Indiana Code
Chapter 6. Notice of Death of an Officeholder
5-8-6-5. Secretary of State's Notice

Sec. 5. (a) When the secretary of state:
(1) obtains information concerning the death of an individual who holds a legislative office (as defined in IC 3-5-2-28); and
(2) is reasonably satisfied that the information described in subdivision (1) is true;
the secretary of state shall give notice of the death to the state chairman of the political party that elected or selected the deceased individual.
(b) The secretary of state shall give the notice required by subsection (a) not later than seventy-two (72) hours after the requirements of subsection (a)(1) and (a)(2) are satisfied.
As added by P.L.119-2005, SEC.29.