Ind. Code § 16-21-19-3 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 21 / Chapter 19 / Section 16-21-19-3
Redaction limitations
Status: in_force

Sec. 3. Prior to providing information described in section 2 of this chapter, a nonprofit hospital may only make redactions with regard to:

(1) personally identifiable information; and

(2) information required to remain confidential under the federal Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA).

As added by P.L.216-2025, SEC.36.
Ind. Code § 16-27-4-6 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 27 / Chapter 4 / Section 16-27-4-6
License required; branch offices; fee; application; onsite inspection; expiration; home health agency
Status: in_force

Sec. 6. (a) To operate a personal services agency, a person must obtain a license from the state health commissioner. A personal services agency may not be opened, operated, managed, or maintained or conduct business without a license from the state department. Each parent personal services agency must obtain a separate license.

(b) A parent personal services agency may maintain branch offices that operate under the license of the parent personal services agency. Each branch office must be:

(1) at a location or site from which the personal services agency provides services;

(2) owned and controlled by the parent personal services agency; and

(3) located within a radius of one hundred twenty (120) miles of the parent personal services agency.

(c) A license is required for any personal services agency providing services in Indiana. An out-of-state personal services agency must be authorized by the secretary of state to conduct business in Indiana and have a branch office in Indiana.

(d) Application for a license to operate a personal services agency must be made on a form provided by the state department and must be accompanied by the payment of a fee of two hundred fifty dollars ($250). The application may not require any information except as required under this chapter.

(e) After receiving a completed application that demonstrates prima facie compliance with the requirements of this chapter and the payment of the fee required by subsection (d), the state department shall issue a license to the applicant to operate a personal services agency. The state department may conduct an onsite inspection in conjunction with the issuance of an initial license or the renewal of a license.

(f) In the state department's consideration of:

(1) an application for licensure;

(2) an application for renewal of licensure;

(3) a complaint alleging noncompliance with the requirements of this chapter; or

(4) an investigation conducted under section 7(a) of this chapter;

the state department's onsite inspections in conjunction with those actions are limited to determining the personal service agency's compliance with the requirements of this chapter or permitting or aiding an illegal act in a personal services agency.

(g) Subject to subsection (e), when conducting an onsite inspection, the state department must receive all documents necessary to determine the personal service agency's compliance with the requirements of this chapter. A personal services agency must produce documents requested by the state department surveyor not less than twenty-four (24) hours after the documents have been requested.

(h) A license expires one (1) year after the date of issuance of the license under subsection (e). However, the state department may issue an initial license for a period of less than one (1) year to stagger the expiration dates. The licensee shall notify the state department in writing at least thirty (30) days before closing or selling the personal services agency.

(i) A personal services agency license may not be transferred or assigned. Upon sale, assignment, lease, or other transfer, including transfers that qualify as a change in ownership, the new owner or person in interest must obtain a license from the state department under this chapter before maintaining, operating, or conducting the personal services agency.

(j) A home health agency licensed under IC 16-27-1 that operates a personal services agency within the home health agency is subject to the requirements of this chapter. The requirements under IC 16-27-1 do not apply to a home health agency's personal services agency. The requirements under this chapter do not apply to a home health agency's operations. A home health agency that is licensed under IC 16-27-1 is not required to obtain a license under this chapter.

(k) If a person who is licensed to operate a personal services agency is also licensed to operate a home health agency under IC 16-27-1, an onsite inspection for renewal of the person's personal services agency license must, to the extent feasible, be conducted at the same time as an onsite inspection for the home health agency license.

(l) A personal services agency that provides lift services must have a liability insurance policy that covers lift services.

As added by P.L.212-2005, SEC.18. Amended by P.L.77-2021, SEC.2.
Ind. Code § 16-31-4.5-3 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 31 / Chapter 4.5 / Section 16-31-4.5-3
Reimbursement
Status: in_force

Sec. 3. An emergency medical responder, an emergency medical technician, an advanced emergency medical technician, or a paramedic may be reimbursed for transporting an individual to a facility described in section 1 of this chapter.

As added by P.L.210-2025, SEC.4.
Ind. Code § 16-38-5-4 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 38 / Chapter 5 / Section 16-38-5-4
Immunity for providing data; penalty
Status: in_force

Sec. 4. (a) An entity described in section 3(c) of this chapter, the state department, or an agent of the state department who in good faith provides or receives immunization information is immune from civil and criminal liability for the following:

(1) Providing information to the immunization data registry.

(2) Using the immunization data registry information to verify that a patient or child has received proper immunizations.

(3) Using the immunization data registry information to inform a patient or the child's parent or guardian:

(A) of the patient's or child's immunization status; or

(B) that an immunization is due according to recommended immunization schedules.

(b) A person who knowingly, intentionally, or recklessly discloses confidential information contained in the immunization data registry in violation of this chapter commits a Class A misdemeanor.

As added by P.L.135-2003, SEC.4. Amended by P.L.97-2004, SEC.66.
Ind. Code § 16-46-8-8 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 46 / Chapter 8 / Section 16-46-8-8
Repealed
Status: repealed

[Pre-1993 Recodification Citation: 16-2-4-8.]

As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.29. Repealed by P.L.87-1994, SEC.16.
Ind. Code § 16-18-2-114 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 18 / Chapter 2 / Section 16-18-2-114
"Employer"
Status: in_force

Sec. 114. "Employer", for purposes of IC 16-41-11, has the meaning set forth in IC 16-41-11-1.

[Pre-1993 Recodification Citation: 16-10-7-1.]

As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.1.
Ind. Code § 16-21-10-1 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 21 / Chapter 10 / Section 16-21-10-1
Repealed
Status: repealed

As added by P.L.205-2013, SEC.214. Repealed by P.L.216-2025, SEC.19.
Ind. Code § 16-42-5.2-7.5 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 42 / Chapter 5.2 / Section 16-42-5.2-7.5
Certification required to use title
Status: in_force

Sec. 7.5. An individual may not use the title "certified food protection manager" or indicate that the individual is a certified food protection manager unless the individual holds a valid certificate.

As added by P.L.45-2020, SEC.19.
Ind. Code § 16-42-1-24 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 42 / Chapter 1 / Section 16-42-1-24
Judgment
Status: in_force

Sec. 24. The court or jury trying the cause shall determine and the judgment shall specify whether the contents of each separate lot are adulterated or misbranded. The court shall order the destruction by the appropriate law enforcement agency of all lots found to be adulterated or misbranded and the return by the appropriate law enforcement agency of all lots not found to be adulterated or misbranded.

[Pre-1993 Recodification Citation: 16-1-28-28.]

As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.25.
Ind. Code § 16-21-12-12 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 21 / Chapter 12 / Section 16-21-12-12
No requirement to designate lay caregiver
Status: in_force

Sec. 12. This chapter may not be construed to require a patient or the patient's health care representative to designate a lay caregiver.

As added by P.L.137-2015, SEC.6.
Ind. Code § 16-36-3-10 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 36 / Chapter 3 / Section 16-36-3-10
Report of approved treatments
Status: in_force

Sec. 10. The superintendent shall compile a report of all medically necessary treatments approved under this chapter during each calendar quarter and send the report to the director of the division of mental health and addiction or the director of the division of disability, aging, and rehabilitative services not more than one (1) month after the end of that quarter. The report must contain the following information:

(1) The name of the patient.

(2) The type of action taken.

(3) The date of the action.

(4) The reason for the action.

(5) The names of the treating physician, the physician independent of the appropriate facility, and any other physician who entered an opinion that was contrary to the treating physician's opinion.

[Pre-1993 Recodification Citation: 16-8-3-3(g).]

As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.19. Amended by P.L.40-1994, SEC.65; P.L.215-2001, SEC.83; P.L.141-2006, SEC.89; P.L.122-2026, SEC.92.
Ind. Code § 16-41-7-5 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 41 / Chapter 7 / Section 16-41-7-5
Violations
Status: in_force

Sec. 5. (a) Except as provided in IC 35-45-21-3, a person who recklessly violates or fails to comply with this chapter commits a Class B misdemeanor.

(b) Each day a violation continues constitutes a separate offense.

[Pre-1993 Recodification Citation: 16-1-35-1.]

As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.24. Amended by P.L.1-1999, SEC.47; P.L.158-2013, SEC.240.
Ind. Code § 16-28-2-11.3 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 28 / Chapter 2 / Section 16-28-2-11.3
Residential care administrators; requirements; information to be provided to state department
Status: in_force

Sec. 11.3. (a) A residential care administrator must meet the requirements set forth in IC 25-19-1-2.5.

(b) A residential care facility shall notify, not later than three (3) working days, the state department of a vacancy in the residential care administrator position and the name of the replacement administrator.

(c) When a new residential care administrator begins employment with the residential care facility, the residential care facility shall provide the state department on a form prescribed by the state department with the following information concerning the residential care administrator:

(1) The full name of the administrator.

(2) The name, facility number, and address of the residential care facility for which the administrator is employed.

(3) The license number of the administrator.

(4) The electronic mail address of the administrator.

(5) The name of the previous administrator.

(6) The previous administrator's last date of employment.

(7) The license number of the previous administrator.

As added by P.L.149-2023, SEC.15. Amended by P.L.23-2026, SEC.129.
Ind. Code § 16-41-32-27 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 41 / Chapter 32 / Section 16-41-32-27
Renovation tags
Status: in_force

Sec. 27. A person who receives an article of bedding governed by this chapter for renovation shall attach, at the time received, a red tag on which the date of receipt and the name and address of the owner are legibly written.

[Pre-1993 Recodification Citation: 16-9-4-8 part.]

As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.24.
Ind. Code § 16-41-35-32 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 41 / Chapter 35 / Section 16-41-35-32
Radiation hazard and protection knowledge acquisition and dissemination
Status: in_force

Sec. 32. The state department shall provide facilities and personnel for inspection, investigation, and dissemination of knowledge concerning radiation hazards and protection.

[Pre-1993 Recodification Citation: 13-1-2-13.]

As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.24.
Ind. Code § 16-18-2-347 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 18 / Chapter 2 / Section 16-18-2-347
Repealed
Status: repealed

[Pre-1993 Recodification Citation: 16-1-47-3.]

As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.1. Repealed by P.L.142-1995, SEC.32.
Ind. Code § 16-19-14-6 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 19 / Chapter 14 / Section 16-19-14-6
Appointments; supervision
Status: in_force

Sec. 6. (a) The state health commissioner shall appoint individuals to staff the office, including:

(1) the director of the office; and

(2) any other employees that the state health commissioner determines are necessary.

(b) The employees appointed under subsection (a)(2) shall report to the director. The director shall report to at least an appointed assistant commissioner.

(c) The director shall supervise the employees assigned to the office.

(d) The director shall oversee the administrative functions of the office.

As added by P.L.38-2010, SEC.4.
Ind. Code § 16-41-16-1 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 41 / Chapter 16 / Section 16-41-16-1
Application of chapter
Status: in_force

Sec. 1. (a) This chapter applies to persons and facilities that handle infectious waste, including the following:

(1) Hospitals.

(2) Ambulatory surgical facilities.

(3) Medical laboratories.

(4) Diagnostic laboratories.

(5) Blood centers.

(6) Pharmaceutical companies.

(7) Academic research laboratories.

(8) Industrial research laboratories.

(9) Health facilities.

(10) Offices of health care providers.

(11) Diet or health care clinics.

(12) Offices of veterinarians.

(13) Veterinary hospitals.

(14) Emergency medical services providers.

(15) Mortuaries.

(b) Except as provided in sections 2, 4, and 7.5 of this chapter, this chapter does not apply to:

(1) home health agencies; or

(2) hospice services delivered in the home of a hospice patient.

[Pre-1993 Recodification Citation: 16-1-9.7-6.]

As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.24. Amended by P.L.146-1996, SEC.5; P.L.213-2016, SEC.23; P.L.179-2022(ss), SEC.37.
Ind. Code § 16-27-5.5-3 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 27 / Chapter 5.5 / Section 16-27-5.5-3
"Secretary"
Status: in_force

Sec. 3. As used in this chapter, "secretary" refers to the secretary of family and social services appointed under IC 12-8-1.5-2.

As added by P.L.136-2024, SEC.40.
Ind. Code § 16-21-6-11 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 21 / Chapter 6 / Section 16-21-6-11
Consumer guide to Indiana hospitals
Status: in_force

Sec. 11. (a) The state department shall annually publish a consumer guide to Indiana hospitals. The state department shall compile the data for the consumer guide from the relevant data required to be filed under sections 3 and 6 of this chapter and publish the data in an understandable format that assists the consuming public in making both financial and utilization comparisons between hospitals.

(b) The state department shall, upon request, provide to the public, at the state department's actual cost, copies of the consumer guide to Indiana hospitals published under subsection (a).

[Pre-1993 Recodification Citation: 16-10-5-7.]

As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.4.
Ind. Code § 16-18-2-161.8 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 18 / Chapter 2 / Section 16-18-2-161.8
"Health care personnel"
Status: in_force

Sec. 161.8. "Health care personnel", for purposes of IC 16-52, has the meaning set forth in IC 16-52-1-4.

As added by P.L.149-2023, SEC.12.
Ind. Code § 16-41-39.8-8 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 41 / Chapter 39.8 / Section 16-41-39.8-8
Record keeping by lead-based paint activities contractor
Status: in_force

Sec. 8. (a) A lead-based paint activities contractor licensed under this chapter shall compile records concerning each lead-based paint activities project performed by the lead-based paint activities contractor. The records must include the following information on each lead-based paint activities project:

(1) The name, address, and proof of license of the following:

(A) The person who supervised the lead-based paint activities project for the lead-based paint activities contractor.

(B) Each employee or agent of the lead-based paint activities contractor that worked on the project.

(2) The name, address, and signature of each certified risk assessor or inspector conducting clearance sampling and the date of clearance testing.

(3) The site of the lead-based paint activities project.

(4) A description of the lead-based paint activities project.

(5) The date on which the lead-based paint activities project was started and the date on which the lead-based paint activities project was completed.

(6) A summary of procedures that were used in the lead-based paint activities project to comply with applicable federal and state standards for lead-based paint activities projects.

(7) A detailed written description of the lead-based paint activities, including methods used, locations of rooms or components where lead-based paint activities occurred, reasons for selecting particular lead-based paint activities methods for each component, and any suggested monitoring of encapsulants or enclosures.

(8) The occupant protection plan.

(9) The results of clearance testing and all soil analysis (if applicable) and the name of each federally approved laboratory that conducted the analysis.

(10) The amount of material containing lead-based paint that was removed from the site of the project.

(11) The name and address of each disposal site used for the disposal of lead-based paint containing material that was disposed of as a result of the lead-based paint activities project.

(b) A copy of each receipt issued by a disposal site identified under subsection (a)(11) must be included in the records concerning the lead-based paint activities project that are compiled under this section.

(c) A lead-based paint activities contractor shall retain the records compiled under this section concerning a particular lead-based paint activities project for at least three (3) years after the lead-based paint activities project is concluded.

(d) A lead-based paint activities contractor shall make records kept under this section available to the state department upon request.

As added by P.L.57-2009, SEC.17.
Ind. Code § 16-28-15-3 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 28 / Chapter 15 / Section 16-28-15-3
"Health facility"
Status: in_force

Sec. 3. As used in this chapter, "health facility" refers to a health facility that is licensed under this article as a comprehensive care facility.

As added by P.L.229-2011, SEC.162.
Ind. Code § 16-21-9-7 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 21 / Chapter 9 / Section 16-21-9-7
Annual report for community benefits plan
Status: in_force

Sec. 7. (a) Each nonprofit hospital shall prepare an annual report of the community benefits plan. The report must include, in addition to the community benefits plan itself, the following background information:

(1) The hospital's mission statement.

(2) A disclosure of the health care needs of the community that were considered in developing the hospital's community benefits plan.

(3) A disclosure of the amount and types of community benefits actually provided, including charity care. Charity care must be reported as a separate item from other community benefits.

(b) Each nonprofit hospital shall annually file a report of the community benefits plan with the state department. For a hospital's fiscal year that ends before July 1, 2011, the report must be filed not later than one hundred twenty (120) days after the close of the hospital's fiscal year. For a hospital's fiscal year that ends after June 30, 2011, the report must be filed at the same time the nonprofit hospital files its annual return described under Section 6033 of the Internal Revenue Code that is timely filed under Section 6072(e) of the Internal Revenue Code, including any applicable extension authorized under Section 6081 of the Internal Revenue Code.

(c) Each nonprofit hospital shall prepare a statement that notifies the public that the annual report of the community benefits plan is:

(1) public information;

(2) filed with the state department; and

(3) available to the public on request from the state department.

This statement shall be posted in prominent places throughout the hospital, including the emergency room waiting area and the admissions office waiting area. The statement shall also be printed in the hospital patient guide or other material that provides the patient with information about the admissions criteria of the hospital.

(d) Each nonprofit hospital shall develop a written notice about any charity care program operated by the hospital and how to apply for charity care. The notice must be in appropriate languages if possible. The notice must also be conspicuously posted in the following areas:

(1) The general waiting area.

(2) The waiting area for emergency services.

(3) The business office.

(4) Any other area that the hospital considers an appropriate area in which to provide notice of a charity care program.

As added by P.L.94-1994, SEC.17. Amended by P.L.156-2011, SEC.18; P.L.172-2011, SEC.115; P.L.6-2012, SEC.115.
Ind. Code § 16-46-6-7 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 46 / Chapter 6 / Section 16-46-6-7-b
Repealed
Status: repealed

Note: This repeal of section effective 7-1-2027. See also preceding version of this section, effective until 7-1-2027.

[Pre-1993 Recodification Citation: 16-1-44-3(f).]

As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.29. Repealed by P.L.152-2026, SEC.232.
Ind. Code § 16-41-14-9 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 41 / Chapter 14 / Section 16-41-14-9
Reporting of diseases; notification of donors
Status: in_force

Sec. 9. (a) A practitioner shall report the name and address of a donor or recipient to the state department if a required test shows the presence of a disease required to be reported under IC 16-41-2.

(b) A practitioner shall attempt to notify a donor or recipient if a required test indicates the presence of a disease that must be reported under IC 16-41-2.

[Pre-1993 Recodification Citation: 16-8-7.5-9.]

As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.24.
Ind. Code § 16-30-3-2 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 30 / Chapter 3 / Section 16-30-3-2
Written plan to interim committee; annual report
Status: in_force

Sec. 2. (a) The state department, in consultation with the office of the secretary of family and social services, shall study and prepare a plan to prevent or reduce the prevalence of health issues, or improve the health and behavioral health of Indiana residents based on metrics for measuring, and goals to improve, the following:

(1) Training concerning mental health.

(2) Tobacco or nicotine use and the pulmonary and cardiac effects from the use.

(3) Food insecurities.

(4) Adverse behavioral and mental health outcomes.

(5) Lead exposure.

(6) Obesity.

(7) Diabetes.

(8) Cardiovascular diseases, including hypertension and hyperlipidemia.

(9) Hepatitis C.

(10) The frequency of cancer screening.

(11) Other critical health issues for a specific:

(A) region;

(B) county;

(C) sex; or

(D) ethnicity;

that ranks in the bottom quintile for that specific health issue metric.

(b) Before July 1, 2022, the state department shall submit and present the written plan prepared under this section to the interim study committee on public health, behavioral health, and human services established by IC 2-5-1.3-4.

(c) Before July 1, 2022, the state department shall establish and maintain on the department's website a web page that indicates the performance and progress of the metrics and goals identified in the plan prepared under subsection (a).

(d) Before July 1, 2023, and before July 1 of each year thereafter, the state department shall prepare, submit, and present to the interim study committee on public health, behavioral health, and human services established by IC 2-5-1.3-4 a report on the grants awarded under IC 16-46-16.5-6 and the progress made in meeting the metrics and goals identified in the plan submitted under this section.

As added by P.L.110-2021, SEC.3. Amended by P.L.23-2026, SEC.133.
Ind. Code § 16-24-1-8 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 24 / Chapter 1 / Section 16-24-1-8
Removal for cause; hearing
Status: in_force

Sec. 8. A member of the governing board may be removed from office by the county executive for cause after the manager is given an opportunity to be heard.

[Pre-1993 Recodification Citation: 16-11-1-3(d).]

As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.7.
Ind. Code § 16-18-2-301.7 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 18 / Chapter 2 / Section 16-18-2-301.7
"Qualified entity"
Status: in_force

Sec. 301.7. "Qualified entity", for purposes of IC 16-41-7.5, has the meaning set forth in IC 16-41-7.5-3.

As added by P.L.208-2015, SEC.5.
Ind. Code § 16-28.5-1-1 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 28.5 / Chapter 1 / Section 16-28.5-1-1
Definitions apply for article
Status: in_force

Sec. 1. The definitions in this chapter apply throughout this article.

As added by P.L.147-2023, SEC.12.
Ind. Code § 16-42-3.5-1 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 42 / Chapter 3.5 / Section 16-42-3.5-1
Produce farm requirements; suspension of requirements
Status: in_force

Sec. 1. (a) Subject to subsection (b), a produce farm shall comply with the requirements in 21 CFR 112. However, a produce farm that has a qualified exemption under 21 CFR 112 is required only to comply with the requirements specified for the qualified exemption under 21 CFR 112.6.

(b) The state department may suspend the requirements under subsection (a) if the federal government does not provide sufficient funds for the state department to administer and enforce the requirements in 21 CFR 112. However, if the federal government does not provide any funds for the state department to administer and enforce the requirements in 21 CFR 112, the state department shall suspend the requirements under subsection (a).

As added by P.L.101-2018, SEC.5.
Ind. Code § 16-36-1.5-9 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 36 / Chapter 1.5 / Section 16-36-1.5-9
Repealed
Status: repealed

As added by P.L.145-1996, SEC.3. Repealed by P.L.149-1997, SEC.8.
Ind. Code § 16-46-2-3 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 46 / Chapter 2 / Section 16-46-2-3
Use of funds
Status: in_force

Sec. 3. The governor shall expend the amount drawn, aided by the state department and other persons designated by the governor, in the manner ordered by the governor.

[Pre-1993 Recodification Citation: 16-2-3-1 part.]

As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.29.
Ind. Code § 16-23-1-31 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 23 / Chapter 1 / Section 16-23-1-31
Appropriation approval; review; revision; annual reports
Status: in_force

Sec. 31. (a) If the annual budget and appropriations, or any additional appropriations or transfers of money, made or proposed by the board of directors, excluding any cumulative building money:

(1) is not based upon or derived in part from a tax levy on property in the county or city; and

(2) involves only the funds of the hospital derived wholly from other sources than property taxes;

the board only needs to adopt a resolution for the approval of the budget appropriations, additional appropriations, or transfers and file a true copy of the budget appropriations, additional appropriations, or transfers and the resolution in the offices of the county auditor and city clerk-treasurer within seven (7) days after board action for the information of the public.

(b) If the funds are not derived from taxation, the city fiscal body may review, consider, and file objections and take an appeal to the department of local government finance upon the following:

(1) An annual budget and any appropriations in the budget and request the reduction or elimination of any item.

(2) Additional appropriations or transfers of funds, or any part of additional appropriations or transfers of funds, within ten (10) days after the certificate has been filed in the clerk-treasurer's office.

The ruling and action of the department of local government finance is final and conclusive.

(c) The annual budget and appropriations may be revised by the board of directors by increasing or decreasing items in the budget based on revenues derived from sources other than property taxes and by transfer from any items of the budget and appropriations to other items of the budget, without giving legal notice or any public hearing. However, a copy of each resolution changing the budget or any appropriations or transfers of funds shall be filed with the city clerk-treasurer and county auditor within seven (7) days after the passage of each resolution. The resolution is subject to appeal by the city fiscal body to the department of local government finance for final action in the manner and within the period provided in this section.

(d) The governing board shall annually file a condensed annual report of receipts and expenditures of all hospital funds. Expenses or income items may be summarized in a fair and an accurate manner for the information of all taxpayers and citizens. A copy of the annual report covering the preceding calendar year shall be filed in the city clerk-treasurer's office and in the county auditor's office on or before the first Monday in March. Detailed information on the items must be available for inspection by the public at the hospital administrator's office.

[Pre-1993 Recodification Citation: 16-12.2-5-21 part.]

As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.6. Amended by P.L.90-2002, SEC.398.
Ind. Code § 16-46-7.6-4 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 46 / Chapter 7.6 / Section 16-46-7.6-4
Grant program
Status: in_force

Sec. 4. The state department may establish a program for the purpose of providing grants to cancer centers in Indiana to increase:

(1) breast cancer research projects; or

(2) breast cancer clinical trials.

As added by P.L.170-2025, SEC.5.
Ind. Code § 16-42-5-23 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 42 / Chapter 5 / Section 16-42-5-23
Inspections
Status: in_force

Sec. 23. The state department may do the following:

(1) Enter at any time a food establishment or place suspected of being a food establishment.

(2) Inspect the premises, utensils, fixtures, equipment, furniture, and machinery used in food handling.

[Pre-1993 Recodification Citation: 16-1-20-5.]

As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.25.
Ind. Code § 16-41-35-21 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 41 / Chapter 35 / Section 16-41-35-21
Repealed
Status: repealed

[Pre-1993 Recodification Citation: 13-1-2-5(d).]

As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.24. Repealed by P.L.113-2010, SEC.170.
Ind. Code § 16-27.5-3-4 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 27.5 / Chapter 3 / Section 16-27.5-3-4
Nurse aide training program; application; requirements; revocation of approval
Status: in_force

Sec. 4. (a) A health care facility, organization, or institution seeking approval for a nurse aide training program shall submit an application for approval to the commission in the manner prescribed by the state department.

(b) A nurse aide training program must include seventy-five (75) hours of training, a majority of which are supervised clinical experiences. At least sixteen (16) hours of the supervised clinical experiences must be supervised practical training.

(c) Upon direction of the commission, the state department may revoke approval of a nurse aide training program for cause following proceedings described in IC 4-21.5.

As added by P.L.143-2025, SEC.24.
Ind. Code § 16-24-1-4 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 24 / Chapter 1 / Section 16-24-1-4
Qualification of hospitals under Medicare and Medicaid programs in certain counties; superintendent
Status: in_force

Sec. 4. (a) The county executive of a county having a population of more than two hundred fifty thousand (250,000) and less than three hundred thousand (300,000) may use the county's tuberculosis hospitals to treat patients with tuberculosis and for other purposes necessary to qualify under the Medicare and Medicaid programs. At the discretion of the county executive, tuberculosis hospitals may become affiliated with a hospital in the community to enable the tuberculosis hospital to be fully utilized under all programs available.

(b) The superintendent of hospitals located in a county described under subsection (a) must be a qualified hospital administrator or an experienced physician selected by the governing board. The board shall delegate to the superintendent and all other personnel the duties of the board's respective positions.

[Pre-1993 Recodification Citation: 16-11-1-2.]

As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.7. Amended by P.L.119-2012, SEC.139; P.L.104-2022, SEC.114.
Ind. Code § 16-25-6-1 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 25 / Chapter 6 / Section 16-25-6-1
Persons prohibited from owning or operating hospice program
Status: in_force

Sec. 1. (a) A person may not own or operate a hospice program if the person has:

(1) been convicted of rape (IC 35-42-4-1);

(2) been convicted of criminal deviate conduct (IC 35-42-4-2) (repealed);

(3) been convicted of exploitation of a dependent or an endangered adult (IC 35-46-1-12);

(4) had a judgment entered against the person for failure to report battery, neglect, or exploitation of an endangered adult (IC 35-46-1-13); or

(5) been convicted of theft (IC 35-43-4), if the person's conviction for theft occurred less than ten (10) years before the date of submission by the person of an application for licensure or approval as a hospice program under IC 16-25-3.

(b) A person who knowingly or intentionally violates this section commits a Class A misdemeanor.

As added by P.L.256-1999, SEC.16. Amended by P.L.158-2013, SEC.229; P.L.214-2013, SEC.16.
Ind. Code § 16-18-2-214.9 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 18 / Chapter 2 / Section 16-18-2-214.9
"Mandatory reporter"
Status: in_force

Sec. 214.9. "Mandatory reporter", for purposes of IC 16-34-6, has the meaning set forth in IC 16-34-6-2.

As added by P.L.93-2022, SEC.1.
Ind. Code § 16-18-2-52.5 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 18 / Chapter 2 / Section 16-18-2-52.5
"Charity care"; "financially indigent"; "medically indigent"
Status: in_force

Sec. 52.5. (a) "Charity care", for purposes of IC 16-21-6, IC 16-21-9, IC 16-21-9.5, and IC 16-40-6, means the unreimbursed cost to a hospital of providing, funding, or otherwise financially supporting health care services:

(1) to a person classified by the hospital as financially indigent or medically indigent on an inpatient or outpatient basis; and

(2) to financially indigent patients through other nonprofit or public outpatient clinics, hospitals, or health care organizations.

(b) As used in this section, "financially indigent" means an uninsured or underinsured person who is accepted for care with no obligation or a discounted obligation to pay for the services rendered based on the hospital's financial criteria and procedure used to determine if a patient is eligible for charity care. The criteria and procedure must include income levels and means testing indexed to the federal poverty guidelines. A hospital may determine that a person is financially or medically indigent under the hospital's eligibility system after health care services are provided.

(c) As used in this section, "medically indigent" means a person whose medical or hospital bills after payment by third party payors exceed a specified percentage of the patient's annual gross income as determined in accordance with the hospital's eligibility system, and who is financially unable to pay the remaining bill.

As added by P.L.94-1994, SEC.1. Amended by P.L.188-2025, SEC.3; P.L.88-2026, SEC.1.
Ind. Code § 16-42-26.5-9 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 42 / Chapter 26.5 / Section 16-42-26.5-9
Effect on clinical trial laws
Status: in_force

Sec. 9. This chapter does not affect coverage for clinical trials set forth in IC 5-10-8-15, IC 12-15-5-9.2, IC 27-8-25, or IC 27-13-7-20.2.

As added by P.L.215-2025, SEC.30.
Ind. Code § 16-35-1-5 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 35 / Chapter 1 / Section 16-35-1-5
Acceptance of federal Social Security Act
Status: in_force

Sec. 5. (a) The state accepts all of the provisions and benefits of the Social Security Act enacted by the United States Congress and approved on August 14, 1935.

(b) Under this chapter, the state department:

(1) may administer; and

(2) shall observe and comply with all of the requirements of;

the Social Security Act and any amendments to the Social Security Act and the regulations issued under the Social Security Act.

[Pre-1993 Recodification Citation: 16-6.5-1-5.]

As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.18.
Ind. Code § 16-42-5.2-3 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 42 / Chapter 5.2 / Section 16-42-5.2-3
Exempt entities
Status: in_force

Sec. 3. This chapter does not apply to the following:

(1) Hospitals licensed under IC 16-21.

(2) Health facilities licensed under IC 16-28.

(3) Housing with services establishments that are required to file disclosure statements under IC 12-10-15.

(4) Continuing care retirement communities required to file disclosure statements under IC 23-2-4.

(5) Community mental health centers (as defined in IC 12-7-2.1-78).

(6) Private mental health institutions licensed under IC 12-25.

(7) An area agency on aging designated under IC 12-10-1 that provides food under a nutrition service program. However, the premises where the food is prepared is not exempt from the requirements under this chapter.

(8) A food pantry that:

(A) is operated or affiliated with a nonprofit organization that is exempt from federal income taxation under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code; and

(B) distributes food, which may include food from the United States Department of Agriculture, to needy persons.

However, a food bank or other facility that distributes donated food to other organizations is not exempt from the requirements of this chapter.

As added by P.L.266-2001, SEC.16. Amended by P.L.104-2003, SEC.9; P.L.97-2004, SEC.71; P.L.139-2005, SEC.2; P.L.145-2026, SEC.114.
Ind. Code § 16-23-1-44 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 23 / Chapter 1 / Section 16-23-1-44
Joint hospital operation
Status: in_force

Sec. 44. A city hospital operating under this chapter may operate jointly with a county hospital in the same county created under IC 16-22-13. Joint operation may include joint employment of an administrator and other personnel, joint policies, joint purchases, joint services, and other programs to reduce the costs of health care. The board of directors of the city hospital may contract with the hospital board of the county hospital to provide for the manner of allocation of revenues and expenditures and the administration of the hospitals. Records must reflect the separate ownership, financial obligations, and existence of the city hospital and the county hospital.

[Pre-1993 Recodification Citation: 16-12.2-5-37.]

As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.6.
Ind. Code § 16-19-3-21 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 19 / Chapter 3 / Section 16-19-3-21
Programs for residential care of certain individuals; eligibility; fees
Status: in_force

Sec. 21. The state department may:

(1) operate; and

(2) designate local boards that qualify to operate;

programs in the public interest, to provide for the care of certain individuals in each individual's place of residence. Eligibility for participation includes individuals who come within the purview of the federal Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 301 et seq.). The state department and the designated local boards shall periodically establish a schedule of reasonable fees for this service and shall collect the fees as prescribed by IC 16-20-1-27.

[Pre-1993 Recodification Citation: 16-1-3-28.]

As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.2.
Ind. Code § 16-18-2-54 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 18 / Chapter 2 / Section 16-18-2-54
Repealed
Status: repealed

[Pre-1993 Recodification Citation: 16-6-8.1-1 part.]

As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.1. Repealed by P.L.239-1999, SEC.9.
Ind. Code § 16-18-2-1 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 18 / Chapter 2 / Section 16-18-2-1
"Abortion"
Status: in_force

Sec. 1. "Abortion" means the termination of human pregnancy with an intention other than to produce a live birth or to remove a dead fetus. The term includes abortions by surgical procedures and by abortion inducing drugs.

[Pre-1993 Recodification Citation: 35-1-58.5-1(b).]

As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.1. Amended by P.L.136-2013, SEC.1.
Ind. Code § 16-39-1-2 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 39 / Chapter 1 / Section 16-39-1-2
X-rays
Status: in_force

Sec. 2. Upon a patient's written request and reasonable notice, a provider shall, at no cost, provide to the patient or the patient's designee:

(1) access to; or

(2) a copy of;

the patient's x-ray image possessed by the provider.

[Pre-1993 Recodification Citation: 16-4-8-2.1.]

As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.22. Amended by P.L.215-2025, SEC.24.
Ind. Code § 16-41-19.5-3 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 41 / Chapter 19.5 / Section 16-41-19.5-3
Eligibility
Status: in_force

Sec. 3. An individual who meets the following requirements is eligible for the post-organ transplant program:

(1) The individual has submitted a properly completed application on a form supplied by the state department.

(2) The individual has a household income that is not more than two hundred fifty percent (250%) of the federal poverty level as determined by the federal Office of Management and Budget.

(3) The individual is a resident of Indiana and has resided in Indiana for twelve (12) months before submitting the application. An individual is not excluded from the program for receiving an organ transplant outside Indiana.

(4) The individual meets any other eligibility standards adopted by the state department.

As added by P.L.27-1999, SEC.2.
Ind. Code § 16-41-33-1 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 41 / Chapter 33 / Section 16-41-33-1
Pest
Status: in_force

Sec. 1. As used in this chapter, "pest" means an arthropod, a vertebrate, or a microorganism of health significance to humans.

[Pre-1993 Recodification Citation: 16-1-7.3-1(b).]

As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.24.
Ind. Code § 16-18-2-181 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 18 / Chapter 2 / Section 16-18-2-181
"Hospital fund or hospital funds"
Status: reserved

Sec. 181. "Hospital fund" or "hospital funds" means money, securities, real or personal property or interests, collected or received by or paid over, transferred, or conveyed to the hospital or the county for hospital purposes or hospital buildings.

[Pre-1993 Recodification Citation: 16-12.1-1-2(j).]

As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.1.
Ind. Code § 16-24.5-1-1 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 24.5 / Chapter 1 / Section 16-24.5-1-1
"Urgent care facility"
Status: in_force

Sec. 1. (a) As used in this chapter, "urgent care facility" means a freestanding health care facility that offers episodic, walk-in care for the treatment of acute, but not life-threatening, health conditions.

(b) The term does not include an emergency department of a hospital or a nonprofit or government operated health clinic.

As added by P.L.50-2020, SEC.3.
Ind. Code § 16-41-37.5-5 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 41 / Chapter 37.5 / Section 16-41-37.5-5
State department considerations in amending school building and site rules
Status: in_force

Sec. 5. After June 30, 2009, if the department amends 410 IAC 6-5.1 concerning school buildings and school sites, the department shall consider the effects of outdoor air quality when establishing criteria for school siting.

As added by P.L.132-2009, SEC.4; P.L.168-2009, SEC.7.
Ind. Code § 16-24-1-1 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 24 / Chapter 1 / Section 16-24-1-1
Treatment of nontubercular patients; tuberculosis funds restricted
Status: in_force

Sec. 1. A hospital organized under:

(1) this article; or

(2) IC 16-11 (before its repeal on July 1, 1993);

may treat patients with chronic diseases other than tuberculosis. However, funds from the state contributed for tuberculosis cases are available only to individuals with tuberculosis.

[Pre-1993 Recodification Citation: 16-11-1-4(a)(10) part.]

As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.7.
Ind. Code § 16-21-18-6 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 21 / Chapter 18 / Section 16-21-18-6
Provision of data by hospitals
Status: in_force

Sec. 6. A hospital shall provide the office of management and budget in:

(1) the manner prescribed by the office of management and budget; and

(2) a timely manner;

with any data requested by the office of management and budget to conduct a study required under this chapter.

As added by P.L.216-2025, SEC.35.
Ind. Code § 16-36-5-23 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 36 / Chapter 5 / Section 16-36-5-23
Effect upon life insurance policies
Status: in_force

Sec. 23. (a) A death caused by the withholding or withdrawal of CPR under this chapter does not constitute a suicide.

(b) The execution of an out of hospital DNR declaration and order under this chapter does not affect the sale, issuance, or terms of a life insurance policy.

(c) A policy of life insurance is not legally impaired or invalidated by the execution of an out of hospital DNR declaration and order or by the withholding or withdrawal of CPR from an insured declarant, notwithstanding any term of the policy to the contrary.

(d) An out of hospital DNR declaration and order may not be considered in the establishment of insurance premiums for a declarant.

(e) A person may not require another person to execute an out of hospital DNR declaration and order as a condition for being insured for or receiving health care services.

(f) This chapter does not impair or supersede any legal right or legal responsibility that a person may have to effect the withholding or withdrawal of CPR in a lawful manner.

As added by P.L.148-1999, SEC.12.
Ind. Code § 16-42-5.4-5 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 42 / Chapter 5.4 / Section 16-42-5.4-5
Prohibition on an ordinance or resolution requiring licensure, certification, or inspection
Status: in_force

Sec. 5. (a) Except as provided in subsection (b), the state department, a local unit of government (as defined in IC 14-22-31.5-1), the corporation, or a local health department may not impose any rules, regulations, certifications, or licensing requirements on:

(1) a homestead vendor; or

(2) an owner of a small farm;

that are not required under federal law.

(b) The state department, a local unit of government (as defined in IC 14-22-31.5-1), the corporation, or a local health department may investigate complaints against:

(1) a homestead vendor; or

(2) an owner of a small farm;

regarding a foodborne illness derived from the homestead vendor or the owner of a small farm's food product.

As added by P.L.163-2026, SEC.8.
Ind. Code § 16-42-5.3-6 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 42 / Chapter 5.3 / Section 16-42-5.3-6
Shipping and delivery of a food product
Status: in_force

Sec. 6. (a) A home based vendor may not ship or deliver a food product to an end consumer who is located outside Indiana.

(b) A home based vendor shall do the following:

(1) Ship or deliver a food product in a sealed package that allows an end consumer to determine whether the product has been tampered with.

(2) Maintain a record of the shipping or delivery address of each end consumer the vendor sells a food product to for at least one (1) year after the date of the sale.

(3) Upon request, provide a record described in subdivision (2) to the state department.

As added by P.L.49-2022, SEC.4.
Ind. Code § 16-46-8-2 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 46 / Chapter 8 / Section 16-46-8-2
Establishment of program
Status: in_force

Sec. 2. The state department shall establish a program for the purpose of prevention, care, and treatment of chronic renal disease.

[Pre-1993 Recodification Citation: 16-2-4-2.]

As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.29.
Ind. Code § 16-41-17-2 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 41 / Chapter 17 / Section 16-41-17-2
Examinations; advisory committee; religious exemption
Status: in_force

Sec. 2. (a) Subject to subsection (d), every infant shall be given examinations at the earliest feasible time for the detection of the following disorders:

(1) Phenylketonuria.

(2) Hypothyroidism.

(3) Hemoglobinopathies, including sickle cell anemia.

(4) Galactosemia.

(5) Maple Syrup urine disease.

(6) Homocystinuria.

(7) Inborn errors of metabolism that result in an intellectual disability and that are designated by the state department.

(8) Congenital adrenal hyperplasia.

(9) Biotinidase deficiency.

(10) Disorders detected by tandem mass spectrometry or other technologies with the same or greater detection capabilities as tandem mass spectrometry, if the state department determines that the technology is available for use by a designated laboratory under section 7 of this chapter.

(11) Spinal muscular atrophy.

(12) Severe combined immunodeficiency.

(13) Beginning July 1, 2020, Krabbe disease.

(14) Beginning July 1, 2020, Pompe disease.

(15) Beginning July 1, 2020, Hurler syndrome (MPS1).

(16) Adrenoleukodystrophy (ALD).

(17) Beginning July 1, 2022, and in addition to the disorders listed in subdivisions (1) through (16), only a disorder recommended by a perinatal genetics and genomics advisory committee with expertise in newborn screening and through protocols prescribed by the state department.

Beginning July 1, 2022, a perinatal genetics and genomics advisory committee with expertise in newborn screening, and through protocols established by the state department, may recommend the addition of a disorder to, or deletion of a disorder from, the required examination under this subsection. The state department shall adopt rules under IC 4-22-2 to add disorders to, or delete disorders from, the required examination under this subsection. The state department shall include any disorder added to or deleted from the required examination on a list on the state department's website. The perinatal genetics and genomics advisory committee shall affirm the addition of, or deletion of, any disorder to the examination requirement on an annual basis.

(b) Subject to subsection (d), every infant shall be given a physiologic hearing screening examination at the earliest feasible time for the detection of hearing impairments.

(c) Subject to subsection (d), every infant shall be given a pulse oximetry screening examination in accordance with rules adopted by the state department for the detection of low oxygen levels. Section 10(a)(2) of this chapter does not apply to this subsection.

(d) If a parent of an infant objects in writing, for reasons pertaining to religious beliefs only, the infant is exempt from the examinations required by this chapter.

[Pre-1993 Recodification Citation: 16-8-6-1.]

As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.24. Amended by P.L.91-1999, SEC.2; P.L.149-2001, SEC.3; P.L.229-2011, SEC.165; P.L.117-2015, SEC.34; P.L.17-2018, SEC.1; P.L.1-2019, SEC.1; P.L.19-2020, SEC.1; P.L.77-2022, SEC.1; P.L.23-2026, SEC.148.
Ind. Code § 16-31-2-9.5 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 31 / Chapter 2 / Section 16-31-2-9.5
Commission duties concerning adoption of stroke protocol and stroke assessment tool; compilation of hospital list; certified hospital provision of information; advertisement
Status: in_force

Sec. 9.5. (a) Before July 1, 2018, the commission shall do the following:

(1) Adopt rules under IC 4-22-2 concerning protocols for the identification, transport, and treatment of stroke patients by personnel providing emergency medical services. The rules must include standards for stroke triage and transport protocols to be implemented by regional and local emergency medical services entities and programs to promote the efficiency and quality of care for stroke patients based on evidence based science and nationally recognized guidelines.

(2) Adopt and distribute a nationally recognized stroke assessment tool to personnel providing emergency medical services.

(b) Before July 1, 2018, the state department shall do the following:

(1) Compile and maintain a list of Indiana hospitals that are certified as a comprehensive stroke center, a primary stroke center, or an acute stroke ready hospital by one (1) of the following:

(A) The American Heart Association.

(B) The Joint Commission.

(C) DNV GL.

(D) The Healthcare Facilities Accreditation Program.

(E) A nationally recognized organization that provides:

(i) comprehensive stroke center hospital certification;

(ii) primary stroke center hospital certification; or

(iii) acute stroke ready hospital certification;

for stroke care and that has been approved by the commission.

(2) Compile and maintain a list of Indiana network participating hospitals that have a written agreement to transfer a stroke patient to a certified primary stroke center, certified comprehensive stroke center, or certified acute stroke ready hospital for stroke treatment therapies that the network participating hospital is not capable of providing.

(c) A hospital that is certified under subsection (b)(1) shall:

(1) provide the state department with the certification information, including a copy of the actual certification and the date the certification is set to expire; and

(2) notify the state department not more than forty-eight (48) hours after the hospital's certification has been suspended, revoked, or lowered in the stroke care status level.

(d) A hospital that is an Indiana network participating hospital under subsection (b)(2) must provide the state department with a copy of the written transfer agreement.

(e) A health care facility may not advertise that the facility is a certified comprehensive stroke center, a primary stroke center, or an acute stroke ready hospital, unless the facility has been certified by an entity set forth in subsection (b)(1). A health care facility that violates this subsection is subject to the penalties set forth in IC 16-21-5.

(f) The commission and the state department shall enter into a memorandum of understanding to share information to implement this section.

As added by P.L.138-2017, SEC.1.
Ind. Code § 16-47-1-2 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 47 / Chapter 1 / Section 16-47-1-2
"Health benefit plan"
Status: in_force

Sec. 2. As used in this chapter, "health benefit plan" refers to the following:

(1) A self-insurance program established under IC 5-10-8-7(b) to provide group health coverage.

(2) A contract with a prepaid health care delivery plan that is entered into or renewed under IC 5-10-8-7(c).

(3) A plan through which a state educational institution arranges for coverage of the cost of health care services (as defined in IC 27-13-1-18) provided to employees of the state educational institution.

As added by P.L.50-2004, SEC.5. Amended by P.L.2-2007, SEC.197; P.L.121-2016, SEC.23.
Ind. Code § 16-49-4-14 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 49 / Chapter 4 / Section 16-49-4-14
Not entitled to compensation or per diem; entitled to mileage
Status: in_force

Sec. 14. A member of the statewide child fatality review committee is not entitled to receive compensation or per diem but is entitled to receive mileage on the days on which the member is engaged in the business of the statewide child fatality review committee.

As added by P.L.119-2013, SEC.3.
Ind. Code § 16-34-1-7 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 34 / Chapter 1 / Section 16-34-1-7
Civil actions
Status: in_force

Sec. 7. A civil action for damages or reinstatement of employment, or both, may be brought for any violation of sections 4 through 6 of this chapter.

[Pre-1993 Recodification Citation: 16-10-3-2 part.]

As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.17.
Ind. Code § 16-22-8-50 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 22 / Chapter 8 / Section 16-22-8-50
Budget
Status: in_force

Sec. 50. The board shall annually prepare a budget for the operating and capital expenditures of the corporation and shall calculate the tax levy necessary to provide money for the operating and capital expenditures of the corporation. The budget shall be prepared and submitted at the same time and in the same manner and with the notices and review procedures provided by Indiana law relating to budgets by consolidated cities.

[Pre-1993 Recodification Citation: 16-12-21-45.]

As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.5.
Ind. Code § 16-41-11-9 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 41 / Chapter 11 / Section 16-41-11-9
Rules
Status: in_force

Sec. 9. The state department shall adopt rules under IC 4-22-2 to implement this chapter.

[Pre-1993 Recodification Citation: 16-10-7-8.]

As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.24.
Ind. Code § 16-42-23-3 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 42 / Chapter 23 / Section 16-42-23-3
Prescription or administration permitted with written informed request
Status: in_force

Sec. 3. A physician may prescribe or administer amygdalin (laetrile) instead of or in addition to customary or accepted modes of therapy in the treatment of a malignancy, a disease, an illness, or a physical condition of a patient who has signed the written informed request as set forth in section 5 of this chapter.

[Pre-1993 Recodification Citation: 16-8-8-3.]

As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.25.
Ind. Code § 16-22-9-11 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 22 / Chapter 9 / Section 16-22-9-11
Transfer of acquired property
Status: in_force

Sec. 11. When the nonprofit hospital corporation has paid the amount of the award or damages, and all costs and expenses incurred in the condemnation proceedings, including reasonable attorney's fees for the condemning authority, the condemning authority shall transfer, assign, and convey to the nonprofit hospital corporation the real property acquired in the condemnation proceedings.

[Pre-1993 Recodification Citation: 16-12-22-5.]

As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.5.
Ind. Code § 16-41-32-23 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 41 / Chapter 32 / Section 16-41-32-23
Bedding labels; false or misleading statements; removal, defacing, or alteration
Status: in_force

Sec. 23. A person may not:

(1) use a false or misleading statement, term, or designation on a bedding label; or

(2) remove, deface, or alter or attempt to remove, deface, or alter the label or the statement of filling materials that appears on the label.

[Pre-1993 Recodification Citation: 16-9-4-6 part.]

As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.24.
Ind. Code § 16-35-1.5-2 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 35 / Chapter 1.5 / Section 16-35-1.5-2
WIC defined
Status: in_force

Sec. 2. As used in this chapter, "WIC" refers to the women, infants, and children nutrition program.

[Pre-1993 Recodification Citation: 16-2-2.5-2.]

As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.18.
Ind. Code § 16-42-19-17 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 42 / Chapter 19 / Section 16-42-19-17
Legend drug smoking devices
Status: in_force

Sec. 17. A person may not possess or have under the person's control with intent to violate this chapter an instrument or contrivance designed or generally used in smoking a legend drug.

[Pre-1993 Recodification Citation: 16-6-8-3(g).]

As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.25.
Ind. Code § 16-19-3-27 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 19 / Chapter 3 / Section 16-19-3-27
Department study of septic system technologies; development of plans and specifications; rules
Status: in_force

Sec. 27. (a) The state department shall:

(1) study the use of:

(A) recirculation media filters;

(B) aeration treatment units;

(C) drip irrigation;

(D) gravelless trenches; and

(E) new technologies;

for residential onsite sewage systems that will cause systems to perform satisfactorily as alternatives to currently operating systems that do not perform satisfactorily because of soil characteristics, lot sizes, topographical conditions, or high water tables; and

(2) take all actions necessary to develop plans and specifications for use of the technologies listed in subdivision (1) in residential onsite sewage systems.

(b) The executive board shall adopt reasonable rules under IC 4-22-2 to:

(1) promulgate the plans and specifications developed under subsection (a); and

(2) allow for the issuance of operating permits for:

(A) residential onsite sewage systems that are installed in compliance with the plans and specifications promulgated under subdivision (1); and

(B) onsite residential sewage discharging disposal systems in a county that complies with IC 13-18-12-9.

As added by P.L.172-2002, SEC.6. Amended by P.L.104-2022, SEC.99; P.L.56-2023, SEC.146; P.L.160-2024, SEC.1; P.L.1-2025, SEC.183.
Ind. Code § 16-35-1.6-11 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 35 / Chapter 1.6 / Section 16-35-1.6-11
Notice regarding elections
Status: in_force

Sec. 11. The co-directors of the election division shall notify the commissioner of the following:

(1) The scheduled date of each primary, general, municipal, and special election.

(2) The jurisdiction in which the election will be held.

As added by P.L.12-1995, SEC.123. Amended by P.L.2-1996, SEC.255; P.L.3-1997, SEC.442; P.L.86-2018, SEC.171.
Ind. Code § 16-21-6-6 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 21 / Chapter 6 / Section 16-21-6-6-b
Patient information reports
Status: in_force

Note: This version of section effective 1-1-2027. See also preceding version of this section, effective until 1-1-2027.

Sec. 6. In addition to the report filed under section 3 of this chapter, each hospital shall, not later than October 1 of the year following the end of the hospital's fiscal year, file with the state department, or the state department's designated contractor, inpatient and outpatient discharge information at the patient level, in a format prescribed by the state health commissioner, including the following:

(1) The patient's:

(A) length of stay;

(B) diagnoses and surgical procedures performed during the patient's stay;

(C) date of:

(i) admission;

(ii) discharge; and

(iii) birth;

(D) type of admission;

(E) admission source;

(F) gender;

(G) race;

(H) discharge disposition; and

(I) payor, including:

(i) Medicare;

(ii) Medicaid;

(iii) a local government program;

(iv) commercial insurance;

(v) self-pay; and

(vi) charity care.

(2) The total charge for the patient's stay.

(3) The ZIP code of the patient's residence.

(4) Beginning October 1, 2013, all diagnosed external causes of injury codes.

(5) Beginning January 1, 2027, in cases where Medicaid is the patient's payor, the form of identification, if any, used by the patient when the patient was admitted, including whether the patient used an Indiana driver's license or identification card, a temporary Indiana driver's license or identification card, a driver's license or identification card issued by another state, a form of identification issued by a foreign government, or no identification.

[Pre-1993 Recodification Citation: 16-10-5-2(e), (f).]

As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.4. Amended by P.L.94-1994, SEC.15; P.L.44-2002, SEC.3; P.L.156-2011, SEC.17; P.L.96-2026, SEC.20; P.L.106-2026, SEC.15; P.L.145-2026, SEC.266.
Ind. Code § 16-23-1-23 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 23 / Chapter 1 / Section 16-23-1-23
Procurement contracts; trust bids, proposals, and quotations
Status: in_force

Sec. 23. (a) This section applies to the award of a contract under this chapter for the procurement of property by acceptance of bids, proposals, or quotations.

(b) A bid, proposal, or quotation submitted by a trust (as defined in IC 30-4-1-1(a)) must identify each:

(1) beneficiary of the trust; and

(2) settlor empowered to revoke or modify the trust.

[Pre-1993 Recodification Citation: 16-12.2-5-14.5.]

As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.6.
Ind. Code § 16-49-6-10 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 49 / Chapter 6 / Section 16-49-6-10
Confidentiality of records; immunity
Status: in_force

Sec. 10. (a) Local fetal-infant mortality review team members and individuals who attend a local fetal-infant mortality review team meeting at the invitation of the chairperson shall maintain the confidentiality of records and information discussed and disseminated during a local fetal-infant mortality review team meeting.

(b) The local fetal-infant mortality review team members and individuals who attend a review team meeting at the invitation of the chairperson:

(1) may discuss among themselves confidential matters that are before the local fetal-infant mortality review team; and

(2) are, except when acting:

(A) with malice;

(B) in bad faith; or

(C) with negligence;

immune from any civil or criminal liability that might otherwise be imposed as a result of sharing among themselves those matters.

(c) The discussions, determinations, conclusions, and recommendations of the local fetal-infant mortality review team or its members concerning a review of a fatality at a review team meeting:

(1) are privileged; and

(2) are not:

(A) subject to subpoena or discovery; or

(B) admissible as evidence;

in any judicial or administrative proceeding.

As added by P.L.31-2019, SEC.5.
Ind. Code § 16-22-7-19 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 22 / Chapter 7 / Section 16-22-7-19
Source of lease rental payments
Status: in_force

Sec. 19. (a) A lease from the authority to the county may provide for the payment of the lease rental from the levy of taxes reduced by net revenues of the hospital and other funds available as provided in section 37 of this chapter.

(b) A lease from the authority to the city may provide for the payment of lease rental from the net revenues of the hospital of which the buildings are a part.

(c) A lease from the authority to the city providing for the payment of a lease rental from net revenues of the hospital may provide that the board of trustees or board of directors of the hospital establish a reserve for net revenues in excess of the amount required to pay the lease rental payable from net revenues. The reserve fund may not exceed an amount equal to the amount of lease rental payable from net revenues for two (2) years. The reserve fund shall be held and used only for the purpose of paying lease rental payable from net revenues if the net revenues are insufficient for that purpose. The amount in the reserve fund may be invested as provided in the lease and all interest or other income from the investment becomes part of the reserve fund. If the fund contains the maximum amount the interest or income shall be transferred to the city hospital and be a part of the general revenues of that hospital.

[Pre-1993 Recodification Citation: 16-12-20.5-12.]

As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.5.
Ind. Code § 16-18-2-160.5 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 18 / Chapter 2 / Section 16-18-2-160.5
"Health care entity"
Status: in_force

Sec. 160.5. "Health care entity", for purposes of IC 16-41-42.1, has the meaning set forth in IC 16-41-42.1-1.

As added by P.L.193-2007, SEC.1. Amended by P.L.3-2008, SEC.107.
Ind. Code § 16-25-5-2 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 25 / Chapter 5 / Section 16-25-5-2
Other surveys or inspections required
Status: in_force

Sec. 2. If a hospice program licensed or approved under IC 16-25-3 is also subject to state department licensure surveys or inspections under Medicare law, the state department shall use its best efforts to:

(1) conduct all surveys or inspections simultaneously;

(2) coordinate with the office of Medicaid policy and planning all hospice program surveys; and

(3) forward a copy of each hospice program survey to the office of Medicaid policy and planning.

As added by P.L.256-1999, SEC.15.
Ind. Code § 16-31-3.5-5 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 31 / Chapter 3.5 / Section 16-31-3.5-5
Repealed
Status: repealed

As added by P.L.205-2003, SEC.32. Amended by P.L.22-2005, SEC.26; P.L.68-2009, SEC.4. Repealed by P.L.77-2012, SEC.44.
Ind. Code § 16-22-8-17 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 22 / Chapter 8 / Section 16-22-8-17
Governing board; quorum; meeting records
Status: in_force

Sec. 17. (a) A majority of the board members constitutes a quorum for a meeting. The board may act by an affirmative vote of a majority of the board.

(b) The corporation shall record memoranda from the meeting as required by IC 5-14-1.5-4.

[Pre-1993 Recodification Citation: 16-12-21-12(b).]

As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.5. Amended by P.L.184-2005, SEC.20; P.L.88-2006, SEC.1.
Ind. Code § 16-33-4-17 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 33 / Chapter 4 / Section 16-33-4-17
Maintenance charges; liability for payment; procedures
Status: in_force

Sec. 17. (a) Each child, the estate of the child, the parent or parents of the child, or the guardian of the child, individually or collectively, are liable for the payment of the costs of maintenance of the child of up to one hundred percent (100%) of the per capita cost, except as otherwise provided. The cost shall be computed annually by dividing the total annual cost of operation for the fiscal year, exclusive of the cost of education programs, construction, and equipment, by the total child days each year. The maintenance cost shall be referred to as maintenance charges. The charge may not be levied against any of the following:

(1) The department of child services.

(2) A county or any person or office, to be derived from county tax sources.

(3) A child orphaned by reason of the death of the natural parents.

(b) The billing and collection of the maintenance charges as provided for in subsection (a) shall be made by the superintendent of the home based on the per capita cost for the preceding fiscal year. All money collected shall be deposited in a fund to be known as the Indiana soldiers' and sailors' children's home maintenance fund. The fund shall be used by the state health commissioner for the:

(1) preventative maintenance; and

(2) repair and rehabilitation;

of buildings of the home that are used for housing, food service, or education of the children of the home.

(c) The superintendent of the home may, with the approval of the state health commissioner, agree to accept payment at a lesser rate than that prescribed in subsection (a). The superintendent of the home shall, in determining whether or not to accept the lesser amount, take into consideration the amount of money that is necessary to maintain or support any member of the family of the child. All agreements to accept a lesser amount are subject to cancellation or modification at any time by the superintendent of the home with the approval of the state health commissioner.

(d) A person who has been issued a statement of amounts due as maintenance charges may petition the superintendent of the home for a release from or modification of the statement and the superintendent shall provide for hearings to be held on the petition. The superintendent of the home may, with the approval of the state health commissioner and after the hearing, cancel or modify the former statement and at any time for due cause may increase the amounts due for maintenance charges to an amount not to exceed the maximum cost as determined under subsection (a).

(e) The superintendent of the home may arrange for the establishment of a graduation or discharge trust account for a child by arranging to accept a lesser rate of maintenance charge. The trust fund must be of sufficient size to provide for immediate expenses upon graduation or discharge.

(f) The superintendent may make agreements with instrumentalities of the federal government for application of any monetary awards to be applied toward the maintenance charges in a manner that provides a sufficient amount of the periodic award to be deposited in the child's trust account to meet the immediate personal needs of the child and to provide a suitable graduation or discharge allowance. The amount applied toward the settlement of maintenance charges may not exceed the amount specified in subsection (a).

(g) The superintendent of the home may do the following:

(1) Investigate, either with the superintendent's own staff or on a contractual or other basis, the financial condition of each person liable under this chapter.

(2) Make determinations of the ability of:

(A) the estate of the child;

(B) the legal guardian of the child; or

(C) each of the responsible parents of the child;

to pay maintenance charges.

(3) Set a standard as a basis of judgment of ability to pay that shall be recomputed periodically to do the following:

(A) Reflect changes in the cost of living and other pertinent factors.

(B) Provide for unusual and exceptional circumstances in the application of the standard.

(4) Issue to any person liable under this chapter statements of amounts due as maintenance charges, requiring the person to pay monthly, quarterly, or otherwise as may be arranged, an amount not exceeding the maximum cost as determined under this chapter.

[Pre-1993 Recodification Citation: 16-6.5-5-12.]

As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.16. Amended by P.L.4-1993, SEC.242; P.L.5-1993, SEC.255; P.L.142-1995, SEC.23; P.L.145-2006, SEC.138; P.L.146-2008, SEC.442.
Ind. Code § 16-39-5-4 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 39 / Chapter 5 / Section 16-39-5-4
Copying fees
Status: in_force

Sec. 4. IC 16-39-9 governs the fees that may be charged for making and providing copies of records under this chapter.

As added by P.L.102-1994, SEC.8.
Ind. Code § 16-41-15-11 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 41 / Chapter 15 / Section 16-41-15-11
Syphilis testing during pregnancy; duty of attendant
Status: in_force

Sec. 11. A person other than a physician who is permitted by law to attend a pregnant woman, but who is not permitted by law to take blood specimens, shall cause a sample of the blood of the pregnant woman to be taken by a licensed physician, who shall submit the sample to an approved laboratory for a standard serological test for syphilis.

[Pre-1993 Recodification Citation: 16-1-11-13.]

As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.24.
Ind. Code § 16-19-5-3 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 19 / Chapter 5 / Section 16-19-5-3
License and permit fee collections; deposits; expense payments
Status: in_force

Sec. 3. (a) All license and permit fees collected by the state department under this title shall be deposited monthly with the treasurer of state and become a part of the state general fund, unless stated otherwise.

(b) All expenses of the enforcement of this title shall be paid out of any appropriate appropriation, unless stated otherwise.

[Pre-1993 Recodification Citation: 16-1-3-25.]

As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.2.
Ind. Code § 16-21-14-4 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 21 / Chapter 14 / Section 16-21-14-4
Expired
Status: repealed

As added by P.L.133-2019, SEC.1. Expired 7-1-2021 by P.L.133-2019, SEC.1.
Ind. Code § 16-32-1-2 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 32 / Chapter 1 / Section 16-32-1-2
Development of plan for diagnostic and evaluative services
Status: in_force

Sec. 2. The state health commissioner shall, in cooperation with appropriate state departments and institutions, as well as professional organizations and voluntary agencies, develop a plan by which diagnostic and evaluative services for persons with disabilities will be available so that the individual may be referred to a rehabilitation service or services that will assure the maximum development of the individual's potential and the highest degree of independence possible.

[Pre-1993 Recodification Citation: 16-7-2-3.]

As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.15. Amended by P.L.23-1993, SEC.60.
Ind. Code § 16-18-2-116.2 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 18 / Chapter 2 / Section 16-18-2-116.2
"Environmental investigation"
Status: in_force

Sec. 116.2. "Environmental investigation" means an identification and evaluation of lead hazards from nonstructural sources in a child's environment. The term includes the following:

(1) Presentation of results of the identification and evaluation, including recommendations for reducing or eliminating exposure.

(2) Education of the child's family concerning:

(A) lead hazards found; and

(B) temporary and permanent measures to protect the child from further exposure.

As added by P.L.102-2008, SEC.4.
Ind. Code § 16-46-5-10 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 46 / Chapter 5 / Section 16-46-5-10
Repealed
Status: repealed

[Pre-1993 Recodification Citation: 16-3-6-8.]

As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.29. Repealed by P.L.72-2001, SEC.11.
Ind. Code § 16-21-1-6 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 21 / Chapter 1 / Section 16-21-1-6
Repealed
Status: repealed

[Pre-1993 Recodification Citation: 16-10-1-3.2.]

As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.4. Repealed by P.L.156-2011, SEC.41; P.L.197-2011, SEC.153.
Ind. Code § 16-18-2-326 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 18 / Chapter 2 / Section 16-18-2-326
"Secure area"
Status: in_force

Sec. 326. "Secure area", for purposes of IC 16-41-16, has the meaning set forth in IC 16-41-16-6.

[Pre-1993 Recodification Citation: 16-1-9.7-5.]

As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.1.
Ind. Code § 16-32-5-3 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 32 / Chapter 5 / Section 16-32-5-3
Prohibited actions by covered entity
Status: in_force

Sec. 3. A covered entity may not do any of the following solely on the basis of the disability of a qualified recipient:

(1) Consider a qualified recipient ineligible for transplantation or to receive an anatomical gift.

(2) Deny medical or other services related to transplantation, including:

(A) evaluation;

(B) surgery; and

(C) counseling and treatment following transplantation.

(3) Refuse to refer a qualified recipient to a transplant center or specialist.

(4) Refuse to place a qualified recipient on an organ or tissue waiting list.

(5) Place a qualified recipient at a position on an organ or tissue waiting list that is lower than the position at which the qualified recipient would have been placed if not for the qualified recipient's disability.

As added by P.L.2-2019, SEC.8.
Ind. Code § 16-41-6-12 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 41 / Chapter 6 / Section 16-41-6-12
Completing HIV test history and assessment form; retaining copy of form in patient's medical file; systemwide evaluation of prenatal HIV testing
Status: in_force

Sec. 12. (a) The state department shall provide that an HIV test history and assessment form from the patient's medical records or an interview with the patient must be filled out. The state department shall develop the form to determine if:

(1) the patient is HIV positive and has been informed; or

(2) the patient was tested during the current pregnancy and tested negative or was not tested during the current pregnancy and the HIV status is unknown.

(b) The form required under subsection (a) must identify what special support or assistance for continued medical care the patient might need as a result of a positive test.

(c) A copy of the form must be:

(1) kept in the patient's medical file;

(2) kept in the baby's medical file; and

(3) given to the doctor in the hospital designated to administer the newborn HIV testing program.

(d) The state department must maintain a systemwide evaluation of prenatal HIV testing in Indiana. The state department shall prescribe the HIV test history and assessment form and a newborn blood screening form. The state department shall remove all identifying information from the maternal test history before the state department performs its analyses and shall not maintain HIV test history data with identifying information.

As added by P.L.237-2003, SEC.15.
Ind. Code § 16-19-3-6 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 19 / Chapter 3 / Section 16-19-3-6
Repealed
Status: repealed

[Pre-1993 Recodification Citation: 16-1-3-14.]

As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.2. Repealed by P.L.143-2022, SEC.18.
Ind. Code § 16-49-6-2 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 49 / Chapter 6 / Section 16-49-6-2
"Infant death"
Status: in_force

Sec. 2. As used in this chapter, "infant death" refers to the death of a child who is less than one (1) year of age.

As added by P.L.31-2019, SEC.5.
Ind. Code § 16-18-2-1.5 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 18 / Chapter 2 / Section 16-18-2-1.5
Repealed
Status: repealed

As added by P.L.96-2005, SEC.2. Amended by P.L.136-2013, SEC.2; P.L.92-2015, SEC.1; P.L.113-2015, SEC.1; P.L.213-2016, SEC.1; P.L.86-2018, SEC.166; P.L.205-2018, SEC.1; P.L.50-2021, SEC.4. Repealed by P.L.179-2022(ss), SEC.1.
Ind. Code § 16-41-32-28 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 41 / Chapter 32 / Section 16-41-32-28
Clean materials
Status: in_force

Sec. 28. Filling material that is used in the manufacture of bedding governed by this chapter must be free from extraneous foreign matter, dirt, or trash.

[Pre-1993 Recodification Citation: 16-9-4-9 part.]

As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.24.
Ind. Code § 16-29-3-2 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 29 / Chapter 3 / Section 16-29-3-2
License requirement
Status: in_force

Sec. 2. If the number of comprehensive care beds in a hospital licensed under IC 16-21-2 that function essentially as beds licensed under IC 16-28 exceeds fifty percent (50%) of the beds in the hospital, the comprehensive care beds must be licensed under IC 16-28.

[Pre-1993 Recodification Citation: 16-10-4-9.2(b).]

As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.12.
Ind. Code § 16-28.5-3-1 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 28.5 / Chapter 3 / Section 16-28.5-3-1
Fines
Status: in_force

Sec. 1. The state department may impose fines not to exceed ten thousand dollars ($10,000) against a housing with services establishment that fails to comply with the requirements in this article.

As added by P.L.147-2023, SEC.12.
Ind. Code § 16-23-1-29 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 23 / Chapter 1 / Section 16-23-1-29
Appropriations; special hospital aid tax
Status: in_force

Sec. 29. (a) If the county fiscal body is not authorized to appropriate sufficient funds under this chapter to meet an anticipated deficiency in any one (1) year reported and filed in the offices of the county auditor and city clerk-treasurer, the city fiscal body may appropriate a sufficient amount of funds for the next calendar year to meet the balance of the anticipated deficiency and levy a special hospital aid tax on all taxable property in the city for this purpose.

(b) The rate fixed by the city fiscal body for a hospital aid tax in any one (1) year may not exceed two and thirty-three hundredths cents ($0.0233) on each one hundred dollars ($100) of taxable property. The tax is in addition to any tax levied by the city for the retirement of bonds or other evidences of indebtedness and payment of interest charges for the alteration, repair, or improvement of the hospital, including the construction of additions and extensions to the hospital.

[Pre-1993 Recodification Citation: 16-12.2-5-19.]

As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.6. Amended by P.L.6-1997, SEC.170.
Ind. Code § 16-18-2-318.1 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 18 / Chapter 2 / Section 16-18-2-318.1
Repealed
Status: repealed

As added by P.L.256-1996, SEC.4. Repealed by P.L.156-2011, SEC.41.
Ind. Code § 16-19-3-31 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 19 / Chapter 3 / Section 16-19-3-31
Expired
Status: repealed

As added by P.L.113-2015, SEC.4. Expired 12-31-2016 by P.L.113-2015, SEC.4.
Ind. Code § 16-31-3-16 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 31 / Chapter 3 / Section 16-31-3-16
Misrepresentation of certification or licensure; penalty
Status: in_force

Sec. 16. A person who is not certified or licensed under this chapter and identifies or holds out to other persons that the person is:

(1) certified or licensed under this chapter; or

(2) authorized to do any act allowed under this chapter;

commits a Class C misdemeanor.

[Pre-1993 Recodification Citation: 16-1-39-20.]

As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.14. Amended by P.L.77-2012, SEC.36.
Ind. Code § 16-21-10-3 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 21 / Chapter 10 / Section 16-21-10-3
"Fee period"
Status: in_force

Sec. 3. As used in this chapter, "fee period" means the period during which a fee is collected under this chapter.

As added by P.L.205-2013, SEC.214.
Ind. Code § 16-40-4-2 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 40 / Chapter 4 / Section 16-40-4-2
"Health coverage provider"
Status: in_force

Sec. 2. As used in this chapter, "health coverage provider" means any of the following:

(1) An insurer (as defined in IC 27-1-2-3) that issues or delivers a policy of accident and sickness insurance (as defined in IC 27-8-5-1).

(2) A health maintenance organization (as defined in IC 27-13-1-19).

(3) The administrator of a program of self-insurance established, implemented, or maintained to provide coverage for health care services to the extent allowed by the federal Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 (29 U.S.C. 1001 et seq.).

(4) The state Medicaid program (IC 12-15).

(5) The children's health insurance program (IC 12-17.6).

(6) The Indiana comprehensive health insurance association (IC 27-8-10).

(7) A person that is designated to maintain the records of a person described in subdivisions (1) through (6).

As added by P.L.95-2005, SEC.5.
Ind. Code § 16-42-5.3-2 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 42 / Chapter 5.3 / Section 16-42-5.3-2
Home based vendor
Status: in_force

Sec. 2. A person may prepare and sell food products as a home based vendor if the person complies with the requirements of this chapter.

As added by P.L.49-2022, SEC.4.
Ind. Code § 16-21-2-2.5 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 21 / Chapter 2 / Section 16-21-2-2.5
Adoption of rules concerning birthing centers; penalties
Status: in_force

Sec. 2.5. (a) The state department shall adopt rules under IC 4-22-2 to do the following concerning birthing centers and other facilities as specified:

(1) Establish minimum license qualifications.

(2) Establish the following requirements:

(A) Sanitation standards.

(B) Staff qualifications.

(C) Necessary emergency equipment.

(D) Procedures to provide emergency care.

(E) Procedures to monitor patients after the administration of anesthesia.

(F) Procedures to provide follow-up care for patient complications.

(G) Quality assurance standards.

(H) Infection control.

(I) Provision of informed consent brochures, as described in IC 16-34-2-1.5, to hospitals and ambulatory outpatient surgical centers in English, Spanish, and a third language determined by the state department.

(J) Provision of a hotline telephone number that provides assistance for patients who are:

(i) coerced into an abortion; or

(ii) victims of sex trafficking.

(K) Annual training by law enforcement officers on identifying and assisting women who are:

(i) coerced into an abortion; or

(ii) victims of sex trafficking.

(3) Prescribe the operating policies, supervision, and maintenance of medical records, including the requirement that all forms that require a patient signature be stored in the patient's medical record.

(4) Establish procedures for the issuance, renewal, denial, and revocation of licenses under this chapter. The rules adopted under this subsection must address the following:

(A) The form and content of the license.

(B) The collection of an annual license fee.

(5) Prescribe the procedures and standards for inspections.

(6) Prescribe procedures for:

(A) implementing a plan of correction to address any violations of any provision of this chapter or any rules adopted under this chapter; and

(B) implementing a system for the state department to follow if the birthing center fails to comply with the plan of correction described in clause (A) and disciplinary action is needed.

(b) A person who knowingly or intentionally:

(1) operates a birthing center that is not licensed under this chapter; or

(2) advertises the operation of a birthing center that is not licensed under this chapter;

commits a Class A misdemeanor.

As added by P.L.96-2005, SEC.7. Amended by P.L.136-2013, SEC.4; P.L.92-2015, SEC.4; P.L.173-2017, SEC.2; P.L.205-2018, SEC.4; P.L.179-2022(ss), SEC.10.
Ind. Code § 16-42-1-31 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 42 / Chapter 1 / Section 16-42-1-31
Destruction of adulterated or misbranded products; expenses
Status: in_force

Sec. 31. (a) If the court finds that detained or embargoed merchandise is adulterated or misbranded, the merchandise must, after entry of the judgment or decree, be destroyed at the expense of the claimant, under the supervision of the state department.

(b) All:

(1) court costs and fees; and

(2) storage and other proper expenses;

shall be taxed against the claimant of the merchandise or the claimant's agent.

(c) If the adulteration or misbranding of merchandise can be corrected by proper labeling or processing of the merchandise, the court may order the merchandise to be delivered to the claimant for labeling or processing under the supervision of the state department under the following conditions:

(1) After entry of the decree or judgment.

(2) After costs, fees, and expenses have been paid.

(3) After sufficient bond, conditioned that the merchandise be so labeled or processed, is executed.

The expense of the supervision of labeling and processing shall be paid by the claimant. The bond shall be returned to the claimant of the merchandise on representation to the court by the state health commissioner or the commissioner's legally authorized agent that the merchandise no longer violates IC 16-42-1 through IC 16-42-4 and that the expenses of supervision by the state department have been paid.

[Pre-1993 Recodification Citation: 16-1-28-35.]

As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.25.
Ind. Code § 16-27-1-13 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 27 / Chapter 1 / Section 16-27-1-13
Review
Status: in_force

Sec. 13. A licensee or an applicant for a license aggrieved by an action under this chapter may request review under IC 4-21.5.

[Pre-1993 Recodification Citation: 16-10-2.2-15.]

As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.10.
Ind. Code § 16-49-3-1 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 49 / Chapter 3 / Section 16-49-3-1
Meetings; chairperson
Status: in_force

Sec. 1. (a) The local child fatality review team shall meet for the first meeting of the local child fatality review team at the call of a prosecuting attorney or prosecuting attorney's representative.

(b) The members of a local child fatality review team shall elect a member to serve as the chairperson at the first meeting.

(c) The members of the local child fatality review team shall meet at the call of the chairperson for all meetings after the first meeting.

As added by P.L.119-2013, SEC.3.
Ind. Code § 16-21-15-5 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 21 / Chapter 15 / Section 16-21-15-5
Termination of certificate
Status: in_force

Sec. 5. (a) A hospital that is a party to a merger agreement for at least five (5) years that was issued a certificate of public advantage by the state department under this chapter may voluntarily terminate the certificate of public advantage by filing notice of termination with the state department in a manner prescribed by the state department at least thirty (30) days before the hospital's requested date of termination of the certificate.

(b) The state department shall grant a properly filed notice of termination request made by a hospital under this section.

As added by P.L.104-2021, SEC.2.
Ind. Code § 16-21-8-0.2 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 21 / Chapter 8 / Section 16-21-8-0.2
Definitions
Status: in_force

Sec. 0.2. The following definitions apply throughout this chapter:

(1) "Division" refers to the victim services division of the Indiana criminal justice institute.

(2) "Evidence" means the results collected from a forensic medical examination of a victim by a provider.

(3) "Personal information" has the meaning set forth in IC 9-14-6-6.

(4) "Provider" means a hospital or licensed medical services provider that provides forensic medical exams and additional forensic services to a victim.

(5) "Sample" means the result collected from a forensic medical examination of the victim by a provider, when the victim has not yet reported the sex crime to law enforcement.

(6) "Secured storage" means a method of storing a sample that will adequately safeguard the integrity and viability of the sample.

(7) "Sexual assault examination kit" means the standard medical forensic examination kit for victims of sexual assault developed by the state police department under IC 10-11-2-33.

(8) "Sexual assault nurse examiner" means a registered nurse who:

(A) has received training to provide comprehensive care to sexual assault survivors; and

(B) can:

(i) conduct a forensic medical examination; and

(ii) collect evidence from a sexual assault victim.

As added by P.L.161-2014, SEC.11. Amended by P.L.36-2019, SEC.2; P.L.144-2024, SEC.13.
Ind. Code § 16-18-2-109.5 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 18 / Chapter 2 / Section 16-18-2-109.5
"Emergency medical dispatching"
Status: in_force

Sec. 109.5. "Emergency medical dispatching", for purposes of IC 16-31-3.5, has the meaning set forth in IC 16-31-3.5-1.

As added by P.L.205-2003, SEC.13. Amended by P.L.32-2021, SEC.38.
Ind. Code § 16-36-6-4 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 36 / Chapter 6 / Section 16-36-6-4
"POST form"
Status: in_force

Sec. 4. As used in this chapter, "POST form" refers to a physician order for scope of treatment (POST) form developed by the state department under section 9 of this chapter.

As added by P.L.164-2013, SEC.8.
Ind. Code § 16-36-7-5 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 36 / Chapter 7 / Section 16-36-7-5
"Declaration"
Status: in_force

Sec. 5. As used in this chapter, "declaration" means a written document, voluntarily executed by a declarant for the declarant under section 28 of this chapter.

As added by P.L.50-2021, SEC.63.
Ind. Code § 16-31-11-7 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 31 / Chapter 11 / Section 16-31-11-7
Ability to obtain license or certificate under other provisions
Status: in_force

Sec. 7. This chapter does not prohibit a military service applicant from proceeding under the licensure or certification requirements established by the commission under the other provisions of this article.

As added by P.L.16-2013, SEC.2; P.L.115-2013, SEC.2.
Ind. Code § 16-19-3.1-1 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 19 / Chapter 3.1 / Section 16-19-3.1-1
Program for certification of qualified inspectors; rules; list
Status: in_force

Sec. 1. (a) The state department shall, in order to protect the public health, establish a program to certify individuals as qualified inspectors to perform decontamination of a site that has been contaminated by the illegal manufacture of controlled substances.

(b) The state department shall do the following concerning qualified inspectors:

(1) Adopt rules under IC 4-22-2 concerning the following:

(A) Training, testing, and certification of qualified inspectors to perform decontamination on sites that have been contaminated by the illegal manufacture of controlled substances.

(B) The inspection and remediation of sites used in the illegal manufacturing of a controlled substance.

(2) Maintain a list of individuals certified as qualified inspectors.

(3) Remove individuals who no longer meet the certification requirements from the list described in subdivision (2).

As added by P.L.111-2018, SEC.10.
Ind. Code § 16-41-19-3 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 41 / Chapter 19 / Section 16-41-19-3
Application forms
Status: in_force

Sec. 3. The state department shall supply the necessary application forms to all local health officers for the administration of section 2 of this chapter and IC 12-20-16-14. The local health officers shall supply physicians with the forms on request. The application forms shall be designed to provide the statistical information required by the state department.

[Pre-1993 Recodification Citation: 16-1-14-3.]

As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.24.
Ind. Code § 16-18-2-244.5 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 18 / Chapter 2 / Section 16-18-2-244.5
"National criminal history background check"
Status: in_force

Sec. 244.5. "National criminal history background check", for purposes of IC 16-27-2, has the meaning set forth in IC 16-27-2-2.1.

As added by P.L.197-2007, SEC.4.
Ind. Code § 16-39-2-10 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 39 / Chapter 2 / Section 16-39-2-10
Decedents' records; consent to release
Status: in_force

Sec. 10. For the purposes of this chapter, consent to the release of a deceased patient's record may be given by the personal representative of the patient's estate. If there is no appointment of a personal representative, consent may be given by:

(1) the patient's spouse; or

(2) if there is no spouse, any responsible member of the patient's family, including a parent, guardian, or custodian of the deceased patient’s minor child.

[Pre-1993 Recodification Citation: 16-4-8-3.1(j).]

As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.22. Amended by P.L.4-1997, SEC.8.
Ind. Code § 16-41-35-8 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 41 / Chapter 35 / Section 16-41-35-8
Radiation
Status: in_force

Sec. 8. As used in this chapter, "radiation" means the following:

(1) Ionizing radiation, including gamma rays, x-rays, alpha particles, beta particles, and other atomic or nuclear particles or rays.

(2) Electromagnetic radiation generated during the operation of electronic products.

(3) Sonic, ultrasonic, or infrasonic waves that are emitted from an electronic product as a result of the operation of an electronic circuit in that product that may produce a hazard to health.

[Pre-1993 Recodification Citation: 13-1-2-3(a).]

As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.24.
Ind. Code § 16-41-8-1 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 41 / Chapter 8 / Section 16-41-8-1
"Potentially disease transmitting offense"
Status: in_force

Sec. 1. (a) As used in this chapter, "potentially disease transmitting offense" means any of the following:

(1) Battery (IC 35-42-2-1) or domestic battery (IC 35-42-2-1.3) involving placing a bodily fluid or waste on another person.

(2) An offense relating to a criminal sexual act (as defined in IC 35-31.5-2-216), if sexual intercourse or other sexual conduct (as defined in IC 35-31.5-2-221.5) occurred.

The term includes an attempt to commit an offense, if sexual intercourse or other sexual conduct (as defined in IC 35-31.5-2-221.5) occurred, and a delinquent act that would be a crime if committed by an adult.

(b) Except as provided in this chapter, a person may not disclose or be compelled to disclose medical or epidemiological information involving a communicable disease or other serious disease (as set forth in the list published under IC 16-41-2-1). This information may not be released or made public except under the following circumstances:

(1) Release may be made of medical or epidemiologic information for statistical purposes if done in a manner that does not identify an individual.

(2) Release may be made of medical or epidemiologic information with the written consent of all individuals identified in the information released.

(3) Release may be made of medical or epidemiologic information to the extent necessary to enforce public health laws, laws described in IC 31-37-19-4 through IC 31-37-19-6, IC 31-37-19-9 through IC 31-37-19-10, IC 31-37-19-12 through IC 31-37-19-23, IC 35-38-1-7.1, and IC 35-45-21-1 or to protect the health or life of a named party.

(4) Release may be made of the medical information of a person in accordance with this chapter.

(5) Release may be made of the medical information or epidemiologic information of a person to an Indiana nonprofit entity that performs health data services for health care providers if the state department:

(A) determines that the release is necessary as part of a response to a public health event, including an outbreak, epidemic, or pandemic; and

(B) executes a data use agreement with the entity that specifies the permitted use and disclosure of any released information.

(c) Except as provided in this chapter, a person responsible for recording, reporting, or maintaining information required to be reported under IC 16-41-2 who recklessly, knowingly, or intentionally discloses or fails to protect medical or epidemiologic information classified as confidential under this section commits a Class A misdemeanor.

(d) In addition to subsection (c), a public employee who violates this section is subject to discharge or other disciplinary action under the personnel rules of the agency that employs the employee.

(e) Release shall be made of the medical records concerning an individual to:

(1) the individual;

(2) a person authorized in writing by the individual to receive the medical records; or

(3) a coroner under IC 36-2-14-21.

(f) An individual may voluntarily disclose information about the individual's communicable disease.

(g) The provisions of this section regarding confidentiality apply to information obtained by the state department or a local health department, including the health and hospital corporation created under IC 16-22-8, under IC 16-41-1 through IC 16-41-16.

[Pre-1993 Recodification Citations: 16-1-9.5-7; 16-1-10.5-21(b).]

As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.24. Amended by P.L.181-1993, SEC.1; P.L.1-1997, SEC.99; P.L.28-2002, SEC.2; P.L.99-2002, SEC.7; P.L.135-2005, SEC.2; P.L.125-2009, SEC.1; P.L.114-2012, SEC.41; P.L.158-2013, SEC.241; P.L.149-2016, SEC.48; P.L.65-2016, SEC.7; P.L.218-2019, SEC.8; P.L.112-2020, SEC.29; P.L.130-2021, SEC.16; P.L.143-2025, SEC.32.
Ind. Code § 16-41-26-13 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 41 / Chapter 26 / Section 16-41-26-13
Civil penalties and compliance orders
Status: in_force

Sec. 13. (a) The state department shall adopt rules under IC 4-22-2 that establish a schedule of civil penalties that may be levied in an action to enforce the provisions of the following:

(1) This chapter.

(2) The rules of the state department.

(b) A penalty included in the schedule of civil penalties adopted under subsection (a) may not exceed five hundred dollars ($500) per violation per day.

(c) The state department may issue an order of compliance, impose a civil penalty included in the schedule of civil penalties adopted under subsection (a), or both, against a person who:

(1) fails to comply with this chapter or a rule adopted under this chapter; or

(2) interferes with or obstructs the state department or the state department's designated agent in the performance of duties under this chapter.

(d) An order of compliance may be issued under IC 4-21.5-3-6, IC 4-21.5-3-8, or IC 4-21.5-4. A civil penalty may be imposed only in a proceeding under IC 4-21.5-3-8.

(e) A proceeding commenced to impose a civil penalty may be consolidated with any other proceeding commenced to enforce this chapter or a rule adopted under this chapter.

[Pre-1993 Recodification Citation: 13-1-9-11(b), (c), (d), (e), (f).]

As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.24.
Ind. Code § 16-46-6-9 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 46 / Chapter 6 / Section 16-46-6-9
Meetings
Status: in_force

Note: This version of section effective until 7-1-2027. See also following repeal of this section, effective 7-1-2027.

Sec. 9. The council shall hold at least four (4) meetings annually.

[Pre-1993 Recodification Citation: 16-1-44-3(h).]

As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.29.
Ind. Code § 16-21-9.5-5 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 21 / Chapter 9.5 / Section 16-21-9.5-5
Information available on patient portal
Status: in_force

Sec. 5. A hospital shall make payment assistance program information available electronically through any patient portal maintained by the hospital.

As added by P.L.88-2026, SEC.5.
Ind. Code § 16-35-1.5-7 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 35 / Chapter 1.5 / Section 16-35-1.5-7
Penalties; deposit in dedicated accounts
Status: in_force

Sec. 7. (a) A civil penalty collected by the state department must be deposited in a dedicated account designated by the state department to be used in the administration of the WIC program.

(b) A civil penalty collected under this chapter does not revert to the state general fund, but remains in the account designated under subsection (a).

[Pre-1993 Recodification Citation: 16-2-2.5-7.]

As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.18.
Ind. Code § 16-34-2-7 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 34 / Chapter 2 / Section 16-34-2-7
Performance of unlawful abortion; offense
Status: in_force

Sec. 7. (a) Except as provided in subsections (b) and (c), a person who knowingly or intentionally performs an abortion prohibited by section 1 of this chapter commits a Level 5 felony.

(b) A physician who performs an abortion intentionally or knowingly in violation of section 1(a)(1)(D) or 4 of this chapter commits a Class A misdemeanor.

(c) A person who knowingly or intentionally performs an abortion in violation of section 1.1 of this chapter commits a Class A infraction.

(d) A woman upon whom a partial birth abortion is performed may not be prosecuted for violating or conspiring to violate section 1(b) of this chapter.

(e) A woman upon whom a dismemberment abortion is performed may not be prosecuted for violating or conspiring to violate section 1(c) of this chapter.

[Pre-1993 Recodification Citation: 35-1-58.5-4.]

As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.17. Amended by P.L.187-1995, SEC.6; P.L.145-1997, SEC.4; P.L.158-2013, SEC.235; P.L.93-2019, SEC.5; P.L.179-2022(ss), SEC.28.
Ind. Code § 16-41-7.5-4 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 41 / Chapter 7.5 / Section 16-41-7.5-4
Location of programs; complying with requirements
Status: in_force

Sec. 4. (a) A qualified entity may operate a program only in a county or municipality where:

(1) a public health emergency has been declared; or

(2) a program has been approved;

under section 5 of this chapter. However, a qualified entity may not operate a program outside of the jurisdictional area of the governmental body that approved the qualified entity.

(b) A qualified entity that meets the requirements in subsection (a) and complies with the requirements of this chapter may operate a program.

As added by P.L.208-2015, SEC.9. Amended by P.L.198-2017, SEC.1.
Ind. Code § 16-36-3-6 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 36 / Chapter 3 / Section 16-36-3-6
Second opinion specialist list
Status: in_force

Sec. 6. In obtaining a second opinion as required by section 5 of this chapter, the superintendent shall compile a list of licensed physicians, organized by specialty. The superintendent must use an appropriate specialist from the list whenever possible. The physician chosen to give a second opinion must not be the same physician later chosen to perform the surgery that was the subject of the second opinion, unless an emergency exists.

[Pre-1993 Recodification Citation: 16-8-3-3(c).]

As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.19.
Ind. Code § 16-19-4-7 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 19 / Chapter 4 / Section 16-19-4-7
Repealed
Status: repealed

[Pre-1993 Recodification Citation: 16-1-2-8.]

As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.2. Repealed by P.L.100-2012, SEC.49.
Ind. Code § 16-27-5.5-4 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 27 / Chapter 5.5 / Section 16-27-5.5-4
Cooperative agreements; included activities
Status: in_force

Sec. 4. Home health agencies may enter into cooperative agreements to carry out the following activities:

(1) To form and operate, either directly or indirectly, one (1) or more networks of home health agencies to arrange for the provision of health care services through such networks, including to contract either directly or indirectly through a network.

(2) To contract, either directly or through such networks, with the office, or the office's contractors, to provide:

(A) services to Medicaid beneficiaries; and

(B) health care services in an efficient and cost effective manner on a prepaid, capitation, or other reimbursement basis.

(3) To undertake other managed health care activities.

As added by P.L.136-2024, SEC.40.
Ind. Code § 16-18-2-61 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 18 / Chapter 2 / Section 16-18-2-61
Repealed
Status: repealed

[Pre-1993 Recodification Citation: 16-6-5-3(l).]

As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.1. Repealed by P.L.137-1996, SEC.75.
Ind. Code § 16-18-2-54.5 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 18 / Chapter 2 / Section 16-18-2-54.5
"Childhood hazards"
Status: in_force

Sec. 54.5. "Childhood hazards", for purposes of IC 16-41-40, has the meaning set forth in IC 16-41-40-1.5.

As added by P.L.101-1999, SEC.1.
Ind. Code § 16-31-3-3 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 31 / Chapter 3 / Section 16-31-3-3
Exceptions to certification or licensure requirement
Status: in_force

Sec. 3. (a) A certificate or license is not required for a person who provides emergency ambulance service, an emergency medical technician, an ambulance, a nontransporting emergency medical services vehicle, or advanced life support when doing any of the following:

(1) Providing assistance to persons certified to provide emergency ambulance service or to emergency medical technicians.

(2) Operating from a location or headquarters outside Indiana to provide emergency ambulance services to patients who are picked up outside Indiana for transportation to locations within Indiana.

(3) Providing emergency medical services during a major catastrophe or disaster with which persons or ambulances certified to provide emergency ambulance services are insufficient or unable to cope.

(b) An agency or instrumentality of the United States and any paramedic, advanced emergency medical technician, emergency medical technician, or emergency medical responder of the agency or instrumentality is not required to:

(1) be certified or licensed; or

(2) conform to the standards prescribed under this chapter.

[Pre-1993 Recodification Citation: 16-1-39-12(a).]

As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.14. Amended by P.L.186-1995, SEC.10; P.L.22-2005, SEC.20; P.L.77-2012, SEC.24.
Ind. Code § 16-49-4-15 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 49 / Chapter 4 / Section 16-49-4-15
Confidentiality of records
Status: in_force

Sec. 15. The statewide child fatality review committee is subject to the confidentiality provisions of IC 31-33-18 applying to records held by the statewide child fatality review committee.

As added by P.L.119-2013, SEC.3.
Ind. Code § 16-52-1-5 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 52 / Chapter 1 / Section 16-52-1-5
"Temporary health care services agency"
Status: in_force

Sec. 5. (a) As used in this article, "temporary health care services agency" means a person engaged for hire in the business of providing or procuring temporary employment in health care facilities for health care personnel.

(b) The term does not include an individual who only engages on the individual's own behalf to provide services on a temporary basis to health care facilities.

As added by P.L.149-2023, SEC.18.
Ind. Code § 16-23-9-1 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 23 / Chapter 9 / Section 16-23-9-1
Application of chapter
Status: in_force

Sec. 1. This chapter applies to a nonprofit hospital corporation that:

(1) is located in a township having a population of more than eight thousand (8,000) and less than ten thousand (10,000) located in a county having a population of more than forty-six thousand (46,000) and less than forty-six thousand four hundred (46,400);

(2) has a majority of members who are residents of the township;

(3) is managed by directors, a majority of whom are residents of the township and who serve without compensation;

(4) is free from political or sectarian influence and is required by the hospital's articles of incorporation to be so managed and maintained perpetually; and

(5) is unable to be maintained and supported and to perform the hospital service reasonably needed and required for the people of the township without assistance, as determined by the township trustee and township board.

[Pre-1993 Recodification Citation: 16-12.2-11-1.]

As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.6. Amended by P.L.170-2002, SEC.107; P.L.119-2012, SEC.138; P.L.104-2022, SEC.113.
Ind. Code § 16-28-11-6 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 28 / Chapter 11 / Section 16-28-11-6
Disclosure of fire sprinkler systems in consumer guide to nursing homes
Status: in_force

Sec. 6. The state department shall disclose, in the state department's consumer guide to nursing homes, whether a health facility is:

(1) fully;

(2) partially; or

(3) not;

equipped with fire sprinklers.

As added by P.L.73-2007, SEC.2.
Ind. Code § 16-18-2-253.1 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 18 / Chapter 2 / Section 16-18-2-253.1
"Nurse aide"
Status: in_force

Sec. 253.1. "Nurse aide", for purposes of IC 16-27.5, has the meaning set forth in IC 16-28-13-1.

As added by P.L.143-2025, SEC.12.
Ind. Code § 16-45-3-1 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 45 / Chapter 3 / Section 16-45-3-1
Acceptance of federal act
Status: in_force

Sec. 1. The state of Indiana accepts the provisions and benefits of an act of the United States Congress entitled "An act for the promotion of the welfare and hygiene of maternity and infancy, and for other purposes," approved November 23, 1921, and will observe and comply with all the requirements of that act (42 U.S.C. 701 et seq.).

[Pre-1993 Recodification Citation: 16-2-2-1.]

As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.28.
Ind. Code § 16-18-2-54.3 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 18 / Chapter 2 / Section 16-18-2-54.3
"Child"
Status: in_force

Sec. 54.3. "Child", for purposes of IC 16-35-8, has the meaning set forth in IC 16-35-8-1.

As added by P.L.1-2010, SEC.68.
Ind. Code § 16-18-2-310 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 18 / Chapter 2 / Section 16-18-2-310
Repealed
Status: repealed

[Pre-1993 Recodification Citation: 16-6-6-1(l).]

As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.1. Repealed by P.L.137-1996, SEC.75.
Ind. Code § 16-41-27-30 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 41 / Chapter 27 / Section 16-41-27-30
Ejections from mobile home communities
Status: in_force

Sec. 30. The owner, operator, or caretaker of a mobile home community may eject a person from the premises for any of the following reasons:

(1) Nonpayment of charges or fees for accommodations.

(2) Violation of law or disorderly conduct.

(3) Violation of a rule of the state department relating to mobile home communities.

(4) Violation of a rule of the mobile home community that is publicly posted within the mobile home community.

[Pre-1993 Recodification Citation: 13-1-7-34.]

As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.24. Amended by P.L.87-2005, SEC.26.
Ind. Code § 16-41-24-7 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 41 / Chapter 24 / Section 16-41-24-7
Sewage treatment plant assessments
Status: in_force

Sec. 7. All municipalities may provide the means for paying the cost of constructing a plant for purifying the discharge of public sewers and drains by assessing the cost of the plant against all of the several parcels of real property situated within the corporate limits and make each assessment in an amount as great as but not greater than the value of the benefits received by each parcel respectively as the result of the construction of the plant.

[Pre-1993 Recodification Citation: 16-1-26-10.]

As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.24.
Ind. Code § 16-34-2-12 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 34 / Chapter 2 / Section 16-34-2-12
Identity of a woman upon whom a dismemberment abortion has been performed
Status: reserved

Sec. 12. (a) In every civil, criminal, or administrative action brought under section 1(c), 9, 10, or 11 of this chapter, the identity of any woman upon whom a dismemberment abortion has been performed or was attempted to have been performed shall be preserved from public disclosure.

(b) Anyone other than a prosecuting attorney who brings an action under section 9 or 10 of this chapter shall use a pseudonym for the woman.

(c) This section may not be construed to conceal the identity of the plaintiff or of witnesses from the defendant or the attorneys for the defendant.

As added by P.L.93-2019, SEC.10.
Ind. Code § 16-36-1-7 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 36 / Chapter 1 / Section 16-36-1-7
Appointed representative; qualifications; conditions; effective date; duties; resignation; revocation of appointment
Status: in_force

Sec. 7. (a) An individual who may consent to health care under section 3 of this chapter may appoint another representative to act for the appointor in matters affecting the appointor's health care.

(b) An appointment and any amendment must meet the following conditions:

(1) Be in writing.

(2) Be signed by the appointor or by a designee in the appointor's presence before January 1, 2023.

(3) Be witnessed by an adult other than the representative.

(c) The appointor may specify in the appointment appropriate terms and conditions, including an authorization to the representative to delegate the authority to consent to another.

(d) The authority granted becomes effective according to the terms of the appointment.

(e) The appointment does not commence until the appointor becomes incapable of consenting. The authority granted in the appointment is not effective if the appointor regains the capacity to consent.

(f) Unless the appointment provides otherwise, a representative appointed under this section who is reasonably available and willing to act has priority to act in all matters of health care for the appointor, except when the appointor is capable of consenting.

(g) In making all decisions regarding the appointor's health care, a representative appointed under this section shall act as follows:

(1) In the best interest of the appointor consistent with the purpose expressed in the appointment.

(2) In good faith.

(h) A health care representative who resigns or is unwilling to comply with the written appointment may not exercise further power under the appointment and shall so inform the following:

(1) The appointor.

(2) The appointor's legal representative if one is known.

(3) The health care provider if the representative knows there is one.

(i) An individual who is capable of consenting to health care may revoke:

(1) the appointment at any time by notifying the representative orally or in writing; or

(2) the authority granted to the representative by notifying the health care provider orally or in writing.

[Pre-1993 Recodification Citation: 16-8-12-6.]

As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.19. Amended by P.L.81-2015, SEC.8; P.L.50-2021, SEC.37.
Ind. Code § 16-46-10-2.6 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 46 / Chapter 10 / Section 16-46-10-2.6
Distribution of city health department funding
Status: in_force

Sec. 2.6. For counties with a city health department established under IC 16-20-4-3, funding of the city health department shall be determined based on a per capita amount as provided in section 2.2(d) of this chapter. The county fiscal body and city fiscal body shall enter into an interlocal agreement solely for the purpose of distributing the city health department's total amount of the city health department's per capita share of funding. The county shall distribute the city health department's per capita share not later than five (5) days after the date funds are received from the state department.

As added by P.L.201-2023, SEC.151.
Ind. Code § 16-18-2-161 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 18 / Chapter 2 / Section 16-18-2-161
"Health care facility"
Status: in_force

Sec. 161. (a) "Health care facility" includes:

(1) hospitals licensed under IC 16-21-2, private mental health institutions licensed under IC 12-25, and tuberculosis hospitals established under IC 16-11-1 (before its repeal);

(2) health facilities licensed under IC 16-28; and

(3) rehabilitation facilities and kidney disease treatment centers.

(b) "Health care facility", for purposes of IC 16-21-11 and IC 16-34-3, has the meaning set forth in IC 16-21-11-1.

(c) "Health care facility", for purposes of IC 16-28-13, has the meaning set forth in IC 16-28-13-0.5.

(d) "Health care facility", for purposes of IC 16-36-7, has the meaning set forth in IC 16-36-7-11.

(e) "Health care facility", for purposes of IC 16-52, has the meaning set forth in IC 16-52-1-3.

[Pre-1993 Recodification Citation: 16-1-3.4-1.]

As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.1. Amended by P.L.108-1999, SEC.1; P.L.101-2007, SEC.2; P.L.42-2011, SEC.36; P.L.127-2014, SEC.1; P.L.113-2015, SEC.3; P.L.50-2021, SEC.16; P.L.149-2023, SEC.11.
Ind. Code § 16-42-3-4 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 42 / Chapter 3 / Section 16-42-3-4
Misbranded drug or device
Status: in_force

Sec. 4. A drug or device is considered to be misbranded under any of the following conditions:

(1) If the labeling of the drug or device is false or misleading in any way.

(2) If the drug or device is in package form unless the drug or device bears a label containing:

(A) the name and place of business of the manufacturer, packer, or distributor; and

(B) an accurate statement of the quantity of the contents in terms of weight, measure, or numerical count.

However, under clause (B) reasonable variations shall be permitted and exemptions as to small packages shall be established by rules adopted by the state department.

(3) If any word, statement, or other information required to appear on the label or labeling, under this chapter or a rule adopted under IC 16-42-1-2 is not prominently placed on the drug or device with conspicuousness (as compared with other words, statements, designs, or devices in the labeling) and in such terms that make the label likely to be read and understood by the ordinary individual under customary conditions of purchase and use.

(4) If the drug or device:

(A) is for use by humans; and

(B) contains any quantity of the narcotic or hypnotic substance alpha-eucaine, barbituric acid, beta-eucaine, bromal, cannabis, carbromal, chloral, coca, cocaine, codeine, heroin, marijuana, morphine, opium, paraldehyde, peyote, methamphetamine, or sulphonmethane, or any chemical derivative of such substance, which derivative after investigation has been found to be and is designated as habit forming, by rules adopted by the state department under IC 16-42-1 through IC 16-42-4 or by regulations issued under 21 U.S.C. 352(d);

unless the label on the drug or device bears the name and quantity or proportion of that substance or derivative and the statement "Warning ─ May Be Habit Forming".

(5) If a drug, unless the following conditions are met:

(A) The label on the drug bears, to the exclusion of any other nonproprietary name except the applicable systematic chemical name or the chemical formula, the following:

(i) The established name of the drug, if any.

(ii) If the drug is fabricated from at least two (2) ingredients, the established name and quantity of each active ingredient, including the kind and quantity or proportion of any alcohol and, whether active or not, the established name and quantity or proportion of any bromides, ether, chloroform, acetanilid, acetphenetidin, amidopyrine, antipyrine, atropine, hyoscine, hyoscyamine, arsenic, digitalis, digitalis glucosides, mercury, ouabain, strophanthin, strychnine, thyroid, or any derivative or preparation of those substances contained in the drug. However, the requirement for stating the quantity of the active ingredients, other than the quantity of those specifically named in this subdivision, applies only to prescription drugs.

(B) If a prescription drug, the established name of the drug or ingredient on the label (and on any labeling on which a name for the drug or ingredient is used) is printed prominently and in type at least half as large as that used for any proprietary name or designation for the drug or ingredient.

However, to the extent that compliance with the requirements of clause (A)(ii) or clause (B) is impracticable, exemptions shall be allowed under rules adopted by the state department or by regulations promulgated under the Federal Act.

(6) Unless the drug's or device's labeling bears:

(A) adequate directions for use; and

(B) adequate warnings against use in those pathological conditions or by children where the drug's or device's use may be dangerous to health or against unsafe dosage or methods or duration of administration or application in the manner and form that is necessary for the protection of users.

However, if any requirement of clause (A) as applied to any drug or device is not necessary for the protection of the public health, the state department shall adopt rules exempting the drug or device from that requirement.

(7) If a drug purports to be a drug the name of which is recognized in an official compendium, unless the drug is packaged and labeled as prescribed in the compendium. However, the method of packing may be modified with the consent of the state department in accordance with regulations promulgated by the federal security administrator under the Federal Act. Whenever a drug is recognized in both the United States Pharmacopoeia and the Homeopathic Pharmacopoeia of the United States, the drug is subject to the requirements of the United States Pharmacopoeia with respect to packaging and labeling unless the drug is labeled and offered for sale as a homeopathic drug. In that case the drug is subject to the Homeopathic Pharmacopoeia of the United States and not to the United States Pharmacopoeia.

(8) If a drug or device has been found by the federal security administrator or the state department to be a drug liable to deterioration, unless the drug or device is packaged in a form and manner and the drug's or device's label bears a statement of such precautions as the federal security administrator or the state department requires by rule or regulation as necessary for the protection of the public health. A rule or regulation may not be established for any drug recognized in an official compendium until the federal security administrator or the state department informs the appropriate body charged with the revision of the compendium of the need for the packaging or labeling requirements and that body fails within a reasonable time to prescribe requirements.

(9) If a drug's container is made, formed, or filled as to be misleading.

(10) If a drug is an imitation of another drug.

(11) If a drug is offered for sale under the name of another drug.

(12) If a drug is or purports to be or is represented to be a drug composed wholly or partly of insulin, unless:

(A) the drug is from a batch with respect to which a certificate or release has been issued under Section 506 of the Federal Act; and

(B) the certificate or release is in effect with respect to the drug.

(13) If a drug is or purports to be or is represented to be a drug composed wholly or partly of any kind of penicillin, streptomycin, chloretetracycline, chloramphenicol, bacitracin, or any other antibiotic drug, or any derivative of those drugs, unless:

(A) the drug is from a batch with respect to which a certificate or release has been issued under Section 507 of the Federal Act; and

(B) the certificate or release is in effect with respect to that drug.

However, this subdivision does not apply to any drug or class of drugs exempted by regulations promulgated under Section 507(c) or 507(d) of the Federal Act.

(14) If a drug or device is dangerous to health when used in the dosage, or with the frequency or duration prescribed, recommended, or suggested in the labeling of the drug or device.

(15) Under the conditions described in section 6 of this chapter.

[Pre-1993 Recodification Citations: 16-1-30-5; 16-1-30-6; 16-1-30-7; 16-1-30-8 part; 16-1-30-9; 16-1-30-10; 16-1-30-11; 16-1-30-12 part; 16-1-30-13; 16-1-30-15 part.]

As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.25. Amended by P.L.17-2001, SEC.3.
Ind. Code § 16-22-6-13 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 22 / Chapter 6 / Section 16-22-6-13
Leases
Status: in_force

Sec. 13. Each county may lease land and a building from the authority for hospital purposes. A contract of lease on a particular building may not be entered into for more than forty (40) years but the contract may be renewed for a like or lesser time.

[Pre-1993 Recodification Citation: 16-12-20-10.]

As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.5.
Ind. Code § 16-28-13-2 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 28 / Chapter 13 / Section 16-28-13-2
"Other unlicensed employee" defined
Status: in_force

Sec. 2. (a) As used in this chapter, "other unlicensed employee" means:

(1) an employee of a health facility;

(2) a hospital based health facility; or

(3) a personal services attendant (as defined in IC 12-10-17.1-8);

who is not licensed (as defined in IC 25-1-9-3) by a board (as defined in IC 25-1-9-1).

(b) The term does not include an employee of an ambulatory outpatient surgical center, a home health agency, a hospice program, or a hospital that is not licensed (as defined in IC 25-1-9-3) by a board (as defined in IC 25-1-9-1).

As added by P.L.152-1995, SEC.18. Amended by P.L.108-1999, SEC.5; P.L.255-2001, SEC.16; P.L.141-2006, SEC.85.
Ind. Code § 16-39-2-7 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 39 / Chapter 2 / Section 16-39-2-7
Discovery or admissibility without patient's consent
Status: in_force

Sec. 7. Except as provided in section 8 of this chapter, the mental health record is not discoverable or admissible in any legal proceeding without the consent of the patient.

[Pre-1993 Recodification Citation: 16-4-8-3.1(g).]

As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.22.
Ind. Code § 16-25-7-2 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 25 / Chapter 7 / Section 16-25-7-2
Contents of disclosure document
Status: in_force

Sec. 2. The disclosure document required under section 1 of this chapter must contain at least the following:

(1) A description of all hospice services provided by the hospice program, including the:

(A) types of nursing services;

(B) other services;

(C) specific services available during the progressive stages of the terminal illness and thereafter; and

(D) a statement that the extent of hospice services and supplies are dispensed based on the hospice program patient's individual needs as determined by the interdisciplinary team.

(2) An explanation of the hospice program's internal complaint resolution process.

(3) A statement that the hospice program patient has the right to participate in the planning of the patient's care.

(4) A statement that a hospice program patient may refuse any component of hospice services offered by the hospice program.

(5) A statement that a hospice employee may provide supplies to a:

(A) hospice program patient; or

(B) hospice program patient's family;

in addition to the supplies provided by the hospice program, but the employee may only be reimbursed for the supplies by providing a written receipt to the hospice program patient or the hospice program patient's family.

(6) A statement that the hospice program patient may request the hospice program to provide, on a monthly basis, an itemized statement of services and supplies delivered to the patient, as submitted to the patient's payor.

(7) The toll free number established by the state department under IC 16-25-5-4 to receive complaints from hospice program patients and the family members of hospice program patients regarding the hospice program.

As added by P.L.256-1999, SEC.17.
Ind. Code § 16-18-2-238 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 18 / Chapter 2 / Section 16-18-2-238
"Mobile home"
Status: in_force

Sec. 238. "Mobile home", for purposes of IC 16-41-27, has meaning set forth in IC 9-13-2-103.2. The term includes a manufactured home (as defined in IC 9-13-2-96(a)).

[Pre-1993 Recodification Citation: 13-1-7-2(1).]

As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.1. Amended by P.L.157-2026, SEC.211.
Ind. Code § 16-42-5-9 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 42 / Chapter 5 / Section 16-42-5-9
Walls and ceilings; construction; washing
Status: in_force

Sec. 9. (a) The sidewalls, woodwork, and ceiling of a food establishment must be made of an impervious material with a finish that is washable.

(b) The sidewalls, woodwork, and ceiling must be kept washed clean with detergent and water.

[Pre-1993 Recodification Citation: 16-1-20-11.]

As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.25.
Ind. Code § 16-34-2-1.1 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 34 / Chapter 2 / Section 16-34-2-1.1
Voluntary and informed consent condition; information required if a lethal fetal anomaly is diagnosed; ultrasound report; suspected coercion
Status: in_force

Sec. 1.1. (a) An abortion shall not be performed except with the voluntary and informed consent of the pregnant woman upon whom the abortion is to be performed. Except in the case of a medical emergency, consent to an abortion is voluntary and informed only if the following conditions are met:

(1) At least eighteen (18) hours before the abortion and in the private, not group, presence of the pregnant woman, the physician who is to perform the abortion, the referring physician or a physician assistant (as defined in IC 25-27.5-2-10), an advanced practice registered nurse (as defined in IC 25-23-1-1(b)), or a certified nurse midwife (as defined in IC 34-18-2-6.5) to whom the responsibility has been delegated by the physician who is to perform the abortion or the referring physician has informed the pregnant woman orally and in writing of the following:

(A) The name of the physician performing the abortion, the physician's medical license number, and an emergency telephone number where the physician or the physician's designee may be contacted on a twenty-four (24) hour a day, seven (7) day a week basis.

(B) That follow-up care by the physician or the physician's designee (if the designee is licensed under IC 25-22.5) is available on an appropriate and timely basis when clinically necessary.

(C) The nature of the proposed procedure or information concerning the abortion inducing drug that includes the following statement: "Some evidence suggests that effects of Mifespristone may be avoided, ceased, or reversed if the second pill, Misoprostol, has not been taken. Immediately contact the following for more information at (insert applicable abortion inducing drug reversal website and corresponding hotline number)."

(D) Objective scientific information of the risks of and alternatives to the procedure or the use of an abortion inducing drug, including:

(i) the risk of infection and hemorrhage;

(ii) the potential danger to a subsequent pregnancy; and

(iii) the potential danger of infertility.

(E) That human physical life begins when a human ovum is fertilized by a human sperm.

(F) The probable gestational age of the fetus at the time the abortion is to be performed, including:

(i) a picture of a fetus;

(ii) the dimensions of a fetus; and

(iii) relevant information on the potential survival of an unborn fetus;

at this stage of development.

(G) That objective scientific information shows that a fetus can feel pain at or before twenty (20) weeks of postfertilization age.

(H) The medical risks associated with carrying the fetus to term.

(I) The availability of fetal ultrasound imaging and auscultation of fetal heart tone services to enable the pregnant woman to view the image and hear the heartbeat of the fetus and how to obtain access to these services.

(J) That the pregnancy of a child less than fifteen (15) years of age may constitute child abuse under Indiana law if the act included an adult and must be reported to the department of child services or the local law enforcement agency under IC 31-33-5.

(K) That Indiana does not allow a fetus to be aborted solely because of the fetus's race, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, or diagnosis or potential diagnosis of the fetus having Down syndrome or any other disability.

(L) That no one has the right to coerce the pregnant woman to have an abortion.

(2) At least eighteen (18) hours before the abortion, the pregnant woman will be informed orally and in writing of the following:

(A) That medical assistance benefits may be available for prenatal care, childbirth, and neonatal care from the county office of the division of family resources.

(B) That the father of the unborn fetus is legally required to assist in the support of the child. In the case of rape, the information required under this clause may be omitted.

(C) That adoption alternatives are available and that adoptive parents may legally pay the costs of prenatal care, childbirth, and neonatal care.

(D) That there are physical risks to the pregnant woman in having an abortion, both during the abortion procedure and after.

(E) That Indiana has enacted the safe haven law under IC 31-34-2.5.

(F) The:

(i) website address of the state department's website; and

(ii) description of the information that will be provided on the website and that is;

described in section 1.5 of this chapter.

(G) For the facility in which the abortion is to be performed, an emergency telephone number that is available and answered on a twenty-four (24) hour a day, seven (7) day a week basis.

(H) On a form developed by the state department and as described in IC 16-34-3, that the pregnant woman has a right to determine the final disposition of the remains of the aborted fetus.

(I) On a form developed by the state department, that the pregnant woman has a right, after a surgical abortion, to:

(i) dispose of the remains of the aborted fetus by interment in compliance with IC 23-14-54, or cremation through a licensee (as defined in IC 25-15-2-19) and in compliance with IC 23-14-31; or

(ii) have the health care facility dispose of the remains of the aborted fetus by interment in compliance with IC 23-14-54, or cremation through a licensee (as defined in IC 25-15-2-19) and in compliance with IC 23-14-31, and ask which method of disposition will be used by the health care facility.

(J) On a form developed by the state department:

(i) that a pregnant woman, after an abortion induced by an abortion inducing drug, will expel an aborted fetus; and

(ii) the disposition policy of the health care facility concerning the disposition of the aborted fetus. The disposition policy must allow the pregnant woman to return the aborted fetus to the health care facility for disposition by interment in compliance with IC 23-14-54, or cremation through a licensee (as defined in IC 25-15-2-19) and in compliance with IC 23-14-31.

(K) On a form developed by the state department, information concerning any counseling that is available to a pregnant woman after having an abortion.

The state department shall develop and distribute the forms required by clauses (H) through (K).

(3) The pregnant woman certifies in writing, on a form developed by the state department, before the abortion is performed, that:

(A) the information required by subdivisions (1) and (2) has been provided to the pregnant woman;

(B) the pregnant woman has been offered by the provider the opportunity to view the fetal ultrasound imaging and hear the auscultation of the fetal heart tone if the fetal heart tone is audible and that the woman has:

(i) viewed or refused to view the offered fetal ultrasound imaging; and

(ii) listened to or refused to listen to the offered auscultation of the fetal heart tone if the fetal heart tone is audible; and

(C) the pregnant woman has been given a written copy of the printed materials described in section 1.5 of this chapter.

(4) At least eighteen (18) hours before the abortion and in the presence of the pregnant woman, the physician who is to perform the abortion, the referring physician or a physician assistant (as defined in IC 25-27.5-2-10), an advanced practice registered nurse (as defined in IC 25-23-1-1(b)), or a certified nurse midwife (as defined in IC 34-18-2-6.5) to whom the responsibility has been delegated by the physician who is to perform the abortion or the referring physician has provided the pregnant woman with a color copy of the informed consent brochure described in section 1.5 of this chapter by printing the informed consent brochure from the state department's website and including the following information on the back cover of the brochure:

(A) The name of the physician performing the abortion and the physician's medical license number.

(B) An emergency telephone number where the physician or the physician's designee may be contacted twenty-four (24) hours a day, seven (7) days a week.

(C) A statement that follow-up care by the physician or the physician's designee who is licensed under IC 25-22.5 is available on an appropriate and timely basis when clinically necessary.

(5) At least eighteen (18) hours before an abortion is performed and at the same time that the pregnant woman receives the information required by subdivision (1), the provider shall perform, and the pregnant woman shall view, the fetal ultrasound imaging and hear the auscultation of the fetal heart tone if the fetal heart tone is audible unless the pregnant woman certifies in writing, on a form developed by the state department, before the abortion is performed, that the pregnant woman:

(A) does not want to view the fetal ultrasound imaging; and

(B) does not want to listen to the auscultation of the fetal heart tone if the fetal heart tone is audible.

A pregnant woman must be advised, prior to the pregnant woman's decision concerning fetal ultrasound imaging, that an ultrasound image of the fetus will be provided to the pregnant woman to keep at no charge to the pregnant woman if the fetal ultrasound is performed.

(6) At least eighteen (18) hours before the abortion, the physician who is to perform the abortion, the referring physician or a physician assistant (as defined in IC 25-27.5-2-10), an advanced practice registered nurse (as defined in IC 25-23-1-1(b)), or a certified nurse midwife (as defined in IC 34-18-2-6.5) to whom the responsibility has been delegated by the physician who is to perform the abortion or the referring physician shall, in the private, not group, presence of the pregnant woman, verbally ask the pregnant woman if she is being coerced to have an abortion.

(b) This subsection applies to a pregnant woman whose unborn child has been diagnosed with a lethal fetal anomaly. The requirements of this subsection are in addition to the other requirements of this section. At least eighteen (18) hours before an abortion is performed on the pregnant woman, the physician who will perform the abortion shall:

(1) orally and in person, inform the pregnant woman of the availability of perinatal hospice services; and

(2) provide the pregnant woman copies of the perinatal hospice brochure developed by the state department under IC 16-25-4.5-4 and the list of perinatal hospice providers and programs developed under IC 16-25-4.5-5, by printing the perinatal hospice brochure and list of perinatal hospice providers from the state department's website.

(c) If a pregnant woman described in subsection (b) chooses to have an abortion rather than continuing the pregnancy in perinatal hospice care, the pregnant woman shall certify in writing, on a form developed by the state department under IC 16-25-4.5-6, at least eighteen (18) hours before the abortion is performed, that the pregnant woman has been provided the information described in subsection (b) in the manner required by subsection (b).

(d) For any abortion performed under this article, the physician who is to perform the abortion, the referring physician or a physician assistant (as defined in IC 25-27.5-2-10), an advanced practice registered nurse (as defined in IC 25-23-1-1(b)), or a certified nurse midwife (as defined in IC 34-18-2-6.5) to whom the responsibility has been delegated by the physician who is to perform the abortion or the referring physician shall include, or ensure the inclusion of, a copy of a pregnant woman's ultrasound report in the pregnant woman's patient file.

(e) If the physician who is to perform the abortion, the referring physician, a physician assistant (as defined in IC 25-27.5-2-10), an advanced practice registered nurse (as defined in IC 25-23-1-1(b)), or a certified nurse midwife (as defined in IC 34-18-2-6.5) suspects a pregnant woman is being coerced to have an abortion after making the inquiry required under subsection (a)(6), the physician, physician assistant, advanced practice registered nurse, or certified nurse midwife shall:

(1) inform the pregnant woman that coercing a pregnant woman to have an abortion is illegal;

(2) inform the pregnant woman that a demand by the father to have an abortion does not relieve him of financial support responsibilities; and

(3) provide the pregnant woman with:

(A) information about:

(i) assistance;

(ii) counseling; and

(iii) protective services offered by social programs and local or state law enforcement agencies;

(B) access to a telephone if she needs to make a private telephone call; and

(C) access to an alternate exit from the health care facility.

(f) Except as provided in subsection (g), if a physician, physician assistant (as defined in IC 25-27.5-2-10), advanced practice registered nurse (as defined in IC 25-23-1-1(b)), or certified nurse midwife (as defined in IC 34-18-2-6.5) has specific and credible information that a pregnant woman is being coerced into having an abortion, then an abortion may not be provided to the pregnant woman during the twenty-four (24) hour period after the physician, physician assistant (as defined in IC 25-27.5-2-10), advanced practice registered nurse (as defined in IC 25-23-1-1(b)), or certified nurse midwife (as defined in IC 34-18-2-6.5) makes a report under IC 16-34-6-6(b).

(g) The twenty-four (24) hour period described in subsection (f) may be waived if a physician, in the physician's best medical judgment, determines that an abortion is necessary to prevent the death of the pregnant woman or to prevent substantial and irreversible injury to a major bodily function of the pregnant woman.

As added by P.L.187-1995, SEC.4. Amended by P.L.1-1998, SEC.118; P.L.36-2005, SEC.1; P.L.146-2008, SEC.444; P.L.44-2009, SEC.32; P.L.193-2011, SEC.9; P.L.136-2013, SEC.6; P.L.232-2013, SEC.2; P.L.98-2014, SEC.2; P.L.113-2015, SEC.5; P.L.213-2016, SEC.14; P.L.129-2018, SEC.11; P.L.77-2020, SEC.1; P.L.218-2021, SEC.5; P.L.93-2022, SEC.4; P.L.179-2022(ss), SEC.22; P.L.56-2023, SEC.153.
Ind. Code § 16-41-35-31 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 41 / Chapter 35 / Section 16-41-35-31
Design and shielding plans and specifications
Status: in_force

Sec. 31. The state department may require the submission of plans and specifications on the design and shielding for radiation sources for the purpose of determining possible radiation hazards.

[Pre-1993 Recodification Citation: 13-1-2-12.]

As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.24.
Ind. Code § 16-41-6-2.5 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 41 / Chapter 6 / Section 16-41-6-2.5
Repealed
Status: repealed

As added by P.L.255-1996, SEC.13. Repealed by P.L.237-2003, SEC.18.
Ind. Code § 16-41-18.5-4 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 41 / Chapter 18.5 / Section 16-41-18.5-4
Acceptance of grants, services, and property for national education programs; seeking federal waivers
Status: in_force

Sec. 4. The state department may accept grants, services, and property from the federal government, public entities, and private entities for the purpose of participating in national education programs. The state department may seek any federal waiver needed to maximize federal funds to educate the public about lupus.

As added by P.L.108-2011, SEC.1.
Ind. Code § 16-41-18.2-2 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 41 / Chapter 18.2 / Section 16-41-18.2-2
Partnership on outreach in educating health care providers on Alzheimer's disease and dementia
Status: in_force

Sec. 2. The state department shall partner for outreach with a national Alzheimer's disease and dementia organization that has an initiative or program to educate and train health care providers and human services providers on the following current and accurate scientific and medical information topics concerning Alzheimer's disease and dementia:

(1) Diagnosis.

(2) Treatment.

(3) Research advances.

(4) Care planning.

As added by P.L.19-2026, SEC.1.
Ind. Code § 16-18-2-99.5 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 18 / Chapter 2 / Section 16-18-2-99.5
"Donations"
Status: in_force

Sec. 99.5. "Donations", for purposes of IC 16-21-6 and IC 16-21-9, means the unreimbursed costs of providing cash and in kind services and gifts, including facilities, equipment, personnel, and programs, to other nonprofit or public outpatient clinics, hospitals, or health care organizations.

As added by P.L.94-1994, SEC.6.
Ind. Code § 16-38-7-11 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 38 / Chapter 7 / Section 16-38-7-11
Reporting deadlines
Status: in_force

Sec. 11. (a) A hospital, trauma center, and rehabilitation hospital shall report data to the registry as follows:

(1) For a patient admitted to the facility between January 1 and March 31, not later than June 30.

(2) For a patient admitted to the facility between April 1 and June 30, not later than September 30.

(3) For a patient admitted to the facility between July 1 and September 30, not later than January 15 of the following year.

(4) For a patient admitted to the facility between October 1 and December 31, not later than May 1 of the following year.

(b) Not later than the fifteenth day of each month in which an incident occurred, an EMS provider shall report the data to the state department.

As added by P.L.96-2026, SEC.24.
Ind. Code § 16-20-4-23 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 20 / Chapter 4 / Section 16-20-4-23
Professional employees; confirmation of appointment
Status: in_force

Sec. 23. The board of each city health department shall confirm the appointment of professional employees who are appointed by the health officers and who meet the qualification requirements of the local board for the respective professional employee positions.

[Pre-1993 Recodification Citation: 16-1-7-31.]

As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.3.
Ind. Code § 16-27-2-5 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 27 / Chapter 2 / Section 16-27-2-5
Employees; prohibition; criminal conviction
Status: in_force

Sec. 5. (a) Except as provided in subsections (c) and (d), a person who operates a home health agency under IC 16-27-1 or a personal services agency under IC 16-27-4 may not employ a person to provide services in a patient's or client's temporary or permanent residence if one (1) or more of the following conditions exist:

(1) The person's national criminal history background check or expanded criminal history check indicates that the person has been convicted of any of the following:

(A) A sex crime (IC 35-42-4).

(B) Exploitation of an endangered adult (IC 35-46-1-12).

(C) Failure to report battery, neglect, or exploitation of an endangered adult (IC 35-46-1-13).

(D) Theft, conversion, or receiving stolen property (IC 35-43-4), if the conviction is a:

(i) felony conviction that occurred less than ten (10) years; or

(ii) misdemeanor conviction that occurred less than five (5) years;

before the person's employment application date.

(E) Identity deception (IC 35-43-5-3.5), if the conviction is a:

(i) felony conviction that occurred less than ten (10) years; or

(ii) misdemeanor conviction that occurred less than five (5) years;

before the person's employment application date.

(F) Fraud (IC 35-43-5-4), if the conviction is a:

(i) felony conviction that occurred less than ten (10) years; or

(ii) misdemeanor conviction that occurred less than five (5) years;

before the person's employment application date.

(G) Murder (IC 35-42-1-1).

(H) Voluntary manslaughter (IC 35-42-1-3).

(I) Except as provided in this section, a crime of violence (as defined in IC 35-31.5-2-79), if the person's conviction occurred less than ten (10) years before the person's employment application date.

(J) Felony battery within the previous five (5) years.

(K) A felony offense relating to controlled substances within the previous five (5) years.

(2) The person:

(A) has abused, neglected, or mistreated a patient or misappropriated a patient's property; and

(B) had a finding entered into the state nurse aide registry.

(b) A person who knowingly or intentionally applies for a job as a home health aide or other unlicensed employee at:

(1) a home health agency;

(2) a health care facility; or

(3) an entity in the business of contracting to provide home health aides or other unlicensed employees for a health care facility;

after a conviction of one (1) or more of the offenses listed in subsection (a)(1) commits a Class A infraction.

(c) A home health agency or personal services agency may not employ a person to provide services in a patient's or client's temporary or permanent residence for more than twenty-one (21) calendar days without receipt of that person's national criminal history background check or expanded criminal history check required by section 4 of this chapter, unless the state police department, the Federal Bureau of Investigation under IC 10-13-3-39, or the private agency providing the expanded criminal history check is responsible for failing to provide the person's national criminal history background check or expanded criminal history check to the home health agency or personal services agency within the time required under this subsection.

(d) A home health agency or personal services agency may continue to employ a person to provide services in a patient's or client's temporary or permanent residence if the person:

(1) has a misdemeanor conviction under subsection (a)(1)(D)(ii) or (a)(1)(E)(ii); and

(2) was employed by the home health agency or personal services agency to provide services described in this subsection before July 1, 2025.

[Pre-1993 Recodification Citation: 16-10-2.6-4(b), (c).]

As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.10. Amended by P.L.178-1993, SEC.7; P.L.148-1997, SEC.2; P.L.2-2003, SEC.49; P.L.212-2005, SEC.15; P.L.197-2007, SEC.10; P.L.134-2008, SEC.12; P.L.177-2009, SEC.6; P.L.84-2010, SEC.5; P.L.158-2013, SEC.232; P.L.214-2013, SEC.19; P.L.51-2016, SEC.6; P.L.142-2020, SEC.18; P.L.171-2025, SEC.5; P.L.85-2026, SEC.6.
Ind. Code § 16-18-2-324.7 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 18 / Chapter 2 / Section 16-18-2-324.7
"Second opinion"
Status: in_force

Sec. 324.7. "Second opinion", for purposes of IC 16-48-1, has the meaning set forth in IC 16-48-1-4.

As added by P.L.6-2012, SEC.113.
Ind. Code § 16-18-2-9.3 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 18 / Chapter 2 / Section 16-18-2-9.3
Repealed
Status: repealed

As added by P.L.102-2008, SEC.1. Amended by P.L.43-2016, SEC.1. Repealed by P.L.32-2021, SEC.34.
Ind. Code § 16-41-6-5 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 41 / Chapter 6 / Section 16-41-6-5
Ordering and submitting a pregnant woman's blood sample for testing
Status: in_force

Sec. 5. (a) This section applies to:

(1) a physician licensed under IC 25-22.5; or

(2) an advanced practice registered nurse licensed under IC 25-23;

who provides prenatal care within the scope of the provider's license.

(b) Subject to section 8 of this chapter, an individual described in subsection (a) who:

(1) diagnoses the pregnancy of a woman; or

(2) is primarily responsible for providing prenatal care to a pregnant woman;

shall order to be taken a sample of the pregnant woman's blood and shall submit the sample to an approved laboratory for a standard licensed diagnostic test for HIV.

As added by P.L.237-2003, SEC.8. Amended by P.L.129-2018, SEC.13.
Ind. Code § 16-46-16-4 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 46 / Chapter 16 / Section 16-46-16-4
Expiration
Status: in_force

Sec. 4. This chapter expires July 1, 2026.

As added by P.L.33-2018, SEC.1.
Ind. Code § 16-29-4-1 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 29 / Chapter 4 / Section 16-29-4-1
Application of chapter
Status: in_force

Sec. 1. This chapter applies to the following:

(1) The conversion of existing health facility beds to ICF/IID beds.

(2) The construction of new ICF/IID facilities after June 30, 1987.

[Pre-1993 Recodification Citation: 16-10-4-9(f) part.]

As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.12. Amended by P.L.35-2016, SEC.81.
Ind. Code § 16-23.5-5-1 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 23.5 / Chapter 5 / Section 16-23.5-5-1
Gift
Status: in_force

Sec. 1. The gift of William H. Coleman:

(1) for the establishment and maintenance of a hospital in Marion County; and

(2) for the provision of clinical facilities for students in connection with the Indiana University School of Medicine;

contained in the proposal set forth in Acts 1927, c.213, s.1 is accepted by the state for the uses and purposes named in Acts 1927, c.213, s.1.

[Pre-2007 Higher Education Recodification Citation: 20-12-31.5-1.]

As added by P.L.2-2007, SEC.191.
Ind. Code § 16-18-2-338.5 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 18 / Chapter 2 / Section 16-18-2-338.5
"State authority"
Status: in_force

Sec. 338.5. "State authority", for purposes of IC 16-22, means the Indiana finance authority established by IC 5-1.2-3.

As added by P.L.43-1993, SEC.12. Amended by P.L.162-2007, SEC.36; P.L.189-2018, SEC.141.
Ind. Code § 16-49-1-7 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 49 / Chapter 1 / Section 16-49-1-7
"Mental health provider"
Status: in_force

Sec. 7. "Mental health provider" means any of the following:

(1) A registered nurse or licensed practical nurse licensed under IC 25-23.

(2) A clinical social worker licensed under IC 25-23.6-5.

(3) A marriage and family therapist licensed under IC 25-23.6-8.

(4) A psychologist licensed under IC 25-33.

(5) A school psychologist licensed by the Indiana state board of education.

As added by P.L.119-2013, SEC.3.
Ind. Code § 16-41-44-5 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 41 / Chapter 44 / Section 16-41-44-5
Water testing; further required testing
Status: in_force

Sec. 5. (a) An individual property owner shall have the water tested through the local health department's water testing program.

(b) If the local health department testing indicates further testing for dioxin is necessary, the state department shall coordinate with the property owner to obtain a water sample in the manner necessary for dioxin testing and perform the testing in accordance with federal Environmental Protection Agency standards.

As added by P.L.201-2023, SEC.150. Amended by P.L.9-2024, SEC.377.
Ind. Code § 16-22-11-2 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 22 / Chapter 11 / Section 16-22-11-2
Bond issue
Status: in_force

Sec. 2. To provide funds for the purpose described in section 1 of this chapter, the county may issue bonds or make appropriations from the county treasury under the general laws governing the issuance of bonds and the making of appropriations by counties.

[Pre-1993 Recodification Citation: 16-12-17-1(a) part.]

As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.5.
Ind. Code § 16-42-5-8 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 42 / Chapter 5 / Section 16-42-5-8
Cleanliness and sanitation of premises and vehicles
Status: in_force

Sec. 8. The floors, sidewalls, ceiling, furniture, receptacles, implements, and machinery of a food establishment and a vehicle used to transport food products must at all times be clean and sanitary.

[Pre-1993 Recodification Citation: 16-1-20-9.]

As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.25.
Ind. Code § 16-41-19-10 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 41 / Chapter 19 / Section 16-41-19-10
Violations
Status: in_force

Sec. 10. (a) Except as otherwise provided, a person who recklessly violates or fails to comply with this chapter commits a Class B misdemeanor.

(b) Each day a violation continues constitutes a separate offense.

[Pre-1993 Recodification Citation: 16-1-35-1.]

As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.24.
Ind. Code § 16-31-6-3 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 31 / Chapter 6 / Section 16-31-6-3
Advanced life support; liability
Status: in_force

Sec. 3. An act or omission of a paramedic or an advanced emergency medical technician done or omitted in good faith while providing advanced life support to a patient or trauma victim does not impose liability upon the paramedic or advanced emergency medical technician, the authorizing physician, the hospital, or the officers, members of the staff, nurses, or other employees of the hospital or the local governmental unit if the advanced life support is provided:

(1) in connection with an emergency;

(2) in good faith; and

(3) under the written or oral direction of a licensed physician;

unless the act or omission was a result of gross negligence or willful misconduct.

[Pre-1993 Recodification Citation: 16-1-40-6.]

As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.14. Amended by P.L.205-2003, SEC.34; P.L.77-2012, SEC.48; P.L.166-2021, SEC.4.
Ind. Code § 16-21-9-5 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 21 / Chapter 9 / Section 16-21-9-5
Health care needs of community
Status: in_force

Sec. 5. When developing the community benefits plan, the hospital shall consider the health care needs of the community as determined by communitywide needs assessments.

As added by P.L.94-1994, SEC.17.
Ind. Code § 16-41-31-4 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 41 / Chapter 31 / Section 16-41-31-4
Operator
Status: in_force

Sec. 4. As used in this chapter, "operator" means an owner or the owner's agent of a bed and breakfast establishment who resides within the establishment or on contiguous property.

[Pre-1993 Recodification Citation: 16-9-6-4.]

As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.24.
Ind. Code § 16-18-2-370.6 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 18 / Chapter 2 / Section 16-18-2-370.6
"Waste handler"
Status: in_force

Sec. 370.6. "Waste handler", for purposes of IC 16-41-16, has the meaning set forth in IC 16-41-16-6.6.

As added by P.L.96-2026, SEC.15.
Ind. Code § 16-41-35-22 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 41 / Chapter 35 / Section 16-41-35-22
Repealed
Status: repealed

[Pre-1993 Recodification Citation: 13-1-2-5(e).]

As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.24. Repealed by P.L.113-2010, SEC.170.
Ind. Code § 16-21-6-4 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 21 / Chapter 6 / Section 16-21-6-4
Repealed
Status: repealed

[Pre-1993 Recodification Citation: 16-10-5-2(b).]

As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.4. Repealed by P.L.1-2010, SEC.156.
Ind. Code § 16-40-4-3 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 40 / Chapter 4 / Section 16-40-4-3
"Program"
Status: in_force

Sec. 3. As used in this chapter, "program" refers to the health care quality indicator data program developed and implemented under sections 4 and 5 of this chapter.

As added by P.L.95-2005, SEC.5.
Ind. Code § 16-34-1-8 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 34 / Chapter 1 / Section 16-34-1-8
Prohibition on coverage of abortion by qualified health plan; exceptions
Status: in_force

Sec. 8. A qualified health plan (as defined in IC 27-8-33-3) offered under Subtitle D of Title 1 of the federal Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (P.L. 111-148) may not provide coverage for abortion, unless the abortion is permitted under IC 16-34-2-1.

As added by P.L.193-2011, SEC.5. Amended by P.L.179-2022(ss), SEC.18.
Ind. Code § 16-31.5-13-4 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 31.5 / Chapter 13 / Section 16-31.5-13-4
Commission enforcement of compact
Status: in_force

Sec. 4. (a) The commission, in the reasonable exercise of the commission's discretion, shall enforce the provisions and rules of this compact.

(b) By majority vote, the commission may initiate legal action in the United States District Court for the District of Columbia or the federal district where the commission has the commission's principal offices against a member state in default to enforce compliance with the provisions of the compact and its promulgated rules and bylaws. The relief sought may include both injunctive relief and damages. In the event judicial enforcement is necessary, the prevailing member shall be awarded all costs of the litigation, including reasonable attorney's fees.

(c) The remedies under this chapter shall not be the exclusive remedies of the commission. The commission may pursue any other remedies available under federal or state law.

As added by P.L.3-2020, SEC.1.
Ind. Code § 16-41-12-21 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 41 / Chapter 12 / Section 16-41-12-21
Inspections; violations
Status: in_force

Sec. 21. (a) The state department may designate an agent who may, upon presentation of proper credentials, enter a facility to inspect for possible violations of this chapter or rules adopted under this chapter.

(b) The state department may commence an action under IC 4-21.5-3-6 or IC 4-21.5-4 for issuance of an order of compliance and civil penalty not to exceed ten thousand dollars ($10,000) per violation per day against a person who:

(1) fails to comply with this chapter or rules adopted under this chapter; or

(2) interferes with or obstructs the state department or the state department's designated agent in the performance of official duties under this chapter.

(c) The state department may commence an action to suspend or revoke a blood center's license under IC 4-21.5-3-8 or IC 4-21.5-4 if the licensee has done any of the following:

(1) Made false statements concerning material information on the license application or any other document required by the state department.

(2) Permitted unauthorized persons to perform medical or technical procedures (as defined by the state department by rule adopted under this chapter) when a licensed physician licensed to practice medicine in Indiana is not available for consultation.

(3) Demonstrated incompetence in the performance of any procedure.

(4) Performed a procedure for which approval was not granted.

(5) Operated the center in a manner considered hazardous to public health.

(6) Violated this chapter or rules adopted under this chapter.

(d) The state department may report to any other board or agency responsible for licensure, registration, or certification of health care providers, facilities, or other health care workers an individual or facility that is found to be operating in violation of this chapter or rules adopted under this chapter.

[Pre-1993 Recodification Citation: 16-8-7-12.]

As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.24.
Ind. Code § 16-21-11-6 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 21 / Chapter 11 / Section 16-21-11-6
Disposition by cremation or interment; costs; permits; confidential information
Status: in_force

Sec. 6. (a) If the parent or parents choose a location of final disposition other than the location of final disposition that is usual and customary for the health care facility, the parent or parents are responsible for the costs related to the final disposition of the fetus at the chosen location.

(b) A health care facility having possession of a miscarried fetus shall provide for the final disposition of the miscarried fetus. The burial transit permit requirements under IC 16-37-3 apply to the final disposition of the miscarried fetus, which must be cremated or interred. However:

(1) a person is not required to designate a name for the miscarried fetus on the burial transit permit and the space for a name may remain blank; and

(2) any information submitted under this section that may be used to identify the parent or parents is confidential and must be redacted from any public records maintained under IC 16-37-3.

Miscarried fetuses may be cremated by simultaneous cremation.

(c) The local health officer shall provide the person in charge of interment with a permit for the disposition of the body. A certificate of stillbirth is not required to be issued for a final disposition of a miscarried fetus having a gestational age of less than twenty (20) weeks.

(d) IC 23-14-31-26, IC 23-14-55-2, IC 25-15-9-18, and IC 29-2-19-17 concerning the authorization of disposition of human remains apply to this section.

As added by P.L.127-2014, SEC.4. Amended by P.L.213-2016, SEC.11.
Ind. Code § 16-46-12-2 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 46 / Chapter 12 / Section 16-46-12-2
Bone marrow and organ donor fund
Status: in_force

Sec. 2. (a) The bone marrow and organ donor fund is established for the purposes under section 3 of this chapter. The state department shall administer the fund.

(b) Expenses of administering the fund shall be paid from money in the fund.

(c) The treasurer of state shall invest the money in the fund not currently needed to meet the obligations of the fund in the same manner as other public money may be invested.

As added by P.L.81-2002, SEC.3. Amended by P.L.30-2022, SEC.1.
Ind. Code § 16-23.5-4-9 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 23.5 / Chapter 4 / Section 16-23.5-4-9
Management and operation of hospital; nonprofit corporations
Status: in_force

Sec. 9. An Indiana public interest nonprofit corporation to which the board of trustees, with the approval of the governor, delegates authority to manage and operate the hospital is not subject to an audit by the state board of accounts, notwithstanding IC 5-11-1-9. However, Indiana University is subject to an audit by the state board of accounts.

[Pre-2007 Higher Education Recodification Citation: 20-12-31.5-6.]

As added by P.L.2-2007, SEC.191.
Ind. Code § 16-41-35-24 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 41 / Chapter 35 / Section 16-41-35-24
Repealed
Status: repealed

[Pre-1993 Recodification Citation: 13-1-2-7.]

As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.24. Repealed by P.L.113-2010, SEC.170.
Ind. Code § 16-36-7-22 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 36 / Chapter 7 / Section 16-36-7-22
"Sign"
Status: in_force

Sec. 22. As used in this chapter, "sign" includes the valid use of an electronic signature.

As added by P.L.50-2021, SEC.63.
Ind. Code § 16-40-4-5 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 40 / Chapter 4 / Section 16-40-4-5
Authorization to develop and implement program
Status: in_force

Sec. 5. The state department is authorized to develop and implement a health care quality indicator program as provided for in this chapter and to include the following:

(1) Criteria listed under section 4 of this chapter.

(2) Health care quality indicator data collected from a health coverage provider or health care provider under this chapter must be obtainable from electronic records developed and maintained in the health coverage provider's or health care provider's ordinary course of business.

(3) Health coverage providers and health care providers are not required to establish or amend medical record systems or other systems to conform to the program.

As added by P.L.95-2005, SEC.5. Amended by P.L.56-2023, SEC.157.
Ind. Code § 16-18-2-95 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 18 / Chapter 2 / Section 16-18-2-95
"Directed donation"
Status: in_force

Sec. 95. "Directed donation", for purposes of IC 16-41-12, has the meaning set forth in IC 16-41-12-5.

[Pre-1993 Recodification Citation: 16-8-7-1(e).]

As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.1.
Ind. Code § 16-47-1-9 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 47 / Chapter 1 / Section 16-47-1-9
Confidentiality of information
Status: in_force

Sec. 9. Any information, including prescription drug prices and discounts, provided to the state or the state's contractor under this chapter is confidential and is exempt from disclosure under IC 5-14-3.

As added by P.L.50-2004, SEC.5.
Ind. Code § 16-36-7-38 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 36 / Chapter 7 / Section 16-36-7-38
Anatomical gift, autopsy, or remains disposition
Status: in_force

Sec. 38. If a health care representative designated in an advance directive has authority to:

(1) make an anatomical gift on behalf of the declarant;

(2) authorize an autopsy of the declarant's remains; or

(3) direct the disposition of the declarant's remains;

under either the explicit provisions of the advance directive or section 34(5) of this chapter, the anatomical gift, autopsy, or remains disposition is considered the act of the declarant or of the person who has legal authority to make the necessary decisions.

As added by P.L.50-2021, SEC.63.
Ind. Code § 16-41-27.5-2 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 41 / Chapter 27.5 / Section 16-41-27.5-2
"Independent RV campsite"
Status: in_force

Sec. 2. As used in this chapter, "independent RV campsite" means an RV campsite that provides an individual sewer connection for each recreational vehicle parked at the campsite.

As added by P.L.43-2022, SEC.1.
Ind. Code § 16-28-12-2 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 28 / Chapter 12 / Section 16-28-12-2
1396r(h) fund; investment; use of principal and interest
Status: in_force

Sec. 2. (a) The 1396r(h) fund is established to receive money collected under this chapter. The state department shall administer the fund.

(b) The treasurer of state shall invest the money in the fund not currently needed to meet the obligations of the fund in the same manner as other public funds may be invested. Interest that accrues from these investments shall be deposited in the fund.

(c) Money in the fund at the end of a state fiscal year does not revert to the state general fund.

(d) The state department shall use the principal and interest in the fund in accordance with 42 U.S.C. 1396r(h)(2)(A)(ii).

[Pre-1993 Recodification Citation: 16-10-4.1-3.]

As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.11.
Ind. Code § 16-20-6-4 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 20 / Chapter 6 / Section 16-20-6-4
Real property acquisition; surplus funds; tax for maintenance
Status: in_force

Sec. 4. (a) Real property and easements or appurtenances may be acquired by any of the following methods:

(1) Gift as provided in section 1 of this chapter.

(2) Purchase with money accepted for that purpose.

(3) Condemnation proceedings as prescribed by statute.

(b) Upon condemnation, all damages must be paid from the money accepted as provided in section 1 of this chapter. All money remaining in the account after the construction and equipment of the building may be used for the maintenance of the building. The county or city may levy a tax sufficient to maintain the buildings when constructed as provided in this chapter.

[Pre-1993 Recodification Citation: 16-1-5.1-3 part.]

As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.3.
Ind. Code § 16-42-18-7 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 42 / Chapter 18 / Section 16-42-18-7
Violations
Status: in_force

Sec. 7. (a) Except as otherwise provided, a person who recklessly violates or fails to comply with this chapter commits a Class B misdemeanor.

(b) Each day a violation continues constitutes a separate offense.

[Pre-1993 Recodification Citation: 16-1-35-1.]

As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.25.
Ind. Code § 16-47-1-10 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 47 / Chapter 1 / Section 16-47-1-10
Negotiations by drug stores to participate in program
Status: in_force

Sec. 10. A drug store may negotiate prescription drug prices and discounts with a pharmaceutical manufacturer to participate in the program.

As added by P.L.50-2004, SEC.5.
Ind. Code § 16-25-5-2.5 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 25 / Chapter 5 / Section 16-25-5-2.5
Rules; establishing guidelines
Status: in_force

Sec. 2.5. (a) The state department shall adopt rules under IC 4-22-2:

(1) to implement the licensure requirements in this article; and

(2) that require the state department to conduct a survey of a hospice program licensed or approved under IC 16-25-3 at least once every one (1) to three (3) years.

(b) In establishing the rules required under subsection (a), the state department shall consider the following:

(1) A change in ownership of a hospice program.

(2) A change in management of a hospice program.

(3) A finding that a hospice program violated a federal condition of participation for hospice licensure.

As added by P.L.142-2001, SEC.1. Amended by P.L.147-2023, SEC.10.
Ind. Code § 16-42-18-5 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 42 / Chapter 18 / Section 16-42-18-5
Rules
Status: in_force

Sec. 5. The state department may adopt rules under IC 4-22-2 to implement this chapter. The rules adopted under this section may do the following:

(1) Require documentation on the transportation of food in Indiana that would disclose violations of section 3 of this chapter.

(2) Establish procedures for the proper sanitizing of trucks for the purposes of this chapter.

[Pre-1993 Recodification Citation: 16-1-28-13.5(g).]

As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.25.
Ind. Code § 16-18-2-142 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 18 / Chapter 2 / Section 16-18-2-142
Repealed
Status: repealed

[Pre-1993 Recodification Citation: 16-6-4-1 part.]

As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.1. Repealed by P.L.144-1996, SEC.15.
Ind. Code § 16-42-27-2 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 42 / Chapter 27 / Section 16-42-27-2
Prescribing or dispensing of overdose intervention drug without examination; requirements; administration of drug; exemption from practice of medicine; entities acting under standing order; statewide standing order; immunity from prosecution
Status: in_force

Sec. 2. (a) A prescriber may, directly or by standing order, prescribe or dispense an overdose intervention drug without examining the individual to whom it may be administered if all of the following conditions are met:

(1) The overdose intervention drug is dispensed or prescribed to:

(A) a person at risk of experiencing an opioid-related overdose; or

(B) a family member, a friend, or any other individual or entity in a position to assist an individual who, there is reason to believe, is at risk of experiencing an opioid-related overdose.

(2) The prescriber instructs the individual receiving the overdose intervention drug or prescription to summon emergency services either immediately before or immediately after administering the overdose intervention drug to an individual experiencing an opioid-related overdose.

(3) The prescriber provides education and training on drug overdose response and treatment, including the administration of an overdose intervention drug.

(4) The prescriber provides drug addiction treatment information and referrals to drug treatment programs, including programs in the local area and programs that offer medication assisted treatment that includes a federal Food and Drug Administration approved long acting, nonaddictive medication for the treatment of opioid or alcohol dependence.

(b) A prescriber may provide a prescription of an overdose intervention drug to an individual as a part of the individual's addiction treatment plan.

(c) An individual described in subsection (a)(1) may administer an overdose intervention drug to an individual who is suffering from an overdose.

(d) An individual described in subsection (a)(1) may not be considered to be practicing medicine without a license in violation of IC 25-22.5-8-2, if the individual, acting in good faith, does the following:

(1) Obtains the overdose intervention drug from a prescriber or entity acting under a standing order issued by a prescriber.

(2) Administers the overdose intervention drug to an individual who is experiencing an apparent opioid-related overdose.

(3) Attempts to summon emergency services either immediately before or immediately after administering the overdose intervention drug.

(e) An entity acting under a standing order issued by a prescriber must do the following:

(1) Annually register with either the:

(A) state department; or

(B) local health department in the county where services will be provided by the entity;

in a manner prescribed by the state department.

(2) Provide education and training on drug overdose response and treatment, including the administration of an overdose intervention drug.

(3) Provide drug addiction treatment information and referrals to drug treatment programs, including programs in the local area and programs that offer medication assisted treatment that includes a federal Food and Drug Administration approved long acting, nonaddictive medication for the treatment of opioid or alcohol dependence.

(4) Submit an annual report to the state department containing:

(A) the number of sales of the overdose intervention drug dispensed;

(B) the dates of sale of the overdose intervention drug dispensed; and

(C) any additional information requested by the state department.

(f) The state department shall ensure that a statewide standing order for the dispensing of an overdose intervention drug in Indiana is issued under this section. The state health commissioner or a designated public health authority who is a licensed prescriber may, as part of the individual's official capacity, issue a statewide standing order that may be used for the dispensing of an overdose intervention drug under this section. A statewide standing order issued under this section must allow for choice in the:

(1) purchasing;

(2) dispensing; and

(3) distributing;

of any formulation or dosage of a naloxone product that is approved by the federal Food and Drug Administration. The immunity provided in IC 34-13-3-3 applies to an individual described in this subsection.

(g) A law enforcement officer may not take an individual into custody based solely on the commission of an offense described in subsection (h), if the law enforcement officer, after making a reasonable determination and considering the facts and surrounding circumstances, reasonably believes that the individual:

(1) obtained the overdose intervention drug as described in subsection (a)(1);

(2) complied with the provisions in subsection (d);

(3) administered an overdose intervention drug to an individual who appeared to be experiencing an opioid-related overdose;

(4) provided:

(A) the individual's full name; and

(B) any other relevant information requested by the law enforcement officer;

(5) remained at the scene with the individual who reasonably appeared to be in need of medical assistance until emergency medical assistance arrived;

(6) cooperated with emergency medical assistance personnel and law enforcement officers at the scene; and

(7) came into contact with law enforcement because the individual requested emergency medical assistance for another individual who appeared to be experiencing an opioid-related overdose.

(h) An individual who meets the criteria in subsection (g) is immune from criminal prosecution for the following:

(1) IC 35-48-4-6 (possession of cocaine).

(2) IC 35-48-4-6.1 (possession of methamphetamine).

(3) IC 35-48-4-7 (possession of a controlled substance).

(4) IC 35-48-4-8.3 (possession of paraphernalia).

(5) IC 35-48-4-11 (possession of marijuana).

(6) An offense under IC 35-48-4 involving possession of a synthetic drug (as defined in IC 35-31.5-2-321), possession of a controlled substance analog (as defined in IC 35-48-1.1-8), or possession of a substance represented to be a controlled substance (as described in IC 35-48-4-4.6).

As added by P.L.32-2015, SEC.7. Amended by P.L.6-2016, SEC.6; P.L.80-2019, SEC.5; P.L.36-2023, SEC.1; P.L.186-2025, SEC.113.
Ind. Code § 16-49-2-7 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 49 / Chapter 2 / Section 16-49-2-7
Report to state child fatality review coordinator required
Status: in_force

Sec. 7. Not later than ninety (90) days after the first meeting of the child fatality committee, the prosecuting attorney of the county or prosecuting attorney's representative shall submit a report to the state child fatality review coordinator that includes the following information:

(1) Whether the child fatality committee established a:

(A) county child fatality review team; or

(B) regional child fatality review team.

(2) The names and contact numbers of all of the members of the local child fatality review team.

(3) Whether the child fatality committee will or has entered into a written agreement described under section 3(3) of this chapter.

(4) Any assistance the child fatality committee would like from the state child fatality review coordinator in forming the local child fatality review team.

As added by P.L.119-2013, SEC.3. Amended by P.L.2-2014, SEC.80.
Ind. Code § 16-34-6-3 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 34 / Chapter 6 / Section 16-34-6-3
"Physician"
Status: in_force

Sec. 3. As used in this chapter, "physician" means any person licensed to practice medicine in Indiana. The term includes a medical doctor and a doctor of osteopathy.

As added by P.L.93-2022, SEC.5.
Ind. Code § 16-36-7-17 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 36 / Chapter 7 / Section 16-36-7-17
"Notarial officer"
Status: in_force

Sec. 17. As used in this chapter, "notarial officer" means a person who is authorized under IC 33-42-9-7 to perform a notarial act (as defined in IC 33-42-0.5-18). The term includes a notary public.

As added by P.L.50-2021, SEC.63.
Ind. Code § 16-18-2-149 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 18 / Chapter 2 / Section 16-18-2-149
"Governing board"
Status: in_force

Sec. 149. "Governing board" means the board of trustees, governing board, board of directors, or other body responsible for governing a hospital.

[Pre-1993 Recodification Citation: 16-12.1-1-2(a).]

As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.1.
Ind. Code § 16-35-11-3 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 35 / Chapter 11 / Section 16-35-11-3
Required screening for substance use disorder
Status: in_force

Sec. 3. Each health care provider shall use a validated and evidence based verbal screening tool to assess a substance use disorder in pregnancy for all pregnant women who are seen by the health care provider:

(1) as early as possible at the onset of prenatal care; and

(2) throughout the pregnancy, including during the first, second, and third trimester.

As added by P.L.292-2019, SEC.2.
Ind. Code § 16-31.5-4-2 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 31.5 / Chapter 4 / Section 16-31.5-4-2
Requirements to practice
Status: in_force

Sec. 2. To exercise the privilege to practice under the terms and provisions of this compact, an individual must:

(1) be at least eighteen (18) years of age;

(2) possess a current unrestricted license in a member state as an EMT, an AEMT, a paramedic, or at a state recognized and licensed level with a scope of practice and authority between EMT and paramedic; and

(3) practice under the supervision of a medical director.

As added by P.L.3-2020, SEC.1. Amended by P.L.32-2021, SEC.46.
Ind. Code § 16-18-2-183.2 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 18 / Chapter 2 / Section 16-18-2-183.2
"Human cells, tissues, or cellular or tissue-based products"
Status: in_force

Sec. 183.2. "Human cells, tissues, or cellular or tissue-based products" or "HCT/Ps", for purposes of IC 16-41-12, has the meaning set forth in IC 16-41-12-6.5.

As added by P.L.213-2013, SEC.3.
Ind. Code § 16-27-4-5 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 27 / Chapter 4 / Section 16-27-4-5
"Personal services agency"
Status: in_force

Sec. 5. (a) As used in this chapter, "personal services agency" means a person that provides or offers to provide a personal service for compensation, whether through the agency's own employees or by arrangement with another person.

(b) The term does not include the following:

(1) An individual who provides personal services only to the individual's family or to not more than three (3) individuals per residence and not more than a total of seven (7) individuals concurrently. As used in this subdivision, "family" means the individual's spouse, child, parent, parent-in-law, grandparent, grandchild, brother, brother-in-law, sister, sister-in-law, aunt, aunt-in-law, uncle, uncle-in-law, niece, and nephew.

(2) A local health department as described in IC 16-20 or IC 16-22-8.

(3) A person that:

(A) is approved by the division of disability, aging, and rehabilitative services to provide supported living services or supported living support to individuals with developmental disabilities;

(B) is subject to rules adopted under IC 12-11-2.1; and

(C) serves only individuals with developmental disabilities who are in a placement authorized under IC 12-11-2.1-4.

As added by P.L.212-2005, SEC.18. Amended by P.L.141-2006, SEC.83; P.L.122-2026, SEC.87.
Ind. Code § 16-42-11-10.4 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 42 / Chapter 11 / Section 16-42-11-10.4
Permits; issuance; revocation; fees
Status: in_force

Sec. 10.4. The state egg board may grant a permit if the board determines that the action will lead to efficient enforcement of this chapter. The state egg board may revoke a permit at any time if it appears to the state egg board that a wholesaler is not complying with the terms of the agreement entered into at the time of the issuance. The report of eggs is due and the fees are payable quarterly on the last day of the month following the end of the quarter. If:

(1) the report is not filed and the fee paid by the tenth day following the due date;

(2) the report is false; or

(3) the requirements of this chapter have not been complied with;

the state egg board may revoke the permit. If the fee is unpaid after the ten (10) day grace period, a penalty of the greater of twenty dollars ($20) or ten percent (10%) of the amount due in addition to the amount due shall be assessed. If the state egg board determines that an account review is necessary, out-of-state permit holders shall reimburse the state egg board for expenses incurred to conduct the account review.

As added by P.L.28-2009, SEC.12.
Ind. Code § 16-22-8-26 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 22 / Chapter 8 / Section 16-22-8-26
Ordinance; copies for public; codification; publication or electronic format
Status: in_force

Sec. 26. (a) The corporation shall make each ordinance the board adopts available to the public. The board shall codify, revise, rearrange, or compile adopted ordinances under IC 36-1-5-3. Ordinances adopted by the board constitute the code of the health and hospital corporation of the county.

(b) The corporation may print or provide the code of the health and hospital corporation of the county in an electronic format for public inspection.

[Pre-1993 Recodification Citation: 16-12-21-19.]

As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.5. Amended by P.L.184-2005, SEC.29.
Ind. Code § 16-41-14-5 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 41 / Chapter 14 / Section 16-41-14-5
Disease testing; reports; pretesting donation
Status: in_force

Sec. 5. (a) Except as provided in subsection (e) and section 7 of this chapter, a practitioner shall test each donor of semen for the following diseases before the donor provides a donation:

(1) Syphilis.

(2) Hepatitis B surface antigen and core antibody.

(3) HIV antibody.

(b) Except as provided in section 7 of this chapter, a practitioner shall test each recipient initially and at least annually as long as artificial insemination procedures are continuing for the following diseases:

(1) Syphilis.

(2) Hepatitis B surface antigen.

(3) HIV antibody.

(c) A practitioner shall perform or arrange for a confirmatory test for HIV antibody if the initial screening test for HIV antibody yields positive results.

(d) The practitioner shall report the information required under IC 16-41-2 when a test performed under subsection (c) confirms the presence of a disease required to be reported to the state department.

(e) If a practitioner states in writing that a person has a disease or will soon undergo medical treatment that may damage the person's:

(1) ability to donate semen; or

(2) semen;

the practitioner shall allow the person to donate semen before performing the tests required under subsection (a).

[Pre-1993 Recodification Citation: 16-8-7.5-6.]

As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.24. Amended by P.L.255-1996, SEC.14.
Ind. Code § 16-27.5-3-1 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 27.5 / Chapter 3 / Section 16-27.5-3-1
Certification of nurse aides; requirements; exceptions; competency examination attempts; renewal
Status: in_force

Sec. 1. (a) Except as provided in subsections (b) through (f), an individual shall do the following to become a certified nurse aide:

(1) Apply for certification in the manner prescribed by the state department.

(2) Complete a nurse aide training program as prescribed by the commission.

(3) Pass the state nurse aide competency examination with at least a minimum score, as prescribed by the commission.

(4) Submit a signed affidavit affirming, under the penalties for perjury, that the individual has not been convicted of a crime set forth in IC 16-28-13-3 that prohibits the individual from being employed.

(b) A nursing student currently enrolled in an accredited nursing education program shall do the following to become a certified nurse aide:

(1) Apply for certification in the manner prescribed by the state department.

(2) Successfully complete at least one (1) semester of an accredited nursing school program.

(3) Pass foundational nursing course work, as determined by the commission, and submit a transcript verifying the successful completion of the required course work.

(4) Pass the state nurse aide competency examination with at least a minimum score, as prescribed by the commission.

(5) Submit a signed affidavit affirming, under the penalties for perjury, that the individual has not been convicted of a crime set forth in IC 16-28-13-3 that prohibits the individual from being employed.

(c) A nursing student who has graduated from an accredited nursing education program shall do the following to become a certified nurse aide:

(1) Apply for certification in the manner prescribed by the state department.

(2) Provide a transcript verifying completion of the accredited nursing program in the previous twenty-four (24) months.

(3) Pass the state nurse aide competency examination with at least a minimum score, as prescribed by the commission.

(4) Submit a signed affidavit affirming, under the penalties for perjury, that the individual has not been convicted of a crime set forth in IC 16-28-13-3 that prohibits the individual from being employed.

(d) An individual who is a nurse aide, or the equivalent, in another state shall do the following to become a certified nurse aide in Indiana:

(1) Apply for certification in the manner prescribed by the state department.

(2) Submit proof that the applicant is a nurse aide in good standing with no verified complaints in another state or criminal convictions since becoming certified in the other state.

(3) Submit a signed affidavit affirming, under the penalties for perjury, that the individual has not been convicted of a crime set forth in IC 16-28-13-3 that prohibits the individual from being employed.

(e) An emergency medical responder (as defined in IC 16-18-2-109.8) or another health care practitioner, as determined by the commission, shall do the following to become a certified nurse aide:

(1) Apply for certification in the manner prescribed by the state department.

(2) Submit a signed affidavit affirming, under the penalties for perjury, that the individual has not been convicted of a crime set forth in IC 16-28-13-3 that prohibits the individual from being employed.

(3) Pass the state nurse aide competency examination with at least a minimum score, as prescribed by the commission.

(f) An individual with military health care training who does not qualify under another subsection shall do the following to become a certified nurse aide:

(1) Apply for certification in the manner prescribed by the state department.

(2) Provide documentation verifying the completed military health care training.

(3) Pass the state nurse aide competency examination with at least a minimum score, as prescribed by the commission.

(4) Submit a signed affidavit affirming, under the penalties for perjury, that the individual has not been convicted of a crime set forth in IC 16-28-13-3 that prohibits the individual from being employed.

(g) An individual applying for certification under this chapter shall provide on the individual's application the individual's:

(1) full name;

(2) telephone number;

(3) mailing address; and

(4) electronic mail address;

and any other information required by the state department and commission.

(h) An individual described in subsection (b), (c), or (f) may take the state nurse aide competency examination not more than four (4) times in a two (2) year period. If the individual does not pass the state nurse aide competency examination after four (4) attempts in a two (2) year period, the individual must personally appear before the commission before reapplying for certification under this chapter.

(i) A health care facility or other employer of an individual who applies for certification under this section shall request and obtain the release of a limited criminal history under IC 10-13-3-27(b) from the state police for each individual who applies for certification under this section.

(j) Certification under this section is valid for two (2) years. The state department may prescribe the manner in which to renew certification. An individual certified under this section who wants to renew the certification shall do so in the manner prescribed by the state department.

(k) In order to renew a certification described in this section, a certified nurse aide shall complete the inservice training required under 42 CFR 483.95.

(l) Before directing the state department to issue or renew a certification to an individual who applies for certification under this section, the commission may require the individual to personally appear before the commission to discuss questions concerning the individual's application.

(m) The application requirements for certification under this chapter must comply with federal law.

As added by P.L.143-2025, SEC.24.