Ind. Code § 16-21-15-1.5 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 21 / Chapter 15 / Section 16-21-15-1.5
"Merger"; "merger agreement"
Status: in_force

Sec. 1.5. (a) As used in this chapter, "merger" means any change of ownership, including:

(1) an acquisition or transfer of assets; or

(2) the purchase of stock effectuated by a merger agreement.

(b) As used in this chapter, "merger agreement" means an agreement between two (2) or more hospitals for the consolidation by merger or other acquisition or transfer of assets by which ownership or control over substantially all of the stock, assets, or activities of one (1) or more previously licensed and operating hospitals is placed under the control of another licensed hospital or other entity that controls hospitals.

As added by P.L.62-2022, SEC.3.
Ind. Code § 16-41-43-6 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 41 / Chapter 43 / Section 16-41-43-6
Civil immunity
Status: in_force

Sec. 6. (a) A nurse employed by an entity or an employee of the entity who administers epinephrine in accordance with the manufacturer's guidelines and with this chapter is not liable for civil damages resulting from the administration of epinephrine under this chapter unless the act or omission constitutes gross negligence or willful or wanton misconduct.

(b) A licensed health care provider who:

(1) writes a prescription, drug order, or protocol under this chapter;

(2) transmits in an electronic format a prescription, drug order, or protocol for an electronically transmitted prescription under this chapter; or

(3) provides training to an entity's personnel under this chapter;

is not liable for civil damages resulting from the administration of epinephrine under this chapter.

As added by P.L.59-2015, SEC.2. Amended by P.L.28-2019, SEC.3; P.L.96-2026, SEC.49.
Ind. Code § 16-42-5.3-7 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 42 / Chapter 5.3 / Section 16-42-5.3-7
Food handler certificate
Status: in_force

Sec. 7. (a) A home based vendor shall obtain a food handler certificate from a certificate issuer that is accredited by the American National Standards Institute.

(b) Upon request, a home based vendor shall provide a copy of the food handler certificate required by subsection (a) to the state department or an end consumer.

(c) A home based vendor shall provide a copy of the food handler certificate required by subsection (a) to the local health department in the county where the home based vendor's residence is located.

As added by P.L.49-2022, SEC.4.
Ind. Code § 16-19-3.5-3 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 19 / Chapter 3.5 / Section 16-19-3.5-3
Repealed
Status: repealed

As added by P.L.49-2016, SEC.1. Repealed by P.L.187-2021, SEC.51.
Ind. Code § 16-41-35-3 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 41 / Chapter 35 / Section 16-41-35-3
Repealed
Status: repealed

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

As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.24. Repealed by P.L.29-2014, SEC.12.
Ind. Code § 16-27.5-5-2 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 27.5 / Chapter 5 / Section 16-27.5-5-2
Registration requirements; renewal; inservice training; fee prohibited
Status: in_force

Sec. 2. (a) An individual shall do the following to become a registered home health aide:

(1) Apply for registration in the manner prescribed by the commission.

(2) Complete a competency evaluation program described in section 5 of this chapter.

(b) An individual applying for registration 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.

(c) Registration under this section is valid for two (2) years. The state department may prescribe the manner in which to renew the registration. An individual registered under this section who wants to renew the registration shall do so in the manner prescribed by the state department.

(d) Before directing the state department to issue or renew a registration to an individual who applies for registration under this section, the commission may require the individual to personally appear before the commission to discuss questions concerning the individual's application.

(e) In order to renew a registration under this section, a home health aide shall complete inservice training required under section 4 of this chapter during the two (2) year registration period.

(f) The commission or state department may not require a home health aide to pay a fee for registration, including a renewal fee.

(g) The application requirements for certification under this chapter must comply with federal law.

As added by P.L.143-2025, SEC.24.
Ind. Code § 16-41-35-1 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 41 / Chapter 35 / Section 16-41-35-1
Public policy
Status: in_force

Sec. 1. Whereas radiation may improve the health, welfare, and productivity of the public if properly utilized but may impair the health of the public if improperly utilized, it is declared to be the public policy of Indiana to encourage the constructive medical uses of radiation and to control harmful effects of radiation.

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

As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.24. Amended by P.L.29-2014, SEC.11.
Ind. Code § 16-41-35-12 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 41 / Chapter 35 / Section 16-41-35-12
Repealed
Status: repealed

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

As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.24. Amended by P.L.144-1996, SEC.10. Repealed by P.L.29-2014, SEC.17.
Ind. Code § 16-18-2-121.5 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 18 / Chapter 2 / Section 16-18-2-121.5
"Extended length of stay"
Status: in_force

Sec. 121.5. "Extended length of stay" means a length of stay in an acute care hospital inpatient unit that exceeds one (1) standard deviation of the hospital wide average length of stay.

As added by P.L.162-1999, SEC.1.
Ind. Code § 16-41-26-12 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 41 / Chapter 26 / Section 16-41-26-12
Inspections and investigations by designated agents
Status: in_force

Sec. 12. The state department may designate an agent who may, on presentation of proper credentials, enter on private or public property to inspect for and investigate possible violations of this chapter or a rule adopted under this chapter.

[Pre-1993 Recodification Citation: 13-1-9-11(a).]

As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.24.
Ind. Code § 16-42-5.1-6 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 42 / Chapter 5.1 / Section 16-42-5.1-6
Inspections
Status: in_force

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

Sec. 6. A local health department may conduct more than one (1) inspection of a mobile retail food establishment.

As added by P.L.151-2024, SEC.7.
Ind. Code § 16-18-2-78 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 18 / Chapter 2 / Section 16-18-2-78
"Controlled premises"
Status: in_force

Sec. 78. "Controlled premises", for purposes of IC 16-42-20-2, has the meaning set forth in IC 16-42-20-2(a).

[Pre-1993 Recodification Citation: 16-6-8.5-2.]

As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.1.
Ind. Code § 16-20-4-11 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 20 / Chapter 4 / Section 16-20-4-11
Organizational meeting; officers
Status: in_force

Sec. 11. The board of each full-time city health department shall, immediately after appointment, meet and organize by electing a chairman, vice chairman, and other officers the board considers necessary.

[Pre-1993 Recodification Citation: 16-1-7-21.]

As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.3.
Ind. Code § 16-42-5.2-3.5 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 42 / Chapter 5.2 / Section 16-42-5.2-3.5
Exempt organizations
Status: in_force

Sec. 3.5. (a) An organization that is exempt from the state gross retail tax under IC 6-2.5-5-25(a)(1)(B), IC 6-2.5-5-25(a)(1)(C), or IC 6-2.5-5-25(a)(1)(D) is exempt from complying with the requirements of this chapter.

(b) This section does not prohibit an exempted organization from waiving the exemption and using a certified food protection manager.

As added by P.L.139-2005, SEC.3. Amended by P.L.45-2020, SEC.12; P.L.118-2024, SEC.30.
Ind. Code § 16-18-2-116 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 18 / Chapter 2 / Section 16-18-2-116
"Environmental commissioner"
Status: in_force

Sec. 116. "Environmental commissioner", for purposes of IC 16-41, refers to the commissioner of the department of environmental management appointed under IC 13-13-2-1.

[Pre-1993 Recodification Citations: 13-1-7-2(8); 13-1-8-2(a).]

As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.1. Amended by P.L.1-1996, SEC.71.
Ind. Code § 16-18-2-35.8 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 18 / Chapter 2 / Section 16-18-2-35.8
"Biological product"
Status: in_force

Sec. 35.8. "Biological product", for purposes of IC 16-42-25, has the meaning set forth in IC 16-42-25-1.

As added by P.L.96-2014, SEC.1.
Ind. Code § 16-18-2-150.4 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 18 / Chapter 2 / Section 16-18-2-150.4
"Government sponsored indigent health care"
Status: in_force

Sec. 150.4. "Government sponsored indigent health care", for purposes of IC 16-21-9, has the meaning set forth in IC 16-21-9-2.

As added by P.L.94-1994, SEC.8.
Ind. Code § 16-18-2-96.4 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 18 / Chapter 2 / Section 16-18-2-96.4
"Dismemberment abortion"
Status: in_force

Sec. 96.4. (a) "Dismemberment abortion" means an abortion with the purpose of killing a living fetus in which the living fetus is extracted one (1) piece at a time from the uterus through clamps, grasping forceps, tongs, scissors, or another similar instrument that, through the convergence of two (2) rigid levers, slices, crushes, or grasps a portion of the fetus's body to cut or rip it off.

(b) "Dismemberment abortion" does not include an abortion that uses suction to dismember a fetus by sucking fetal parts into a collection container.

As added by P.L.93-2019, SEC.1.
Ind. Code § 16-35-10-4 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 35 / Chapter 10 / Section 16-35-10-4
Pilot program requirements
Status: in_force

Sec. 4. The pilot program must include:

(1) treatment in a residential care facility for recovery from opioid addiction for a pregnant woman or a woman with her newborn, including:

(A) addiction treatment, including, if appropriate, medication assisted treatment with a long acting, nonaddictive medication approved by the federal Food and Drug Administration for the treatment of opioid or alcohol dependence;

(B) counseling;

(C) life skills classes;

(D) parenting skills classes; and

(E) other services designed to prepare the woman for life with a newborn outside the residential care facility; and

(2) ongoing home visits with a pregnant woman or woman with a newborn, including the provision of:

(A) addiction treatment, including, if appropriate, medication assisted treatment with a long acting, nonaddictive medication approved by the federal Food and Drug Administration for the treatment of opioid or alcohol dependence;

(B) life skills education;

(C) parenting skills education;

(D) counseling; and

(E) any other appropriate assistance;

following the woman's discharge from the residential care facility.

As added by P.L.174-2017, SEC.1.
Ind. Code § 16-27-2-0.5 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 27 / Chapter 2 / Section 16-27-2-0.5
"Expanded criminal history check"
Status: in_force

Sec. 0.5. As used in this chapter, "expanded criminal history check" has the meaning set forth in IC 20-26-2-1.5.

As added by P.L.84-2010, SEC.2. Amended by P.L.51-2016, SEC.3.
Ind. Code § 16-49.5-2-13 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 49.5 / Chapter 2 / Section 16-49.5-2-13
Confidentiality of records
Status: in_force

Sec. 13. Records held or maintained by a SOFR team are subject to the confidentiality provisions of IC 31-33-18.

As added by P.L.112-2020, SEC.53.
Ind. Code § 16-21-8-2 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 21 / Chapter 8 / Section 16-21-8-2
County or regional sexual response team; duties
Status: in_force

Sec. 2. (a) Each county or regional sexual assault response team shall develop a plan that establishes the protocol for sexual assault victim response and treatment, including the:

(1) collection;

(2) preservation;

(3) secured storage; and

(4) destruction;

of samples.

(b) The plan under subsection (a) shall address the following regarding an alleged sexual assault victim who is at least eighteen (18) years of age and who either reports a sexual assault or elects not to report a sexual assault to law enforcement:

(1) The method of maintaining the confidentiality of the alleged sexual assault victim regarding the chain of custody and secured storage of a sample.

(2) The development of a victim notification form that notifies an alleged sexual assault victim of his or her rights under the law.

(3) How a victim will receive the victim notification form.

(4) Identification of law enforcement agencies that will be responsible to transport samples.

(5) Agreements between medical providers and law enforcement agencies to pick up and store samples.

(6) Maintaining samples in secured storage.

(7) Procedures to destroy a sample following applicable statute of limitations.

[Pre-1993 Recodification Citations: 16-10-1.5-2; 16-10-1.5-3.]

As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.4. Amended by P.L.121-2006, SEC.24; P.L.41-2007, SEC.15.
Ind. Code § 16-18-2-109.8 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 18 / Chapter 2 / Section 16-18-2-109.8
"Emergency medical responder"
Status: in_force

Sec. 109.8. "Emergency medical responder", for purposes of IC 16-31, means an individual who is:

(1) certified under IC 16-31 and who meets the Indiana emergency medical services commission's standards for emergency medical responder certification; and

(2) the first individual to respond to an incident requiring emergency medical services.

As added by P.L.77-2012, SEC.7.
Ind. Code § 16-31.5-2-14 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 31.5 / Chapter 2 / Section 16-31.5-2-14
"Restricted"
Status: in_force

Sec. 14. As used in this article, "restricted" means the outcome of an adverse action that limits a license or the privilege to practice.

As added by P.L.3-2020, SEC.1.
Ind. Code § 16-42-21-3 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 42 / Chapter 21 / Section 16-42-21-3
"Practitioner"
Status: in_force

Sec. 3. As used in this chapter, "practitioner" means any of the following:

(1) A licensed physician.

(2) A dentist licensed to practice dentistry in Indiana.

(3) A podiatrist licensed to practice podiatry in Indiana.

(4) A veterinarian licensed to practice veterinary medicine in Indiana.

(5) An optometrist who is:

(A) licensed to practice optometry in Indiana; and

(B) certified under IC 25-24-3.

(6) An advanced practice registered nurse licensed and granted the authority to prescribe legend drugs under IC 25-23.

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

As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.25. Amended by P.L.157-2006, SEC.7; P.L.105-2008, SEC.1; P.L.129-2018, SEC.19.
Ind. Code § 16-41-7.5-5.5 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 41 / Chapter 7.5 / Section 16-41-7.5-5.5
Prohibition on operating near certain facilities; exception; violations
Status: in_force

Sec. 5.5. (a) Except as provided in subsection (b), a qualified entity that operates a program under this chapter may not establish or operate a fixed site for the distribution or exchange of a syringe or needle within one thousand (1,000) feet of a:

(1) public school (as defined in IC 20-18-2-15);

(2) nonpublic school (as defined in IC 20-18-2-12);

(3) child care center licensed under IC 12-17.2-4; or

(4) building or structure that is primarily used for religious worship;

as measured in a straight line from the nearest point of the site to the nearest point on the property line of a facility described in subdivisions (1) through (4).

(b) A qualified entity may establish or operate a fixed site for the distribution or exchange of a syringe or needle within one thousand (1,000) feet of a facility described in subsection (a) if the operator of the facility approves the establishment or operation of the fixed site in writing.

(c) This section does not prohibit a qualified entity that operates a program under this chapter from providing any of the following services at a fixed site described in subsection (a):

(1) Distributing an overdose intervention drug.

(2) Providing a referral or education services.

(3) Accepting a used syringe or needle for safe disposal.

(d) If a qualified entity that operates a program under this chapter violates this section, the state department may deny, suspend, or revoke the qualified entity's annual registration.

As added by P.L.144-2026, SEC.1.
Ind. Code § 16-22-7-34 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 22 / Chapter 7 / Section 16-22-7-34
Terms of bond sale
Status: in_force

Sec. 34. The bonds shall be sold by the board at public sale in the manner described under IC 5-1-11-3(c). However, the bonds may not be sold for less than the bonds' par value. Notice of sale shall be published in the manner required for bonds of a county. Any premium received from the sale of the bonds shall be used solely for the payment of principal and interest on the bonds.

[Pre-1993 Recodification Citation: 16-12-20.5-19(d).]

As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.5.
Ind. Code § 16-41-42.2-5 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 41 / Chapter 42.2 / Section 16-41-42.2-5-b
Duties of the state department
Status: in_force

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

Sec. 5. The state department shall do the following:

(1) Consider policy matters relating to spinal cord and brain injury research projects and programs under this chapter.

(2) Consider research applications and make grants for approved research projects under this chapter.

(3) Consider applications and make grants to health care clinics that:

(A) are exempt from federal income taxation under Section 501 of the Internal Revenue Code;

(B) employ physical therapists licensed under IC 25-27; and

(C) provide in Indiana long term activity based therapy services at affordable rates to individuals with spinal cord injuries or brain injuries that require extended post acute care.

(4) Consider the application's efficacy in providing significant and sustained improvement to individuals with spinal cord injuries or brain injuries.

(5) Formulate policies and procedures concerning the operation of the state department.

(6) Review and authorize spinal cord and brain injury research projects and programs to be financed under this chapter. For purposes of this subdivision, the state department may establish an independent scientific advisory panel composed of scientists and clinicians who are not members of the state department to review proposals submitted to the state department and make recommendations to the state department. Collaborations are encouraged with other Indiana-based researchers as well as researchers located outside Indiana, including researchers in other countries.

(7) Review and approve progress and final research reports on projects authorized under this chapter, including any other information the state department has required to be submitted as a condition of receiving a grant.

(8) Review and make recommendations concerning the expenditure of money from the fund.

(9) Take other action necessary for the purpose of administering the fund.

(10) Provide to the governor, the general assembly, and the legislative council an annual report not later than January 30 of each year showing the status of funds appropriated under this chapter. The report to the general assembly and the legislative council must be in an electronic format under IC 5-14-6.

As added by P.L.3-2008, SEC.113. Amended by P.L.200-2015, SEC.4; P.L.29-2016, SEC.4; P.L.152-2026, SEC.226.
Ind. Code § 16-19-13-4 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 19 / Chapter 13 / Section 16-19-13-4
Staff appointments
Status: in_force

Sec. 4. (a) The state health commissioner shall appoint persons 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.

(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.52-1999, SEC.3. Amended by P.L.143-2022, SEC.42.
Ind. Code § 16-20-1-26 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 20 / Chapter 1 / Section 16-20-1-26
Enforcement; approval of legislative body before filing certain actions; court action; recipient of enforcement action
Status: in_force

Sec. 26. (a) Except as provided in subsection (b), a local board of health or local health officer may enforce the board's or officer's orders, citations, and administrative notices by an action in the circuit or superior court.

(b) This subsection only applies to an enforcement action described in IC 16-20-5.5-2(a). A local board of health or local health officer may not file an action under subsection (a) to enforce an order, citation, or administrative notice unless the appropriate legislative body under IC 16-20-5.5-1 has authorized the local board of health or local health officer to file the action.

(c) The court may take any appropriate action in a proceeding under this section, including any of the following:

(1) Issuing an injunction.

(2) Entering a judgment.

(3) Issuing an order and conditions under IC 16-41-9.

(4) Ordering the suspension or revocation of a license.

(5) Ordering an inspection.

(6) Ordering that a property be vacated.

(7) Ordering that a structure be demolished.

(8) Imposing a penalty not to exceed an amount set forth in IC 36-1-3-8(a)(10).

(9) Imposing court costs and fees under IC 33-37-4-2 and IC 33-37-5.

(10) Ordering the respondent to take appropriate action in a specified time to comply with the order of the local board of health or local health officer.

(11) Ordering a local board of health or local health officer to take appropriate action to enforce an order within a specified time.

(d) The county attorney in which a local board of health or local health officer has jurisdiction shall represent the local health board and local health officer in the action unless the county executive, local board of health, or health and hospital corporation employs other legal counsel or the matter has been referred through law enforcement authorities to the prosecuting attorney.

(e) A recipient of any enforcement action described in section 19(b) of this chapter may:

(1) appeal the enforcement action under IC 16-20-5.5; or

(2) bring an action directly in the circuit or superior court.

However, a recipient who brings an action directly in the circuit or superior court waives the right to appeal under IC 16-20-5.5, and any appeal under IC 16-20-5.5 that is pending at the time the recipient files an action in the circuit or superior court is dismissed by operation of law.

[Pre-1993 Recodification Citation: 16-1-4-13.]

As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.3. Amended by P.L.122-2012, SEC.2; P.L.219-2021, SEC.5.
Ind. Code § 16-18-2-323 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 18 / Chapter 2 / Section 16-18-2-323
Repealed
Status: repealed

[1993 Recodification Citation: New.]

As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.1. Repealed by P.L.69-1999, SEC.12.
Ind. Code § 16-41-32-13 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 41 / Chapter 32 / Section 16-41-32-13
Wholesaler
Status: in_force

Sec. 13. (a) As used in this chapter, "wholesaler" means a person located outside Indiana who, on the person's own account, sells or distributes an article of bedding or filling material to another for the purpose of resale.

(b) The term does not include an affiliate or a subsidiary:

(1) if the ownership and name are identical; and

(2) that is the exclusive sales outlet of a manufacturer.

[Pre-1993 Recodification Citation: 16-9-4-2(k).]

As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.24.
Ind. Code § 16-19-5-2 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 19 / Chapter 5 / Section 16-19-5-2
Repealed
Status: repealed

[Pre-1993 Recodification Citation: 16-1-37-8.]

As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.2. Repealed by P.L.143-2022, SEC.33.
Ind. Code § 16-19-2-9 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 19 / Chapter 2 / Section 16-19-2-9
Chairperson
Status: in_force

Sec. 9. The members shall elect one (1) member as chairperson of the executive board. The chairperson shall serve for a term of two (2) years, unless the person's term of office as a member of the executive board expires sooner.

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

As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.2. Amended by P.L.143-2022, SEC.13.
Ind. Code § 16-18-2-348 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 18 / Chapter 2 / Section 16-18-2-348
Repealed
Status: repealed

[Pre-1993 Recodification Citation: 16-1-47-4.]

As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.1. Repealed by P.L.142-1995, SEC.32.
Ind. Code § 16-36-4-14 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 36 / Chapter 4 / Section 16-36-4-14
Presumptions
Status: in_force

Sec. 14. If the qualified patient who executed a living will declaration is incompetent at the time of the decision to withhold or withdraw life prolonging procedures, a living will declaration executed in accordance with this chapter is presumed to be valid. For purposes of this chapter, a health care provider may presume in the absence of actual notice to the contrary that the declarant was of sound mind when the living will declaration was executed. The fact that the declarant executed a declaration may not be considered as an indication of a declarant's mental incompetency.

[Pre-1993 Recodification Citation: 16-8-11-15.]

As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.19.
Ind. Code § 16-33-4-20 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 33 / Chapter 4 / Section 16-33-4-20
Housekeeping, manufacturing and repair of clothing, and other necessary services; assistance of children
Status: in_force

Sec. 20. The superintendent shall have the children in the home assist in the following:

(1) Housekeeping services of the home.

(2) Manufacture and repair of the clothing of children.

(3) The provision of services necessary for the home.

[Pre-1993 Recodification Citation: 16-6.5-5-19(c).]

As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.16.
Ind. Code § 16-23-1-42 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 23 / Chapter 1 / Section 16-23-1-42
Maintenance and operation of properties
Status: in_force

Sec. 42. All property constructed, purchased, improved, repaired, remodeled, or acquired by the city or by the board of directors and used for hospital purposes shall be maintained and operated as and for a city hospital under the control of the board of directors, with equal representation on the board to the residents of the city and to the citizens of the county residing outside the city and with equal rights, facilities, service, and treatment available to citizens of the county residing inside and outside the corporate limits of the city.

[Pre-1993 Recodification Citation: 16-12.2-5-35.]

As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.6.
Ind. Code § 16-27-1-1 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 27 / Chapter 1 / Section 16-27-1-1
"Health care professional"
Status: in_force

Sec. 1. As used in this chapter, "health care professional" means any of the following:

(1) A licensed physician.

(2) A licensed dentist.

(3) A licensed chiropractor.

(4) A licensed podiatrist.

(5) A licensed optometrist.

(6) A nurse licensed under IC 25-23-1.

(7) A physical therapist licensed under IC 25-27 or a physical therapy assistant certified under IC 25-27.

(8) A speech-language pathologist or an audiologist licensed under IC 25-35.6-3.

(9) A speech-language pathology aide or an audiology aide (as defined in IC 25-35.6-1-2).

(10) An:

(A) occupational therapist; or

(B) occupational therapy assistant;

licensed under IC 25-23.5.

(11) A social worker licensed under IC 25-23.6 or a social work assistant.

(12) A pharmacist licensed under IC 25-26-13.

(13) An advanced practice registered nurse licensed under IC 25-23.

(14) A physician assistant licensed under IC 25-27.5.

[Pre-1993 Recodification Citation: 16-10-2.2-1.]

As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.10. Amended by P.L.146-1996, SEC.1; P.L.147-1997, SEC.1; P.L.197-2007, SEC.6; P.L.197-2011, SEC.64; P.L.207-2021, SEC.11.
Ind. Code § 16-19-14-7 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 19 / Chapter 14 / Section 16-19-14-7
Repealed
Status: repealed

As added by P.L.38-2010, SEC.4. Amended by P.L.141-2014, SEC.2. Repealed by P.L.149-2017, SEC.1.
Ind. Code § 16-31-3-18 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 31 / Chapter 3 / Section 16-31-3-18
Advanced life support; scope
Status: in_force

Sec. 18. This chapter does not limit the scope of advanced life support.

[Pre-1993 Recodification Citation: 16-1-39-22.]

As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.14.
Ind. Code § 16-19-3-4 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 19 / Chapter 3 / Section 16-19-3-4
Protection and improvement of public health; adoption of rules
Status: in_force

Note: This version of section amended by P.L.163-2026, SEC.6, effective 7-1-2026. See also following version of this section amended by P.L.152-2026, SEC.217, effective 7-1-2027.

Sec. 4. (a) Except as provided in IC 16-42-5.4, the executive board may, by an affirmative vote of a majority of its members, adopt reasonable rules under IC 4-22-2 on behalf of the state department to protect or to improve the public health in Indiana.

(b) The rules may concern but are not limited to the following:

(1) Nuisances dangerous to public health.

(2) The pollution of any water supply other than where jurisdiction is in the environmental rules board and department of environmental management.

(3) The disposition of excremental and sewage matter.

(4) The control of fly and mosquito breeding places.

(5) The detection, reporting, prevention, and control of diseases that affect public health.

(6) The care of maternity and infant cases and the conduct of maternity homes.

(7) The production, distribution, and sale of human food.

(8) Except as provided in section 4.4 of this chapter, the conduct of camps.

(9) Standards of cleanliness of eating facilities for the public.

(10) Standards of cleanliness of sanitary facilities offered for public use.

(11) The handling, disposal, disinterment, and reburial of dead human bodies.

(12) Vital statistics.

(13) Sanitary conditions and facilities in public buildings and grounds, including plumbing, drainage, sewage disposal, water supply, lighting, heating, and ventilation, other than where jurisdiction is vested by law in the fire prevention and building safety commission or other state agency.

(14) The design, construction, and operation of swimming and wading pools. However, the rules governing swimming and wading pools do not apply to a pool maintained by an individual for the sole use of the individual's household and house guests.

(15) Time temperature control for safety food.

(c) The executive board shall adopt reasonable rules to regulate the following:

(1) The sanitary operation of tattoo parlors.

(2) The sanitary operation of body piercing facilities.

(d) The executive board may adopt rules on behalf of the state department for the efficient enforcement of this title, except as otherwise provided. However, fees for inspections relating to weights and measures may not be established by the rules.

(e) The executive board may declare that a rule described in subsection (d) is necessary to meet an emergency and adopt the rule under IC 4-22-2.

(f) The rules of the state department may not be inconsistent with this title and or any other state law.

(g) Rules adopted under subsection (b)(15) may not apply to a:

(1) homestead vendor (as defined in IC 16-42-5.4-1); or

(2) small farm (as defined in IC 16-42-5.4-4).

[Pre-1993 Recodification Citations: 16-1-3-10 part; 16-1-3-13.]

As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.2. Amended by P.L.83-2007, SEC.6; P.L.113-2014, SEC.102; P.L.143-2022, SEC.14; P.L.93-2024, SEC.127; P.L.1-2025, SEC.182; P.L.163-2026, SEC.6.
Ind. Code § 16-18-2-162 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 18 / Chapter 2 / Section 16-18-2-162
"Health care professional"
Status: in_force

Sec. 162. (a) "Health care professional", for purposes of IC 16-27-1 and IC 16-27-4, has the meaning set forth in IC 16-27-1-1.

(b) "Health care professional", for purposes of IC 16-27-2, has the meaning set forth in IC 16-27-2-1.

(c) "Health care professional", for purposes of IC 16-27.5-5, has the meaning set forth in IC 16-27.5-5-1.

[Pre-1993 Recodification Citations: 16-10-2.2-1; 16-10-2.6-1.]

As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.1. Amended by P.L.212-2005, SEC.5; P.L.143-2025, SEC.7.
Ind. Code § 16-41-27-26 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 41 / Chapter 27 / Section 16-41-27-26
Notice of adverse actions on licenses; enforcement proceedings
Status: in_force

Sec. 26. (a) The state department shall provide a written notice to a mobile home community operator of the following:

(1) The revocation of the operator's license.

(2) The denial of the operator's application for a license.

(3) The denial of the approval of the construction or alteration of a mobile home community.

(b) The notice under subsection (a) must contain the following:

(1) A statement of the manner in which the operator has failed to comply with the law or rules of the state department.

(2) The length of time available to correct the violation.

(c) The state department may order an operator to comply with this chapter or rules adopted under this chapter. If an operator fails to comply within the time specified by the order, the state department may initiate proceedings to force compliance in the circuit court, superior court, or probate court in the county of the operator's residence or in the county where the mobile home community is located. The court may grant appropriate relief to ensure compliance with this chapter and rules adopted under this chapter.

[Pre-1993 Recodification Citation: 13-1-7-30.]

As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.24. Amended by P.L.87-2005, SEC.23; P.L.84-2016, SEC.93.
Ind. Code § 16-46-6-9 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 46 / Chapter 6 / Section 16-46-6-9-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(h).]

As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.29. Repealed by P.L.152-2026, SEC.234.
Ind. Code § 16-27-0.5-2 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 27 / Chapter 0.5 / Section 16-27-0.5-2
Repealed
Status: repealed

As added by P.L.12-2004, SEC.5. Repealed by P.L.156-2011, SEC.41; P.L.197-2011, SEC.153.
Ind. Code § 16-20-5.5-5 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 20 / Chapter 5.5 / Section 16-20-5.5-5
Issuance of written decision for appeal; appealable
Status: in_force

Sec. 5. (a) The legislative body shall issue a written decision for any appeal that receives a hearing under this chapter. The written decision must appear in the written records of the legislative body.

(b) A decision under this section is appealable to a circuit or superior court with jurisdiction in the county.

(c) If an appeal is denied by the legislative body or is ruled in favor of the local board of health or local health officer, the enforcement actions under IC 16-20-1-26 apply.

As added by P.L.219-2021, SEC.10.
Ind. Code § 16-46-16-2 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 46 / Chapter 16 / Section 16-46-16-2
Workgroup duties
Status: in_force

Sec. 2. In developing and updating the strategic plan under section 1 of this chapter, the workgroups established under section 1(c) of this chapter shall do the following:

(1) Establish baseline benchmarks for diabetes and prediabetes in Indiana using Indiana specific data.

(2) Identify barriers to effective prevention, screening, and treatment for diabetes, including specific barriers affecting providers and patients.

(3) Identify methods to increase use of evidence based screening to increase the number of people screened regularly for diabetes.

(4) Review current technologies and best practices for diabetes screening, treatment, and prevention.

(5) Develop methods for creating partnerships with public and private entities to increase awareness of diabetes and of the importance of diabetes screening, treatment, and prevention.

(6) Estimate the annual direct and indirect state health care costs attributable to diabetes and prediabetes.

(7) Identify actions necessary to increase diabetes screening rates and to reduce the morbidity and mortality from diabetes, and establish a schedule for implementing those actions.

As added by P.L.33-2018, SEC.1.
Ind. Code § 16-41-1-4 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 41 / Chapter 1 / Section 16-41-1-4
Rules
Status: in_force

Sec. 4. The state department may adopt rules concerning:

(1) sanitation requirements;

(2) requirements for education on sanitation; and

(3) any other health concerns;

associated with threading (as defined in IC 25-8-2-19).

As added by P.L.78-2008, SEC.1.
Ind. Code § 16-18-2-183.5 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 18 / Chapter 2 / Section 16-18-2-183.5
"Human embryo"
Status: in_force

Sec. 183.5. "Human embryo" means a human egg cell with a full genetic composition capable of differentiating and maturing into a complete human being.

As added by P.L.126-2005, SEC.4.
Ind. Code § 16-22-7-27 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 22 / Chapter 7 / Section 16-22-7-27
Issuance of bonds
Status: in_force

Sec. 27. The county fiscal body may issue general obligation bonds to procure funds to purchase the building. The bonds shall be authorized, issued, and sold in accordance with the laws authorizing the issuance and sale of bonds for other county purposes.

[Pre-1993 Recodification Citation: 16-12-20.5-15(c).]

As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.5.
Ind. Code § 16-27-3-5 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 27 / Chapter 3 / Section 16-27-3-5
Administration of drugs
Status: in_force

Sec. 5. An employee of a home health agency who:

(1) is a licensed pharmacist, registered nurse, or licensed practical nurse; and

(2) administers a drug listed in section 3 of this chapter;

may administer the drug only in the residence of a home health patient or hospice patient of the home health agency under the order of a licensed physician, an advanced practice registered nurse, or a physician assistant in connection with the provision of emergency treatment or the adjustment of parenteral drug therapy or vaccine administration.

As added by P.L.105-1998, SEC.2. Amended by P.L.207-2021, SEC.18.
Ind. Code § 16-49-3-13 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 49 / Chapter 3 / Section 16-49-3-13
Discussions, determinations, conclusions, and recommendations privileged; not subject to subpoena or discovery or admissible as evidence
Status: in_force

Sec. 13. The discussions, determinations, conclusions, and recommendations of a local child fatality review team, or its members, concerning a review of a child fatality at a meeting of the local child fatality review team:

(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.119-2013, SEC.3.
Ind. Code § 16-42-22.5-0.5 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 42 / Chapter 22.5 / Section 16-42-22.5-0.5
Applicability
Status: in_force

Sec. 0.5. This chapter does not apply to:

(1) the compounding of; or

(2) a compounded;

drug for animal use.

As added by P.L.136-2026, SEC.3.
Ind. Code § 16-22-8-24 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 22 / Chapter 8 / Section 16-22-8-24
Ordinance; adoption at public meeting; hearing
Status: in_force

Sec. 24. The board may adopt an ordinance only at a meeting open to the public. Before adopting an ordinance, any person present at the meeting may give testimony, evidence, or argument for or against the proposed ordinance in person or by counsel. The board may adopt rules concerning the number of persons who may be heard and time limits.

[Pre-1993 Recodification Citation: 16-12-21-17.]

As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.5. Amended by P.L.184-2005, SEC.27.
Ind. Code § 16-27-0.5-6 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 27 / Chapter 0.5 / Section 16-27-0.5-6
Repealed
Status: repealed

As added by P.L.12-2004, SEC.5. Repealed by P.L.156-2011, SEC.41; P.L.197-2011, SEC.153.
Ind. Code § 16-20-5.5-1 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 20 / Chapter 5.5 / Section 16-20-5.5-1
"Legislative body"
Status: in_force

Sec. 1. As used in this chapter, "legislative body" means the following:

(1) Except as provided in subdivision (2):

(A) the board of county commissioners, for a county that operates a local board of health under IC 16-20-2; or

(B) the board of county commissioners in the county where the person or property that is the subject of the enforcement action is located, if the county participates in a multiple county health department under IC 16-20-3.

(2) The county council for a county that is subject to IC 36-2-3.5.

(3) The common council, for a city (as defined in IC 36-1-2-3) that operates a city health department under IC 16-20-4.

As added by P.L.219-2021, SEC.10.
Ind. Code § 16-46-5-13 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 46 / Chapter 5 / Section 16-46-5-13
Repealed
Status: repealed

[Pre-1993 Recodification Citation: 16-3-6-11.]

As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.29. Repealed by P.L.72-2001, SEC.11.
Ind. Code § 16-41-8-6 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 41 / Chapter 8 / Section 16-41-8-6
Right of a victim to require certain defendants to undergo HIV testing; procedures
Status: in_force

Sec. 6. (a) If an indictment or information alleges that the defendant compelled another person to engage in sexual activity by force or threat of force, the alleged victim of the offense described in the indictment or information may request that the defendant against whom the indictment or information is filed be tested for the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV).

(b) Not later than forty-eight (48) hours after an alleged victim described in subsection (a) requests that the defendant be tested for the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV), the defendant must be tested for the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV).

(c) As soon as practicable, the results of a test for the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) conducted under subsection (b) shall be sent to:

(1) the alleged victim;

(2) the parent or guardian of the alleged victim, if the alleged victim is less than eighteen (18) years of age; and

(3) the defendant.

(d) If follow-up testing of the defendant for the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) is necessary, the results of follow-up testing of the defendant shall be sent to:

(1) the alleged victim;

(2) the parent or guardian of the alleged victim if the alleged victim is less than eighteen (18) years of age; and

(3) the defendant.

As added by P.L.94-2010, SEC.6.
Ind. Code § 16-36-4-20 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 36 / Chapter 4 / Section 16-36-4-20
Intervening forces; proximate causation
Status: in_force

Sec. 20. The act of withholding or withdrawing life prolonging procedures, when done under:

(1) a living will declaration made under this chapter;

(2) a court order or decision of a court appointed guardian; or

(3) a good faith medical decision by the attending physician that the patient has a terminal condition;

is not an intervening force and does not affect the chain of proximate cause between the conduct of any person that placed the patient in a terminal condition and the patient's death.

[Pre-1993 Recodification Citation: 16-8-11-21.]

As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.19.
Ind. Code § 16-18-2-377.5 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 18 / Chapter 2 / Section 16-18-2-377.5
"WIC vendor agreement"
Status: in_force

Sec. 377.5. "WIC vendor agreement", for purposes of IC 16-35-1.5, has the meaning set forth in IC 16-35-1.5-4.5.

As added by P.L.171-2025, SEC.2.
Ind. Code § 16-42-5-27 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 42 / Chapter 5 / Section 16-42-5-27
Violations of chapter; offenses
Status: in_force

Sec. 27. (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 § 16-49-4-2 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 49 / Chapter 4 / Section 16-49-4-2
Committee members
Status: in_force

Sec. 2. The statewide child fatality review committee consists of the following members:

(1) The following members appointed by the governor:

(A) A coroner or deputy coroner.

(B) A representative from the state department who:

(i) is a licensed physician; or

(ii) specializes in injury prevention.

(C) A representative of a:

(i) local health department established under IC 16-20-2; or

(ii) multiple county health department established under IC 16-20-3.

(D) A pediatrician.

(E) A representative of law enforcement who has experience in investigating child deaths.

(F) A representative from an emergency medical services provider.

(G) The director or a representative of the department of child services.

(H) A representative of a prosecuting attorney who has experience in prosecuting child abuse.

(I) A pathologist who is:

(i) certified by the American Board of Pathology in forensic pathology; and

(ii) licensed to practice medicine in Indiana.

(J) A mental health provider.

(K) A representative of a child abuse prevention program.

(L) A representative of the department of education.

(M) An epidemiologist.

(N) The state child fatality review coordinator.

(O) At the discretion of the department of child services ombudsman, a representative of the office of the department of child services ombudsman established by IC 4-13-19-3.

(2) One (1) member appointed by the speaker of the house of representatives.

(3) One (1) member appointed by the president pro tempore of the senate.

(4) One (1) member appointed by the minority leader of the house of representatives.

(5) One (1) member appointed by the minority leader of the senate.

As added by P.L.119-2013, SEC.3. Amended by P.L.171-2025, SEC.16; P.L.84-2026, SEC.1.
Ind. Code § 16-36-6-20 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 36 / Chapter 6 / Section 16-36-6-20
Execution or revocation of POST form does not affect other legal documents or authority
Status: in_force

Sec. 20. The execution or revocation of a POST form by or for a qualified person does not revoke or impair the validity of any of the following:

(1) A power of attorney that is executed by a qualified person when the qualified person is competent.

(2) Health care powers that are granted to an attorney in fact under IC 30-5-5-16 or IC 30-5-5-17.

(3) An appointment of a health care representative that is executed by a qualified person, except to the extent that the POST form contains a superseding appointment of a new health care representative under section 9(b)(7) of this chapter.

(4) The authority of a health care representative under IC 16-36-1-7 or IC 16-36-7 to consent to health care on behalf of the qualified person.

(5) The authority of an attorney in fact holding health care powers under IC 30-5-5-16 or IC 30-5-5-17 to issue and enforce instructions under IC 30-5-7 concerning the qualified person's health care.

As added by P.L.164-2013, SEC.8. Amended by P.L.2-2014, SEC.78; P.L.50-2021, SEC.62.
Ind. Code § 16-28-6.5-2 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 28 / Chapter 6.5 / Section 16-28-6.5-2
Adoption of standards and guidelines on the essential family caregiver program
Status: in_force

Sec. 2. The state department shall adopt standards and guidelines concerning the essential family caregiver program to be implemented during a declared emergency or a public health emergency for the purpose of establishing protocols for a facility to designate a person chosen by a resident or a resident's designated representative to assist the facility in providing care to the resident that was previously provided by the person before restrictions were placed on visitation due to a declared emergency or a public health emergency when visitation is limited or restricted. Either:

(1) the resident; or

(2) if the individual has been deemed to be incapacitated or is a resident of a memory care unit, the resident's designated representative;

shall make the determination. The facility shall allow at least two (2) individuals per resident to be designated, and the resident or the resident's designated representative shall determine the identity of the primary essential family caregiver to serve as the resident's main point of contact for communication and care coordination.

As added by P.L.142-2021, SEC.5.
Ind. Code § 16-33-3-8.5 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 33 / Chapter 3 / Section 16-33-3-8.5
Placement review committee
Status: in_force

Sec. 8.5. (a) A placement review committee for the center is established. The committee consists of one (1) representative of each of the following:

(1) The office of the secretary of family and social services.

(2) The state department.

(3) The secretary of education.

(b) The placement review committee shall meet on a quarterly basis to review the following:

(1) Applications to the center denied through the process described in section 8 of this chapter.

(2) All instances of dismissal from the center for reasons other than graduation, voluntary transition to another educational facility, or voluntary departure from the center.

(c) The director shall serve as an advisor to the placement review committee. The director shall provide the placement review committee with information and justification for all application denials and dismissals under review.

(d) The placement review committee may recommend that application denials or dismissals be reconsidered.

As added by P.L.55-1997, SEC.6. Amended by P.L.253-1997(ss), SEC.17; P.L.43-2021, SEC.37.
Ind. Code § 16-21-12-15 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 21 / Chapter 12 / Section 16-21-12-15
No interference with health care representative rights; no private right of action against hospital
Status: in_force

Sec. 15. (a) This chapter may not be construed to interfere with the rights of a health care representative appointed under IC 16-36-1 or a health care representative appointed under IC 16-36-7.

(b) This chapter may not be construed to create a private right of action against a hospital, a hospital employee, or an individual with whom a hospital has a contractual relationship.

(c) No cause of action of any type arises against a hospital, a hospital employee, a staff member, or an individual with whom a hospital has a contractual relationship based upon an act or omission of a lay caregiver.

As added by P.L.137-2015, SEC.6. Amended by P.L.50-2021, SEC.34.
Ind. Code § 16-21-12-1 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 21 / Chapter 12 / Section 16-21-12-1
"After care"
Status: in_force

Sec. 1. As used in this chapter, "after care" means assistance provided by a lay caregiver to a patient in the patient's residence under an at home care plan following the patient's discharge from a hospital. The assistance may include any of the following:

(1) Assisting with basic activities of daily living.

(2) Assisting with instrumental activities of daily living.

(3) Assisting with medical or nursing tasks, including:

(A) managing wound care;

(B) assisting in administering medications; or

(C) operating medical equipment.

As added by P.L.137-2015, SEC.6.
Ind. Code § 16-42-21-2 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 42 / Chapter 21 / Section 16-42-21-2
"Drug sample"
Status: in_force

Sec. 2. As used in this chapter, "drug sample" means a legend drug or a controlled substance that is manufactured, packaged, labeled, or otherwise marketed to be distributed and dispensed without consideration.

[Pre-1993 Recodification Citation: 16-6-12-2.]

As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.25.
Ind. Code § 16-41-15-7 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 41 / Chapter 15 / Section 16-41-15-7
Birth certificates; ophthalmia neonatorum precaution information
Status: in_force

Sec. 7. The state department shall require in each birth certificate, in addition to information otherwise required in the certificate, an answer to the question "Were precautions taken against ophthalmia neonatorum?".

[Pre-1993 Recodification Citation: 16-1-11-6.]

As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.24.
Ind. Code § 16-21-8-1.5 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 21 / Chapter 8 / Section 16-21-8-1.5
Appointment of a sexual assault response team
Status: in_force

Sec. 1.5. If a sexual assault response team has not been established in a county, the prosecuting attorney shall appoint a sexual assault response team in that county, or the county shall join with one (1) or more other counties to create a regional team, to comply with duties assigned to sexual assault response teams under this chapter.

As added by P.L.41-2007, SEC.14.
Ind. Code § 16-41-39.8-6 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 41 / Chapter 39.8 / Section 16-41-39.8-6
Rules; establishment of fees
Status: repealed

Sec. 6. (a) Rules adopted by the air pollution control board before July 1, 2009, under IC 13-17-14-5 (repealed) are considered rules of the state department after December 31, 2009.

(b) The state department shall adopt rules under IC 4-22-2 to replace the rules of the air pollution control board described in subsection (a) and to implement this chapter. The rules adopted by the state department must contain at least the elements required to receive program authorization under 40 CFR 745, Subpart L, as in effect July 1, 2002, and must do the following:

(1) Establish minimum requirements for the issuance of a license for:

(A) lead-based paint activities inspectors, risk assessors, project designers, supervisors, abatement workers, and contractors; and

(B) clearance examiners.

(2) Establish minimum requirements for approval of the providers of:

(A) lead-based paint activities training courses; and

(B) clearance examiner training courses.

(3) Establish minimum qualifications for:

(A) lead-based paint activities training course instructors; and

(B) clearance examiner training course instructors.

(4) Extend the applicability of the licensing requirements to other facilities as determined necessary by the board.

(5) Establish work practice standards.

(6) Establish a state department or third party examination process.

(7) Identify activities, if any, that are exempted from licensing requirements.

(8) Establish a reasonable fee based on current market value per person, per license, for the period the license is in effect for a person seeking a license under section 3 of this chapter. However, the following may not be required to pay a fee established under this subdivision:

(A) A state.

(B) A municipal corporation (as defined in IC 36-1-2-10).

(C) A unit (as defined in IC 36-1-2-23).

(9) Establish a reasonable fee based on current market value per course, per year, for a lead-based paint activities training program seeking approval of a lead-based paint activities training course under section 4 of this chapter. However, the following may not be required to pay a fee established under this subdivision:

(A) A state.

(B) A municipal corporation (as defined in IC 36-1-2-10).

(C) A unit (as defined in IC 36-1-2-23).

(D) An organization exempt from income taxation under 26 U.S.C. 501(a).

(10) Establish a reasonable fee based on current market value per course, per year, for a clearance examiner training program seeking approval of a clearance examiner training course under section 5 of this chapter. However, the following may not be required to pay a fee established under this subdivision:

(A) A state.

(B) A municipal corporation (as defined in IC 36-1-2-10).

(C) A unit (as defined in IC 36-1-2-23).

(D) An organization exempt from income taxation under 26 U.S.C. 501(a).

(c) The amount of the fees under subsection (b) may not be more than is necessary to recover the cost of administering this chapter.

(d) The proceeds of the fees under subsection (b) must be deposited in the lead trust fund established by section 7 of this chapter.

(e) The minimum requirements established under subsection (b)(1) must be sufficient to allow the clearance examiner to perform clearance examinations without the approval of a certified risk assessor or inspector as provided in 24 CFR 35.1340(b)(1)(iv), as in effect July 1, 2002.

As added by P.L.57-2009, SEC.17. Amended by P.L.1-2010, SEC.73.
Ind. Code § 16-42-22-5.5 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 42 / Chapter 22 / Section 16-42-22-5.5
Limitation of effect of chapter
Status: in_force

Sec. 5.5. Nothing in this chapter authorizes any substitution other than substitution of a generically equivalent drug product.

As added by P.L.239-1999, SEC.6.
Ind. Code § 16-41-38-8 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 41 / Chapter 38 / Section 16-41-38-8
Radon gas trust fund
Status: in_force

Sec. 8. (a) The radon gas trust fund is established to provide a source of money for the purposes described in this chapter.

(b) The expenses of administering this chapter shall be paid from money 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 sources of money for the fund are the following:

(1) Fees collected under this chapter.

(2) Appropriations made by the general assembly.

(3) Gifts and donations intended for deposit in the fund.

[Pre-1996 Title 13 Recodification Citation: 13-1-14-9.]

As added by P.L.1-1996, SEC.76.
Ind. Code § 16-37-1-11.7 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 37 / Chapter 1 / Section 16-37-1-11.7
Repealed
Status: repealed

As added by P.L.120-1997, SEC.6. Amended by P.L.145-2006, SEC.139. Repealed by P.L.156-2011, SEC.41.
Ind. Code § 16-36-7-20 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 36 / Chapter 7 / Section 16-36-7-20
"Proxy"
Status: in_force

Sec. 20. As used in this chapter, "proxy" means a competent adult who:

(1) has not been expressly designated in a declaration to make health care decisions for a particular incapacitated individual; and

(2) is authorized and willing to make health care decisions for the individual under section 42 of this chapter.

As added by P.L.50-2021, SEC.63.
Ind. Code § 16-36-7-31 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 36 / Chapter 7 / Section 16-36-7-31
Copies of advance directive
Status: in_force

Sec. 31. (a) A complete copy of the signed and witnessed or notarized advance directive must be given to each health care representative who:

(1) is specifically designated by name in the advance directive; and

(2) has authority to make health care decisions that are immediately effective under the explicit terms of the advance directive or under section 34(1) of this chapter.

If the advance directive is signed with electronic signatures, a complete copy that is generated or converted from the original electronic record and that is viewable and printable is valid and may be relied upon as the equivalent to the original.

(b) A declarant who has capacity is responsible for giving a complete copy of the declarant's advance directive to a health care provider. If a declarant has signed an advance directive but lacks the capacity to make health care decisions or provide informed consent, any health care representative designated in the advance directive or any other interested person shall give a complete copy of the declarant's advance directive to a health care provider. Upon receipt of the declarant's advance directive, the health care provider shall put a copy of the advance directive in the declarant's medical records.

As added by P.L.50-2021, SEC.63.
Ind. Code § 16-25-5-6 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 25 / Chapter 5 / Section 16-25-5-6
Appeals
Status: in_force

Sec. 6. A person aggrieved by an action of the state department under this article may appeal the action under IC 4-21.5-5.

As added by P.L.256-1999, SEC.15.
Ind. Code § 16-44-3-1.5 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 44 / Chapter 3 / Section 16-44-3-1.5
Outlets selling aviation fuels only; applicability of chapter
Status: in_force

Sec. 1.5. This chapter does not apply to motor fuel outlets where only aviation fuels are distributed or sold.

As added by P.L.177-1993, SEC.18.
Ind. Code § 16-26-1-4 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 26 / Chapter 1 / Section 16-26-1-4
Tax credit; required information
Status: in_force

Sec. 4. A maternity home operator that seeks to claim a tax credit under IC 6-3.1-14 for operating a maternity home that is registered under this chapter shall file with the state department a form provided by the state department certifying the following information:

(1) The tax credit the maternity home operator desires to claim for the taxable year.

(2) Information on each pregnant woman claimed, including the following:

(A) Name.

(B) Last known address.

(C) Dates resided with maternity home operator.

(D) Current status of pregnancy.

(E) Date or expected date of delivery.

[Pre-1993 Recodification Citation: 16-2.5-2-4.]

As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.9.
Ind. Code § 16-31.5-13-2 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 31.5 / Chapter 13 / Section 16-31.5-13-2
Member state default; termination of membership
Status: in_force

Sec. 2. (a) If the commission determines that a member state has defaulted in the performance of the obligations or responsibilities under this compact or the promulgated rules, the commission shall:

(1) provide written notice to the defaulting state and other member states of the nature of the default, the proposed means of curing the default, or any other action to be taken by the commission; and

(2) provide remedial training and specific technical assistance regarding the default.

(b) If a state in default fails to cure the default, the defaulting state may be terminated from the compact upon an affirmative vote of a majority of the member states, and all rights, privileges, and benefits conferred by this compact may be terminated on the effective date of the termination. A cure of the default does not relieve the offending state of obligations or liabilities incurred during the period of default.

(c) Termination of membership in the compact shall be imposed only after all other means of securing compliance have been exhausted. Notice of intent to suspend or terminate shall be given by the commission to the governor, the majority and minority leaders of the defaulting state's legislature, and each of the member states.

(d) A state that has been terminated is responsible for all assessments, obligations, and liabilities incurred through the effective date of termination, including obligations that extend beyond the effective date of termination.

(e) The commission shall not bear any costs related to a state that is found to be in default or that has been terminated from the compact, unless agreed upon in writing between the commission and the defaulting state.

(f) The defaulting state may appeal the action of the commission by petitioning the United States District Court for the District of Columbia or the federal district where the commission has the commission's principal offices. The prevailing member shall be awarded all costs of the litigation, including reasonable attorney's fees.

As added by P.L.3-2020, SEC.1.
Ind. Code § 16-36-4-8 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 36 / Chapter 4 / Section 16-36-4-8
Life prolonging procedures will declarations; living will declarations
Status: in_force

Sec. 8. (a) A person who is of sound mind and is at least eighteen (18) years of age may execute a life prolonging procedures will declaration under section 11 of this chapter or a living will declaration under section 10 of this chapter.

(b) A declaration under section 10 or 11 of this chapter must meet the following conditions:

(1) Be voluntary.

(2) Be in writing.

(3) Be signed by the person making the declaration or by another person in the declarant's presence and at the declarant's express direction.

(4) Be dated.

(5) Be signed in the presence of at least two (2) competent witnesses who are at least eighteen (18) years of age or a notary public.

(c) A witness to a living will declaration under subsection (b)(5) may not meet any of the following conditions:

(1) Be the person who signed the declaration on behalf of and at the direction of the declarant.

(2) Be a parent, spouse, or child of the declarant.

(3) Be entitled to any part of the declarant's estate whether the declarant dies testate or intestate, including whether the witness could take from the declarant's estate if the declarant's will is declared invalid.

(4) Be directly financially responsible for the declarant's medical care.

For the purposes of subdivision (3), a person is not considered to be entitled to any part of the declarant's estate solely by virtue of being nominated as a personal representative or as the attorney for the estate in the declarant's will.

(d) The living will declaration of a person diagnosed as pregnant by the attending physician has no effect during the person's pregnancy.

(e) The life prolonging procedures will declarant or the living will declarant shall notify the declarant's attending physician of the existence of the declaration. An attending physician who is notified shall make the declaration or a copy of the declaration a part of the declarant's medical records.

(f) A living will declaration under section 10 of this chapter:

(1) does not require the physician to use, withhold, or withdraw life prolonging procedures but is presumptive evidence of the patient's desires concerning the use, withholding, or withdrawal of life prolonging procedures under this chapter; and

(2) shall be given great weight by the physician in determining the intent of the patient who is mentally incompetent.

(g) A life prolonging procedures will declaration under section 11 of this chapter does require the physician to use life prolonging procedures as requested.

[Pre-1993 Recodification Citation: 16-8-11-11.]

As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.19. Amended by P.L.38-2023, SEC.1.
Ind. Code § 16-28-8-5 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 28 / Chapter 8 / Section 16-28-8-5
Operation of facilities
Status: in_force

Sec. 5. Unless a health facility is ordered to be closed within one hundred twenty (120) days, the receiver shall operate the health facility subject to the same standard and rate criteria that apply to all health facilities licensed under IC 16-28-2.

[Pre-1993 Recodification Citation: 16-10-4-20(e).]

As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.11.
Ind. Code § 16-42-5.2-4 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 42 / Chapter 5.2 / Section 16-42-5.2-4
"Certified food protection manager"
Status: in_force

Sec. 4. As used in this chapter, "certified food protection manager" means a food handler who holds a certificate.

As added by P.L.266-2001, SEC.16. Amended by P.L.45-2020, SEC.14.
Ind. Code § 16-22-3-27 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 22 / Chapter 3 / Section 16-22-3-27
Tax levy support of hospital
Status: in_force

Sec. 27. (a) The governing board may request support from the county, either by appropriation from the county general fund or by a separate tax levy, by filing with the county executive on or before August 1 a written budget of the amount estimated to be required to maintain, operate, or improve the hospital for the ensuing year.

(b) If the county provides a direct financial subsidy to a hospital from a tax levy at the time the board exercises the powers under section 1(b) of this chapter, the board may not provide the funds from a tax levy to an entity created under section 1(b) of this chapter for more than three (3) years. After three (3) years, all funds, with interest, must be repaid within ten (10) years.

(c) If the board enters into a lease or sublease contract or a loan agreement with the state authority, the board may request the county to adopt a separate tax levy to support the board's obligation to make payments under that contract or agreement.

[Pre-1993 Recodification Citation: 16-12.1-3-23.]

As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.5. Amended by P.L.43-1993, SEC.16.
Ind. Code § 16-28.5-2-2 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 28.5 / Chapter 2 / Section 16-28.5-2-2
Registration with bureau of better aging
Status: in_force

Sec. 2. A housing with services establishment that offers memory care services must register with the bureau of better aging established by IC 12-10-1-1.

As added by P.L.147-2023, SEC.12. Amended by P.L.122-2026, SEC.88.
Ind. Code § 16-18-2-187.9 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 18 / Chapter 2 / Section 16-18-2-187.9
"Indiana nonprofit hospital system"
Status: in_force

Sec. 187.9. "Indiana nonprofit hospital system", for purposes of IC 16-51-1, has the meaning set forth in IC 16-51-1-4.

As added by P.L.9-2024, SEC.369.
Ind. Code § 16-26-2-5 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 26 / Chapter 2 / Section 16-26-2-5
Maternity assistance development fund; grants, gifts, and contributions
Status: in_force

Sec. 5. The state department may receive and accept for deposit in the fund grants, gifts, and contributions from public and private sources, including on behalf of the state grants from the federal government.

[Pre-1993 Recodification Citation: 16-2.5-3-3(c).]

As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.9.
Ind. Code § 16-18-2-103 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 18 / Chapter 2 / Section 16-18-2-103
"Drug sample"
Status: in_force

Sec. 103. "Drug sample", for purposes of IC 16-42-21, has the meaning set forth in IC 16-42-21-2.

[Pre-1993 Recodification Citation: 16-6-12-2.]

As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.1.
Ind. Code § 16-32-2-7 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 32 / Chapter 2 / Section 16-32-2-7
Powers and duties
Status: in_force

Sec. 7. The committee shall do the following:

(1) Request from any agency of the state or any unit of local government information concerning product specification and service requirements to enable the committee to carry out the intent of this chapter. The requested information shall be furnished to the executive secretary of the committee.

(2) Meet as often as necessary to carry out the purposes of this chapter. However, the committee shall meet at least quarterly.

(3) Request from each participating qualified nonprofit agency for individuals with disabilities a quarterly report that describes employment data and the volume of sales for each product or service sold under this chapter. These reports shall be made available to the Indiana department of administration.

(4) Establish the price for all products and services provided by individuals with disabilities and offered for sale to state agencies and units of local government under IC 5-22-13 that the committee determines are suitable for use. The price fixed must recover for the qualified nonprofit agency for individuals with disabilities the cost of raw materials, labor, overhead, and delivery cost. The committee shall annually review and periodically revise the prices in accordance with changing cost factors and adopt necessary rules regarding specifications, time of delivery, and fair market price.

(5) Approve and prepare a state use catalog that:

(A) contains a compilation of the products and services available through qualified agencies that have been approved by the committee and that are available for purchase; and

(B) lists all products and services available from any qualified nonprofit agency for individuals with disabilities that the committee determines are suitable for procurement.

The procurement state use catalog must be distributed annually by electronic mail, not later than thirty (30) days following the beginning of the state fiscal year and revisions of the procurement state use catalog must be distributed quarterly to all purchasing officers of state agencies and units of local government for purchase under IC 5-22-13.

(6) Encourage diversity in products and services provided by qualified nonprofit agencies for individuals with disabilities and discourage unnecessary duplication or competition between facilities.

(7) Update the procurement state use catalog not less than every ninety (90) days starting January 1 of each year. The web based electronic version shall be considered the catalog of record.

(8) Contract with a central coordinating agency that:

(A) is exempt from federal income taxation under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code;

(B) provides management services to organizations that provide employment services to individuals with disabilities; and

(C) has a management service agreement with a statewide trade association of providers that deliver services to individuals with disabilities.

[Pre-1993 Recodification Citation: 16-7-11.5-2(b).]

As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.15. Amended by P.L.23-1993, SEC.63; P.L.192-1995, SEC.2; P.L.49-1997, SEC.51; P.L.46-2007, SEC.5; P.L.37-2018, SEC.8.
Ind. Code § 16-18-2-44 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 18 / Chapter 2 / Section 16-18-2-44
Repealed
Status: repealed

[Pre-1993 Recodification Citation: 16-1-34-1.]

As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.1. Repealed by P.L.87-1994, SEC.16.
Ind. Code § 16-19-3-9 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 19 / Chapter 3 / Section 16-19-3-9
Quarantine
Status: in_force

Sec. 9. The state department may establish quarantine and may do what is reasonable and necessary for the prevention and suppression of disease.

[Pre-1993 Recodification Citation: 16-1-3-7.]

As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.2.
Ind. Code § 16-42-24-8 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 42 / Chapter 24 / Section 16-42-24-8
Regulation of manufacture, distribution, sale, or use
Status: in_force

Sec. 8. (a) Chymopapain is not a drug or a controlled substance under Indiana statutes governing the use, manufacture, or distribution of drugs and controlled substances within Indiana.

(b) The state department and the Indiana board of pharmacy may regulate the manufacture, distribution, and sale of chymopapain for use within Indiana only to ensure that the substance is not adulterated or misbranded within the meaning of IC 16-42-3.

(c) The state department may not adopt a rule that prohibits the use of chymopapain in a hospital or health care facility licensed by the state department.

(d) The Indiana board of pharmacy may not adopt a rule that prohibits the manufacture, distribution, or sale of chymopapain by a person or in a place licensed by the Indiana board of pharmacy.

[Pre-1993 Recodification Citation: 16-8-10-6.]

As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.25.
Ind. Code § 16-19-3-4.2 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 19 / Chapter 3 / Section 16-19-3-4.2
Repealed
Status: repealed

As added by P.L.166-1999, SEC.1. Repealed by P.L.143-2022, SEC.16.
Ind. Code § 16-39-3-8 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 39 / Chapter 3 / Section 16-39-3-8
Child in need of services; petition for emergency hearing on request for records of parent, guardian, or custodian
Status: in_force

Sec. 8. If an emergency exists in which a child is alleged to be a child in need of services under IC 31-34-1 and the department of child services seeks access to the mental health records of the parent, guardian, or custodian of the child as a part of a preliminary inquiry under IC 31-34-7, the department of child services may file a verified petition, which sets forth the facts the department of child services alleges constitute an emergency, seeking an emergency hearing under this section. A request for access to a patient's mental health record under this section shall be heard by the juvenile court having jurisdiction under IC 31-30 through IC 31-40. Notice of a hearing to be conducted under this section shall be served not later than twenty-four (24) hours before the hearing to all persons entitled to receive notice under section 4 of this chapter. If actual notice cannot be given, the department of child services shall file with the court an affidavit stating that verbal notice or written notice left at the last known address of the respondent was attempted not less than twenty-four (24) hours before the hearing. A hearing under this section shall be held not later than forty-eight (48) hours after the petition for an emergency hearing is filed. The juvenile court shall enter written findings concerning the release or denial of the release of the mental health records of the parent, guardian, or custodian. The juvenile court shall order the release of the mental health records if the court finds the following by a preponderance of the evidence:

(1) Other reasonable methods of obtaining the information sought are not available or would not be effective.

(2) The need for disclosure in the best interests of the child outweighs the potential harm to the patient caused by a necessary disclosure. In weighing the potential harm to the patient, the juvenile court shall consider the impact of disclosure on the provider-patient relationship and the patient's rehabilitative process.

[Pre-1993 Recodification Citation: 16-4-8-3.2(h).]

As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.22. Amended by P.L.4-1993, SEC.245; P.L.5-1993, SEC.258; P.L.1-1997, SEC.97; P.L.146-2008, SEC.448.
Ind. Code § 16-35-1-7 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 35 / Chapter 1 / Section 16-35-1-7
Disposition of federal Social Security money received; accounts; vouchers
Status: in_force

Sec. 7. (a) The money received from the federal government by the treasurer of state to defray the expenses and to pay the claims and obligations incurred in the administration of the federal Social Security Act shall be paid into the following accounts of the state general fund:

(1) Money received as aid for the promotion of the health of mothers and children shall be paid into the maternal and child health account.

(2) Money received as aid for the establishment and maintenance of public health services shall be paid into the public health service account.

(b) Vouchers issued for the disbursement of money from the maternal and child health account and the public health service account shall be issued on order of the state department and shall be signed by the state health commissioner.

[Pre-1993 Recodification Citation: 16-6.5-1-7.]

As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.18.
Ind. Code § 16-22-7-16 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 22 / Chapter 7 / Section 16-22-7-16
Powers of governing board
Status: in_force

Sec. 16. The governing board, acting in the name of the authority, may do the following:

(1) Sue and be sued and plead and be impleaded. Actions against the authority shall be brought in the circuit or superior courts of the county in which the authority is located.

(2) Condemn, appropriate, purchase, and hold real property needed or considered useful in connection with buildings constructed under this chapter.

(3) Acquire by gift, devise, or bequest real and personal property, and hold, use, expend, or dispose of the real and personal property for the purposes authorized by this chapter.

(4) Enter upon real property to survey or examine the real property and determine the location of a building.

(5) Design, order, contract for, and construct buildings and make improvements to the grounds and premises that are acquired.

(6) Enter into a lease with the county or city for the use and benefit of a city hospital operated under IC 16-23-1 and collect rentals payable under the lease.

(7) Make and enter into contracts and agreements necessary or incidental to the performance of the board's duties and the execution of the board's powers under this chapter.

[Pre-1993 Recodification Citation: 16-12-20.5-9(b).]

As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.5.
Ind. Code § 16-22-8-42 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 22 / Chapter 8 / Section 16-22-8-42
Eminent domain
Status: in_force

Sec. 42. If the corporation and the owner of real property desired for a hospital, a health care facility, or an administrative facility cannot agree on the price, the corporation has the right to condemn. Condemnation proceedings may be instituted in the name of the corporation under IC 32-24.

[Pre-1993 Recodification Citation: 16-12-21-36.]

As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.5. Amended by P.L.2-2002, SEC.67; P.L.194-2007, SEC.5.
Ind. Code § 16-41-24-6 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 41 / Chapter 24 / Section 16-41-24-6
Enforcement
Status: in_force

Sec. 6. The state department shall enforce this chapter and the statutes relating to pollution of waters and public water supply, except where jurisdiction is vested in the environmental rules board and the department of environmental management.

[Pre-1993 Recodification Citation: 16-1-26-9.]

As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.24. Amended by P.L.113-2014, SEC.104.
Ind. Code § 16-24-3-7 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 24 / Chapter 3 / Section 16-24-3-7
Continuing county obligation to tuberculosis patients
Status: in_force

Sec. 7. This chapter does not relieve the county from the obligation to care for and treat tuberculosis patients, including the treatment of advanced cases in hospitals, either within or outside the county.

[Pre-1993 Recodification Citation: 16-11-10-4.]

As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.7.
Ind. Code § 16-18-2-92 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 18 / Chapter 2 / Section 16-18-2-92
"Dead body"
Status: in_force

Sec. 92. "Dead body", for purposes of IC 16-37-3, has the meaning set forth in IC 16-37-3-1.

[Pre-1993 Recodification Citation: 16-1-15-2(4).]

As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.1.
Ind. Code § 16-38-4-9 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 38 / Chapter 4 / Section 16-38-4-9
Reports of birth problems to registry
Status: in_force

Sec. 9. (a) Certified nurse midwives, certified direct entry midwives, and individuals and entities described in section 7(a) of this chapter shall report each confirmed case of a birth problem that is recognized at the time of birth to the registry not later than sixty (60) days after the birth. An individual or entity described in section 7(a) of this chapter who recognizes a birth problem in:

(1) a child after birth but before the child is five (5) years of age, if the child is diagnosed with a fetal alcohol spectrum disorder;

(2) an individual at any age, if the individual is diagnosed with an autism spectrum disorder; and

(3) a child before the child is three (3) years of age for any birth problem diagnosis not specified in subdivisions (1) and (2);

shall report the birth problem to the registry not later than sixty (60) days after recognizing the birth problem. Information may be provided to amend or clarify an earlier reported case.

(b) A person required to report information to the registry under this section may use, when completing reports required by this chapter, information submitted to any other public or private registry or required to be filed with federal, state, or local agencies. However, the state department may require additional, definitive information.

(c) Exchange of information between state department registries is authorized. The state department may use information from another registry administered by the state department. Information used from other registries remains subject to the confidentiality restrictions on the other registries.

As added by P.L.180-1993, SEC.2. Amended by P.L.93-2001, SEC.6; P.L.17-2004, SEC.7; P.L.232-2013, SEC.8; P.L.141-2014, SEC.21; P.L.218-2019, SEC.5.
Ind. Code § 16-48-1-0.5 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 48 / Chapter 1 / Section 16-48-1-0.5
Application and construction of chapter
Status: in_force

Sec. 0.5. (a) This chapter may not be construed to apply to an anatomic pathology service that is:

(1) billed to a hospital by a clinical laboratory; or

(2) billed by the hospital for an inpatient or outpatient facility of the hospital.

(b) This chapter may not be construed to prohibit a physician who has performed the anatomic pathology service on a patient sample from billing a patient or payer for the histological processing of the sample if the histological processing is performed by another physician or a clinical laboratory. The physician who performed the anatomic pathology service may combine the cost for the histological processing of the sample and for the anatomic pathology service for billing purposes, but may not add a fee for the histological processing of the sample.

As added by P.L.3-2013, SEC.1.
Ind. Code § 16-42-20-6 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 42 / Chapter 20 / Section 16-42-20-6
Burden of proof; liabilities
Status: in_force

Sec. 6. (a) It is not necessary for the state to negate any exemption or exception in this chapter or in IC 35-48 in a complaint, an information, an indictment, or other pleading or in a trial, hearing, or other proceeding under this chapter or under IC 35-48. The burden of proof of an exemption or exception is on the person claiming the exemption or exception.

(b) In the absence of proof that a person is the duly authorized holder of an appropriate registration or order form issued under IC 35-48-3, a person is presumed not to be the holder of the registration or form.

[Pre-1993 Recodification Citation: 16-6-8.5-6.]

As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.25.
Ind. Code § 16-29-7-18 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 29 / Chapter 7 / Section 16-29-7-18
Administrative review
Status: in_force

Sec. 18. A decision by the commissioner or the commissioner's designee under this chapter is subject to review under IC 4-21.5.

As added by P.L.202-2018, SEC.8.
Ind. Code § 16-20-6-5 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 20 / Chapter 6 / Section 16-20-6-5
Alternative use for gifts if insufficient for building
Status: in_force

Sec. 5. A gift, grant, or conveyance made under this chapter is upon the implied condition that if sufficient money is not available within ten (10) years of the acceptance of the gift, grant, or conveyance, the property or the proceeds from the property, may be used by the county or city, with the approval of the court having probate jurisdiction in the county, for a purpose that will promote the general health of the people of the county or city.

[Pre-1993 Recodification Citation: 16-1-5.1-4.]

As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.3.
Ind. Code § 16-46-14-4.5 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 46 / Chapter 14 / Section 16-46-14-4.5
Grant proposal for use in assisting individuals seeking contraceptives; report
Status: in_force

Sec. 4.5. (a) A local health department, health care provider, or other human services provider may submit a proposal for a grant under this chapter to be used to assist individuals seeking contraceptives.

(b) A proposal for a grant to be used to assist individuals seeking contraceptives is not subject to the requirements of section 3(b) of this chapter.

(c) Not later than July 1 of each year, the state department shall submit a report to the governor, and, in an electronic format under IC 5-14-6, to the legislative council, that provides information concerning grants awarded for the purpose of assisting individuals seeking contraceptives. The report must include at least the following:

(1) The amount of each grant awarded for the purpose of assisting individuals seeking contraceptives.

(2) A description of how the proceeds from each grant were used.

As added by P.L.180-2022(ss), SEC.19. Amended by P.L.147-2023, SEC.31.
Ind. Code § 16-46-6-4 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 46 / Chapter 6 / Section 16-46-6-4
Membership
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. 4. (a) The council consists of the following twenty-one (21) members:

(1) Two (2) members of the house of representatives from different political parties appointed by the speaker of the house of representatives.

(2) Two (2) members of the senate from different political parties appointed by the president pro tempore of the senate.

(3) The governor or the governor's designee.

(4) The state health commissioner or the commissioner's designee.

(5) The director of the division of family resources established by IC 12-13-1-1 or the director's designee.

(6) The director of the office of Medicaid policy and planning established by IC 12-8-6.5-1 or the director's designee.

(7) The director of the division of mental health and addiction established by IC 12-21-1-1 or the director's designee.

(8) The commissioner of the department of correction or the commissioner's designee.

(9) One (1) representative of a local health department appointed by the governor.

(10) One (1) representative of a public health care facility appointed by the governor.

(11) One (1) psychologist appointed by the governor who:

(A) is licensed to practice psychology in Indiana; and

(B) has knowledge and experience in the special health needs of minorities.

(12) One (1) member appointed by the governor based on the recommendation of the Indiana State Medical Association.

(13) One (1) member appointed by the governor based on the recommendation of the National Medical Association.

(14) One (1) member appointed by the governor based on the recommendation of the Indiana Hospital and Health Association.

(15) One (1) member appointed by the governor based on the recommendation of the American Cancer Society.

(16) One (1) member appointed by the governor based on the recommendation of the American Heart Association.

(17) One (1) member appointed by the governor based on the recommendation of the American Diabetes Association.

(18) One (1) member appointed by the governor based on the recommendation of the Black Nurses Association.

(19) One (1) member appointed by the governor based on the recommendation of the Indiana Minority Health Coalition.

(b) At least fifty-one percent (51%) of the members of the council must be minorities.

[Pre-1993 Recodification Citation: 16-1-44-3(b), (c).]

As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.29. Amended by P.L.4-1993, SEC.249; P.L.5-1993, SEC.262; P.L.194-1995, SEC.2; P.L.215-2001, SEC.89; P.L.242-2003, SEC.2; P.L.2-2005, SEC.59; P.L.145-2006, SEC.147; P.L.42-2024, SEC.126.
Ind. Code § 16-41-5-1 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 41 / Chapter 5 / Section 16-41-5-1
Entry upon private property; conditions
Status: in_force

Sec. 1. (a) The state department may designate an agent who may enter upon private property to inspect for and investigate possible violations of this article or a rule adopted under this article if all of the following conditions are met:

(1) The agent has probable cause to believe that evidence of a health threat exists on private property.

(2) The agent presents proper credentials.

(3) Emergency circumstances exist or a warrant is issued.

(b) This section does not impair the authority of the state department to enter public or private property as authorized by law.

[Pre-1993 Recodification Citation: 16-1-9.5-10(a) part.]

As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.24.
Ind. Code § 16-22-4-7 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 22 / Chapter 4 / Section 16-22-4-7
Repealed
Status: repealed

[Pre-1993 Recodification Citation: 16-12-15-7.]

As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.5. Repealed by P.L.17-1995, SEC.45.
Ind. Code § 16-22-2-1 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 22 / Chapter 2 / Section 16-22-2-1
Establishment
Status: in_force

Sec. 1. (a) A county executive may establish a hospital in the following manner:

(1) The county executive shall promptly determine the following:

(A) The buildings and the estimated cost of the buildings needed to serve the needs of the county.

(B) The method of financing the hospital buildings.

(C) The estimated amount of money to be raised by the sale of general obligation bonds of the county or revenue bonds of an authority.

(2) The county executive shall enter an order establishing the hospital.

(b) The appointment of the members of the board and the acquisition and financing of hospital buildings shall be done under this article.

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

As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.5.
Ind. Code § 16-22-8-57 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 22 / Chapter 8 / Section 16-22-8-57
Corporation required to pay bonds or leases in full; corporation prohibited from consenting to or permitting certain actions
Status: in_force

Sec. 57. (a) This section applies notwithstanding any other law.

(b) The corporation is required to pay in full the principal of, and interest and premium, if any, on, or rental payments under, its bonds or leases entered into with the building authority, in accordance with the terms of these bonds or leases.

(c) With respect to these bonds or leases, the corporation is prohibited from consenting to or permitting, and shall never be construed as consenting to or permitting, without the consent of one hundred percent (100%) of the owners of all the bonds then outstanding and those bonds then outstanding that are secured by those leases, to any of the following:

(1) An extension of the stated maturity or a reduction in the principal amount of, or a reduction in the rate or an extension of the time of payment of interest on, the bonds.

(2) An extension of the due date or a reduction in the amount of a rental payment under the leases.

(3) The creation of any lien on the revenues, other money, or property pledged to these bonds or leases, which is senior or prior to the lien upon the revenues, other money, or property pledged to these bonds or leases.

(4) A reduction in the aggregate principal amount of the bonds or aggregate amount of rental payments under the leases.

(5) The granting of a privilege, priority, or preference to any of the bonds or any bonds secured by the leases over any other of these bonds.

(6) Any amendment or modification of the powers, remedies, rights, duties, privileges, or immunities of the owners of the bonds.

As added by P.L.189-2018, SEC.147.
Ind. Code § 16-18-2-144 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 18 / Chapter 2 / Section 16-18-2-144
"Gasoline"
Status: in_force

Sec. 144. "Gasoline", for purposes of IC 16-44-2, has the meaning set forth in IC 16-44-2-1.

[Pre-1993 Recodification Citation: 16-6-11-1(e).]

As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.1.
Ind. Code § 16-41-19-9 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 41 / Chapter 19 / Section 16-41-19-9
Preventive biologicals
Status: in_force

Sec. 9. (a) The state department may supply without charge, in the interest of disease prevention and control, preventive biologicals to local health officers for immunization of individuals financially unable to purchase the biologicals.

(b) The state department shall determine the procedures necessary for the proper administration of this section.

[Pre-1993 Recodification Citation: 16-1-14-8.]

As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.24.
Ind. Code § 16-41-19.5-7 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 41 / Chapter 19.5 / Section 16-41-19.5-7
Post-organ transplant program fund
Status: in_force

Sec. 7. (a) The post-organ transplant program fund is established for the purpose of providing payment of immunosuppressive drugs to eligible organ transplant recipients under this chapter. The fund shall be administered by the state department.

(b) The expenses of administering the fund shall be paid from money in the fund.

(c) The treasurer of state shall invest 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. Interest that accrues from these investments shall be deposited in the fund.

(d) Money in the fund consists of appropriations, gifts, grants, and donations from public or private sources. Money in the fund at the end of a state fiscal year does not revert to the state general fund.

As added by P.L.27-1999, SEC.2.
Ind. Code § 16-18-2-298 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 18 / Chapter 2 / Section 16-18-2-298
Repealed
Status: repealed

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

As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.1. Repealed by P.L.156-2011, SEC.41.
Ind. Code § 16-36-7-36 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 36 / Chapter 7 / Section 16-36-7-36
Authority and responsibility of health care representative
Status: in_force

Sec. 36. (a) Except when a health care representative's authority has been expressly limited by the declarant in an advance directive, the health care representative, in accordance with the declarant's instructions made while competent, has the following authority and responsibilities:

(1) The authority to act for the declarant and to make all health care decisions for the declarant at all times when the health care representative's authority is in effect, subject to the right of the competent declarant to act directly and personally.

(2) The authority and responsibility to be reasonably available to consult with appropriate health care providers to provide informed consent.

(3) The authority and responsibility to act in good faith and make only health care decisions for the declarant that the health care representative believes the declarant would have made under the circumstances if the declarant were capable of making the decisions, taking into account the express or implied intentions of the declarant or if the declarant's express or implied intentions are not known, the declarant's best interests.

(4) The authority and responsibility to provide written consent using an appropriate form when consent is required, including a physician's order not to resuscitate (IC 16-36-5 or IC 16-36-6).

(5) The authority to be provided access to the appropriate health information of the declarant.

(6) The authority to apply for public benefits, including Medicaid and the community and home options to institutional care for the elderly and disabled (CHOICE) program, for the declarant and have access to information regarding the declarant's income, assets, and banking and financial records to the extent required to make application.

(b) The health care representative may authorize the release of health information to appropriate persons to ensure the continuity of the declarant's health care and may authorize the admission, discharge, or transfer of the declarant to or from a health care facility or other health or residential facility or program licensed or registered by a state agency.

(c) If, after a declarant has designated one (1) or more health care representatives in an advance directive, a court appoints a guardian of the declarant's person, the authority of each designated health care representative continues unless the appointing court modifies or revokes the authority of one (1) or more health care representatives after a hearing upon notice under section 34(14) of this chapter. The court may order a health care representative to make appropriate or specified reports to the guardian of the declarant's person or property.

As added by P.L.50-2021, SEC.63.
Ind. Code § 16-27.5-4-9 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 27.5 / Chapter 4 / Section 16-27.5-4-9
Competency evaluation test requirements
Status: in_force

Sec. 9. A qualified medication aide competency evaluation test must meet the following requirements:

(1) Be administered by a state approved testing entity.

(2) Consist of multiple choice questions.

(3) Be updated to include new medications, medication classifications, or otherwise to maintain a valid exam.

As added by P.L.143-2025, SEC.24.
Ind. Code § 16-36-6-9 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 36 / Chapter 6 / Section 16-36-6-9
State department development of POST form; requirements; Internet; not liable
Status: in_force

Sec. 9. (a) The state department shall develop a standardized POST form and distribute the POST form.

(b) The POST form developed under this section must include the following:

(1) A medical order specifying whether cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) should be performed if the qualified person is in cardiopulmonary arrest.

(2) A medical order concerning the level of medical intervention that should be provided to the qualified person, including the following:

(A) Comfort measures.

(B) Limited additional interventions.

(C) Full intervention.

(3) A medical order specifying whether antibiotics should be provided to the qualified person.

(4) A medical order specifying whether artificially administered nutrition should be provided to the qualified person.

(5) A signature line for the treating physician, advanced practice registered nurse, or physician assistant, including the following information:

(A) The physician's, advanced practice registered nurse's, or physician assistant's printed name.

(B) The physician's, advanced practice registered nurse's, or physician assistant's telephone number.

(C) The physician's medical license number, advanced practice registered nurse's nursing license number, or physician assistant's state license number.

(D) The date of the physician's, advanced practice registered nurse's, or physician assistant's signature.

As used in this subdivision, "signature" includes an electronic or physician, advanced practice registered nurse, or physician assistant controlled stamp signature.

(6) A signature line for the qualified person, representative, or proxy, including the following information:

(A) The printed name of the qualified person, representative, or proxy who signed the POST form.

(B) The relationship of the representative or proxy signing the POST form to the qualified person covered by the POST form.

(C) The date of the signature.

As used in this subdivision, "signature" includes an electronic signature.

(7) A section presenting the option to allow a declarant to appoint a representative (as defined in IC 16-36-1-2) under IC 16-36-1-7 or IC 16-36-7 to serve as the declarant's health care representative.

(c) The state department shall place the POST form on its website.

(d) The state department is not liable for any use or misuse of the POST form.

As added by P.L.164-2013, SEC.8. Amended by P.L.81-2015, SEC.13; P.L.67-2018, SEC.12; P.L.10-2019, SEC.74; P.L.50-2021, SEC.61; P.L.86-2023, SEC.13.
Ind. Code § 16-46-7.6-6 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 46 / Chapter 7.6 / Section 16-46-7.6-6
Administration
Status: in_force

Sec. 6. The state department may administer the program.

As added by P.L.170-2025, SEC.5.
Ind. Code § 16-36-1-9.5 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 36 / Chapter 1 / Section 16-36-1-9.5
Persons who may not provide consent
Status: in_force

Sec. 9.5. The following individuals may not provide health care consent under section 5(a) of this chapter:

(1) A spouse who:

(A) is legally separated; or

(B) has a petition for dissolution, legal separation, or annulment of marriage that is pending in a court;

from the individual who is incapable of providing consent.

(2) An individual who is subject to a protective order or other court order that directs that individual to avoid contact with the individual who is incapable of providing consent.

(3) An individual who is subject to a pending criminal charge in which the individual who is incapable of providing consent was the alleged victim.

As added by P.L.67-2018, SEC.5.
Ind. Code § 16-41-22-3 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 41 / Chapter 22 / Section 16-41-22-3
Governing body
Status: in_force

Sec. 3. As used in this chapter, "governing body" means the following:

(1) County executive of a county.

(2) City-county fiscal and legislative body of a consolidated city.

(3) Fiscal and legislative body of a city.

(4) Town fiscal and legislative body.

[Pre-1993 Recodification Citation: 16-1-42-1 part.]

As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.24.
Ind. Code § 16-41-27-23 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 41 / Chapter 27 / Section 16-41-27-23
Mobile home park construction and alteration plan approval
Status: in_force

Sec. 23. The state department or the environmental commissioner shall, not more than ninety (90) days after filing, approve plans filed under section 22 of this chapter that comply with this chapter and rules adopted under this chapter.

[Pre-1993 Recodification Citation: 13-1-7-27.]

As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.24.
Ind. Code § 16-41-40-5 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 41 / Chapter 40 / Section 16-41-40-5
Distribution of information and instructional materials
Status: in_force

Sec. 5. (a) A program established under this chapter must include the distribution of readily understandable information and instructional materials regarding childhood hazards. Information concerning shaken baby syndrome, must explain its medical effects on infants and children and emphasize preventive measures.

(b) The information and instructional materials described in subsection (a) concerning shaken baby syndrome must be provided without cost by the following:

(1) Each hospital licensed under IC 16-21, to a parent or guardian of each newborn upon discharge from the hospital.

(2) The department of child services to each provider (as defined in IC 12-7-2.1-267 or IC 31-9-2.1-193) when:

(A) the provider applies for a license from the division or the department of child services under IC 12-17.2 or IC 31-27; or

(B) the division or the department of child services inspects a facility operated by a provider.

As added by P.L.51-1998, SEC.3. Amended by P.L.101-1999, SEC.5; P.L.273-1999, SEC.178; P.L.145-2006, SEC.145; P.L.145-2026, SEC.113.
Ind. Code § 16-42-26.5-2 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 42 / Chapter 26.5 / Section 16-42-26.5-2
"Individualized investigational treatment"
Status: in_force

Sec. 2. As used in this chapter, "individualized investigational treatment" means a drug, biological product, or device that is unique to and produced exclusively for use by an individual patient, based on the individual's own genetic profile. The term includes individualized gene therapy, antisense oligonucleotides (ASO), and individualized neoantigen vaccines.

As added by P.L.215-2025, SEC.30.
Ind. Code § 16-42-26-5 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 42 / Chapter 26 / Section 16-42-26-5
Causes of action
Status: in_force

Sec. 5. This chapter does not create a cause of action against a manufacturer of an investigational drug, biological product, or device for any harm to a qualified patient resulting from use of an investigational drug, biological product, or device.

As added by P.L.2-2015, SEC.3.
Ind. Code § 16-46-18-1 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 46 / Chapter 18 / Section 16-46-18-1
"Cancer clinical trial"
Status: in_force

Sec. 1. As used in this chapter, "cancer clinical trial" refers to a research study in which an individual receives a new cancer treatment, including medication, chemotherapy, or adult stem cell therapy.

As added by P.L.29-2025, SEC.4.
Ind. Code § 16-19-13-2 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 19 / Chapter 13 / Section 16-19-13-2
Establishment
Status: in_force

Sec. 2. The office of women's health is established within the state department.

As added by P.L.52-1999, SEC.3.
Ind. Code § 16-41-3-2 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 41 / Chapter 3 / Section 16-41-3-2
Duties of state department of health
Status: in_force

Sec. 2. (a) The state department shall tabulate all case reports of tuberculosis and other serious communicable diseases reported under this article or under rules adopted under this article. The state department shall determine the prevalence and distribution of disease in Indiana and devise methods for restricting and controlling disease.

(b) The state department shall include the information on the prevalence and distribution of tuberculosis and other serious communicable diseases in the state department's annual report.

(c) The state department shall disseminate the information prepared under this section.

(d) The state department shall develop capabilities and procedures to perform preliminary analysis and identification in as close to a real time basis as is scientifically possible of unknown bacterial substances that have been or may be employed as a weapon. The state department shall implement the developed capacity and procedures immediately after the state department achieves a Level B capability as determined by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention of the United States Department of Health and Human Services and the United States Public Health Service of the United States Department of Health and Human Services.

[Pre-1993 Recodification Citation: 16-1-10.5-8.]

As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.24. Amended by P.L.156-2001, SEC.5; P.L.112-2020, SEC.15.
Ind. Code § 16-21-7-1 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 21 / Chapter 7 / Section 16-21-7-1
Tuberculosis patient care or treatment; reimbursement
Status: in_force

Sec. 1. The state shall reimburse a hospital, including a hospital operated under IC 16-22-8 that treats or cares for a patient with tuberculosis, an amount determined by the state department under section 2 of this chapter if no other sources of reimbursement are available for that patient, including the following:

(1) Patient resources.

(2) Health insurance.

(3) Medical assistance payments.

(4) Hospital care for the indigent.

[Pre-1993 Recodification Citation: 16-1-8.5-2.]

As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.4.
Ind. Code § 16-31-3-23 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 31 / Chapter 3 / Section 16-31-3-23
Administration of epinephrine by a certified emergency medical technician
Status: in_force

Sec. 23. An emergency medical technician who is certified under this article may administer epinephrine through an auto-injector, a prefilled syringe, and a syringe and ampule to an individual who is experiencing symptoms of an allergic reaction or anaphylaxis.

As added by P.L.17-2002, SEC.5. Amended by P.L.205-2003, SEC.31; P.L.77-2012, SEC.40; P.L.34-2018, SEC.2.
Ind. Code § 16-18-3-1 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 18 / Chapter 3 / Section 16-18-3-1
"Prior health and hospital law" defined
Status: repealed

Sec. 1. As used in this chapter, "prior health and hospital law" refers to the statutes that are repealed or amended in senate enrolled act 24 of the 1993 regular session of the general assembly as the statutes existed before the effective date of the applicable or corresponding provision of senate enrolled act 24 of the 1993 regular session of the general assembly.

As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.1.
Ind. Code § 16-18-2-188.7 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 18 / Chapter 2 / Section 16-18-2-188.7
"Industrialized residential structure"
Status: in_force

Sec. 188.7. "Industrialized residential structure", for purposes of IC 16-41-27, has the meaning set forth in IC 16-41-27-2.1.

As added by P.L.168-2020, SEC.1.
Ind. Code § 16-42-5.4-3.5 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 42 / Chapter 5.4 / Section 16-42-5.4-3.5
"Property"
Status: in_force

Sec. 3.5. As used in this chapter, "property" means land owned or leased by a homestead vendor or the owner of a small farm that is either the homestead vendor's or the owner of a small farm's:

(1) primary residence; or

(2) agricultural property.

As added by P.L.163-2026, SEC.8.
Ind. Code § 16-27-2-2.2 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 27 / Chapter 2 / Section 16-27-2-2.2
"Services"
Status: in_force

Sec. 2.2. As used in this chapter, "services" includes:

(1) home health services (as defined in IC 16-27-1-5);

(2) any services such as homemaker, companion, sitter, or handyman services provided by a home health agency in the temporary or permanent residence of a patient or client of the home health agency; and

(3) personal services (as defined in IC 16-27-4-4).

As added by P.L.178-1993, SEC.4. Amended by P.L.212-2005, SEC.12; P.L.177-2009, SEC.4.
Ind. Code § 16-41-4-3 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 41 / Chapter 4 / Section 16-41-4-3
Violations
Status: in_force

Sec. 3. (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 § 16-40-1-6 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 40 / Chapter 1 / Section 16-40-1-6
Confidentiality
Status: in_force

Sec. 6. The contents of a report made under this chapter are solely for the use of departments of state government in the performance of their duties under law and of organizations having a legitimate interest in the information. The reports shall not be open to public inspection and are not public records.

[Pre-1993 Recodification Citation: 16-4-6-3 part.]

As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.23.
Ind. Code § 16-18-2-56.3 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 18 / Chapter 2 / Section 16-18-2-56.3
"Client"
Status: in_force

Sec. 56.3. "Client", for purposes of IC 16-27-4, has the meaning set forth in IC 16-27-4-1.

As added by P.L.212-2005, SEC.4.
Ind. Code § 16-18-2-230 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 18 / Chapter 2 / Section 16-18-2-230
Repealed
Status: repealed

[Pre-1993 Recodification Citation: 16-1-23-1 part.]

As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.1. Repealed by P.L.137-1996, SEC.75.
Ind. Code § 16-42-25-1 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 42 / Chapter 25 / Section 16-42-25-1
"Biological product"
Status: in_force

Sec. 1. As used in this chapter, "biological product" means:

(1) a virus;

(2) a therapeutic serum;

(3) a toxin;

(4) an antitoxin;

(5) a vaccine;

(6) blood;

(7) a blood component;

(8) a blood derivative;

(9) an allergenic product;

(10) a protein (except any chemically synthesized polypeptide);

(11) a product analogous to a product described in subdivisions (1) through (10);

(12) arsphenamine;

(13) an arsphenamine derivative; or

(14) any other trivalent organic arsenic compound;

applicable to the prevention, treatment, or cure of a disease or condition for human beings.

As added by P.L.96-2014, SEC.6.
Ind. Code § 16-41-24-1 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 41 / Chapter 24 / Section 16-41-24-1
Deposit of deleterious substances prohibited
Status: in_force

Sec. 1. A person may not deposit or cause or permit to be deposited in the waters of Indiana a substance that meets any of the following conditions:

(1) Is deleterious to the public health or to the prosecution of any industry or lawful occupation in which the water may be lawfully used.

(2) Adversely affects any agricultural, floricultural, or horticultural pursuit.

(3) Lessens or impairs any livestock industry or the use of the water for domestic animals.

(4) Lessens, impairs, or materially interferes with the use of the water by the state or any political subdivision of the state.

(5) Destroys or jeopardizes any beneficial animal, fish, or vegetable life in the water.

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

As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.24.
Ind. Code § 16-18-2-245 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 18 / Chapter 2 / Section 16-18-2-245
"Net operating revenue"
Status: in_force

Sec. 245. "Net operating revenue", for purposes of IC 16-22-7, has the meaning set forth in IC 16-22-7-3.

[Pre-1993 Recodification Citation: 16-20-20.5-1(a)(6).]

As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.1.
Ind. Code § 16-49-6-11 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 49 / Chapter 6 / Section 16-49-6-11
Other investigations not precluded
Status: in_force

Sec. 11. Nothing in this chapter shall preclude any death, illness, or injury investigation or review to the extent authorized by other laws.

As added by P.L.31-2019, SEC.5.
Ind. Code § 16-18-2-29 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 18 / Chapter 2 / Section 16-18-2-29
"Attending physician"
Status: in_force

Sec. 29. "Attending physician" means the licensed physician who has the primary responsibility for the treatment and care of the patient.

[Pre-1993 Recodification Citation: 16-8-11-2.]

As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.1. Amended by P.L.148-1999, SEC.1; P.L.50-2021, SEC.7.
Ind. Code § 16-22-4-2 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 22 / Chapter 4 / Section 16-22-4-2
Repealed
Status: repealed

[Pre-1993 Recodification Citation: 16-12-15-2.]

As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.5. Repealed by P.L.17-1995, SEC.45.
Ind. Code § 16-24-1-9 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 24 / Chapter 1 / Section 16-24-1-9
Board of managers in certain counties; membership; terms of office
Status: in_force

Sec. 9. (a) This section applies to a county having a population of:

(1) more than three hundred fifty thousand (350,000) and less than four hundred thousand (400,000); or

(2) more than two hundred fifty thousand (250,000) and less than three hundred thousand (300,000).

(b) The board of managers of the hospital consists of seven (7) members chosen by the county executive. The members must:

(1) be chosen without regard for political affiliation;

(2) be citizens of the county; and

(3) include at least two (2) licensed physicians.

(c) The term of office of each member of the board is four (4) years. The terms of not more than two (2) of the managers expire annually. The terms of the members of the board may not be altered. The initial appointments are for the respective terms of three (3) years, two (2) years, and one (1) year. Appointments of successors are for terms of four (4) years. Appointments to fill vacancies are for the unexpired term.

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

As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.7. Amended by P.L.119-2012, SEC.140; P.L.104-2022, SEC.115.
Ind. Code § 16-42-2-6 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 42 / Chapter 2 / Section 16-42-2-6
Unfit perishable articles; condemnation or destruction
Status: in_force

Sec. 6. (a) Any dairy product, meat, meat product, seafood, poultry, confectionery, bakery product, vegetable, fruit, or other perishable article:

(1) that is unsound;

(2) that contains any filthy, decomposed, or putrid substance; or

(3) that may be poisonous or deleterious to health or otherwise unsafe;

constitutes a nuisance.

(b) Whenever the state health commissioner or the commissioner's authorized agent finds:

(1) in any room, building, vehicle of transportation, or other structure; or

(2) on any premises;

perishable food or a food product which constitutes a nuisance under this section, the state health commissioner or the commissioner's authorized agent shall condemn or destroy the food or food product or in any other manner make the food or food product unsaleable as human food.

[Pre-1993 Recodification Citation: 16-1-28-36.]

As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.25.
Ind. Code § 16-29-3-1 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 29 / Chapter 3 / Section 16-29-3-1
Conversion of acute care beds to comprehensive care beds to be certified for participation in state or federal reimbursement program
Status: in_force

Sec. 1. A hospital licensed under IC 16-21-2 may convert:

(1) not more than thirty (30) acute care beds to skilled care comprehensive long term care beds; and

(2) not more than an additional twenty (20) acute care beds to either intermediate care comprehensive long term care beds or skilled care comprehensive long term care beds;

that are to be certified for participation in a state or federal reimbursement program, including a program under Title XVIII of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1395 et seq.) or the state Medicaid program, if those beds will function essentially as beds licensed under IC 16-28.

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

As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.12. Amended by P.L.96-2006, SEC.1.
Ind. Code § 16-41-26-3 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 41 / Chapter 26 / Section 16-41-26-3
Permits
Status: in_force

Sec. 3. (a) Except as provided in subsection (b), a person may not directly or indirectly operate an agricultural labor camp until the person has obtained from the state department a permit to operate the camp and unless the permit is in full force and effect and is posted and kept posted in the camp to which the permit applies at all times during maintenance and operation of the camp.

(b) A person may operate at least one (1) living unit of an agricultural labor camp under a permit issued under section 4 of this chapter.

[Pre-1993 Recodification Citation: 13-1-9-3.]

As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.24.
Ind. Code § 16-41-27-13 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 41 / Chapter 27 / Section 16-41-27-13
Repealed
Status: repealed

[Pre-1993 Recodification Citation: 13-1-7-15.]

As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.24. Repealed by P.L.142-1995, SEC.32.
Ind. Code § 16-23.5-3-2 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 23.5 / Chapter 3 / Section 16-23.5-3-2
Name of hospitals
Status: in_force

Sec. 2. The hospitals described in section 1 of this chapter shall collectively be known as Indiana University hospitals.

[Pre-2007 Higher Education Recodification Citation: 20-12-31.5-5 part.]

As added by P.L.2-2007, SEC.191.
Ind. Code § 16-42-11-5.5 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 42 / Chapter 11 / Section 16-42-11-5.5
Rules
Status: in_force

Sec. 5.5. The state egg board may adopt rules under IC 4-22-2 when there is a declared emergency or sudden disruption that affects the commerce of eggs.

As added by P.L.41-2021, SEC.7. Amended by P.L.93-2024, SEC.137.
Ind. Code § 16-27-5.5-10 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 27 / Chapter 5.5 / Section 16-27-5.5-10
Expiration of chapter
Status: in_force

Sec. 10. This chapter expires June 30, 2027.

As added by P.L.136-2024, SEC.40.
Ind. Code § 16-31.5-4-1 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 31.5 / Chapter 4 / Section 16-31.5-4-1
Recognition of member state's license
Status: in_force

Sec. 1. Member states shall recognize the privilege to practice of an individual licensed in another member state that is in conformance with this article.

As added by P.L.3-2020, SEC.1.
Ind. Code § 16-37-3-4 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 37 / Chapter 3 / Section 16-37-3-4
Securing personal data for certificates
Status: in_force

Sec. 4. The physician, the physician assistant, or the advanced practice registered nurse last in attendance upon the deceased, or the person in charge of interment shall secure the personal data required by the state department by rules adopted under IC 4-22-2 for preparation of the certificate of death or of stillbirth from the persons best qualified to give the information.

[Pre-1993 Recodification Citation: 16-1-17-2.]

As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.20. Amended by P.L.156-2011, SEC.36; P.L.131-2020, SEC.5.
Ind. Code § 16-28-7-4 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 28 / Chapter 7 / Section 16-28-7-4
Placement costs for monitors who are not state employees
Status: in_force

Sec. 4. (a) A health facility shall pay the costs of placing a monitor who is not a state employee in the health facility under this chapter unless it is determined by a final order under IC 4-21.5 that the placement of the monitor was not needed. The state shall reimburse the costs if it is determined the monitor is unneeded.

(b) If the state department has reason to believe that the health facility is not financially able to pay the cost of a monitor in the health facility and the health facility and office of Medicaid policy and planning verify the health facility's insolvency, the state department may authorize money from fines paid under this article to be used to pay the costs of placing a monitor who is not a state employee in the health facility.

[Pre-1993 Recodification Citation: 16-10-4-19(d).]

As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.11. Amended by P.L.179-1993, SEC.12; P.L.218-1999, SEC.1.
Ind. Code § 16-21-12-16 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 21 / Chapter 12 / Section 16-21-12-16
No new reimbursement requirements under chapter
Status: in_force

Sec. 16. This chapter may not be construed to establish a new requirement to reimburse or otherwise pay for services rendered by a lay caregiver for after care services.

As added by P.L.137-2015, SEC.6.
Ind. Code § 16-19-14-2 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 19 / Chapter 14 / Section 16-19-14-2
"Minority"
Status: in_force

Sec. 2. As used in this chapter, "minority" means an individual identified as any of the following:

(1) Black or African-American.

(2) Hispanic or Latino.

(3) Asian.

(4) American Indian.

(5) Alaska Native.

(6) Native Hawaiian and other Pacific Islander.

As added by P.L.38-2010, SEC.4.
Ind. Code § 16-46-7.6-2 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 46 / Chapter 7.6 / Section 16-46-7.6-2
"Fund"
Status: in_force

Sec. 2. As used in this chapter, "fund" refers to the breast cancer research fund established by section 7 of this chapter.

As added by P.L.170-2025, SEC.5.
Ind. Code § 16-42-5.1-1 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 42 / Chapter 5.1 / Section 16-42-5.1-1
"Local health department"
Status: in_force

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

Sec. 1. As used in this chapter, "local health department" refers to:

(1) a local health department established under IC 16-20; or

(2) the health and hospital corporation created under IC 16-22-8.

As added by P.L.151-2024, SEC.7.
Ind. Code § 16-18-2-207 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 18 / Chapter 2 / Section 16-18-2-207
Repealed
Status: repealed

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

As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.1. Repealed by P.L.137-1996, SEC.75.
Ind. Code § 16-41-11-6 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 41 / Chapter 11 / Section 16-41-11-6
Personnel policy
Status: in_force

Sec. 6. An employer who is required to provide training under section 5 of this chapter shall develop a written personnel policy that does the following:

(1) Requires the use of universal precautions when an individual has direct contact with blood or other body fluids.

(2) Provides sanctions, including discipline and dismissal if warranted, for failure to use universal precautions.

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

As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.24.
Ind. Code § 16-18-2-293.9 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 18 / Chapter 2 / Section 16-18-2-293.9
"Produce"
Status: in_force

Sec. 293.9. "Produce", for purposes of IC 16-42-5.4, has the meaning set forth in IC 16-42-5.4-3.

As added by P.L.163-2026, SEC.4.
Ind. Code § 16-51-1-4 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 51 / Chapter 1 / Section 16-51-1-4
"Indiana nonprofit hospital system"
Status: in_force

Sec. 4. As used in this chapter, "Indiana nonprofit hospital system" means a hospital that:

(1) is organized as a nonprofit corporation or a charitable trust under Indiana law or the laws of any other state or country and that is:

(A) eligible for tax exempt bond financing; or

(B) exempt from state or local taxes;

(2) is licensed under IC 16-21-2;

(3) filed jointly one (1) hospital audited financial statement with the Indiana department of health in 2021; and

(4) has an annual patient service revenue of at least two billion dollars ($2,000,000,000) based on the hospital system's 2021 audited financial statement filed with the Indiana department of health. As used in this subdivision, "patient service revenue" includes similar terms, including net patient service revenue and patient care service revenue.

As added by P.L.203-2023, SEC.18.
Ind. Code § 16-42-19-23 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 42 / Chapter 19 / Section 16-42-19-23
Mechanical device for storage or dispensing of drugs; restrictions; inspection of premises
Status: in_force

Sec. 23. (a) As used in this section, "mechanical device" means a machine for storage and dispensing of drugs. The term does not include devices or instruments used by practitioners in the diagnosis, cure, mitigation, treatment, or prevention of disease in human beings or other animals.

(b) A person may not maintain, operate, or use any type of mechanical device in which any legend drug or narcotic drug is stored or held for the purpose of dispensing the drug from the mechanical device. However, the mechanical device may be used for the storage and dispensing of legend drugs if:

(1) the mechanical device is used in a:

(A) pharmacy that holds a permit issued by the Indiana board of pharmacy;

(B) remote location under the jurisdiction of the board of pharmacy; or

(C) health care facility that is licensed under IC 16-28 or IC 16-21-2; and

(2) the mechanical device is operated under the direct supervision and control of a:

(A) registered pharmacist; or

(B) practitioner;

who is directly responsible for dispensing the drug from the mechanical device.

(c) Inspectors of the Indiana board of pharmacy may inspect the premises of any person suspected of violating this section.

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

As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.25. Amended by P.L.98-2006, SEC.1.
Ind. Code § 16-20-7-2 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 20 / Chapter 7 / Section 16-20-7-2
Limitations on appropriations
Status: in_force

Sec. 2. The amount appropriated under section 1 of this chapter may not exceed the amount that could be collected from annually levying a tax on each one hundred dollars ($100) valuation of taxable property in the city or county as follows:

(1) For a city, one and sixty-seven hundredths cents ($0.0167).

(2) For a county, thirty-three hundredths of one cent ($0.0033).

[Pre-1993 Recodification Citation: 16-1-5.5-2.]

As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.3. Amended by P.L.6-1997, SEC.166.
Ind. Code § 16-46-8-1 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 46 / Chapter 8 / Section 16-46-8-1
Repealed
Status: repealed

[Pre-1993 Recodification Citation: 16-2-4-1.]

As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.29. Repealed by P.L.87-1994, SEC.16.
Ind. Code § 16-41-35-26 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 41 / Chapter 35 / Section 16-41-35-26
Registration of person that produces radiation or uses or disposes of radiation machines
Status: in_force

Sec. 26. A person may not produce radiation or produce, use, store, sell, or otherwise dispose of radiation machines or electronic products, unless the person registers in writing with the state department, giving the pertinent information the state department requires, in accordance with the procedures prescribed by the state department.

[Pre-1993 Recodification Citation: 13-1-2-9.]

As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.24. Amended by P.L.144-1996, SEC.11; P.L.29-2014, SEC.20.
Ind. Code § 16-23.5-2-8 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 23.5 / Chapter 2 / Section 16-23.5-2-8
Executive board powers and duties; compliance with comprehensive plan for development of a medical center
Status: in_force

Sec. 8. After approval of and in compliance with the comprehensive plan for development of a medical center, the executive board of the agency has the following powers and duties:

(1) To condemn, appropriate, purchase, and hold any real estate needed or useful in connection with a building or buildings constructed or to be constructed for the purposes of this chapter, on behalf of the county, all with the prior approval of the board of commissioners and the county council.

(2) To design, order, contract for, and have constructed, or to make all necessary and desirable improvements in, facilities for use as a medical center, all with the approval of the county council.

(3) To provide for the equipment of the medical center and any appurtenant facilities, with the approval of the county council.

(4) To do all things with respect to its assigned responsibilities and jurisdiction that may additionally be required by the county council, both before and after adoption of the comprehensive plan.

(5) To develop annual budgets to be submitted to the county council for inclusion in the county budget.

[Pre-2007 Higher Education Recodification Citation: 20-12-30.3-6(b).]

As added by P.L.2-2007, SEC.191.
Ind. Code § 16-41-27-25 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 41 / Chapter 27 / Section 16-41-27-25
Civil penalties and compliance orders
Status: in_force

Sec. 25. (a) The state department shall adopt a schedule of civil penalties that may be levied in an action to enforce the following:

(1) This chapter.

(2) The rules of the state department.

(3) The rules adopted under this chapter by the environmental rules board.

(b) A penalty included in the schedule of civil penalties adopted under subsection (a) may not exceed one thousand dollars ($1,000) 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 to impose a civil penalty may be consolidated with any other proceedings to enforce any of the following:

(1) This chapter.

(2) The rules of the state department.

(3) The rules adopted under this chapter by the environmental rules board.

[Pre-1993 Recodification Citation: 13-1-7-29.]

As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.24. Amended by P.L.113-2014, SEC.109.
Ind. Code § 16-41-27-15 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 41 / Chapter 27 / Section 16-41-27-15
Streets and parking
Status: in_force

Sec. 15. Streets must be at least ten (10) feet wide and sufficiently wide to prevent vehicular and pedestrian traffic problems. Adequate area must be provided for the parking of vehicles. All roads in a mobile home community shall be maintained to be dust proof. Each mobile home, manufactured home, and industrialized residential structure in a mobile home community shall have ready and free access to the road in a community.

[Pre-1993 Recodification Citation: 13-1-7-19.]

As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.24. Amended by P.L.87-2005, SEC.14; P.L.168-2020, SEC.9.
Ind. Code § 16-42-1-14 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 42 / Chapter 1 / Section 16-42-1-14
Report of judgments, orders, and decrees
Status: in_force

Sec. 14. The state health commissioner or the commissioner's legally authorized agent may periodically publish reports summarizing all judgments, decrees, and court orders given under IC 16-42-1 through IC 16-42-4, including the nature of the charge and the disposition of the charge.

[Pre-1993 Recodification Citation: 16-1-28-14.]

As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.25.
Ind. Code § 16-28-2.5-5 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 28 / Chapter 2.5 / Section 16-28-2.5-5
"Under development"
Status: in_force

Sec. 5. As used in this chapter, "under development" refers to a health facility license application:

(1) to add, construct, or convert comprehensive care beds in a comprehensive care health facility that:

(A) is licensed under;

(B) is to be licensed under;

(C) is subject to; or

(D) will be subject to;

this article; and

(2) that meets all the following:

(A) Funding to construct the comprehensive care health facility has been secured and is actively being drawn upon or otherwise used to further and complete construction.

(B) Zoning requirements have been met.

(C) Complete construction design plans for the comprehensive care health facility have been submitted to the state department and the division of fire and building safety not later than March 1, 2015. The construction design plans must be an accurate and true depiction of the comprehensive care health facility that the applicant intends to construct. However, the construction design plans may be modified to make technical changes, correct errors and omissions, or comply with zoning or other requirements from a governmental entity.

(D) Active and ongoing construction activities progressing to completion of the project are occurring at the project site.

As added by P.L.257-2015, SEC.4.
Ind. Code § 16-27-0.5-8 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 27 / Chapter 0.5 / Section 16-27-0.5-8
Repealed
Status: repealed

As added by P.L.12-2004, SEC.5. Repealed by P.L.156-2011, SEC.41; P.L.197-2011, SEC.153.
Ind. Code § 16-41-16-10 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 41 / Chapter 16 / Section 16-41-16-10
Orders of compliance; civil penalties
Status: in_force

Sec. 10. (a) 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 a civil penalty not to exceed one thousand dollars ($1,000) per violation per day 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 official duties under this chapter or a rule adopted under this chapter.

(b) The state department may commence an action against a facility licensed by the state department under either subsection (a) or the licensure statute for that facility, but the state department may not bring an action arising out of one (1) incident under both statutes.

(c) In determining the nature of a violation and the amount of a civil penalty under subsection (a), the state department shall consider the following factors:

(1) The potential harm or imminent threat to public health.

(2) The extent of a deviation from the requirements of this chapter.

(3) The degree of willfulness, recklessness, or negligence.

(4) Whether the person who committed the violation has previously failed to comply with the requirements of this chapter.

(5) Whether the person who committed the violation engaged in any of the following:

(A) Obstruction of the state department's duties under this chapter.

(B) Failure to cooperate with the state department.

(C) Fraudulent conduct.

[Pre-1993 Recodification Citation: 16-1-9.5-10(b) part, (c) part.]

As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.24. Amended by P.L.96-2026, SEC.38.
Ind. Code § 16-41-39.4-1 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 41 / Chapter 39.4 / Section 16-41-39.4-1
Rules
Status: in_force

Sec. 1. (a) The state department may adopt rules under IC 4-22-2 to implement this chapter.

(b) The state department shall adopt rules under IC 4-22-2 for the case management of a child with lead poisoning.

As added by P.L.123-1997, SEC.12. Amended by P.L.99-2002, SEC.8; P.L.135-2005, SEC.3.
Ind. Code § 16-52-4-3 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 52 / Chapter 4 / Section 16-52-4-3
Registration; effect of revocation; reinstatement
Status: in_force

Sec. 3. (a) If the registration of a temporary health care services agency has been revoked by the state department, the person that owns or operates the temporary health care services agency may not apply for reinstatement of the registration for at least five (5) years after the date of the revocation of the registration.

(b) After five (5) years described in subsection (a), the person that owns or operates a temporary health care services agency may submit a petition to the state department for a new registration. The petition must include facts to establish that the temporary health care services agency has been rehabilitated and the issuance of a new registration is not contrary to the public interest.

(c) The state department may grant a petition submitted under subsection (b) without conducting a hearing after the state department reviews the facts submitted with the petition. If the state department approves the petition, the state department shall issue the registration and the temporary health care services agency shall comply with this article.

(d) If the state department denies the petition submitted under subsection (b) after the state department reviews the facts submitted with the petition, the temporary health care services agency may not submit a new petition for at least one (1) year from the date of the denial.

As added by P.L.149-2023, SEC.18.
Ind. Code § 16-18-2-99 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 18 / Chapter 2 / Section 16-18-2-99
"DNA test"
Status: in_force

Sec. 99. "DNA test", for purposes of IC 16-37-2-10, has the meaning set forth in IC 16-37-2-10(a).

[Pre-1993 Recodification Citation: 16-1-16-7(a).]

As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.1.
Ind. Code § 16-41-14-14 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 41 / Chapter 14 / Section 16-41-14-14
Practitioners' records; inspections
Status: in_force

Sec. 14. (a) A practitioner shall keep the following:

(1) A record of the information required under this chapter.

(2) The results of tests required under sections 5 and 7 of this chapter.

(3) A writing required under section 5(e) of this chapter.

(b) Records kept under this section shall be made available to the state department for inspection.

(c) The state department may enter and inspect a practitioner's facility to investigate the premises, books, and records as necessary to carry out this chapter.

(d) A person may not interfere with the performance of the state department under this chapter.

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

As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.24. Amended by P.L.255-1996, SEC.15; P.L.56-2023, SEC.161.
Ind. Code § 16-18-2-143.5 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 18 / Chapter 2 / Section 16-18-2-143.5
"Game animal"
Status: in_force

Sec. 143.5. "Game animal" means an animal, the product of which is food, that is not:

(1) regulated under IC 15-17-5;

(2) except for aquatic birds and mammals, an aquatic animal, including fish, crustaceans, mollusks, alligators, frogs, aquatic turtles, jellyfish, sea cucumbers, and sea urchins;

(3) the roe from any aquatic animal described in subdivision (2); or

(4) possessed or raised in violation of a state or federal law.

As added by P.L.80-2016, SEC.2.
Ind. Code § 16-27-1.5-3 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 27 / Chapter 1.5 / Section 16-27-1.5-3
Review and investigation of allegations against home health aides
Status: in_force

Sec. 3. (a) The state department shall establish a procedure for the receipt and the timely review and investigation of allegations of:

(1) neglect of a patient;

(2) abuse of a patient; or

(3) misappropriation of patient property;

by a home health aide.

(b) The procedure required under subsection (a) must allow for:

(1) reasonable notice to the home health aide; and

(2) reasonable opportunity for a hearing in which the home health aide may rebut the allegation.

(c) The state department shall, after following the procedure required under this section, make a finding whether the home health aide:

(1) neglected a patient;

(2) abused a patient; or

(3) misappropriated patient property.

(d) If the state department determines that a home health aide has:

(1) neglected a patient;

(2) abused a patient; or

(3) misappropriated patient property;

the state department shall notify the registry of nurse aides of that determination.

As added by P.L.110-1999, SEC.2.
Ind. Code § 16-46-16.7-5 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 46 / Chapter 16.7 / Section 16-46-16.7-5
Awarding of contract or grant; priorities
Status: in_force

Sec. 5. A local health department shall award a contract or grant under this chapter primarily for the purpose of improving health outcomes and preventing or reducing the prevalence of the health issues related to core public health services. In awarding the contracts or grants, the local health department shall prioritize:

(1) currently operational local health care providing entities, including hospitals, clinics, physicians, pharmacies, and home health agencies;

(2) multiple-county initiatives that contract with proven outcomes based health improvement providers; and

(3) evidence-based practices to achieving desired health outcomes, including the use of behavioral incentives.

As added by P.L.164-2023, SEC.51.
Ind. Code § 16-21-13-1 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 21 / Chapter 13 / Section 16-21-13-1
Establishment of program; certification
Status: in_force

Sec. 1. (a) The state department shall establish a program to certify perinatal levels of care designations for every hospital and birthing center licensed under this article that provides birthing services.

(b) The program must include obstetrics level certification and neonatal level certification.

(c) The certification under this chapter is not part of licensure actions under this article.

As added by P.L.16-2018, SEC.2.
Ind. Code § 16-49-6-4 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 49 / Chapter 6 / Section 16-49-6-4
Establishment of local fetal-infant mortality review team; notification; duties
Status: in_force

Sec. 4. (a) A:

(1) local health department;

(2) hospital licensed under IC 16-21; or

(3) person or entity approved by the state department;

may establish a local fetal-infant mortality review team to review fetal deaths and infant deaths for the purpose of gathering information concerning fetal deaths and infant deaths and to use the information gathered to improve community resources and systems of care to reduce fetal deaths and infant deaths.

(b) Upon the establishment of a local fetal-infant mortality review team under this section, the review team shall notify the statewide fetal-infant mortality review coordinator of the establishment of the review team.

(c) A local fetal-infant mortality review team:

(1) shall review the fetal death or infant death of a resident of; and

(2) may review the fetal death or infant death that occurred in;

the county or area for which the review team is established.

(d) A local fetal-infant mortality review team shall do the following:

(1) Identify similarities, trends, and factual patterns concerning fetal deaths and infant deaths in the area served by the review team.

(2) Identify reasons for any higher minority fetal or infant mortality rate in the area served by the review team.

(3) Create strategies and make recommendations for the prevention and reduction of fetal deaths and infant deaths, including minority fetal and infant deaths, in the area served by the review team.

(e) A local fetal-infant mortality review team may do any of the following:

(1) Determine factors contributing to fetal deaths and infant deaths.

(2) Identify public health and clinical interventions to improve systems of care and enhance coordination.

(3) Develop strategies for the prevention of fetal deaths and infant deaths.

As added by P.L.31-2019, SEC.5.
Ind. Code § 16-20-4-19 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 20 / Chapter 4 / Section 16-20-4-19
Disease control powers and duties
Status: in_force

Sec. 19. The board of each city health department shall do the following:

(1) Investigate the existence of any contagious or infectious disease.

(2) Adopt measures, not inconsistent with the rules of the state department, to arrest the progress of contagious or infectious disease.

(3) Make all necessary sanitary and health investigations and inspections.

[Pre-1993 Recodification Citation: 16-1-7-26.]

As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.3.
Ind. Code § 16-41-6-0.5 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 41 / Chapter 6 / Section 16-41-6-0.5
"Standard licensed diagnostic test for HIV"
Status: in_force

Sec. 0.5. As used in this chapter, "standard licensed diagnostic test for HIV" means a test recognized by the state department as a standard licensed diagnostic test for the antibody or antigen to HIV.

As added by P.L.237-2003, SEC.5.
Ind. Code § 16-31.5-12-2 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 31.5 / Chapter 12 / Section 16-31.5-12-2
Rejection of a rule by a member state
Status: in_force

Sec. 2. If a majority of the legislatures of the member states rejects a rule, by enactment of a statute or resolution in the same manner used to adopt the compact, then the rule shall have no further force and effect in any member state.

As added by P.L.3-2020, SEC.1.
Ind. Code § 16-42-19-24 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 42 / Chapter 19 / Section 16-42-19-24
Repealed
Status: repealed

[Pre-1993 Recodification Citation: 16-6-8-7.]

As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.25. Repealed by P.L.59-2016, SEC.3.
Ind. Code § 16-32-3-5 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 32 / Chapter 3 / Section 16-32-3-5
Public employment; terms and conditions
Status: in_force

Sec. 5. It is the policy of this state that individuals who are blind, individuals with a visual disability, and other individuals with a physical or mental disability shall be employed in:

(1) the state service;

(2) the service of the political subdivisions of the state;

(3) the public schools; and

(4) all other employment supported in whole or in part by public funds;

on the same terms and conditions as the able-bodied, unless it is shown that the particular disability prevents the performance of the work involved.

[Pre-1993 Recodification Citation: 16-7-5-6.]

As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.15. Amended by P.L.23-1993, SEC.66; P.L.99-2007, SEC.158; P.L.155-2009, SEC.5.
Ind. Code § 16-20-1-17 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 20 / Chapter 1 / Section 16-20-1-17
Vital statistics; birth and death records
Status: in_force

Sec. 17. (a) The local health officer shall collect, record, and report to the state department the vital statistics for the local health officer's area of jurisdiction.

(b) The local health officer shall be the registrar of births and deaths. After making a birth or death record, the local health officer shall, by the fourth day of each month, forward the original record to the state department.

[Pre-1993 Recodification Citation: 16-1-4-4.]

As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.3.
Ind. Code § 16-35-1.5-4 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 35 / Chapter 1.5 / Section 16-35-1.5-4
WIC vendor defined
Status: in_force

Sec. 4. As used in this chapter, "WIC vendor" means the individual, partnership, limited partnership, or corporation that has:

(1) entered into a WIC vendor agreement; and

(2) been authorized by the state department to accept a food instrument and provide supplemental food to a WIC participant.

[Pre-1993 Recodification Citation: 16-2-2.5-4.]

As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.18. Amended by P.L.171-2025, SEC.9.
Ind. Code § 16-50-1-5 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 50 / Chapter 1 / Section 16-50-1-5
Member requirements
Status: in_force

Sec. 5. A member of the statewide maternal mortality review committee shall:

(1) sign a confidentiality form prepared by the statewide maternal mortality review coordinator under IC 16-50-2-3;

(2) review the purpose and goals of the statewide maternal mortality review committee; and

(3) review the data collection form developed by the statewide maternal mortality review coordinator under IC 16-50-2-2.

As added by P.L.48-2018, SEC.3.
Ind. Code § 16-28-9-2 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 28 / Chapter 9 / Section 16-28-9-2
Penalty options
Status: in_force

Sec. 2. The attorney general may do any of the following:

(1) Seek an injunction in the circuit or superior court of the county in which the unlicensed health facility is located or in the circuit or superior court of Marion County.

(2) Seek relief under IC 4-21.5, including a civil penalty not to exceed twenty-five thousand dollars ($25,000) for each day of unlicensed operation.

(3) Seek criminal penalties as provided by section 5 of this chapter.

[Pre-1993 Recodification Citation: 16-10-4-21 part.]

As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.11.
Ind. Code § 16-19-10-1 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 19 / Chapter 10 / Section 16-19-10-1
Center defined
Status: in_force

Sec. 1. As used in this chapter, "center" refers to the state health data center established by this chapter.

[Pre-1993 Recodification Citation: 16-1-48-1.]

As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.2.
Ind. Code § 16-18-2-9.4 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 18 / Chapter 2 / Section 16-18-2-9.4
Repealed
Status: repealed

As added by P.L.205-2018, SEC.3. Repealed by P.L.179-2022(ss), SEC.2.
Ind. Code § 16-36-5-7.9 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 36 / Chapter 5 / Section 16-36-5-7.9
"Present"
Status: in_force

Sec. 7.9. As used in this chapter, and with respect to a declarant, witness, or other person who signs or participates in the signing of an out of hospital DNR declaration under this chapter, "present" has the meaning set forth in section 7.7 of this chapter.

As added by P.L.50-2021, SEC.45.
Ind. Code § 16-46-6-1 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 46 / Chapter 6 / Section 16-46-6-1-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: 16-1-44-1.]

As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.29. Repealed by P.L.152-2026, SEC.227.
Ind. Code § 16-41-7.5-3 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 41 / Chapter 7.5 / Section 16-41-7.5-3
"Qualified entity"
Status: in_force

Sec. 3. As used in this chapter, "qualified entity" means any of the following:

(1) A local health department.

(2) A municipality (as defined by IC 36-1-2-11) that operates a program within the boundaries of the municipality.

(3) A nonprofit organization that operates a program and has been approved by official action to operate the program by:

(A) the local health department;

(B) the executive body of the county; or

(C) the legislative body of a municipality for the operation of a program within the boundaries of the municipality.

As added by P.L.208-2015, SEC.9.
Ind. Code § 16-39-2-1 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 39 / Chapter 2 / Section 16-39-2-1
Application of chapter
Status: in_force

Sec. 1. This chapter applies only to mental health records.

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

As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.22.
Ind. Code § 16-18-2-371.5 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 18 / Chapter 2 / Section 16-18-2-371.5
"Water activity" or "Aw"
Status: in_force

Sec. 371.5. "Water activity" or "Aw" refers to the:

(1) measure of the free moisture in a food; and

(2) quotient of the water vapor pressure of a substance divided by the vapor pressure of pure water at the same temperature.

As added by P.L.151-2024, SEC.6.
Ind. Code § 16-33-3-10 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 33 / Chapter 3 / Section 16-33-3-10
Parents of child in center unable to pay for costs for services; payment by county
Status: in_force

Sec. 10. Whenever the circuit court, superior court, or probate court having jurisdiction finds, upon application by the county office of the division of family resources, that the parent or guardian of a client placed in the center is unable to meet the costs that the parent or guardian is required to pay for the services of the center, the court shall order payment of the costs from the county general fund.

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

As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.16. Amended by P.L.4-1993, SEC.236; P.L.5-1993, SEC.249; P.L.146-2008, SEC.436; P.L.44-2009, SEC.31; P.L.84-2016, SEC.91.
Ind. Code § 16-31-8-3 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 31 / Chapter 8 / Section 16-31-8-3
Reversion of unused money; transfer of excess money
Status: in_force

Sec. 3. Money remaining in the fund at the end of a state fiscal year does not revert to the state general fund. However, if the money in the fund at the close of a particular fiscal year exceeds ten thousand dollars ($10,000), the treasurer of state shall transfer the excess from the fund into the emergency medical services education fund established under IC 16-31-7.

[Pre-1993 Recodification Citation: 16-1-39-23(b).]

As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.14.
Ind. Code § 16-22-6-37 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 22 / Chapter 6 / Section 16-22-6-37
Building additions; funding
Status: in_force

Sec. 37. (a) A county or the governing board of the hospital may remodel or construct an addition to a hospital building leased under this chapter.

(b) To provide funds for that purpose, the county may issue general obligation bonds or appropriate money from the county's general fund or other funds available for that purpose if the hospital building is owned by the county. The governing board of a hospital may use funds available to the board if the hospital building is owned by the county.

[Pre-1993 Recodification Citation: 16-12-20-25.]

As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.5. Amended by P.L.252-2015, SEC.24.
Ind. Code § 16-28-14.5-2 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 28 / Chapter 14.5 / Section 16-28-14.5-2
Consent; influenza immunizations
Status: in_force

Sec. 2. (a) Subject to obtaining an employee's consent, a health facility shall annually administer or make available to be administered immunizations against the influenza virus to the employee of the health facility.

(b) A health facility shall conduct the immunizations required under subsection (a) in accordance with the recommendations established by the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices of the United States Centers for Disease Control and Prevention that are in effect at the time the health facility conducts the immunizations.

As added by P.L.29-2009, SEC.2.
Ind. Code § 16-46-10-2.3 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 46 / Chapter 10 / Section 16-46-10-2.3
Applicability; funding; financial report
Status: in_force

Sec. 2.3. (a) This section applies:

(1) for purposes of funding beginning in the state fiscal year beginning July 1, 2023, and in each state fiscal year thereafter; and

(2) to a local board of health that does not receive funding under section 2.2 of this chapter.

(b) A local board of health receiving funding under this section shall, subject to state appropriations, receive an amount of state funds equal to the allocation of state funds the county received in state fiscal year 2023 from the state department through the local health maintenance fund (as it existed in state fiscal year 2023) and the Indiana local health department trust account (before its repeal). The state budget committee shall receive a report of annual funding amounts for each county under this section each year.

(c) Before the first year that a local board of health wishes to receive funding under this section, the local board of health shall submit, not later than June 1, a financial report to the state department with a proposed spending plan and any additional information required by the state department. Not later than June 1 of each year after the first year in which a local board of health receives funding under this section, the local board of health shall submit a financial report to the state department with an accounting of how funds were spent the previous year, a proposed spending plan for the upcoming year, and any additional information required by the state department. The financial report must be submitted in a manner prescribed by the state department. The state department may extend the deadline for filing a financial report under this subsection upon a showing of good cause by the local board of health. The report shall be submitted to the state budget committee each year.

As added by P.L.164-2023, SEC.44.
Ind. Code § 16-22-2-3 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 22 / Chapter 2 / Section 16-22-2-3
Governing board; qualifications; appointments; terms; residence limitations
Status: in_force

Sec. 3. (a) This section applies to hospitals operated under IC 16-12-1 (before its repeal on July 1, 1993).

(b) The management of a hospital shall be under the control of a governing board consisting of eleven (11) members. Three (3) of the members of the governing board must be the members of the county executive.

(c) Subject to subsection (e), if the hospital is acquired or equipped without the aid of a hospital association:

(1) three (3) members of the governing board shall be appointed by the county executive; and

(2) five (5) members of the governing board, one (1) of whom may be a licensed physician, shall be appointed by the county fiscal body.

(d) Subject to subsection (e), if the hospital is acquired or equipped with the aid of a hospital association:

(1) four (4) members of the governing board, one (1) of whom may be a licensed physician, shall be appointed by the hospital association;

(2) two (2) members of the governing board shall be appointed by the county executive; and

(3) two (2) members of the governing board shall be appointed by the county fiscal body.

(e) Not more than two (2) members of a governing board appointed under this section may reside in a county other than the county in which the hospital is located. A member who is not a resident of the county in which the hospital is located must:

(1) be an Indiana resident; and

(2) be appointed upon a submission made under section 11 of this chapter by the governing board of the hospital to the appointing authority.

(f) The term of an appointed member of the governing board is two (2) years, except a person appointed by the county executive under subsection (c)(1) or (d)(2) serves a one (1) year term. Thereafter, the persons appointed by the county executive to succeed initial persons serve two (2) year terms.

[Pre-1993 Recodification Citation: 16-12-1-3(a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (g).]

As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.5. Amended by P.L.80-2011, SEC.1.
Ind. Code § 16-47-1-6 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 47 / Chapter 1 / Section 16-47-1-6
Approval of request for proposals by budget agency
Status: in_force

Sec. 6. A request for proposal and the award of a contract under this chapter is subject to the approval of the budget agency.

As added by P.L.50-2004, SEC.5.
Ind. Code § 16-41-19-4 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 41 / Chapter 19 / Section 16-41-19-4
Affirmation
Status: in_force

Sec. 4. The physician or advanced practice registered nurse applying for free biologicals as provided in this chapter and IC 12-20-16-14 shall sign in ink the following affirmation printed on the application form:

I solemnly affirm that the free biologicals applied for will be administered to the person named above, and it is my belief after inquiry that the person is financially unable to pay for the biologicals.

[Pre-1993 Recodification Citation: 16-1-14-4.]

As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.24. Amended by P.L.262-2003, SEC.8; P.L.129-2018, SEC.16.
Ind. Code § 16-22-3-2 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 22 / Chapter 3 / Section 16-22-3-2
Acquisition of real and personal property for hospital purposes
Status: in_force

Sec. 2. (a) The governing board may purchase, construct, remodel, repair, enlarge, or acquire buildings and real or personal property for hospital purposes, upon terms and conditions acceptable to the board.

(b) The governing board may use hospital funds if adequate provision is made for working capital and other known and anticipated hospital needs.

[Pre-1993 Recodification Citations: 16-12.1-3-2; 16-12.1-4-2.]

As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.5. Amended by P.L.56-1995, SEC.6; P.L.91-2002, SEC.7 and P.L.100-2002, SEC.8.
Ind. Code § 16-28-7-1 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 28 / Chapter 7 / Section 16-28-7-1
Placement of monitors
Status: in_force

Sec. 1. The director may issue an order under IC 4-21.5 to place a monitor in a health facility if:

(1) the health facility is operating without a license;

(2) the existing license of a health facility has been revoked or not renewed;

(3) the:

(A) director has initiated revocation procedures or has placed the health facility on a probationary license; and

(B) director has determined that the health, safety, security, rights, or welfare of the patients cannot be adequately assured during the pendency of such procedures or during the term of a probationary license; or

(4) the health facility is closing or plans to close and adequate arrangements for relocation of the patients have not been made at least thirty (30) days before the date of closure.

[Pre-1993 Recodification Citation: 16-10-4-19(a).]

As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.11.
Ind. Code § 16-41-24-3 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 41 / Chapter 24 / Section 16-41-24-3
Sale of unfit water prohibited
Status: in_force

Sec. 3. A person, firm, or corporation may not offer for sale for public consumption any drinking water, bottled water, or mineral water that shows a bacteriological or chemical content deleterious to public health. The state department shall prohibit the further distribution or consumption of the unfit water.

[Pre-1993 Recodification Citation: 16-1-26-4.]

As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.24.
Ind. Code § 16-41-13-6 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 41 / Chapter 13 / Section 16-41-13-6
Violations
Status: in_force

Sec. 6. (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 § 16-31-2-7.1 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 31 / Chapter 2 / Section 16-31-2-7.1
Statewide standards for air ambulance services
Status: in_force

Sec. 7.1. (a) Not later than July 1, 2018, the commission shall:

(1) evaluate the use in Indiana of air ambulance services on patient outcomes; and

(2) develop and recommend statewide standards for the activation and use of air ambulance services;

not including air ambulance services used for transferring patients between health facilities. In performing its duties under this section, the commission shall reevaluate Indiana's adopted triage and transportation protocols for the transportation of trauma patients. The division of trauma and injury prevention of the state department shall assist the commission.

(b) The goal of the standards for activation and use of air ambulance services developed by the commission must be to:

(1) prevent the overuse of air ambulance services for emergency scene response and patient transport;

(2) provide consistent and appropriate criteria for emergency medical responders to use when determining whether to:

(A) request an emergency scene response by an air ambulance provider; and

(B) transport patients by air or by ground transport from the emergency scene to appropriate hospitals or trauma centers; and

(3) provide appropriate, quality prehospital or pretrauma center patient care.

(c) The commission shall review and update the standards at least once every three (3) years.

As added by P.L.100-2017, SEC.5. Amended by P.L.56-2023, SEC.151.
Ind. Code § 16-23-1-1 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 23 / Chapter 1 / Section 16-23-1-1
Application of chapter
Status: in_force

Sec. 1. This chapter applies to the following:

(1) Each third class city that:

(A) adopted IC 16-12.2-5 (before its repeal on July 1, 1993); or

(B) adopts this chapter;

by ordinance.

(2) Each city to which IC 16-12.2-5 applied before September 1, 1981.

[Pre-1993 Recodification Citation: 16-12.2-5-1.]

As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.6.
Ind. Code § 16-18-2-187.6 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 18 / Chapter 2 / Section 16-18-2-187.6
"Indiana death registration system"
Status: in_force

Sec. 187.6. "Indiana death registration system" or "IDRS", for purposes of IC 16-37, means the electronic system of recording deaths established under IC 16-37-1-3.1.

As added by P.L.61-2009, SEC.2.
Ind. Code § 16-36-7-12 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 36 / Chapter 7 / Section 16-36-7-12
"Health care provider"
Status: in_force

Sec. 12. As used in this chapter, "health care provider" means any person licensed, certified, or authorized by law to administer health care in the ordinary course of business or practice of a profession.

As added by P.L.50-2021, SEC.63.
Ind. Code § 16-18-2-301 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 18 / Chapter 2 / Section 16-18-2-301
"Publish"; "published"; "cause to be published"
Status: in_force

Sec. 301. "Publish" or "published" or "cause to be published", for purposes of IC 16-22, means publication of notice in an appropriate publication in accordance with IC 5-3-1, unless otherwise specified.

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

As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.1. Amended by P.L.147-2016, SEC.7.
Ind. Code § 16-41-35-18 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 41 / Chapter 35 / Section 16-41-35-18
Repealed
Status: repealed

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

As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.24. Repealed by P.L.113-2010, SEC.170.
Ind. Code § 16-42-11-2 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 42 / Chapter 11 / Section 16-42-11-2
Repealed
Status: repealed

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

As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.25. Repealed by P.L.28-2009, SEC.16.
Ind. Code § 16-41-6-1 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 41 / Chapter 6 / Section 16-41-6-1
HIV screening and testing
Status: in_force

Sec. 1. (a) As used in this section, "physician's authorized representative" means:

(1) an advanced practice registered nurse (as defined by IC 25-23-1-1(b)) who is operating in collaboration with a licensed physician; or

(2) an individual acting under the supervision of a licensed physician and within the individual's scope of employment.

(b) A physician or the physician's authorized representative shall not order an HIV test on an individual under the care of a physician unless the physician or the physician's authorized representative does the following:

(1) Informs the patient of the test, orally or in writing.

(2) Provides the patient with an explanation of the test orally, in writing, by video, or by a combination of these methods.

(3) Informs the patient of the patient's right to ask questions and to refuse the test.

Subject to subsection (e), if the patient refuses the test, the physician or the physician's authorized representative may not perform the test and shall document the patient's refusal in the patient's medical record.

(c) Unless it is clearly not feasible, the information delivered to the patient who is to be tested under subsection (b) must be provided in the native language or other communication used by the patient. If the patient is unable to read written materials, the materials must be translated or read to the patient in a language the patient understands.

(d) After ordering an HIV test for a patient, the physician or the physician's authorized representative shall notify the patient of the test results and the availability of HIV and other bloodborne disease prevention counseling. If a test conducted under this section indicates that a patient is HIV positive, in addition to the requirements set forth in IC 16-41-2, the physician or the physician's authorized representative shall inform the patient of the availability of counseling and of the treatment and referral options available to the patient.

(e) A physician or a physician's authorized representative may order an HIV test to be performed without informing the patient or the patient's representative (as defined in IC 16-36-1-2) of the test or regardless of the patient's or the patient's representative's refusal of the HIV test if any of the following conditions apply:

(1) If ordered by a physician, consent can be implied due to emergency circumstances and the test is medically necessary to diagnose or treat the patient's emergent condition.

(2) Under a court order based on clear and convincing evidence of a serious and present health threat to others posed by an individual. A patient shall be notified of the patient's right to:

(A) a hearing; and

(B) counsel;

before a hearing is held under this subdivision. Any hearing conducted under this subdivision shall be held in camera at the request of the individual.

(3) If the test is done on blood collected or tested anonymously as part of an epidemiologic survey under IC 16-41-2-3 or IC 16-41-17-10(a)(5).

(4) The test is ordered under section 4 of this chapter.

(5) The test is required or authorized under IC 11-10-3-2.5.

(6) The individual upon whom the test will be performed is described in IC 16-41-8-6 or IC 16-41-10-2.5.

(7) A court has ordered the individual to undergo testing for HIV under IC 35-38-1-10.5(a) or IC 35-38-2-2.3(a)(17).

(f) The state department shall make HIV testing and treatment information from the federal Centers for Disease Control and Prevention available to health care providers.

(g) The state department may adopt rules under IC 4-22-2 necessary to implement this section.

[Pre-1993 Recodification Citation: 16-1-9.5-2.5.]

As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.24. Amended by P.L.106-1998, SEC.1; P.L.293-2001, SEC.3; P.L.212-2003, SEC.4; P.L.237-2003, SEC.6; P.L.97-2004, SEC.67; P.L.125-2007, SEC.1; P.L.94-2010, SEC.4; P.L.116-2012, SEC.1; P.L.147-2012, SEC.4; P.L.129-2018, SEC.12; P.L.112-2020, SEC.19.
Ind. Code § 16-25-5-7 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 25 / Chapter 5 / Section 16-25-5-7
Expired
Status: repealed

As added by P.L.256-1999, SEC.15. Amended by P.L.205-2019, SEC.20; P.L.130-2021, SEC.10. Expired 7-1-2022 by P.L.130-2021, SEC.10.
Ind. Code § 16-18-2-254 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 18 / Chapter 2 / Section 16-18-2-254
"Oath"
Status: in_force

Sec. 254. "Oath" includes affirmation.

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

As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.1.
Ind. Code § 16-21-10-17 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 21 / Chapter 10 / Section 16-21-10-17
Installment agreements
Status: in_force

Sec. 17. The office may enter into an agreement with a hospital to pay the fee in installments.

As added by P.L.205-2013, SEC.214.
Ind. Code § 16-52-1-2 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 52 / Chapter 1 / Section 16-52-1-2
"Division"
Status: in_force

Sec. 2. As used in this article, "division" refers to the division of consumer protection created by IC 4-6-9-1.

As added by P.L.149-2023, SEC.18.
Ind. Code § 16-41-42.1-3 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 41 / Chapter 42.1 / Section 16-41-42.1-3
Required registry information
Status: in_force

Sec. 3. The registry maintained under section 2 of this chapter must include:

(1) the information required under section 5(6) of this chapter for each registered health care entity; and

(2) the date that the health care entity registered with the state department under this chapter.

As added by P.L.3-2008, SEC.112.
Ind. Code § 16-31-3-12 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 31 / Chapter 3 / Section 16-31-3-12
Defacing, removal, and obliteration of entries on official entries on certificate or license
Status: in_force

Sec. 12. An official entry made upon a certificate or license may not be defaced, removed, or obliterated.

[Pre-1993 Recodification Citation: 16-1-39-11(f).]

As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.14. Amended by P.L.77-2012, SEC.32.
Ind. Code § 16-22-3-29 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 22 / Chapter 3 / Section 16-22-3-29
Safekeeping of patient valuables
Status: in_force

Sec. 29. (a) The governing board may establish a policy with regard to providing a place for the safekeeping of valuable personal property of patients. The patients or the responsible relatives of the patients shall be notified by posting a notice in a public and conspicuous place or manner at the admitting desk or office in the hospital that a place is provided.

(b) If the valuable personal property is not delivered to the person in charge of the place for deposit, the hospital and the hospital's officers, agents, or employees are not liable for any loss or damage to the property, unless an emergency admission occurs and the patient is unable to deliver the valuable personal property to the place for deposit and no responsible relative is present.

(c) If the personal property is delivered for safekeeping to the person in charge of the office for deposit, the hospital is not liable for loss or damage to the property from any cause in an amount exceeding six hundred dollars ($600), even if the property is of greater value.

[Pre-1993 Recodification Citation: 16-12.1-7-2.]

As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.5.
Ind. Code § 16-42-22.5-2 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 42 / Chapter 22.5 / Section 16-42-22.5-2
"Compounding"
Status: in_force

Sec. 2. (a) As used in this chapter, "compounding" means the combining, admixing, mixing, diluting, pooling, reconstituting, or otherwise altering of a drug or bulk drug substance by:

(1) a pharmacist licensed under IC 25-26;

(2) a physician licensed under IC 25-22.5; or

(3) an individual under the supervision of an individual described in subdivision (1) or (2);

to create a compounded drug.

(b) The term does not include the following:

(1) The mixing, reconstituting, or other acts performed in accordance with:

(A) directions contained in the labeling that are:

(i) approved by the federal Food and Drug Administration; and

(ii) provided by the product's manufacturer; and

(B) any other directions provided by a manufacturer that are consistent with the labeling.

(2) The addition of flavoring.

As added by P.L.136-2026, SEC.3.
Ind. Code § 16-25-4.5-4 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 25 / Chapter 4.5 / Section 16-25-4.5-4
Perinatal hospice brochure
Status: in_force

Sec. 4. (a) The state department shall develop a perinatal hospice brochure and post the perinatal hospice brochure on the state department's website.

(b) The perinatal brochure developed under this section must include the following:

(1) A description of the health care and other services available from perinatal hospice.

(2) Information that medical assistance benefits may be available for prenatal care, childbirth, and perinatal hospice.

(3) Information regarding telephone 211 dialing code services for accessing grief counseling and other human services as described in IC 12-13-16, and the types of services that are available through this service.

As added by P.L.213-2016, SEC.12. Amended by P.L.73-2020, SEC.8; P.L.23-2026, SEC.125.
Ind. Code § 16-31.5-6-1 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 31.5 / Chapter 6 / Section 16-31.5-6-1
State of emergency declarations
Status: in_force

Sec. 1. Upon a member state's governor's declaration of a state of emergency or disaster that activates the Emergency Management Assistance Compact (EMAC), all relevant terms and provisions of EMAC shall apply and to the extent any terms or provisions of this compact conflict with EMAC, the terms of EMAC shall prevail with respect to any individual practicing in the remote state in response to such declarations.

As added by P.L.3-2020, SEC.1.
Ind. Code § 16-34-1-10 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 34 / Chapter 1 / Section 16-34-1-10
Consent for abortion for wardship or guardianship of an unemancipated pregnant minor
Status: in_force

Sec. 10. If the state or an agency of the state has wardship or guardianship of an unemancipated pregnant minor, the state or agency of the state may not consent to an abortion unless the abortion is permitted under IC 16-34-2-1.

As added by P.L.173-2017, SEC.3. Amended by P.L.179-2022(ss), SEC.20.
Ind. Code § 16-42-25-6 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 42 / Chapter 25 / Section 16-42-25-6
Record retention; pharmacy; prescribing practitioner
Status: in_force

Sec. 6. (a) The pharmacy shall retain a record in accordance with IC 25-26-13-25(a) of the dispensed biological product.

(b) The prescribing practitioner shall retain a record in accordance with IC 16-39-7-1 of the dispensed biological product.

As added by P.L.96-2014, SEC.6.
Ind. Code § 16-52-1-1 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 52 / Chapter 1 / Section 16-52-1-1
"Director"
Status: in_force

Sec. 1. As used in this article, "director" refers to the director of the division of consumer protection appointed under IC 4-6-9-2.

As added by P.L.149-2023, SEC.18.
Ind. Code § 16-41-22-8 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 41 / Chapter 22 / Section 16-41-22-8
Maximum attendance
Status: in_force

Sec. 8. A license permits the assembly of only the maximum number of people stated in the license. The licensee may not sell tickets to or permit to assemble at the licensed location more than the maximum permissible number of people.

[Pre-1993 Recodification Citation: 16-1-42-2(c).]

As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.24.
Ind. Code § 16-40-1-7 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 40 / Chapter 1 / Section 16-40-1-7
Transmission of reports to state department
Status: in_force

Sec. 7. All reports filed under this chapter shall be transmitted to the state department.

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

As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.23. Amended by P.L.130-2018, SEC.85.
Ind. Code § 16-18-2-58.5 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 18 / Chapter 2 / Section 16-18-2-58.5
"Collection action"
Status: in_force

Sec. 58.5. "Collection action", for purposes of IC 16-21-9.5, has the meaning set forth in IC 16-21-9.5-1.

As added by P.L.88-2026, SEC.2.
Ind. Code § 16-42-4-5 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 42 / Chapter 4 / Section 16-42-4-5
Chapter violations; offenses
Status: in_force

Sec. 5. (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 § 16-42-1-3 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 42 / Chapter 1 / Section 16-42-1-3
Adoption of regulations; notice and hearing
Status: in_force

Sec. 3. Except to the extent that the state department adopts the applicable regulations promulgated by the federal security administrator under the Federal Act (21 U.S.C. 301 et seq.), the state department, before adopting a rule contemplated by section 6 or 9 of this chapter, IC 16-42-2-1, IC 16-42-2-3(11), IC 16-42-3-4(4), IC 16-42-3-4(6), IC 16-42-3-4(7), or IC 16-42-3-4(8) shall give appropriate notice of the proposal and of the time and place for a public hearing to be held as provided by law.

[Pre-1993 Recodification Citation: 16-1-28-9.]

As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.25.
Ind. Code § 16-36-6-6.5 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 36 / Chapter 6 / Section 16-36-6-6.5
Application of chapter
Status: in_force

Sec. 6.5. This chapter does not create a duty for a person to perform cardiopulmonary resuscitation on a declarant if the declarant's POST form indicates the declarant is not to be resuscitated.

As added by P.L.67-2018, SEC.9.
Ind. Code § 16-36-4-19 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 36 / Chapter 4 / Section 16-36-4-19
Euthanasia distinguished
Status: in_force

Sec. 19. This chapter does not authorize euthanasia or any affirmative or deliberate act or omission to end life other than to permit the natural process of dying, including the withholding or withdrawing of life prolonging procedures under this chapter.

[Pre-1993 Recodification Citation: 16-8-11-20.]

As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.19.
Ind. Code § 16-18-2-220 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 18 / Chapter 2 / Section 16-18-2-220
"Maternity home operator"
Status: in_force

Sec. 220. "Maternity home operator", for purposes of IC 16-26, means a person that:

(1) owns a maternity home;

(2) is not more closely related to the pregnant woman or expected child than second cousins;

(3) is not related to the pregnant woman or expected child as a stepparent, stepbrother, or stepsister; and

(4) is not the guardian or custodian of the pregnant woman.

[Pre-1993 Recodification Citation: 16-2.5-1-4.]

As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.1.
Ind. Code § 16-41-16-5 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 41 / Chapter 16 / Section 16-41-16-5
Pathological waste
Status: in_force

Sec. 5. As used in this chapter, "pathological waste" includes:

(1) tissues;

(2) organs;

(3) body parts; and

(4) blood or body fluids in liquid or semiliquid form;

that are removed during surgery, biopsy, or autopsy. The term does not include an aborted fetus or a miscarried fetus.

[Pre-1993 Recodification Citation: 16-1-9.7-4.]

As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.24. Amended by P.L.213-2016, SEC.25.
Ind. Code § 16-28-6.5-7 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 28 / Chapter 6.5 / Section 16-28-6.5-7
Restrictions of established plan of visitation
Status: in_force

Sec. 7. A facility may restrict an established plan of visitation by an essential family caregiver for any of the following:

(1) The essential family caregiver's violation of the rules set forth in the individualized plan established under section 6 of this chapter.

(2) The essential family caregiver's positive screening test for a length of time, as established by federal or state guidelines.

As added by P.L.142-2021, SEC.5.
Ind. Code § 16-22-8-13 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 22 / Chapter 8 / Section 16-22-8-13
Governing board; employment conflicts
Status: in_force

Sec. 13. A board member is ineligible to hold an appointive office or employment under the corporation.

[Pre-1993 Recodification Citation: 16-12-21-9.]

As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.5. Amended by P.L.184-2005, SEC.16.
Ind. Code § 16-21-11-5 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 21 / Chapter 11 / Section 16-21-11-5
Information required; final disposition decision
Status: in_force

Sec. 5. (a) Not more than twenty-four (24) hours after a woman has her miscarried fetus expelled or extracted in a health care facility, the health care facility shall:

(1) disclose to the parent or parents of the miscarried fetus, both orally and in writing, the parent's right to determine the final disposition of the remains of the miscarried fetus;

(2) provide the parent or parents of the miscarried fetus with written information concerning the available options for disposition of the miscarried fetus under section 6 of this chapter and IC 16-41-16-7.6; and

(3) inform the parent or parents of the miscarried fetus of counseling that may be available concerning the death of the miscarried fetus.

(b) The parent or parents of a miscarried fetus shall inform the health care facility of the parent's decision for final disposition of the miscarried fetus after receiving the information required in subsection (a) but before the parent of the miscarried fetus is discharged from the health care facility. The health care facility shall document the parent's decision in the medical record.

As added by P.L.127-2014, SEC.4. Amended by P.L.213-2016, SEC.10.
Ind. Code § 16-22-6-22 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 22 / Chapter 6 / Section 16-22-6-22
Hearing by department of local government finance; notice
Status: in_force

Sec. 22. On receipt of the certified petition and information, the department of local government finance shall fix a time in the county for the hearing that shall be not less than five (5) or more than fifteen (15) days after receipt. The department of local government finance may either hold the hearing in the affected county or through electronic means. Notice of the hearing shall be given by the department of local government finance to the county executive and to the first ten (10) taxpayer petitioners by certified mail sent to the addresses listed on the petition at least five (5) days before the hearing date.

[Pre-1993 Recodification Citation: 16-12-20-13(b) part.]

As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.5. Amended by P.L.90-2002, SEC.389; P.L.38-2021, SEC.58.
Ind. Code § 16-42-19-12 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 42 / Chapter 19 / Section 16-42-19-12
Refilling prescription or drug order
Status: in_force

Sec. 12. Except as authorized under IC 25-26-13-25(d), a person may not refill a prescription or drug order for a legend drug except in the manner designated on the prescription or drug order or by the authorization of the practitioner.

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

As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.25. Amended by P.L.270-2001, SEC.1; P.L.204-2005, SEC.7.
Ind. Code § 16-18-2-240 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 18 / Chapter 2 / Section 16-18-2-240
Repealed
Status: repealed

[Pre-1993 Recodification Citation: 13-1-8-2(a).]

As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.1. Repealed by P.L.87-1994, SEC.16.
Ind. Code § 16-18-2-313.4 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 18 / Chapter 2 / Section 16-18-2-313.4
"Rehabilitation hospital"
Status: in_force

Sec. 313.4. "Rehabilitation hospital", for purposes of IC 16-38-7, has the meaning set forth in IC 16-38-7-3.

As added by P.L.96-2026, SEC.10.
Ind. Code § 16-22-8-6 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 22 / Chapter 8 / Section 16-22-8-6
Creation; powers
Status: in_force

Sec. 6. (a) There is created in a county containing a consolidated city a distinct municipal corporation known as "The Health and Hospital Corporation of _________ County".

(b) The municipal corporation, in its corporate name, may do the following:

(1) Sue and be sued in a court of competent jurisdiction.

(2) Enter into contracts.

(3) Acquire and dispose of real, personal, and mixed property by deed, purchase, gift, grant, devise, lease, condemnation, or otherwise.

(4) Make and adopt appropriate ordinances, regulations, orders, rules, and resolutions.

(5) Do all things reasonable or necessary to carry out the work and perform the corporation's duties under this chapter.

[Pre-1993 Recodification Citation: 16-12-21-2.]

As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.5.
Ind. Code § 16-46-10-2 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 46 / Chapter 10 / Section 16-46-10-2
Repealed
Status: repealed

As added by P.L.82-1993, SEC.3. Repealed by P.L.56-2023, SEC.346 and P.L.164-2023, SEC.41.
Ind. Code § 16-21-2-2.3 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 21 / Chapter 2 / Section 16-21-2-2.3
Adoption of rules concerning food and dietetic services
Status: in_force

Sec. 2.3. The state department shall adopt rules under IC 4-22-2 to amend rules governing hospitals to comply with federal regulations under 42 CFR 482.28 concerning food and dietetic services.

As added by P.L.131-2015, SEC.1.
Ind. Code § 16-28-4-4 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 28 / Chapter 4 / Section 16-28-4-4
Reporting to state department
Status: in_force

Sec. 4. A governmental unit that:

(1) receives an allegation of breach alleging breach of this article or rules adopted under this article; or

(2) has knowledge of facts constituting breach of this article or rules adopted under this article;

shall report that allegation of breach or knowledge in writing to the state department while protecting the confidentiality of the alleging party and the patient.

[Pre-1993 Recodification Citation: 16-10-4-14(d).]

As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.11.
Ind. Code § 16-19-2-5 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 19 / Chapter 2 / Section 16-19-2-5
Advisory functions
Status: in_force

Sec. 5. In addition to any other statutory duty, the executive board shall serve as an advisory board to the state department.

[Pre-1993 Recodification Citation: 16-1-36-1(e).]

As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.2.
Ind. Code § 16-19-3-24.5 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 19 / Chapter 3 / Section 16-19-3-24.5
Administration of food and nutrition programs and money
Status: in_force

Sec. 24.5. The state department shall administer food and nutrition programs and money received under 7 U.S.C. 612, 7 U.S.C. 7501 et seq., and 42 U.S.C. 9922 et seq.

As added by P.L.156-2011, SEC.10.
Ind. Code § 16-41-37.5-4 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 41 / Chapter 37.5 / Section 16-41-37.5-4
Qualifications of individual conducting indoor air quality test; certification of test
Status: in_force

Sec. 4. (a) An individual conducting an indoor air quality test under this chapter must be:

(1) a professional engineer (as defined in IC 25-31-1-2);

(2) an industrial hygienist; or

(3) a supervisor or technician certified by a national organization that:

(A) writes and adheres to standards for:

(i) testing, adjusting, and balancing of heating, ventilation, and air conditioning equipment or exhaust systems; and

(ii) indoor air quality testing procedures and requirements; and

(B) certifies supervisors and technicians to perform:

(i) testing, adjusting, and balancing of heating, ventilation, and air conditioning equipment or exhaust systems; and

(ii) indoor air quality testing procedures and requirements.

(b) The report of a test conducted under this chapter must be certified by the person conducting the test. If the person uses a professional seal on documents, the certification must include the person's seal.

As added by P.L.79-2008, SEC.12.
Ind. Code § 16-31-9-4 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 31 / Chapter 9 / Section 16-31-9-4
Civil liability
Status: in_force

Sec. 4. (a) A person is not obligated to remove, assist in removing, or attempt to remove food from another person's throat. A person who in good faith gratuitously removes, assists in removing, or attempts to remove food from another person's throat in an emergency occurring at a food service establishment is not liable for any civil damages as a result of any act or omission by the person providing the emergency assistance unless the act or omission amounts to willful or wanton misconduct.

(b) The owner or operator of a food service establishment is not liable for any civil damages that result from an act or omission by a person rendering or attempting the emergency assistance if there is an approved placard posted in the food service establishment.

[Pre-1993 Recodification Citation: 16-1-41-5.]

As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.14.
Ind. Code § 16-39-7.1-5 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 39 / Chapter 7.1 / Section 16-39-7.1-5
Notice to survivors of petitions for access to records
Status: in_force

Sec. 5. (a) A surviving spouse shall be given:

(1) reasonable notice of the petition filed with the court to view or copy a photograph or video recording of an autopsy or a petition to listen to or copy an audio recording;

(2) a copy of the petition filed with the court to view or copy a photograph or video recording of an autopsy or a petition to listen to or copy an audio recording; and

(3) reasonable notice of the opportunity to be present and heard at any hearing on the matter.

(b) If there is no surviving spouse, the notice under this section must be given to the deceased's parents, and if the deceased has no living parent, the notice must be given to the adult children of the deceased.

As added by P.L.271-2001, SEC.3.
Ind. Code § 16-18-2-20 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 18 / Chapter 2 / Section 16-18-2-20
"Appropriate facility"
Status: in_force

Sec. 20. "Appropriate facility", for purposes of IC 16-36-3, has the meaning set forth in IC 16-36-3-1.

[Pre-1993 Recodification Citation: 16-8-3-1(a).]

As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.1.
Ind. Code § 16-22-7-17 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 22 / Chapter 7 / Section 16-22-7-17
Leasing land and buildings for hospital
Status: in_force

Sec. 17. The county or city may lease land and buildings from the authority for the city hospital. A lease on the buildings may not be entered into for more than forty (40) years but the lease may be renewed for a like or lesser time.

[Pre-1993 Recodification Citation: 16-12-20.5-10.]

As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.5.
Ind. Code § 16-46-13-1 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 46 / Chapter 13 / Section 16-46-13-1
Rules concerning small employer wellness programs
Status: in_force

Sec. 1. (a) The state department shall adopt rules under IC 4-22-2 to establish:

(1) minimum standards for use by a small employer in establishing a wellness program to improve the health of employees of the small employer; and

(2) criteria and a process for certification of a small employer's wellness program that meets the minimum standards established under subdivision (1) as a qualified wellness program for purposes of IC 6-3.1-31.2.

(b) The minimum standards established under subsection (a) must include a requirement that a wellness program provide rewards for employee:

(1) appropriate weight loss;

(2) smoking cessation; and

(3) pursuit of preventative health care services.

As added by P.L.218-2007, SEC.44.
Ind. Code § 16-50-1-3 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 50 / Chapter 1 / Section 16-50-1-3
Statewide maternal mortality review committee established; duties; authority
Status: in_force

Sec. 3. (a) The state department shall establish a statewide maternal mortality review committee to:

(1) review cases of maternal morbidity and maternal mortality;

(2) determine factors contributing to maternal morbidity and maternal mortality;

(3) identify public health and clinical interventions to improve systems of care and enhance coordination; and

(4) develop strategies for the prevention of maternal morbidity and maternal mortality;

in Indiana.

(b) The statewide maternal mortality review committee:

(1) shall review cases involving the death of a woman occurring during pregnancy, irrespective of the duration and site of the pregnancy, through one (1) year after the pregnancy;

(2) shall study how changes in the state's abortion laws affect maternal mortality in Indiana; and

(3) may review cases of maternal morbidity;

to carry out the duties set forth in this chapter.

As added by P.L.48-2018, SEC.3. Amended by P.L.65-2021, SEC.2; P.L.179-2022(ss), SEC.38.
Ind. Code § 16-46-12-4 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 46 / Chapter 12 / Section 16-46-12-4
Rules
Status: in_force

Sec. 4. The state department may adopt rules under IC 4-22-2 to administer this chapter.

As added by P.L.81-2002, SEC.3. Amended by P.L.30-2022, SEC.4.
Ind. Code § 16-18-2-190.8 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 18 / Chapter 2 / Section 16-18-2-190.8
"Institutional provider form"
Status: in_force

Sec. 190.8. "Institutional provider form", for purposes of IC 16-51-1, has the meaning set forth in IC 16-51-1-7.

As added by P.L.203-2023, SEC.12.
Ind. Code § 16-18-2-228 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 18 / Chapter 2 / Section 16-18-2-228
Repealed
Status: repealed

[Pre-1993 Recodification Citations: 16-1-23-1 part; 16-6-6-1(b).]

As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.1. Repealed by P.L.137-1996, SEC.75.
Ind. Code § 16-46-16.5-7 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 46 / Chapter 16.5 / Section 16-46-16.5-7
Grant amounts; initial awards
Status: in_force

Sec. 7. (a) The state department shall determine whether to award a grant under this chapter.

(b) Subject to subsection (c), if the state department approves a proposal:

(1) the initial grant amount awarded shall not exceed eighty-five percent (85%); or

(2) if the proposal approved by the state department will supplement a health initiative that currently receives partial funding from another source, including a Medicaid provider, the initial grant amount awarded shall not exceed seventy-five percent (75%);

of the total grant amount approved for the proposal. The state department shall distribute the remaining amount of the approved grant to the grantee when the state department determines that the grantee has achieved the outcome or outcomes in the grant proposal.

(c) The state department may distribute the initial award amounts described in subsection (b)(1) and (b)(2) over the course of the project that is the subject of the proposal based on achieved objectives.

As added by P.L.110-2021, SEC.4. Amended by P.L.56-2023, SEC.172.
Ind. Code § 16-27-5.5-5 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 27 / Chapter 5.5 / Section 16-27-5.5-5
Application to become a participating provider
Status: in_force

Sec. 5. (a) Any health care provider licensed under this title or IC 25 may apply to become a participating provider in the networks described in this chapter provided the services the provider contracts for are within the lawful scope of the provider's practice.

(b) This section does not require a plan or network to provide coverage for any specific health care service.

As added by P.L.136-2024, SEC.40.
Ind. Code § 16-20-4-26 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 20 / Chapter 4 / Section 16-20-4-26
Emergency appropriations
Status: in_force

Sec. 26. An appropriation may be made, as emergency appropriations are made, to provide for the expenses of the operation of a full-time city health department, until appropriations are made available by the next regular annual budget after the full-time city health department has been authorized.

[Pre-1993 Recodification Citation: 16-1-7-34.]

As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.3.