# Ind. Code § 35-47-11.1-6: Civil actions; adversely affected persons

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URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_IN_T35_A47_C11.1_S35-47-11.1-6

## Section

- **Citation:** Ind. Code § 35-47-11.1-6
- **Heading:** Civil actions; adversely affected persons
- **Jurisdiction:** Indiana
- **Kind:** Statutes
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** Indiana Code / Title 35 / Article 47 / Chapter 11.1 / Section 35-47-11.1-6

## Text

Sec. 6. A person is "adversely affected" for purposes of section 5 of this chapter if either of the following applies:

(1) The person is an individual who meets all of the following requirements:

(A) The individual lawfully resides within the United States.

(B) The individual may legally possess a firearm under the laws of Indiana.

(C) The individual is or was subject to the ordinance, measure, enactment, rule, or policy of the political subdivision that is the subject of an action filed under section 5 of this chapter. An individual is or was subject to the ordinance, measure, enactment, rule, or policy of the political subdivision if the individual is or was physically present within the boundaries of the political subdivision for any reason.

(2) The person is a membership organization that:

(A) includes two (2) or more individuals described in subdivision (1); and

(B) is dedicated in whole or in part to protecting the rights of persons who possess, own, or use firearms for competitive, sporting, defensive, or other lawful purposes.

As added by P.L.152-2011, SEC.4.

## Nearby sections

- [Ind. Code § 35-47-11.1-1 Application](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_IN_T35_A47_C11.1_S35-47-11.1-1.md)
- [Ind. Code § 35-47-11.1-2 Political subdivision regulation of firearms, ammunition, and firearm accessories prohibited](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_IN_T35_A47_C11.1_S35-47-11.1-2.md)
- [Ind. Code § 35-47-11.1-3 Voidance of political subdivision ordinances, measures, enactments, rules, policies, and exercises of proprietary authority](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_IN_T35_A47_C11.1_S35-47-11.1-3.md)
- [Ind. Code § 35-47-11.1-4 Not prohibited by chapter](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_IN_T35_A47_C11.1_S35-47-11.1-4.md)
- [Ind. Code § 35-47-11.1-5 Civil actions concerning political subdivision violations](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_IN_T35_A47_C11.1_S35-47-11.1-5.md)
- [Ind. Code § 35-47-11.1-6 Civil actions; adversely affected persons](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_IN_T35_A47_C11.1_S35-47-11.1-6.md)
- [Ind. Code § 35-47-11.1-7 Civil actions; recovery of damages, costs, and fees](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_IN_T35_A47_C11.1_S35-47-11.1-7.md)

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