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It is unlawful to legally define the mathematical value of Pi as 3.2.

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Added: 2026/3/18

The Law

In 1897, the Indiana General Assembly famously tried to pass a bill that would legally define the mathematical value of Pi as 3.2. Fortunately, a visiting mathematics professor intervened before the Senate could vote on it. While the law never fully passed, it remains a legendary example of legislative hubris.

Source & Citation

Code/Statute: Indiana House Bill 246 (1897)
Indiana State Legislative Archives

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