The commission shall do the following:

1. (1) Identify, study, and research issues affecting underrepresented and minority groups, including the groups described in section 6(b) of this chapter, in the following areas:

   1. (A) Health care.
   2. (B) Economic and business development.
   3. (C) Employment.
   4. (D) Education.
   5. (E) Social and family development.
   6. (F) Housing.
   7. (G) Civil rights.
   8. (H) The justice system.
   9. (I) Any other aspect of society identified by the commission.
2. (2) Promote cooperation and understanding between communities throughout Indiana.
3. (3) Assess the needs of underrepresented and minority groups and identify recommendations to resolve those needs.
4. (4) Promote full participation of underrepresented and minority groups in all aspects of society.
5. (5) Identify legal and social barriers to underrepresented and minority groups.
6. (6) Identify measures that could facilitate easier access to state and local government services by underrepresented and minority groups.
7. (7) Make recommendations to appropriate governmental agencies regarding issues of preservation and excavation of Native American Indian historical and archeological sites, including the reburial of remains of Native American Indians, that are consistent with IC 14-21-1-25.5 .
8. (8) Monitor legislation, policies, and other legal developments in order to make recommendations to the general assembly and the governor that support the commission's purposes.
9. (9) Gather, study, and disseminate information on underrepresented and minority groups through publications, public hearings, conferences, and other means.

10. (10) Before November 1 of each year, submit an annual report on the commission's activities to:

    1. (A) the governor; and
    2. (B) the legislative council in an electronic format under IC 5-14-6 .

As added by P.L.152-2026, SEC.36.