Sec. 1. This chapter does not apply to the following:

(1) A church or religious organization conducting an activity that is protected by the First Amendment to the United States Constitution.

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Terms Used In Indiana Code 35-44.1-5-1

  • alien: has the meaning set forth in 8 U. See Indiana Code 35-44.1-5-2
  • Amendment: A proposal to alter the text of a pending bill or other measure by striking out some of it, by inserting new language, or both. Before an amendment becomes part of the measure, thelegislature must agree to it.
  • Attorney: includes a counselor or other person authorized to appear and represent a party in an action or special proceeding. See Indiana Code 1-1-4-5
  • United States: includes the District of Columbia and the commonwealths, possessions, states in free association with the United States, and the territories. See Indiana Code 1-1-4-5
(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 within the scope of the employee’s employment.

(8) An employee of a school acting within the scope of the employee’s employment.

As added by P.L.126-2012, SEC.54.