"Substantially burden"
Ind. Code § 31-9-2.1-234
in effectSec. 234. (a) "Substantially burden", for purposes of IC 31-42, means:
(1) constraining, inhibiting, curtailing, or denying the right of a parent, either directly or indirectly; or
(2) compelling any action contrary to the right of a parent;
to direct the upbringing, religious instruction, education, or health care of the parent's child.
(b) The term includes the following:
(1) Withholding benefits.
(2) Assessing criminal, civil, or administrative penalties or damages.
(3) Exclusion from governmental programs.
As added by P.L.145-2026, SEC.161.
Source: Open US Law by Vaquill AI (CC BY 4.0)URL: https://iga.in.gov/laws/2026/ic/titles/31Fetched: 10/17/2026