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Civil Rights Laws in Indiana.

Indiana civil-rights practice combines federal constitutional and statutory claims with the Indiana Civil Rights Law. The Indiana Civil Rights Commission enforces state employment, housing, education, credit, and public-accommodations discrimination claims alongside the EEOC and federal civil-rights courts.

Last verified: 2026-04-17

State law

Statute of Limitations

Administrative and court deadlines vary by claimI.C. §§ 22-9-1 et seq.; federal civil-rights statutes

Indiana civil-rights claims do not follow one universal deadline. Most state complaints must be filed with the Indiana Civil Rights Commission within 180 days; federal claims run on their own timelines.

State law

Key Indiana Statutes

Indiana Civil Rights LawI.C. §§ 22-9-1 et seq.

Indiana’s civil-rights statute prohibits discrimination in employment, housing, education, credit, and public accommodations based on protected classes, with administrative enforcement through the Indiana Civil Rights Commission.

Federal Civil Rights Statutes42 U.S.C. §§ 1981, 1983, 2000e et seq.

Many Indiana civil-rights cases run through federal civil-rights statutes — including § 1983 for state-actor misconduct and Title VII for employment discrimination.

State law

Official Sources

Indiana Civil Rights Commission U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission Indiana General Assembly — Indiana Code

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This page summarizes publicly available statutes and rules for informational purposes only. It does not constitute legal advice, and no attorney-client relationship is created by viewing this content. Laws change — always verify with the primary source or consult a licensed attorney in Indiana.

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