Ind. Code § 12-7-2-20.5

Current through P.L. 171-2024

Section 12-7-2-20.5 - "Basic necessities"

"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.

IC 12-7-2-20.5

As added by P.L. 51-1996, SEC.2.