Language Translation
  Close Menu

Rule Approval Process

Administrative rulemaking is the process by which agencies are authorized to establish binding standards of conduct for regulated entities.  The Administrative Rules and Procedures Act (ARPA) governs agency rulemaking, Ind. Code Art. 4-22, and applies “to the addition, amendment, or repeal of a rule in every rulemaking action.”  Ind. Code ยง 4–22–2–13(a).  A rulemaking action that does not comply with the requirements of Ind. Code Art. 4-22 is invalid and does not have the effect of law until it is adopted in conformity with Ind. Code Art. 4-22.

Effective July 1, 2023, agencies can do rulemaking through three pathways:  regular rulemaking under IC 4-22-2, provisional rulemaking under IC 4-22-2-37.1, or interim rulemaking under IC 4-22-2-37.2.  In addition, agencies must readopt rules at least every 5 years under the procedures in IC 4-22-2.6.

The resources below are intended to help guide agencies through these various rulemaking pathways, summarize the standards required for review and approval, and provide other guidance on the rulemaking process.  Questions regarding the rulemaking process or the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) and the Governor’s role should be directed to:  SBArules@sba.in.gov

Agencies looking for guidance on drafting standards for rules should consult the Legislative Services Agency (LSA) Administrative Rules Drafting Manual. Agencies looking for guidance regarding the Attorney General’s review of proposed rules should direct questions to the OAG Advisory Section.

Note, as of July 1, 2024, the required regulatory analysis template is updated, and the regulatory analysis is now required for provisional and interim rules.


Regular Rulemaking

Provisional Rulemaking

Interim Rulemaking

Readoption Process

Regulatory Analysis Template

Rule Requirements

HEA 1623 (2023) Implementation

Rulemaking Resources

LSA Rulemaking Templates


Questions should be directed to:

SBArules@sba.in.gov