IC 35-45-10-2
"Harassment" defined
Sec. 2. As used in this chapter, "harassment" means conduct
directed toward a victim that includes but is not limited to repeated
or continuing impermissible contact that would cause a reasonable
person to suffer emotional distress and that actually causes the victim
to suffer emotional distress. Harassment does not include statutorily
or constitutionally protected activity, such as lawful picketing
pursuant to labor disputes or lawful employer-related activities
pursuant to labor disputes.
As added by P.L.242-1993, SEC.4.
IC 35-45-10-3
"Impermissible contact" defined
Sec. 3. As used in this chapter, "impermissible contact" includes
but is not limited to knowingly or intentionally following or pursuing
the victim.
As added by P.L.242-1993, SEC.4.
IC 35-45-10-4
"Victim" defined
Sec. 4. As used in this chapter, "victim" means a person who is the
object of stalking.
As added by P.L.242-1993, SEC.4.
IC 35-45-10-5
Criminal stalking
Sec. 5. (a) A person who stalks another person commits stalking,
a Level 6 felony.
I would think that whether it falls into the IC or not, if I'm accosted on every other street corner from some bum asking for a handout, I would consider that being harassed. That may not fit a legal definition, but would definitely be how I would feel. Whether or not you feel people have the right to not have to deal with panhandlers, others definitely feel differently. I'm just glad that I work remote for now instead of having to go downtown every day for work. Due to the City allowing panhandling, I won't be going into the City any more than I have to now. I also can't wait to move out of Marion County because of this type of thing.