Ind. Code ch. 10-18-9

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Ind. Code § 10-18-9-1 "Armed forces of the United States"

Sec. 1. As used in this chapter, "armed forces of the United States" means the: (1) United States Army; (2) United States Navy; (3) United States Air Force; (4) United States Space Force; (5) United States Coast Guard; and (6) United States Marine Corps. As added by P.L.38-2008, SEC.1. Amended by P.L.238-2025, SEC.38.

Ind. Code § 10-18-9-2 "Died of wounds received in action"

Sec. 2. As used in this chapter, "died of wounds received in action" means a member, other than a member who is the victim of a terrorist activity, who after reaching a medical treatment facility dies of wounds or other injuries received in action. As added by P.L.38-2008, SEC.1.

Ind. Code § 10-18-9-3 "Half-staff"

Sec. 3. As used in this chapter, "half-staff" means the position of a flag when the flag is one-half (1/2) the distance between the top and bottom of the staff. As added by P.L.38-2008, SEC.1.

Ind. Code § 10-18-9-4 "Killed in action"

Sec. 4. As used in this chapter, "killed in action" means a member, other than a member who is the victim of a terrorist activity, who: (1) is killed outright in action; or (2) before reaching a medical treatment facility dies as a result of wounds or other injuries received in action. As added by P.L.38-2008, SEC.1.

Ind. Code § 10-18-9-5 "Member"

Sec. 5. As used in this chapter, "member" refers to a member of: (1) the armed forces of the United States; or (2) the National Guard; who is a resident of Indiana. As added by P.L.38-2008, SEC.1.

Ind. Code § 10-18-9-6 "National Guard"

Sec. 6. As used in this chapter, "National Guard" means: (1) the Indiana Army National Guard; or (2) the Indiana Air National Guard. As added by P.L.38-2008, SEC.1.

Ind. Code § 10-18-9-7 "United States flag"

Sec. 7. As used in this chapter, "United States flag" refers to a United States flag flown on property owned or controlled by the state. As added by P.L.38-2008, SEC.1.

Ind. Code § 10-18-9-8 Gubernatorial proclamation ordering United States flag flown at half-staff

Sec. 8. Not more than twenty-four (24) hours after receiving notice and confirming through the United States Department of Defense that a member has: (1) been killed in action; or (2) died of wounds received in action; the governor shall issue a proclamation ordering the United States flag to be flown at half-staff on the day of the member's funeral or memorial service. As added by P.L.38-2008, SEC.1.

Ind. Code § 10-18-9-9 Effect on separate gubernatorial proclamations

Sec. 9. This chapter does not prohibit or otherwise limit the flying of other flags at half-staff under a separate gubernatorial proclamation. As added by P.L.38-2008, SEC.1.

Source: Open US Law by Vaquill AI (CC BY 4.0)URL: https://iga.in.gov/laws/2026/ic/titles/10Fetched: 10/17/2026