c) If a committed offender has undergone, within one (1) year
before the date of his the offender's commitment, a previous
departmental evaluation under this section, the department may rely on
the previous evaluation and the information used at that time. However,
this subsection does not deprive an offender of the right to a medical
and dental examination under IC 11-10-3.
(d) If the department is unable to verify the citizenship or
immigration status of a committed offender, the department shall
notify the United States Department of Homeland Security that the
citizenship or immigration status of the committed offender could
not be verified. The department shall provide the United States
Department of Homeland Security with any information regarding
the committed offender that:
(1) is requested by the United States Department of Homeland
Security; and
(2) is in the department's possession or the department is able
to obtain.
(1) A list of agricultural jobs in which there is a critical need for agricultural workers, as determined by the department.
(2) The wage rate for each agricultural job listed in accordance with subdivision (1).
(b) The department shall:
(1) accept information on agricultural jobs; and
(2) determine whether there is a critical need for agricultural workers for the agricultural jobs.
(c) The department shall provide a list of agricultural jobs in which there is a critical need for agricultural workers and the wage rate for each of the agricultural jobs to the Indiana economic development corporation.
Chapter 7.5. Lawful Presence Required for Higher Education Awards
Sec. 1. Except as otherwise provided under federal law, a person who is not lawfully present in the United States is not eligible for a higher education award, including financial aid.
Chapter 11. Restrictions on Resident Tuition
Sec. 1. A person who is not lawfully present in the United States is not eligible to pay the resident tuition rate (as determined by the state educational institution).
(b) For weeks of unemployment occurring subsequent to December 31, 1977, benefits may not be paid on the basis of services performed by an alien unless the alien is an individual who has been lawfully admitted for permanent residence at the time the services are performed, is lawfully present for purposes of performing the services, or otherwise is permanently residing in the United States under color of law at the time the services are performed (including an alien who
is lawfully present in the United States as a result of the application of
the provisions of Section 207, Section 208, or Section 212(d)(5) of the
Immigration and Nationality Act (8 U.S.C. 1157 through 1158).
(1) Any data or information required of individuals applying for
benefits to determine whether benefits are not payable to them
because of their alien status shall be uniformly required from all
applicants for benefits.
(2) In the case of an individual whose application for benefits
would otherwise be approved, no determination that benefits to
the individual are not payable because of his the individual's
alien status may be made except upon a preponderance of the
evidence.
(3) Any modifications to the provisions of Section 3304(a)(14) of
the Federal Unemployment Tax Act, as provided by P.L.94-566,
which specify other conditions or other effective date than stated
in this section for the denial of benefits based on services
performed by aliens and which are required to be implemented
under state law as a condition for full tax credit against the tax
imposed by the Federal Unemployment Tax Act, shall be
considered applicable under this section.
(c) If an individual who applies for benefits is not a citizen or
national of the United States, the department shall verify the status
of the individual as a qualified alien (as defined in 8 U.S.C. 1641)
through the SAVE program to determine the individual's eligibility
for benefits. The department shall implement this subsection in
accordance with federal law.
Chapter 1.5. Employment of Unauthorized Aliens
Sec. 1. (a) This chapter applies only to an employee that an employer hires after September 30, 2011.
(b) Except as provided in subsection (c), this chapter does not apply to the following:
(1) A public utility (as defined in IC 8-1-2-1(a)) that is subject to regulation by the Indiana utility regulatory commission under IC 8-1-2.
(2) A hospital licensed under IC 16-21.
(3) A county hospital organized under IC 16-22.
(4) A municipal hospital organized under IC 16-23.
(5) A nonprofit corporation.
(6) A person who operates a business of transporting
emergency patients by ambulance or using a nontransporting
emergency medical services vehicle (as defined in
IC 16-31-3-0.5).
(7) A corporation organized under IC 8-1-13.
(8) A corporation organized under IC 23-17 that is an electric
cooperative and that has at least one (1) member that is a
corporation organized under IC 8-1-13.
(c) After September 30, 2011, a person listed under subsection
(b) shall verify the employment eligibility of each employee of the
person through the E-Verify program after hiring the employee.
Sec. 2. As used in this chapter, "agency" means any state or
local administration, agency, authority, board, bureau,
commission, committee, council, department, division, institution,
office, service, or other similar body of government created or
established by law that issues a license for purposes of operating a
business in Indiana.
Sec. 3. As used in this chapter, "employee" means an individual
who provides services or labor for an employer for wages or other
remuneration.
Sec. 4. (a) As used in this chapter, "employer" means a person
that:
(1) transacts business in Indiana;
(2) has a license issued by an agency; and
(3) employs one (1) or more individuals who perform
employment services in Indiana.
(b) The term includes the state, a political subdivision (as
defined in IC 3-5-2-38) of the state, and a self-employed person.
Sec. 5. As used in this chapter, "E-Verify program" means the
electronic verification of work authorization program of the Illegal
Immigration Reform and Immigration Responsibility Act of 1996
(P.L. 104-208), Division C, Title IV, s. 403(a), as amended, operated
by the United States Department of Homeland Security or a
successor work authorization program designated by the United
States Department of Homeland Security or other federal agency
authorized to verify the work authorization status of newly hired
employees under the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986
(P.L. 99-603).
Sec. 6. As used in this chapter, "knowingly" means knowledge
that may fairly be inferred through notice of certain facts and
circumstances that would lead a person, through the exercise of
reasonable care, to know that an employee is unlawfully present in
the United States.
Sec. 7. (a) As used in this chapter, "license" means any agency permit, certificate, approval, registration, charter, or similar authorization that is:
(1) required by law; and
(2) issued by an agency;
for purposes of operating a business in Indiana.
(b) The term does not include an occupational or professional license.
Sec. 8. As used in this chapter, "person" means an individual, a corporation, a limited liability company, a partnership, or another legal entity.
Sec. 9. As used in this chapter, "unauthorized alien" has the meaning set forth in 8 U.S.C. 1324a(h)(3).
Sec. 10. An employer shall not knowingly employ an unauthorized alien.
Sec. 11. (a) The attorney general may investigate a complaint filed with the attorney general that an employer knowingly employed an unauthorized alien in violation of section 10 of this chapter.
(b) A prosecuting attorney may investigate a complaint filed with the prosecuting attorney that an employer knowingly employed an unauthorized alien in violation of section 10 of this chapter.
(c) In investigating a complaint under subsection (a) or (b), the attorney general or a prosecuting attorney shall verify the work authorization of the alleged unauthorized alien with the federal government under 8 U.S.C. 1373(c).
(d) A complaint filed with the attorney general or a prosecuting attorney under subsection (a) or (b) must be:
(1) in writing; and
(2) signed by the individual filing the complaint.
(e) The attorney general or a prosecuting attorney may issue a subpoena to require a person to produce employment records that relate to the recruitment, hiring, employment, or termination policies, practices, or acts of employment of an employer under an investigation of a valid complaint under this section.
Sec. 12. A state, county, or local official or employee may not attempt to make independently a final determination as to whether an individual is authorized to work in the United States.
Sec. 13. (a) If, after an investigation, the attorney general determines that an employer has knowingly employed an unauthorized alien, the attorney general shall notify:
(1) the United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement;
(2) local law enforcement agencies; and
(3) the prosecuting attorney in the county in which the unauthorized alien is employed.
(b) If, after an investigation, the prosecuting attorney determines that an employer has knowingly employed an unauthorized alien, the prosecuting attorney shall notify:
(1) the United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement; and
(2) local law enforcement agencies.
Sec. 14. (a) If:
(1) the attorney general notifies a prosecuting attorney; or
(2) a prosecuting attorney determines;
under section 13 of this chapter that an employer has knowingly employed an unauthorized alien, the prosecuting attorney may bring a civil action for a violation of section 10 of this chapter against an employer in the county where the unauthorized alien is employed.
(b) A prosecuting attorney filing an action under subsection (a) may file only one (1) action against an employer relating to the employment of all unauthorized aliens employed by the employer at a business location of the employer at the time the prosecuting attorney files the action. The prosecuting attorney may file an additional action against an employer relating to the employment of unauthorized aliens for each business location at which the employer employs unauthorized aliens.
(c) The prosecuting attorney may file an additional action against an employer under this section for a second or subsequent violation of section 10 of this chapter only for violations allegedly committed by the employer after the employer receives notice that the prosecuting attorney has filed an action against the employer relating to the employment of unauthorized aliens at a specific business location under this section.
(d) A prosecuting attorney may file an action against an employer under this section only for a violation of section 10 of this chapter that occurs after September 30, 2011.
Sec. 15. If a prosecuting attorney files an action under section 14 of this chapter, the court in which the action is filed may hold a hearing and make a determination on an expedited basis.
Sec. 16. Except as provided in sections 17 and 18 of this chapter, if a trier of fact determines that an employer knowingly employed an unauthorized alien in violation of section 10 of this chapter, the
court may do the following:
(1) Order the employer to terminate the employment of all
unauthorized aliens employed by the employer.
(2) Place the employer on probation for a three (3) year
period, beginning on the date of the order. During the
probationary period, the employer shall file a quarterly
report with the attorney general concerning each new
individual the employer hires at the specific business location
where the unauthorized alien worked.
(3) Order the employer to file a sworn affidavit signed by the
employer with the prosecuting attorney within thirty (30)
calendar days after the order is issued under subdivision (1).
The affidavit must include a statement that the employer:
(A) has terminated the employment of all unauthorized
aliens; and
(B) will not knowingly employ an unauthorized alien.
Sec. 17. If a trier of fact determines that an employer knowingly
employed an unauthorized alien in a second violation of section 10
of this chapter, the court may do the following:
(1) Order the employer to terminate the employment of all
unauthorized aliens employed by the employer.
(2) Place the employer on probation for a ten (10) year period,
beginning on the date of the order. During the probationary
period, the employer shall file a quarterly report with the
attorney general concerning each new individual the employer
hires at the specific business location where the unauthorized
alien worked.
(3) Order the employer to file a sworn affidavit signed by the
employer with the prosecuting attorney within thirty (30)
calendar days after the order is issued under subdivision (1).
The affidavit must include a statement that the employer:
(A) has terminated the employment of all unauthorized
aliens; and
(B) will not knowingly employ an unauthorized alien.
(4) Order the appropriate agencies to suspend all licenses held
by the employer that are described under section 19(a) of this
chapter for not more than thirty (30) days.
Sec. 18. If a trier of fact determines that an employer knowingly
employed an unauthorized alien in a third violation of section 10 of
this chapter, the court may order the appropriate agencies to
revoke the employer's license or licenses for a period determined
by the court or permanently revoke all licenses held by the
employer that are described in section 19(a) of this chapter.
Sec. 19. (a) This section applies to all licenses held by an
employer:
(1) that are necessary to operate the employer's business at
the employer's business location where an unauthorized alien
worked; or
(2) if a license is not necessary at the employer's business
location described in subdivision (1), that are held by the
employer for the employer's primary place of business.
(b) If an employer fails to file a sworn affidavit required under
section 16(3) or 17(3) of this chapter with the prosecuting attorney
within thirty (30) business days after the order requiring the filing
of the affidavit is issued, the court may order the appropriate
agencies to suspend all licenses that are held by the employer. All
licenses suspended under this subsection may remain suspended
until the employer files a sworn affidavit as required under section
16(3) or 17(3) of this chapter with the prosecuting attorney.
(c) If the employer subject to an order filed under subsection (b)
files a sworn affidavit required under section 16(3) or 17(3) of this
chapter, the court may order the appropriate agencies to reinstate
the employer's suspended licenses.
Sec. 20. A court may consider the following factors, if
applicable, in deciding whether to order an agency to revoke an
employer's license or licenses for a period determined by the court
or permanently revoke an employer's license under section 18 of
this chapter:
(1) The number of unauthorized aliens employed by the
employer.
(2) Any prior misconduct by the employer.
(3) The degree of harm resulting from the violation.
(4) The extent to which the employer made good faith efforts
to comply with any applicable requirements under this
chapter.
(5) The duration of the violation.
(6) The role of the directors, officers, or agents of the
employer in the violation.
(7) Any other factors the court considers relevant.
Sec. 21. (a) If an agency receives an order from a court under
section 17 or 19(b) of this chapter, the agency shall immediately
suspend the license or licenses described in section 19(a) of this
chapter that are held by the employer to which the order relates.
(b) If an agency receives an order from a court under section 18
of this chapter, the agency shall immediately revoke the license or
licenses described in section 19(a) of this chapter that are held by
the employer to which the order relates.
Sec. 22. A court shall send copies of all orders issued under
sections 16, 17, 18, and 19 of this chapter to the attorney general.
Sec. 23. (a) In determining whether an individual is an
unauthorized alien for purposes of this chapter, a court may
consider only the federal government's verification or status
information provided under 8 U.S.C. 1373(c).
(b) The federal government's verification or status information
provided under 8 U.S.C. 1373(c) creates a rebuttable presumption
of an individual's lawful status.
(c) The court may:
(1) take judicial notice of the federal government's
verification or status information; and
(2) request the federal government to provide automated or
testimonial verification under 8 U.S.C. 1373(c).
Sec. 24. A prosecuting attorney may not file an action against an
employer under section 14 of this chapter for knowingly employing
an unauthorized alien if the employer verified the employment
authorization of the employed individual through the E-Verify
program.
Sec. 25. A court shall dismiss an action against an employer filed
under section 14 of this chapter for knowingly employing an
unauthorized alien if the employer establishes:
(1) that the employee performed agricultural labor or
provided services of a temporary or seasonal nature as
described in:
(A) 8 U.S.C. 1101(a)(15)(H)(ii)(a); or
(B) 8 U.S.C. 1101 (a)(15)(H)(ii)(b); and
(2) that the employer has complied with all federal laws and
regulations governing the foreign worker program described
in:
(A) 8 U.S.C. 1101(a)(15)(H)(ii)(a); or
(B) 8 U.S.C. 1101(a)(15)(H)(ii)(b).
Sec. 26. The attorney general shall:
(1) maintain copies of orders received under section 22 of this
chapter;
(2) make the orders available on the attorney general's
Internet web site; and
(3) establish and maintain a data base of the names and
addresses of the employers that have a violation under this
chapter.
Sec. 27. A person who files a complaint with the attorney
general or a prosecuting attorney under this chapter, knowing that
the complaint is false or frivolous, commits a Class B
misdemeanor.
Sec. 28. (a) An employer may not discharge an employee or in
any way discriminate against any employee because the employee:
(1) has filed a complaint or instituted or caused to be
instituted any proceeding under or related to this chapter;
(2) has testified or is about to testify in any proceeding under
this chapter; or
(3) exercised on behalf of the employee or others any right
afforded by this chapter.
(b) Any employee who believes that the employee has been
discharged or otherwise discriminated against by any person in
violation of this section may, within thirty (30) calendar days after
the violation occurs, file a complaint with the commissioner of
labor alleging the discrimination.
(c) Upon receipt of a complaint under subsection (b), the
commissioner of labor shall investigate as the commissioner of
labor considers appropriate.
(d) If after an investigation, the commissioner of labor
determines that this section has been violated, the commissioner of
labor, through the attorney general, shall, not later than one
hundred twenty (120) days after receipt of the complaint under
subsection (b), bring an action in a circuit court.
(e) A circuit court has jurisdiction to restrain violations of this
section and order all appropriate relief, including rehiring, or
reinstatement of the employee to the employee's former position
with back pay, after taking into account any interim earnings of
the employee.
(f) Not later than ninety (90) days after the receipt of a
complaint filed under this section, the commissioner of labor shall
notify the complainant in writing of a determination under this
section.
Sec. 29. The suspension or revocation of a license under this
chapter does not relieve an employer from an obligation to
withhold, collect, or pay income tax on wages paid by the employer
to an employee.
Sec. 30. This chapter shall be enforced without regard to race,
religion, gender, ethnicity, or national origin.
AS A NEW CHAPTER TO READ AS FOLLOWS [EFFECTIVE
JULY 1, 2011]:
Chapter 1.7. Public Contract for Services; Business Entities;
Unauthorized Aliens
Sec. 1. (a) As used in this chapter, "business entity" means a
person or group of persons that perform or engage in any activity,
enterprise, profession, or occupation for gain, benefit, advantage,
or livelihood.
(b) The term includes self-employed individuals, partnerships,
corporations, contractors, and subcontractors.
(c) The term does not include a self-employed person that does
not employ any employees.
Sec. 2. As used in this chapter, "contractor" means a person
that has or is attempting to enter into a public contract for services
with a state agency or political subdivision.
Sec. 3. As used in this chapter, "E-Verify program" means the
electronic verification of work authorization program of the Illegal
Immigration Reform and Immigration Responsibility Act of 1996
(P.L. 104-208), Division C, Title IV, s. 403(a), as amended, operated
by the United States Department of Homeland Security or a
successor work authorization program designated by the United
States Department of Homeland Security or other federal agency
authorized to verify the work authorization status of newly hired
employees under the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986
(P.L. 99-603).
Sec. 4. As used in this chapter, "person" means an individual, a
corporation, a limited liability company, a partnership, or another
legal entity.
Sec. 5. As used in this chapter, "political subdivision" has the
meaning set forth in IC 36-1-2-13.
Sec. 6. As used in this chapter, "public contract for services"
means any type of agreement between a state agency or a political
subdivision and a contractor for the procurement of services.
Sec. 7. As used in this chapter, "state agency" has the meaning
set forth in IC 4-6-3-1.
Sec. 8. As used in this chapter, "subcontractor" means a person
that:
(1) is a party to a contract with a contractor; and
(2) provides services for work the contractor is performing
under a public contract for services.
Sec. 9. As used in this chapter, "unauthorized alien" has the
meaning set forth in 8 U.S.C. 1324a(h)(3).
Sec. 10. (a) Except as provided in subsection (b), a state agency
or political subdivision shall use the E-Verify program to verify the
work eligibility status of all employees of the state agency or
political subdivision hired after June 30, 2011.
(b) A state agency or political subdivision is not required to use
the E-Verify program as required under subsection (a) if the
E-Verify program no longer exists.
Sec. 11. (a) A state agency or political subdivision may not enter
into or renew a public contract for services with a contractor
unless:
(1) the public contract contains:
(A) a provision requiring the contractor to enroll in and
verify the work eligibility status of all newly hired
employees of the contractor through the E-Verify
program; and
(B) a provision that provides that a contractor is not
required to verify the work eligibility status of all newly
hired employees of the contractor through the E-Verify
program if the E-Verify program no longer exists; and
(2) the contractor signs an affidavit affirming that the
contractor does not knowingly employ an unauthorized alien.
(b) A state agency or political subdivision may not award a
grant of more than one thousand ($1,000) to a business entity
unless the business entity:
(1) signs a sworn affidavit that affirms that the business entity
has enrolled and is participating in the E-Verify program;
(2) provides documentation to the state agency or political
subdivision that the business entity has enrolled and is
participating in the E-Verify program; and
(3) signs an affidavit affirming that the business entity does
not knowingly employ an unauthorized alien.
Sec. 12. A business entity may not claim or receive a deduction
or credit for a listed or other statewide tax, property tax
exemption, deduction or credit, or loan from the state unless the
business entity:
(1) signs a sworn affidavit that affirms that the business entity
has enrolled and is participating in the E-Verify program;
(2) provides documentation that the business entity has
enrolled and is participating in the E-Verify program to the
applicable state agency or political subdivision; and
(3) signs an affidavit affirming that the business entity does
not knowingly employ an unauthorized alien.
Sec. 13. (a) A contractor or a subcontractor may not:
(1) knowingly employ or contract with an unauthorized alien;
or
(2) retain an employee or contract with a person that the
contractor or subcontractor subsequently learns is an
unauthorized alien.
(b) If a contractor violates this section, the state agency or
political subdivision shall require the contractor to remedy the
violation not later than thirty (30) days after the date the state
agency or political subdivision notifies the contractor of the
violation.
(c) There is a rebuttable presumption that a contractor did not
knowingly employ an unauthorized alien if the contractor verified
the work eligibility status of the employee through the E-Verify
program.
Sec. 14. (a) Except as provided in subsection (b), if the
contractor fails to remedy the violation within the thirty (30) day
period provided under section 13(b) of this chapter, the state
agency or political subdivision shall terminate the public contract
for services with the contractor for breach of the public contract
for services.
(b) If a contractor employs or contracts with an unauthorized
alien but the state agency or political subdivision (whichever the
contractor has a public contract for services with) determines that
terminating the public contract for services under subsection (a)
would be detrimental to the public interest or public property, the
state agency or political subdivision may allow the public contract
for services to remain in effect until the state agency or political
subdivision procures a new contractor.
(c) If a state agency or political subdivision terminates a public
contract for services under subsection (a), the contractor is liable
to the state agency or political subdivision for actual damages.
Sec. 15. A contractor may file an action with a circuit or
superior court having jurisdiction in the county to challenge:
(1) a notice of a violation to the contractor under section 13(b)
of this chapter not later than twenty (20) days after the
contractor receives the notice; or
(2) a termination of a public contract for services under
section 14(a) of this chapter not later than twenty (20) days
after the state agency or political subdivision terminates the
public contract for services with the contractor.
Sec. 16. If a contractor uses a subcontractor to provide services
for work the contractor is performing under a public contract for
services, the subcontractor shall certify to the contractor in a
manner consistent with federal law that the subcontractor, at the
time of certification:
(1) does not employ or contract with an unauthorized alien;
and
(2) has enrolled and is participating in the E-Verify program.
Sec. 17. A contractor shall maintain on file a certification of a
subcontractor under section 16 of this chapter throughout the
duration of the term of a contract with the subcontractor.
Sec. 18. (a) If a contractor determines that a subcontractor is in
violation of this chapter, the contractor may terminate a contract
with the subcontractor for the violation.
(b) A contract terminated under subsection (a) for a violation of
this chapter by a subcontractor may not be considered a breach of
contract by the contractor or the subcontractor.
(c) A subcontractor may file an action with a circuit or superior
court having jurisdiction in the county to challenge a termination
of a contract under subsection (a) not later than twenty (20) days
after the contractor terminates the contract with the
subcontractor.
Chapter 6. Completion of Federal Attestation
Sec. 1. As used in this chapter, "commence day labor employment" means the physical act of beginning any employment in which no employment agreement has been executed specifying that the term of the employment is to be more than three (3) working days.
Sec. 2. As used in this chapter, "law enforcement officer" has the meaning set forth in IC 5-2-1-2.
Sec. 3. An individual who is at least eighteen (18) years of age may not commence day labor employment in Indiana unless the individual has completed the individual attestation of employment authorization required under 8 U.S.C. 1324a(b)(2).
Sec. 4. If a law enforcement officer or any other entity authorized to enforce the employment laws of Indiana has reasonable suspicion that an individual has violated this chapter, the law enforcement officer or entity shall submit a complaint in the form prescribed under 8 CFR 274a.9, as amended, to the United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement office that
has jurisdiction over the residence of the individual who is
allegedly in violation of this chapter.
Chapter 8. Offenses Related to Identification Numbers and Documents
Sec. 1. As used in this chapter, "consular identification" means an identification, other than a passport, issued by the government of a foreign state for the purpose of providing consular services in the United States to a national of the foreign state.
Sec. 2. As used in this chapter, "individual taxpayer identification number" means a tax processing number issued by the United States Internal Revenue Service for the purpose of facilitating federal tax reporting by individuals who are not eligible to obtain a federal Social Security number.
Sec. 3. (a) This section does not apply to a law enforcement officer who is presented with a consular identification during the investigation of a crime.
(b) Except as otherwise provided under federal law or to document the foreign nationality of a cardholder, a person who knowingly or intentionally offers in writing, accepts, or records a consular identification for any public purpose commits a Class C infraction. However, the person commits:
(1) a Class B infraction for a second offense; and
(2) a Class A infraction for a third or subsequent offense.
Sec. 4. Except as otherwise provided under law, a person who knowingly or intentionally offers in writing, accepts, or records an individual taxpayer identification number as a valid form of identification for any public or private purpose, other than for reporting, payment, or other processing of federal or state personal taxation for which a Social Security number would otherwise be required of a United States citizen, commits a Class C infraction. However, the person commits:
(1) a Class B infraction for a second offense; and
(2) a Class A infraction for a third or subsequent offense.
JULY 1, 2011]: Sec. 1. (a) A law enforcement officer may arrest a
person when the officer has:
(1) a warrant commanding that the person be arrested;
(2) probable cause to believe the person has committed or
attempted to commit, or is committing or attempting to commit,
a felony;
(3) probable cause to believe the person has violated the
provisions of IC 9-26-1-1(1), IC 9-26-1-1(2), IC 9-26-1-2(1),
IC 9-26-1-2(2), IC 9-26-1-3, IC 9-26-1-4, or IC 9-30-5;
(4) probable cause to believe the person is committing or
attempting to commit a misdemeanor in the officer's presence;
(5) probable cause to believe the person has committed a:
(A) battery resulting in bodily injury under IC 35-42-2-1; or
(B) domestic battery under IC 35-42-2-1.3.
The officer may use an affidavit executed by an individual alleged
to have direct knowledge of the incident alleging the elements of
the offense of battery to establish probable cause;
(6) probable cause to believe that the person violated
IC 35-46-1-15.1 (invasion of privacy);
(7) probable cause to believe that the person violated
IC 35-47-2-1 (carrying a handgun without a license) or
IC 35-47-2-22 (counterfeit handgun license);
(8) probable cause to believe that the person is violating or has
violated an order issued under IC 35-50-7;
(9) probable cause to believe that the person is violating or has
violated IC 35-47-6-1.1 (undisclosed transport of a dangerous
device); or
(10) probable cause to believe that the person is:
(A) violating or has violated IC 35-45-2-5 (interference with
the reporting of a crime); and
(B) interfering with or preventing the reporting of a crime
involving domestic or family violence (as defined in
IC 34-6-2-34.5); or
(11) probable cause to believe that the person is an alien who:
(A) is subject to:
(i) a removal order issued by an immigration court; or
(ii) a detainer or notice of action issued by the United
States Department of Homeland Security;
(B) has been indicted for or convicted of one (1) or more
aggravated felonies (as defined in 8 U.S.C. 1101(a)(43)); or
(C) has willfully failed to register with the federal
government under 8 U.S.C. 1301 et seq.
(b) A person who:
(1) is employed full time as a federal enforcement officer;
(2) is empowered to effect an arrest with or without warrant for a violation of the United States Code; and
(3) is authorized to carry firearms in the performance of the person's duties;
may act as an officer for the arrest of offenders against the laws of this state where the person reasonably believes that a felony has been or is about to be committed or attempted in the person's presence.
(b) Bail may not be set higher than that amount reasonably required to assure the defendant's appearance in court or to assure the physical safety of another person or the community if the court finds by clear and convincing evidence that the defendant poses a risk to the physical safety of another person or the community. In setting and accepting an amount of bail, the judicial officer shall take into account all facts relevant to the risk of nonappearance, including:
(1) the length and character of the defendant's residence in the community;
(2) the defendant's employment status and history and his ability to give bail;
(3) the defendant's family ties and relationships;
(4) the defendant's character, reputation, habits, and mental condition;
(5) the defendant's criminal or juvenile record, insofar as it demonstrates instability and a disdain for the court's authority to bring him to trial;
(6) the defendant's previous record in not responding to court appearances when required or with respect to flight to avoid criminal prosecution;
(7) the nature and gravity of the offense and the potential penalty faced, insofar as these factors are relevant to the risk of nonappearance;
(8) the source of funds or property to be used to post bail or to pay
a premium, insofar as it affects the risk of nonappearance; and
(9) that the defendant is a foreign national who is unlawfully
present in the United States under federal immigration law;
and
(9) (10) any other factors, including any evidence of instability
and a disdain for authority, which might indicate that the
defendant might not recognize and adhere to the authority of the
court to bring him to trial.
(1) with intent to mislead public servants;
(2) in a five (5) year period; and
(3) in one (1) or more official proceedings or investigations;
has knowingly made at least two (2) material statements concerning the person's identity that are inconsistent to the degree that one (1) of them is necessarily false, commits false identity statement, a Class A misdemeanor.
(b) It is a defense to a prosecution under this section that the material statements that are the basis of a prosecution under subsection (a) concerning the person's identity are accurate or were accurate in the past.
(c) In a prosecution under subsection (a):
(1) the indictment or information need not specify which statement is actually false; and
(2) the falsity of a statement may be established sufficient for conviction by proof that the defendant made irreconcilably contradictory statements concerning the person's identity.
Chapter 5. Offenses Relating to Illegal Aliens
Sec. 1. This chapter does not apply to the following:
(1) A church or religious organization conducting activity that is protected by the First Amendment to the United States Constitution.
(2) The provision of assistance for health care items and services that are necessary for the treatment of an emergency medical condition of an individual.
(3) A health care provider (as defined in IC 16-18-2-163(a)) that is providing health care services.
(4) An attorney or other person that is providing legal
services.
(5) A person who:
(A) is a spouse of an alien or who stands in relation of
parent or child to an alien; and
(B) would otherwise commit an offense under this chapter
with respect to the alien.
(6) A provider that:
(A) receives federal or state funding to provide services to
victims of domestic violence, sexual assault, human
trafficking, or stalking; and
(B) is providing the services described in clause (A).
(7) An employee of Indiana or a political subdivision (as
defined in IC 36-1-2-13) if the employee is acting in the
employee's official capacity.
Sec. 2. As used in this chapter, "alien" has the meaning set forth
in 8 U.S.C. 1101(a).
Sec. 3. As used in this chapter, "political subdivision" has the
meaning set forth in IC 36-1-2-13.
Sec. 4. As used in this chapter, "state" means Indiana or any
agency of state government and includes a body corporate and
politic established as an instrumentality of the state.
Sec. 5. (a) A person who, within Indiana and for financial
benefit or commercial gain, knowingly, recklessly, or intentionally
commits an act in violation of any of the following criminal
provisions of the United States Immigration and Nationality Act (8
U.S.C. 1324) commits a Class A misdemeanor:
(1) 8 U.S.C. 1324(a)(1)(A)(ii) (prohibiting transporting or
attempting to transport an alien knowing or in reckless
disregard of the fact that the alien has come to, entered, or
remains in the United States in violation of law).
(2) 8 U.S.C. 1324(a)(1)(A)(iii) (prohibiting the concealing,
harboring, or shielding from detection or the attempt to
conceal, harbor, or shield from detection an alien knowing or
in reckless disregard of the fact that the alien has come to,
entered, or remains in the United States in violation of law).
(3) 8 U.S.C. 1324(a)(1)(A)(iv) (prohibiting encouraging or
inducing an alien to come to, enter into, or reside in the
United States knowing or in reckless disregard of the fact that
the alien coming to, entering into, or residing in the United
States is or would be a violation of law).
(4) 8 U.S.C. 1324(a)(1)(A)(v)(I) (prohibiting engaging in
conspiracy to commit an act described in subdivision (1), (2),
or (3)).
(5) 8 U.S.C. 1324(a)(1)(A)(v)(II) (prohibiting aiding or
abetting the commission of an act described in subdivision (1),
(2), or (3)).
(b) If a violation under this section involves more than nine (9)
aliens, the violation is a Class D felony.
Sec. 6. It is a defense to a prosecution under section 5(a)(2) of
this chapter that a landlord, before renting real property to a
person, was provided with and retained a copy of one (1) or more
of the following from the person:
(1) A valid state issued driver's license.
(2) A valid identification card issued under IC 9-24-16-1 or a
similar card issued under the laws of another state or federal
government.
(3) Documentary evidence provided to the bureau of motor
vehicles to comply with IC 9-24-9-2.5 or IC 9-24-16-3.5.
(4) A United States birth certificate.
(5) A valid United States military identification card.
(6) Any valid document recognized by the federal government
as evidence of alien registration under 8 U.S.C. 1301 et seq.
that bears the person's photograph.
Sec. 7. A determination by the United States Department of
Homeland Security that an alien has come to, entered, or remained
in the United States in violation of law is evidence that the alien is
in the United States in violation of law.
Sec. 8. A law enforcement officer shall impound a motor vehicle,
other than a motor vehicle used in public transportation and
owned or operated by the state or a political subdivision, that is
used to commit a violation of section 5(a)(1) or 5(a)(2) of this
chapter.
