Indiana Statutes
§ 12-7-2-20.5 — "Basic necessities"
Indiana § 12-7-2-20.5
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Bluebook
Ind. Code § 12-7-2-20.5 (2026).
Text
5. "Basic necessities", for purposes of IC 12-20, includes those services or items essential to meet the minimum standards of health, safety, and decency, including the following:
(1)Medical care described in IC 12-20-16-2.
(2)Clothing and footwear.
(3)Food.
(4)Shelter.
(5)Transportation to seek and accept employment on a reasonable
basis.
(6)Household essentials.
(7)Essential utility services.
(8)Other services or items the township trustee determines are
necessities.
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Legislative History
As added by P.L.51-1996, SEC.2.
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Indiana § 12-7-2-20.5, Counsel Stack Legal Research, https://law.counselstack.com/statute/in/12-7-2-20.5.