Ind. Code § 16-28-2-8 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 28 / Chapter 2 / Section 16-28-2-8
Notice regarding requests for names of nursing personnel or direct care staff
Status: in_force

Sec. 8. (a) Each comprehensive care health facility shall post a notice that a resident, the legal representative of the resident, or another individual designated by the resident may request from the licensed nurse in charge of each shift information that designates the names of all nursing personnel on duty by job classification for the:

(1) wing;

(2) unit; or

(3) other area as routinely designated by the health facility;

where the resident resides.

(b) The notice required under subsection (a) must meet the following conditions:

(1) Be posted in a conspicuous place that is readily accessible to residents and the public.

(2) Be at least 24 point font size on a poster that is at least eleven (11) inches wide and seventeen (17) inches long.

(3) Contain the:

(A) business telephone number of the administrator of the health facility; and

(B) toll free telephone number for filing complaints with the state department.

(4) State that if a resident, the legal representative of the resident, or another individual designated by the resident is unable to obtain the information described in subsection (a) from the licensed nurse in charge of each shift, the resident, the legal representative of the resident, or another individual designated by the resident may do any of the following:

(A) Contact the administrator of the health facility.

(B) File a complaint with the state department by using the state department’s toll free telephone number.

(c) The state department may adopt rules under IC 4-22-2 to carry out this section.

As added by P.L.108-2000, SEC.5.
Ind. Code § 16-36-1-3 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 36 / Chapter 1 / Section 16-36-1-3
Consent for own health care; minor's blood donation
Status: in_force

Sec. 3. (a) Except as provided in subsections (b) through (d), unless incapable of consenting under section 4 of this chapter, an individual may consent to the individual's own health care if the individual is:

(1) an adult; or

(2) a minor and:

(A) is emancipated;

(B) is:

(i) at least fourteen (14) years of age;

(ii) not dependent on a parent or guardian for support;

(iii) living apart from the minor's parents or from an individual in loco parentis; and

(iv) managing the minor's own affairs;

(C) is or has been married;

(D) is in the military service of the United States;

(E) meets the requirements of section 3.5 of this chapter; or

(F) is authorized to consent to the health care by any other statute.

(b) A person at least seventeen (17) years of age is eligible to donate blood in a voluntary and noncompensatory blood program without obtaining permission from a parent or guardian.

(c) A person who is sixteen (16) years of age is eligible to donate blood in a voluntary and noncompensatory blood program if the person has obtained written permission from the person's parent or guardian.

(d) An individual who has, suspects that the individual has, or has been exposed to a sexually transmitted infection is competent to give consent for medical or hospital care or treatment of the individual.

[Pre-1993 Recodification Citations: 16-8-2-1; 16-8-5-1; 16-8-12-2.]

As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.19. Amended by P.L.4-2010, SEC.1; P.L.139-2019, SEC.1; P.L.50-2021, SEC.35; P.L.147-2023, SEC.13.
Ind. Code § 16-22-9-10 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 22 / Chapter 9 / Section 16-22-9-10
Abandonment of proceedings
Status: in_force

Sec. 10. If the nonprofit hospital corporation elects to abandon the condemnation proceedings, the corporation shall pay the expenses or losses actually incurred by the condemning authority arising out of the condemnation proceedings. The nonprofit hospital corporation may enter into the defense against claims or demands arising out of the condemnation proceedings.

[Pre-1993 Recodification Citation: 16-12-22-4 part.]

As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.5.
Ind. Code § 16-31-8-2 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 31 / Chapter 8 / Section 16-31-8-2
Administration of fund
Status: in_force

Sec. 2. The department of homeland security shall administer the fund. The expenses of administering the fund shall be paid from money in the fund.

[Pre-1993 Recodification Citation: 16-1-39-23(a) part.]

As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.14. Amended by P.L.1-2006, SEC.303.
Ind. Code § 16-20-4-18 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 20 / Chapter 4 / Section 16-20-4-18
Communicable disease control; inspections
Status: in_force

Sec. 18. (a) The board of each city health department has the responsibility and authority to take any action authorized by state statute or rule of the state department to control communicable diseases.

(b) The board of each city health department or a designated representative may make sanitary and health inspections that are necessary to carry out the purposes of this chapter.

[Pre-1993 Recodification Citation: 16-1-7-25.]

As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.3.
Ind. Code § 16-41-8-0.5 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 41 / Chapter 8 / Section 16-41-8-0.5
"Covered entity"
Status: in_force

Sec. 0.5. As used in this chapter, "covered entity" has the meaning set forth in 45 CFR 160.103.

As added by P.L.143-2025, SEC.31.
Ind. Code § 16-18-2-114.8 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 18 / Chapter 2 / Section 16-18-2-114.8
"Enforcement action"
Status: in_force

Sec. 114.8. "Enforcement action", for purposes of IC 16-20 and IC 16-22-8, includes an order, mandate, citation, administrative notice, business closure, or other action taken by the local board of health or the local health officer.

As added by P.L.219-2021, SEC.1.
Ind. Code § 16-19-1-3 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 19 / Chapter 1 / Section 16-19-1-3
Seal
Status: in_force

Sec. 3. The executive board of the state department may adopt an appropriate seal.

[Pre-1993 Recodification Citation: 16-1-3-26.]

As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.2.
Ind. Code § 16-18-2-376 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 18 / Chapter 2 / Section 16-18-2-376
"WIC participant"
Status: in_force

Sec. 376. "WIC participant", for purposes of IC 16-35-1.5, has the meaning set forth in IC 16-35-1.5-3.

As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.1.
Ind. Code § 16-18-2-218.3 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 18 / Chapter 2 / Section 16-18-2-218.3
"Maternal morbidity"
Status: in_force

Sec. 218.3. "Maternal morbidity", for purposes of IC 16-50, has the meaning set forth in IC 16-50-1-1.

As added by P.L.48-2018, SEC.1.
Ind. Code § 16-37-1-3.1 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 37 / Chapter 1 / Section 16-37-1-3.1
Indiana birth registration and Indiana death registration systems established; submission of records
Status: in_force

Sec. 3.1. (a) The state department shall establish the Indiana birth registration system (IBRS) for recording in an electronic format live births in Indiana.

(b) The state department shall establish the Indiana death registration system (IDRS) for recording in an electronic format deaths in Indiana.

(c) Submission of records on births and deaths shall be entered by:

(1) funeral directors;

(2) physicians;

(3) coroners;

(4) medical examiners;

(5) persons in attendance at birth;

(6) local health departments; and

(7) for purposes of records on death:

(A) physician assistants; or

(B) advanced practice registered nurses;

using the electronic system created by the state department under this section.

(d) A person in attendance at a live birth shall report a birth to the local health officer in accordance with IC 16-37-2-2.

(e) Except as provided in subsections (f) and (g), death records shall be submitted as follows, using the Indiana death registration system:

(1) The:

(A) physician last in attendance upon the deceased;

(B) physician assistant last in attendance upon the deceased;

(C) advanced practice registered nurse last in attendance upon the deceased; or

(D) person in charge of interment;

shall initiate the document process. If the person in charge of interment initiates the process, the person in charge of interment shall electronically submit the certificate required under IC 16-37-3-5 to the physician, the physician assistant, or the advanced practice registered nurse last in attendance upon the deceased not later than five (5) days after the death.

(2) The physician, the physician assistant, or the advanced practice registered nurse last in attendance upon the deceased shall electronically certify to the local health department the cause of death on the certificate of death not later than five (5) days after:

(A) initiating the document process; or

(B) receiving under IC 16-37-3-5 the electronic notification from the person in charge of interment.

(3) The local health officer shall submit the reports required under IC 16-37-1-5 to the state department not later than five (5) days after electronically receiving under IC 16-37-3-5 the completed certificate of death from the physician, the physician assistant, or the advanced practice registered nurse last in attendance.

(f) If the IBRS or IDRS is unavailable for more than forty-eight (48) hours, the state registrar may issue a notice permitting the filing of a paper record of a live birth, a death, or both, subject to the following:

(1) The notice issued by the state registrar must contain a time frame for which the notice is in effect and when the notice expires. However, the notice automatically expires if the state department notifies the local health officers that the IBRS or IDRS is available, the notice has expired, and that all future submissions must use the IBRS or IDRS.

(2) Paper records may not be accepted by the local health department or the state department on the earlier of the following:

(A) The expiration date listed in the notice or the expiration listed in a renewal notice described in subdivision (3).

(B) The state department notifies the local health officers when the IBRS or IDRS becomes available.

(3) The notice may be renewed by the state registrar until the IBRS or IDRS becomes available.

(4) Once the IBRS or IDRS becomes available, the local health officer shall enter the information contained in the paper record into the IBRS or IDRS.

(g) This subsection applies to the submission of a death record of a stillbirth. The:

(1) physician last in attendance upon the deceased;

(2) physician assistant last in attendance upon the deceased; or

(3) advanced practice registered nurse last in attendance upon the deceased;

shall initiate the document process unless the physician, physician assistant, or advanced practice registered nurse was not present upon the deceased.

As added by P.L.61-2009, SEC.5. Amended by P.L.156-2011, SEC.33; P.L.138-2019, SEC.4; P.L.131-2020, SEC.3; P.L.56-2023, SEC.155; P.L.171-2025, SEC.13.
Ind. Code § 16-22-12-2 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 22 / Chapter 12 / Section 16-22-12-2
Conflict of interest of board members
Status: in_force

Sec. 2. An individual is not prohibited from serving as a member of the board of directors if the member:

(1) has a pecuniary interest in; or

(2) derives a profit from;

a contract or purchase connected with the hospital. However, the member shall disclose the interest or profit in writing to the board and provide a copy to the state board of accounts. The member shall abstain from voting on any matter that affects the interest or profit.

[Pre-1993 Recodification Citation: 16-12-18-1(b).]

As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.5.
Ind. Code § 16-18-2-208 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 18 / Chapter 2 / Section 16-18-2-208
"Living will declarant"
Status: in_force

Sec. 208. "Living will declarant", for purposes of IC 16-36-4, has the meaning set forth in IC 16-36-4-3.

[Pre-1993 Recodification Citation: 16-8-11-6.]

As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.1.
Ind. Code § 16-41-27-34 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 41 / Chapter 27 / Section 16-41-27-34
Unlicensed operation penalty
Status: in_force

Sec. 34. A person who maintains or operates a mobile home community:

(1) without a license; or

(2) after the revocation of a license;

commits a Class B misdemeanor.

[Pre-1993 Recodification Citation: 13-1-7-35.]

As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.24. Amended by P.L.87-2005, SEC.30.
Ind. Code § 16-21-9-3 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 21 / Chapter 9 / Section 16-21-9-3
"Nonprofit hospital" defined
Status: in_force

Sec. 3. As used in this chapter, "nonprofit hospital" means a hospital that 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:

(1) eligible for tax exempt bond financing; or

(2) exempt from state or local taxes.

As added by P.L.94-1994, SEC.17.
Ind. Code § 16-18-2-272.5 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 18 / Chapter 2 / Section 16-18-2-272.5
"Payer-specific negotiated charge"
Status: in_force

Sec. 272.5. (a) "Payer-specific negotiated charge", for purposes of IC 16-21-17, has the meaning set forth in IC 16-21-17-0.3(f).

(b) "Payer-specific negotiated charge", for purposes of IC 16-41-35.5, has the meaning set forth in IC 16-41-35.5-7.

As added by P.L.151-2021, SEC.5 and P.L.198-2021, SEC.8. Amended by P.L.215-2025, SEC.15.
Ind. Code § 16-35-1.6-4 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 35 / Chapter 1.6 / Section 16-35-1.6-4
Designated individual
Status: in_force

Sec. 4. The commissioner shall designate an employee of each WIC office as the individual responsible for performing the voter registration duties of the bureau under this chapter at that office. The employee designated under this section shall supervise the registration of voters by other employees of the office and shall perform any other registration duty required to be performed by the office under this chapter. Notwithstanding this designation, any employee of the office may perform registration duties in accordance with this chapter.

As added by P.L.12-1995, SEC.123.
Ind. Code § 16-22-8-25 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 22 / Chapter 8 / Section 16-22-8-25
Ordinance; designation of effective date
Status: in_force

Sec. 25. The board shall designate the effective date of the ordinance at the meeting at which the ordinance is adopted.

[Pre-1993 Recodification Citation: 16-12-21-18.]

As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.5. Amended by P.L.184-2005, SEC.28.
Ind. Code § 16-27-1-7 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 27 / Chapter 1 / Section 16-27-1-7
Rules
Status: in_force

Sec. 7. The state department shall adopt rules under IC 4-22-2 to do the following:

(1) Protect the health, safety, and welfare of patients.

(2) Govern the qualifications of applicants for licenses.

(3) Govern the operating policies, supervision, and maintenance of service records of home health agencies.

(4) Govern the procedure for issuing, renewing, denying, or revoking an annual license to a home health agency, including the following:

(A) The form and content of the license.

(B) The collection of an annual license fee of not more than two hundred fifty dollars ($250) that the state department may waive.

(5) Exempt persons who do not provide home health services under this chapter.

[Pre-1993 Recodification Citation: 16-10-2.2-9.]

As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.10. Amended by P.L.212-2005, SEC.11.
Ind. Code § 16-41-35-27 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 41 / Chapter 35 / Section 16-41-35-27
Repealed
Status: repealed

[Pre-1993 Recodification Citation: 13-1-2-10.]

As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.24. Amended by P.L.172-2011, SEC.119. Repealed by P.L.29-2014, SEC.21.
Ind. Code § 16-22-7-8 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 22 / Chapter 7 / Section 16-22-7-8
Oath of office of director
Status: in_force

Sec. 8. Each member, before entering upon the director's duties, shall take and subscribe an oath of office in the usual form to be endorsed upon the director's certificate of appointment. The oath shall be filed with the clerk of the circuit court.

[Pre-1993 Recodification Citation: 16-12-20.5-4.]

As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.5.
Ind. Code § 16-41-12-1 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 41 / Chapter 12 / Section 16-41-12-1
Autologous donation
Status: in_force

Sec. 1. As used in this chapter, "autologous donation" means the removal and storage of blood from a donor or patient for an intended transfusion to the same donor or patient.

[Pre-1993 Recodification Citation: 16-8-7-1(a).]

As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.24. Amended by P.L.213-2013, SEC.4.
Ind. Code § 16-18-2-264.8 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 18 / Chapter 2 / Section 16-18-2-264.8
"Out of hospital DNR declaration and order"
Status: in_force

Sec. 264.8. "Out of hospital DNR declaration and order", for purposes of IC 16-36-5, has the meaning set forth in IC 16-36-5-6.

As added by P.L.148-1999, SEC.8.
Ind. Code § 16-23-1-2 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 23 / Chapter 1 / Section 16-23-1-2
Appropriations and tax levies; conditions
Status: in_force

Sec. 2. The city and county officers shall appropriate sufficient money annually and levy a tax annually on the taxable property in the county to meet a deficiency that exists, or is reasonably anticipated by the board of directors of the hospital, to maintain, equip, and operate the city hospital for the ensuing calendar year if the hospital meets the following conditions:

(1) Is established, maintained, and operated inside or within two (2) miles of and in the same county as a city subject to this chapter.

(2) Is established at a time when there is no other city, county, or public hospital maintained and operated in that county.

(3) Is open to all residents of the county without discrimination in the rates, facilities, and services.

[Pre-1993 Recodification Citation: 16-12.2-5-2.]

As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.6.
Ind. Code § 16-31.5-11-1 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 31.5 / Chapter 11 / Section 16-31.5-11-1
Coordinated data base developed
Status: in_force

Sec. 1. The commission shall provide for the development and maintenance of a coordinated data base and reporting system containing licensure, adverse action, and significant investigatory information on all licensed individuals in member states.

As added by P.L.3-2020, SEC.1.
Ind. Code § 16-36-7-15 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 36 / Chapter 7 / Section 16-36-7-15
"Incapacity"; "incapacitated"
Status: in_force

Sec. 15. As used in this chapter, "incapacity" and "incapacitated" mean that an individual is unable to comprehend and weigh relevant information and to make and communicate a reasoned health care decision. For the purposes of making an anatomical gift, the terms include an individual who is deceased.

As added by P.L.50-2021, SEC.63.
Ind. Code § 16-35-1.6-2 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 35 / Chapter 1.6 / Section 16-35-1.6-2
Applicability of definitions
Status: in_force

Sec. 2. The definitions set forth in IC 16-35-1.5 apply throughout this chapter.

As added by P.L.12-1995, SEC.123.
Ind. Code § 16-41-16-4.6 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 41 / Chapter 16 / Section 16-41-16-4.6
"Mortuary"
Status: in_force

Sec. 4.6. As used in this chapter, "mortuary" means a funeral home (as defined in IC 25-15-2-15).

As added by P.L.96-2026, SEC.29.
Ind. Code § 16-26-2-6 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 26 / Chapter 2 / Section 16-26-2-6
Federal funding
Status: in_force

Sec. 6. The state department shall apply for federal funding that becomes available to the state for activities associated with maternity homes.

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

As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.9.
Ind. Code § 16-24-1-14 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 24 / Chapter 1 / Section 16-24-1-14
Bids, proposals, or quotations submitted by trusts; requirements
Status: in_force

Sec. 14. If a board of managers disposes of real property or awards a contract for the procurement of property by acceptance of bids, proposals, or quotations, a bid, proposal, or quotation submitted by a trust (as defined in IC 30-4-1-1(a)) must identify the following:

(1) The beneficiary of the trust.

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

[Pre-1993 Recodification Citation: 16-11-1-4(c).]

As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.7.
Ind. Code § 16-35-1-9 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 35 / Chapter 1 / Section 16-35-1-9
Administrative personnel; cooperative agreements with health authorities of municipal corporations or health districts
Status: in_force

Sec. 9. (a) The regular employees of the state department may be assigned to the performance of the duties prescribed in this chapter either on a full-time or part-time basis. Additional qualified personnel may be employed as the state department determines is necessary to administer this chapter.

(b) The state department may enter into a cooperative agreement with the health authorities of a municipal corporation or health district under which assistants, investigators, and employees may be appointed who are necessary and qualified to cooperate with the state department and the federal government in conducting the health work in the municipal corporation or health district, in conformity with the following:

(1) This chapter and rules adopted under this chapter.

(2) The federal Social Security Act and regulations adopted under the federal Social Security Act.

(c) The state department:

(1) may make allotments from the state department's money to a municipal corporation or health district; and

(2) shall cause to be deposited in a separate health fund of the municipal corporation or the health district an amount not to exceed an allotment.

(d) Agreements may be made under which:

(1) at least two (2) municipal corporations or health districts may cooperate with the state department; and

(2) the expenses incurred in conducting health work shall be allocated between or among the municipal corporations and health districts and the state department;

as may be mutually agreed upon. Appointments are subject to the approval of the state department. The state department may pay a proportionate share of the salaries and expenses of assistants, investigators, and employees as may be agreed upon by the state department and the health authorities of a municipal corporation or health district as prescribed in cooperative agreements.

[Pre-1993 Recodification Citation: 16-6.5-1-9.]

As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.18.
Ind. Code § 16-19-3.5-2.5 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 19 / Chapter 3.5 / Section 16-19-3.5-2.5
"Department"
Status: in_force

Sec. 2.5. As used in this chapter, "department" refers to the department of homeland security established under IC 10-19-2-1.

As added by P.L.187-2021, SEC.50.
Ind. Code § 16-22-12-3 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 22 / Chapter 12 / Section 16-22-12-3
County appropriation and tax levy
Status: in_force

Sec. 3. The county fiscal body may annually make an appropriation from the county treasury to pay a part of the cost of the operation, maintenance, repair, alteration, enlargement, furnishing, and equipment of the hospital and for that purpose may annually levy a special tax, in an amount to be fixed by the county fiscal body, on all taxable property located in the county.

[Pre-1993 Recodification Citation: 16-12-18-1(c).]

As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.5.
Ind. Code § 16-23-8-1 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 23 / Chapter 8 / Section 16-23-8-1
Application of chapter
Status: in_force

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

(1) in a city having a population of:

(A) more than fifty-four thousand (54,000) and less than fifty-eight thousand (58,000); or

(B) more than fifty-eight thousand (58,000) and less than fifty-nine thousand (59,000);

(2) in a county without a city or other public hospital;

(3) that admits persons for care and treatment without regard to race, color, or religious creed;

(4) the revenue of which derived from the care of persons able to pay and from all other sources is expended in the maintenance and operation of the hospital and for the care of persons who are unable to pay to the extent of the hospital's ability to do so;

(5) the revenue of which is insufficient to support and maintain the hospital and enable the hospital to supply the need and demand for hospital care and nursing in the city, either alone or in conjunction with other hospitals in the city; and

(6) in a city that has no city hospital under the city's control that is supported entirely by public money.

[Pre-1993 Recodification Citations: 16-12.2-7-1; 16-12.2-7-2; 16-12.2-7-4 part.]

As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.6. Amended by P.L.170-2002, SEC.106; P.L.119-2012, SEC.137; P.L.104-2022, SEC.112.
Ind. Code § 16-18-2-96 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 18 / Chapter 2 / Section 16-18-2-96
"Director"
Status: in_force

Sec. 96. (a) "Director", for purposes of IC 16-19-13, refers to the director of the office of women's health established by IC 16-19-13-2.

(b) "Director", for purposes of IC 16-19-14, refers to the director of the office of minority health established by IC 16-19-14-4.

(c) "Director", for purposes of IC 16-27, means the individual acting under the authority of and assigned the responsibility by the state health commissioner to implement IC 16-27.

(d) "Director", for purposes of IC 16-28, IC 16-29, and IC 16-30, means the individual acting under the authority of and assigned the responsibility by the state health commissioner to implement IC 16-28, IC 16-29, and IC 16-30.

(e) "Director", for purposes of IC 16-31, refers to the executive director of the department of homeland security established by IC 10-19-2-1.

(f) "Director", for purposes of IC 16-35-2, refers to the director of the program for children with special health care needs.

(g) "Director", for purposes of IC 16-52, refers to the director of the division of consumer protection appointed under IC 4-6-9-2.

[Pre-1993 Recodification Citations: 16-1-39-2.5; 16-1-40-1.2; 16-6.5-2-3; 16-10-4-1 part.]

As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.1. Amended by P.L.52-1999, SEC.1; P.L.2-2003, SEC.44; P.L.12-2004, SEC.2; P.L.22-2005, SEC.18; P.L.38-2010, SEC.1; P.L.149-2023, SEC.9.
Ind. Code § 16-38-4-14 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 38 / Chapter 4 / Section 16-38-4-14
Persons reporting to registry; immunity from liability for released information
Status: in_force

Sec. 14. A person who reports information to the registry under this chapter is immune from any civil or criminal liability that might otherwise be imposed because of the release of what is otherwise confidential information.

As added by P.L.180-1993, SEC.2.
Ind. Code § 16-31.5-4-6 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 31.5 / Chapter 4 / Section 16-31.5-4-6
Eligibility to practice with restricted license
Status: in_force

Sec. 6. If an individual's privilege to practice in any remote state is restricted, suspended, or revoked, the individual shall not be eligible to practice in any remote state until that individual's privilege to practice is restored.

As added by P.L.3-2020, SEC.1.
Ind. Code § 16-18-2-190 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 18 / Chapter 2 / Section 16-18-2-190
"Informed consent"
Status: in_force

Sec. 190. (a) "Informed consent", for purposes of IC 16-36-7, has the meaning set forth in IC 16-36-7-16.

(b) "Informed consent", for purposes of IC 16-41-6, has the meaning set forth in IC 16-41-6-2.

[Pre-1993 Recodification Citation: 16-1-9.5-3(a).]

As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.1. Amended by P.L.50-2021, SEC.21.
Ind. Code § 16-41-21.2-2 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 41 / Chapter 21.2 / Section 16-41-21.2-2
"Child care facility"
Status: in_force

Sec. 2. As used in this chapter, "child care facility" means any of the following:

(1) A child care center (as defined in IC 12-7-2.1-55).

(2) A child care home (as defined in IC 12-7-2.1-57).

As added by P.L.125-2023, SEC.2. Amended by P.L.145-2026, SEC.111.
Ind. Code § 16-46-14-4 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 46 / Chapter 14 / Section 16-46-14-4
Preference in awarding of grants; exclusions
Status: in_force

Sec. 4. (a) In awarding grants under this chapter, the state department shall give preference to proposals that seek to do any of the following:

(1) Improve access and coordination through outreach and follow-up services for pregnant women and fathers who are at risk of not receiving prenatal care and support.

(2) Incentivize at-risk pregnant women and fathers to obtain prenatal care and support, including behavioral health counseling before and after the birth of the child.

(3) Decrease smoking rates among pregnant women and fathers.

(4) Promote evidence based home visitation by a trained provider or coordinator.

(5) Incentivize collaboration between health care providers and other human services providers in providing outreach to at-risk pregnant women and fathers.

(6) Address the issue of infant mortality on a regional basis.

(7) Allow local health departments, health care providers, and other human services providers to receive grants under this chapter to assist individuals seeking contraceptives.

(8) Provide instruction on the use of fertility awareness-based family planning methods.

(9) Prioritize populations with demonstrable higher need.

(b) The state department may not award a grant that will be used for any of the following purposes:

(1) Distribute a contraceptive to a student of:

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

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

through a school run program.

(2) Distribute a contraceptive to an individual who is less than eighteen (18) years of age without the consent of a parent or guardian of the individual.

As added by P.L.125-2015, SEC.1. Amended by P.L.180-2022(ss), SEC.18; P.L.147-2023, SEC.30.
Ind. Code § 16-18-2-204.5 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 18 / Chapter 2 / Section 16-18-2-204.5
Repealed
Status: repealed

As added by P.L.177-2009, SEC.2. Repealed by P.L.51-2016, SEC.2.
Ind. Code § 16-22-8-8 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 22 / Chapter 8 / Section 16-22-8-8
Governing board; membership; qualifications
Status: in_force

Sec. 8. (a) The board consists of seven (7) members chosen at large from the county in which the corporation is established.

(b) To be eligible to be selected or serve as a member of the board, an individual must have the following qualifications:

(1) Be a resident in the county.

(2) Have been a continued resident in the county for not less than three (3) years immediately preceding the first day of the member's term.

[Pre-1993 Recodification Citations: 16-12-21-4; 16-12-21-6.]

As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.5. Amended by P.L.184-2005, SEC.10.
Ind. Code § 16-41-14-2 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 41 / Chapter 14 / Section 16-41-14-2
Artificial insemination
Status: in_force

Sec. 2. As used in this chapter, "artificial insemination" means the introduction of semen into the vagina or cervix of a woman by means other than through the act of coitus.

[Pre-1993 Recodification Citation: 16-8-7.5-1.]

As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.24.
Ind. Code § 16-22-5-1 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 22 / Chapter 5 / Section 16-22-5-1
Methods authorized
Status: in_force

Sec. 1. The methods set out in this chapter may be employed to establish, construct, enlarge, remodel, and acquire county hospital buildings.

[Pre-1993 Recodification Citation: 16-12.1-4-1.]

As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.5.
Ind. Code § 16-34-1-11 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 34 / Chapter 1 / Section 16-34-1-11
Prohibition on using telehealth for abortion
Status: in_force

Sec. 11. Telehealth may not be used to provide any abortion, including the writing or filling of a prescription for any purpose that is intended to result in an abortion.

As added by P.L.85-2021, SEC.5.
Ind. Code § 16-18-2-298.5 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 18 / Chapter 2 / Section 16-18-2-298.5
"Public health authority"
Status: in_force

Sec. 298.5. (a) "Public health authority", for purposes of IC 16-22-8 and IC 16-41-9, means:

(1) the state health commissioner of the state department;

(2) a deputy or an assistant state health commissioner appointed by the state health commissioner, or an agent expressly authorized by the state health commissioner;

(3) the local health officer; or

(4) a health and hospital corporation established under IC 16-22-8-6.

(b) "Public health authority", for purposes of IC 16-19 and IC 16-42-27, means any of the following who is a licensed prescriber:

(1) A deputy or assistant state health commissioner appointed by the state health commissioner to act as a public health authority.

(2) An agent employed by the state department that is expressly authorized by the state health commissioner to act as a public health authority.

As added by P.L.138-2006, SEC.2. Amended by P.L.6-2016, SEC.1; P.L.96-2017, SEC.1.
Ind. Code § 16-41-25.5-1 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 41 / Chapter 25.5 / Section 16-41-25.5-1
"Onsite sewage system"
Status: in_force

Sec. 1. As used in this chapter, "onsite sewage system" has the meaning set forth in IC 13-11-2-144.8.

As added by P.L.181-2018, SEC.17.
Ind. Code § 16-41-35-28 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 41 / Chapter 35 / Section 16-41-35-28
Production, transportation, use, and disposition rules
Status: in_force

Sec. 28. (a) The state department shall adopt rules under IC 4-22-2 concerning the production, transportation, use, storage, sale, or other disposition of radioactive material, radiation machines, or electronic products used for medical purposes on human beings to do the following:

(1) Prohibit and prevent unnecessary radiation.

(2) Carry out this chapter.

(b) Standards relative to unnecessary radiation included in the rules must be in general conformance with the recommendations of the National Council on Radiation Protection and Measurements (NCRP) and performance standards promulgated by appropriate federal agencies.

[Pre-1993 Recodification Citation: 13-1-2-11(a).]

As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.24. Amended by P.L.29-2014, SEC.22.
Ind. Code § 16-31.5-1-1 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 31.5 / Chapter 1 / Section 16-31.5-1-1
Intent
Status: in_force

Sec. 1. In order to protect the public through verification of competency and ensure accountability for patient care related activities, all states license emergency medical services (EMS) personnel, such as emergency medical technicians (EMTs), advanced EMTs, and paramedics. This compact is intended to facilitate the day to day movement of EMS personnel across state boundaries in the performance of their EMS duties as assigned by an appropriate authority and authorize state EMS offices to afford immediate legal recognition to EMS personnel licensed in a member state. This compact recognizes that states have a vested interest in protecting the public's health and safety through their licensing and regulation of EMS personnel and that such state regulation shared among the member states will best protect public health and safety.

As added by P.L.3-2020, SEC.1.
Ind. Code § 16-22-7-43 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 22 / Chapter 7 / Section 16-22-7-43
Party wall or other agreements for attaching additions
Status: in_force

Sec. 43. A city hospital, city, or county and an authority may enter into a party wall agreement or other agreements concerning the attaching of an addition to a hospital building. The agreements shall be recorded in the office of the recorder of the county in which the hospital building is located. The agreements may provide for an easement or a license to construct a part of an addition over or above the existing hospital building.

[Pre-1993 Recodification Citation: 16-12-20.5-28.]

As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.5.
Ind. Code § 16-21-8-1 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 21 / Chapter 8 / Section 16-21-8-1
Forensic medical exams and additional forensic services; rules; enumeration of sex crimes
Status: in_force

Sec. 1. (a) A hospital licensed under IC 16-21-2 that provides general medical and surgical hospital services shall provide forensic medical exams and additional forensic services to all alleged sex crime victims who apply for forensic medical exams and additional forensic services in relation to injuries or trauma resulting from the alleged sex crime. To the extent practicable, the hospital shall use a sexual assault examination kit to conduct forensic exams and provide forensic services. The provision of services may not be dependent on a victim's reporting to, or cooperating with, law enforcement.

(b) For the purposes of this chapter, the following crimes are considered sex crimes:

(1) Rape (IC 35-42-4-1).

(2) Criminal deviate conduct (IC 35-42-4-2) (repealed).

(3) Child molesting (IC 35-42-4-3).

(4) Vicarious sexual gratification (IC 35-42-4-5).

(5) Sexual battery (IC 35-42-4-8).

(6) Sexual misconduct with a minor (IC 35-42-4-9).

(7) Child solicitation (IC 35-42-4-6).

(8) Child seduction (IC 35-42-4-7).

(9) Incest (IC 35-46-1-3).

(c) Payment for services under this section shall be processed in accordance with rules adopted by the division.

[Pre-1993 Recodification Citation: 16-10-1.5-1.]

As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.4. Amended by P.L.47-1993, SEC.7; P.L.36-1997, SEC.7; P.L.121-2006, SEC.23; P.L.41-2007, SEC.13; P.L.158-2013, SEC.228; P.L.214-2013, SEC.15; P.L.161-2014, SEC.18; P.L.144-2024, SEC.14.
Ind. Code § 16-18-2-328.6 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 18 / Chapter 2 / Section 16-18-2-328.6
"Sex selective abortion"
Status: in_force

Sec. 328.6. "Sex selective abortion", for purposes of IC 16-34-4, has the meaning set forth in IC 16-34-4-4.

As added by P.L.213-2016, SEC.9.
Ind. Code § 16-41-18.6-4 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 41 / Chapter 18.6 / Section 16-41-18.6-4
Acceptance of grants, services, and property for national education programs; seeking federal waivers
Status: in_force

Sec. 4. The state department may accept grants, services, and property from the federal government, public entities, and private entities for the purpose of participating in national education programs. The state department may seek any federal waiver needed to maximize federal funds to educate the public about Parkinson's disease.

As added by P.L.108-2011, SEC.2.
Ind. Code § 16-38-4-1 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 38 / Chapter 4 / Section 16-38-4-1
"Birth problems"
Status: in_force

Sec. 1. As used in this chapter, "birth problems" means one (1) or more of the following conditions:

(1) A structural deformation.

(2) A developmental malformation.

(3) A genetic, inherited, or biochemical disease.

(4) A condition of a chronic nature, including central nervous system hemorrhage or infection of the central nervous system, that may result in a need for long term health care.

(5) An autism spectrum disorder that is recognized in an individual at any age.

(6) A fetal alcohol spectrum disorder that is recognized before a child becomes five (5) years of age.

(7) Any other severe disability that is:

(A) designated in a rule adopted by the state department; and

(B) recognized in a child after birth and before the child becomes three (3) years of age.

(8) Complications resulting from a home delivery. As used in this subdivision, "home" includes the delivery of a viable fetus at a home or other non-health care facility.

As added by P.L.180-1993, SEC.2. Amended by P.L.93-2001, SEC.3; P.L.17-2004, SEC.5; P.L.188-2013, SEC.19; P.L.232-2013, SEC.6; P.L.141-2014, SEC.19.
Ind. Code § 16-23-4-3 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 23 / Chapter 4 / Section 16-23-4-3
Hospital fund
Status: in_force

Sec. 3. The amount collected under section 2 of this chapter constitutes a separate fund for the maintenance of the hospital, known as the hospital fund. The fund is under the management and control of the city fiscal body.

[Pre-1993 Recodification Citation: 16-12.2-3-2.]

As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.6.
Ind. Code § 16-38-2-9 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 38 / Chapter 2 / Section 16-38-2-9
Epidemiological information; release
Status: in_force

Sec. 9. This chapter does not prevent the release to any interested person of epidemiological information that does not identify individual cancer patients.

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

As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.21.
Ind. Code § 16-18-2-30.2 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 18 / Chapter 2 / Section 16-18-2-30.2
"Autism spectrum disorder"
Status: in_force

Sec. 30.2. "Autism spectrum disorder", for purposes of IC 16-32-4, has the meaning set forth in IC 16-32-4-1.

As added by P.L.56-2016, SEC.1.
Ind. Code § 16-28-2.5-6.5 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 28 / Chapter 2.5 / Section 16-28-2.5-6.5
Exemptions from moratorium on new Medicaid certifications for comprehensive care health facilities
Status: in_force

Sec. 6.5. A person may qualify for an exemption under section 6(b)(3) of this chapter, and the state department may approve a construction permit, a new or amended license to operate, or Medicaid certification for a comprehensive care health facility, if any of the following are met:

(1) The applicant is a replacement facility, and the comprehensive care health facility that is being replaced by the replacement facility:

(A) will no longer be licensed as a comprehensive care health facility sixty (60) days after the replacement facility obtains a license from the state department; and

(B) transfers any of the comprehensive care beds, including the certification status of the beds, to the replacement facility.

(2) The applicant is currently licensed to operate at least one (1) existing comprehensive care health facility, and the applicant has identified at least one (1) comprehensive care health facility that has agreed to transfer any of the comprehensive care health facility's comprehensive care beds, including the certification status of the beds to the applicant. A comprehensive care health facility transferring the licensure and certification of any comprehensive care beds to the applicant under this subdivision will no longer be licensed as a comprehensive care health facility sixty (60) days after the applicant obtains a license from the state department for additional comprehensive care beds.

(3) The applicant will be constructing at least one (1) comprehensive care health facility and meets the following criteria:

(A) The applicant has identified at least two (2) comprehensive care health facilities that have agreed to transfer any of the comprehensive care health facilities' beds, including the certification status of the comprehensive care beds, to the applicant's new comprehensive care health facility.

(B) The number of comprehensive care health facilities seeking to transfer comprehensive care beds to an applicant exceeds the number of new comprehensive care health facilities being constructed by the applicant.

(C) Unless granted an exception by both the state department and the office of Medicaid policy and planning, if a comprehensive care health facility seeking to transfer comprehensive care beds is located in a medically underserved area, as designated by the federal Health Resources & Services Administration, at least one (1) of the new comprehensive care health facilities must be constructed within five (5) minutes drive time or five (5) miles of the comprehensive care health facility that is located in the medically underserved area.

(D) The comprehensive care health facility transferring a comprehensive care bed, including the certified status of the comprehensive care bed, is no longer licensed as a comprehensive care health facility sixty (60) days after the applicant obtains a license from the state department.

As added by P.L.217-2017, SEC.88.
Ind. Code § 16-20-8-7 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 20 / Chapter 8 / Section 16-20-8-7
Inspection and copying of checklist and narrative report in absence of written response
Status: in_force

Sec. 7. If a written response is not submitted within the time described in section 5 of this chapter, the checklist and the narrative report may be inspected and copied under IC 5-14-3 immediately after the expiration of that period of time.

[Pre-1993 Recodification Citation: 16-1-4-8.5(g).]

As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.3.
Ind. Code § 16-21-17.1-4 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 21 / Chapter 17.1 / Section 16-21-17.1-4
Waiver; posting of granted waivers on website
Status: in_force

Sec. 4. (a) The state department may waive the requirements in sections 2 and 3 of this chapter upon written request by the hospital only if:

(1) the closure or an elimination of a service line described in section 2 of this chapter is necessary due to a natural disaster, catastrophic facility failure, or other emergency event beyond the hospital's control; or

(2) the state department determines that the waiver is necessary to protect the public's health and safety, including the loss of practitioners necessary to provide the service line.

(b) The state department shall in a reasonable time period post on the state department's website any waiver granted under this section and the justification for the waiver.

As added by P.L.124-2026, SEC.6.
Ind. Code § 16-18-2-154 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 18 / Chapter 2 / Section 16-18-2-154
"Gross patient revenue"
Status: in_force

Sec. 154. "Gross patient revenue", for purposes of IC 16-21-6, has the meaning set forth in IC 16-21-6-1.

[Pre-1993 Recodification Citation: 16-10-5-1.]

As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.1.
Ind. Code § 16-18-2-290.5 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 18 / Chapter 2 / Section 16-18-2-290.5
Repealed
Status: repealed

As added by P.L.255-1996, SEC.11. Repealed by P.L.237-2003, SEC.18.
Ind. Code § 16-37-1-7.5 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 37 / Chapter 1 / Section 16-37-1-7.5
Public inspection of birth or stillbirth record
Status: in_force

Sec. 7.5. (a) A registration or certificate of a birth or stillbirth shall be open to public inspection, and a copy provided, upon the request of any person that occurs on or after the date that is ninety-nine (99) years after the record's creation date.

(b) Notwithstanding subsection (a), the birth record of an adopted child remains subject to the confidentiality provisions of IC 31-19 regarding the release of adoption information.

As added by P.L.33-2025, SEC.2.
Ind. Code § 16-31.5-12-7 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 31.5 / Chapter 12 / Section 16-31.5-12-7
Meeting notice; notification to be heard; transcript not required
Status: in_force

Sec. 7. (a) If a hearing is held on the proposed rule or amendment, the commission shall publish the place, time, and date of the scheduled public hearing.

(b) All persons wishing to be heard at the hearing shall notify the executive director of the commission or other designated member in writing of their desire to appear and testify at the hearing not less than five (5) business days before the scheduled date of the hearing.

(c) Hearings shall be conducted in a manner providing each person who wishes to comment a fair and reasonable opportunity to comment orally or in writing.

(d) No transcript of the hearing is required, unless a written request for a transcript is made, in which case the person requesting the transcript shall bear the cost of producing the transcript. A recording may be made in lieu of a transcript under the same terms and conditions as a transcript. This subsection shall not preclude the commission from making a transcript of the recording of the hearing if it so chooses.

(e) Nothing in this section shall be construed as requiring a separate hearing on each rule. Rules may be grouped for the convenience of the commission at hearings required by this chapter.

As added by P.L.3-2020, SEC.1.
Ind. Code § 16-42-5.2-9 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 42 / Chapter 5.2 / Section 16-42-5.2-9
Time requirements; food establishment beginning operation or changing ownership
Status: in_force

Sec. 9. A food establishment that begins operation or changes ownership shall comply with section 8 of this chapter not later than six (6) months after beginning operation or changing ownership.

As added by P.L.266-2001, SEC.16. Amended by P.L.45-2020, SEC.22.
Ind. Code § 16-18-2-244 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 18 / Chapter 2 / Section 16-18-2-244
"Narrative report"
Status: in_force

Sec. 244. "Narrative report", for purposes of IC 16-20-8, has the meaning set forth in IC 16-20-8-2.

[Pre-1993 Recodification Citation: 16-1-4-8.5(b).]

As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.1.
Ind. Code § 16-18-2-177.1 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 18 / Chapter 2 / Section 16-18-2-177.1
"Hospice"
Status: in_force

Sec. 177.1. "Hospice", for purposes of IC 16-25, has the meaning set forth in IC 16-25-1.1-3.

As added by P.L.256-1999, SEC.4.
Ind. Code § 16-18-4-5 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 18 / Chapter 4 / Section 16-18-4-5
Police officer duties
Status: in_force

Sec. 5. A hospital police officer appointed under this chapter:

(1) must take an appropriate oath of office in a form and manner prescribed by the governing board of a hospital;

(2) serves at the governing board's pleasure; and

(3) performs the duties that the governing board assigns.

As added by P.L.199-2013, SEC.1.
Ind. Code § 16-52-2-1 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 52 / Chapter 2 / Section 16-52-2-1
Registry; application; required information; fee; waiver
Status: in_force

Sec. 1. (a) The state department shall establish a temporary health care services agency registry.

(b) The state department shall develop an application for the registry that at least requires the applicant to provide the following:

(1) The name and addresses of each person that has an ownership interest in the temporary health care services agency.

(2) If the owner is a corporation or other business entity:

(A) the name of the state in which the business is incorporated, a copy of the articles of incorporation or association or similar documentation, and any amendments or bylaws;

(B) the location of its principal place of business; and

(C) the names and addresses of its directors and officers.

(3) A schedule or description of all fees, charges, or commissions that the temporary health care services agency expects to charge and collect for services.

(c) Except as provided in subsection (e), the state department shall establish and collect an annual registration fee of at least one hundred fifty dollars ($150) for the registry. Fees collected under this chapter shall be paid to the state general fund.

(d) If a temporary health care services agency changes the agency's schedule or description of fees, charges, or commissions that were submitted under subsection (b)(3), the temporary health care services agency shall file the changes with the state department at least thirty (30) days before the changes are set to be effective.

(e) The state department may waive the registration fee under subsection (c) for a charitable and benevolent organization or association, as determined by the state department and in consultation with the division of family resources.

As added by P.L.149-2023, SEC.18.
Ind. Code § 16-42-19-9 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 42 / Chapter 19 / Section 16-42-19-9
"Warehouseman"
Status: in_force

Sec. 9. As used in this chapter, "warehouseman" means a person who stores legend drugs for others and who has no control over the disposition of legend drugs except for the purpose of storage.

[Pre-1993 Recodification Citation: 16-6-8-2(h).]

As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.25.
Ind. Code § 16-27-2-7 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 27 / Chapter 2 / Section 16-27-2-7
Prohibited employment practices
Status: in_force

Sec. 7. A person who:

(1) operates a home health agency or personal services agency; and

(2) violates section 4 or 5 of this chapter;

commits a Class A infraction.

[Pre-1993 Recodification Citation: 16-10-2.6-6.]

As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.10. Amended by P.L.212-2005, SEC.17.
Ind. Code § 16-22-5-7 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 22 / Chapter 5 / Section 16-22-5-7
Filing of resolution for approval
Status: in_force

Sec. 7. Upon review and approval by the county fiscal body, the county auditor shall file a copy of the resolution and the county fiscal body's action if any with the department of local government finance for approval.

[Pre-1993 Recodification Citation: 16-12.1-4-4(e) part.]

As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.5. Amended by P.L.90-2002, SEC.381.
Ind. Code § 16-41-32-29 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 41 / Chapter 32 / Section 16-41-32-29
Clean premises and equipment
Status: in_force

Sec. 29. The premises, delivery equipment, machinery, appliances, and devices of:

(1) bedding manufacturers;

(2) supply dealers;

(3) renovators;

(4) sterilizers or disinfectors; and

(5) retailers;

must at all times be kept free from refuse, dirt contaminations, insects, and vermin.

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

As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.24.
Ind. Code § 16-18-2-233 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 18 / Chapter 2 / Section 16-18-2-233
Repealed
Status: repealed

[Pre-1993 Recodification Citations: 16-1-23-1 part; 16-6-6-1(g).]

As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.1. Repealed by P.L.137-1996, SEC.75.
Ind. Code § 16-41-19.5-8 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 41 / Chapter 19.5 / Section 16-41-19.5-8
Rules
Status: in_force

Sec. 8. The state department may adopt rules under IC 4-22-2 that are necessary to implement this chapter.

As added by P.L.27-1999, SEC.2.
Ind. Code § 16-41-27-2.1 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 41 / Chapter 27 / Section 16-41-27-2.1
Industrialized residential structure
Status: in_force

Sec. 2.1. (a) As used in this chapter, "industrialized residential structure" means a structure that is both an industrialized building system (as defined in IC 22-12-1-14) and a one (1) or two (2) family private residence.

(b) The term does not include either of the following:

(1) A manufactured home.

(2) A mobile home.

As added by P.L.168-2020, SEC.3.
Ind. Code § 16-31-2.5-1 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 31 / Chapter 2.5 / Section 16-31-2.5-1
Establishment of commission; appointments; terms; meetings; staffing
Status: in_force

Sec. 1. (a) The Indiana trauma care commission is established.

(b) The governor shall appoint thirteen (13) members to the commission, taking into consideration geographic representation, as follows:

(1) The state health commissioner or the commissioner's designee, who shall serve as chairperson of the commission.

(2) The director or the director's designee.

(3) The secretary of family and social services or the secretary's designee.

(4) A representative of the American College of Surgeons Committee on Trauma.

(5) A representative of the Indiana Hospital Association.

(6) A representative from the Emergency Medical Services for Children Program.

(7) A representative of a Level I designated trauma hospital who is a surgeon and licensed under IC 25-22.5.

(8) A representative of the Indiana Chapter of the American College of Emergency Physicians and who is an emergency medicine physician licensed under IC 25-22.5.

(9) A registered nurse licensed under IC 25-23 and who is employed as a trauma program manager.

(10) A representative of a Level I pediatric trauma center who is a surgeon and licensed under IC 25-22.5.

(11) A representative of a hospital licensed under IC 16-21-2 that is located in a rural area of Indiana and that is not designated as a Level I, Level II, or Level III trauma care center.

(12) Two (2) members from state designated trauma centers that are not Level 1 trauma centers and who are surgeons and licensed under IC 25-22.5.

(c) The members described in subsection (b)(4) through (b)(12) shall be appointed for terms of four (4) years. The term of a member of the commission expires on July 1. However, a member may continue to serve until a successor is appointed. If a vacancy occurs, the governor shall appoint an individual to serve for the remainder of the unexpired term.

(d) The commission shall meet:

(1) at least four (4) times each year; and

(2) as often as deemed necessary upon the call of the chairperson.

(e) The state department shall staff the commission. The expenses described in section 3 of this chapter shall be paid from money appropriated to the state department.

(f) The governor shall make the initial appointments to the commission not later than October 1, 2023. Notwithstanding subsection (c), the initial appointments to the commission shall be staggered as follows:

(1) Two (2) years for the members appointed under subsection (b)(4), (b)(6), (b)(8), and (b)(10), and one (1) member appointed under subsection (b)(12).

(2) Four (4) years for the members appointed under subsection (b)(5), (b)(7), (b)(9), and (b)(11), and the other member appointed under subsection (b)(12).

A member appointed to the commission may serve for more than one (1) term. This subsection expires June 30, 2026.

As added by P.L.164-2023, SEC.36.
Ind. Code § 16-38-6-3 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 38 / Chapter 6 / Section 16-38-6-3
Using information compiled by public or private entities for registry
Status: in_force

Sec. 3. The state department may use information compiled by a public or private entity to the greatest extent possible in the development of a statewide chronic disease registry under this chapter.

As added by P.L.212-2003, SEC.3. Amended by P.L.143-2022, SEC.48.
Ind. Code § 16-18-2-138 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 18 / Chapter 2 / Section 16-18-2-138
"Food handling"
Status: in_force

Sec. 138. "Food handling", for purposes of IC 16-42-5 and IC 16-42-5.2, means producing, processing, handling, preparing, manufacturing, packing, storing, selling, distributing, or transporting of food.

[Pre-1993 Recodification Citation: 16-1-20-2.]

As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.1. Amended by P.L.266-2001, SEC.5.
Ind. Code § 16-21-10-9 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 21 / Chapter 10 / Section 16-21-10-9
Hospital Medicaid fee fund; purposes; distribution
Status: in_force

Sec. 9. (a) This section is effective upon implementation of the fee. The hospital Medicaid fee fund is established for the purpose of holding fees collected under section 6 of this chapter, excluding the part of the fee used for purposes of section 13.3 of this chapter, that are not necessary to match federal funds.

(b) The office shall administer the fund.

(c) Money in the fund at the end of a state fiscal year attributable to fees collected to fund the programs described in section 8 of this chapter does not revert to the state general fund. However, money remaining in the fund after the cessation of the collection of the fee under section 6(d) of this chapter shall be used for the payments described in sections 8(a) and 11 of this chapter (subject to section 11(d) and 11(e) of this chapter). Any money not required for the payments described in sections 8(a) and 11 of this chapter (subject to section 11(d) and 11(e) of this chapter) after the cessation of the collection of the fee under section 6(d) of this chapter shall be distributed to the hospitals on a pro rata basis based upon the fees paid by each hospital for the state fiscal year that ended immediately before the cessation of the collection of the fee under section 6(d) of this chapter.

(d) The treasurer of state shall invest the money in the fund not currently needed to meet the obligations of the fund in the same manner as other public funds may be invested. Interest that accrues from these investments shall be deposited in the fund.

As added by P.L.205-2013, SEC.214. Amended by P.L.213-2015, SEC.144; P.L.216-2025, SEC.27.
Ind. Code § 16-27-1.5-4 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 27 / Chapter 1.5 / Section 16-27-1.5-4
Repealed
Status: repealed

As added by P.L.110-1999, SEC.2. Repealed by P.L.143-2025, SEC.20.
Ind. Code § 16-49-1-10 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 49 / Chapter 1 / Section 16-49-1-10
"Statewide child fatality review committee"
Status: in_force

Sec. 10. "Statewide child fatality review committee" refers to the statewide child fatality review committee established by IC 16-49-4-1.

As added by P.L.119-2013, SEC.3.
Ind. Code § 16-18-2-339 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 18 / Chapter 2 / Section 16-18-2-339
"State department"
Status: in_force

Sec. 339. (a) "State department" refers to the department established by IC 16-19-1-1.

(b) For purposes of IC 16-42-1 through IC 16-42-4, the term means the Indiana state board of animal health when impounding or disposing of adulterated or misbranded products under IC 15-17-5 and IC 15-18-1.

[Pre-1993 Recodification Citations: 13-1-7-2(4); 13-1-8-2(c); 16-1-14.5-1 part; 16-1-41-2 part; 16-2-1-1(a); 16-2-2.5-2; 16-2-4-1 part; 16-2-5-1 part; 16-2.5-1-2; 16-4-9-2; 16-6-4-6; 16-6-5-3(a); 16-6-9-2(a); 16-6-13-6; 16-8-6-1.2; 16-8-7-1(g); 16-9-4-2(j); 16-10-1-2; 16-10-2.2-8(a); 16-10-4.1-1; 16-10-5-1 part; 16-10-6-2.]

As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.1. Amended by P.L.137-1996, SEC.66; P.L.2-2008, SEC.37; P.L.9-2022, SEC.23.
Ind. Code § 16-42-10-10 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 42 / Chapter 10 / Section 16-42-10-10
Shortages of ingredients; exempting orders; hearings; rescinding orders
Status: in_force

Sec. 10. (a) If the state health commissioner finds that:

(1) there is an existing or imminent shortage of any ingredient required by section 7 or 8 of this chapter; and

(2) because of the existing or imminent shortage the sale and distribution of flour or white bread or rolls may be impeded by the enforcement of this chapter;

the state health commissioner shall issue an order, effective immediately upon issuance, permitting the omission of that ingredient from flour or white bread or rolls, and if the state health commissioner finds it necessary or appropriate, excepting those foods from the labeling requirements of this chapter until further order of the state health commissioner.

(b) Findings of the state health commissioner under subsection (a) may be made without a hearing on the basis of an order or of factual information supplied by the appropriate officer. In the absence of an order of the appropriate federal agency or factual information supplied by the federal agency, the state health commissioner:

(1) may, upon the commissioner's own motion; or

(2) shall, within twenty (20) days after receiving the sworn statements of at least ten (10) persons subject to this chapter that a shortage exists or is imminent;

hold a public hearing on that topic at which any interested person may present evidence. At the conclusion of the hearing, the state health commissioner shall make findings based upon the evidence presented.

(c) The state health commissioner shall publish notice of a hearing under subsection (b) at least ten (10) days before the hearing.

(d) Whenever the state health commissioner has reason to believe that a shortage no longer exists, the state health commissioner shall hold a public hearing, after giving at least ten (10) days notice at which any interested person may present evidence. At the conclusion of the hearing, the state health commissioner shall make findings based upon the evidence presented at the hearing.

(e) If the state health commissioner finds that a shortage no longer exists, the state health commissioner shall issue an order revoking the previous order. An order revoking the previous order becomes effective not less than thirty (30) days after publication of the revocation order. However, undisposed flour stocks on hand at the effective date of the revocation order or flour manufactured before the effective date of the revocation order for sale in Indiana may subsequently be lawfully sold or disposed of.

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

As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.25.
Ind. Code § 16-21-2-16 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 21 / Chapter 2 / Section 16-21-2-16
Third party billing notice
Status: in_force

Sec. 16. A hospital, an ambulatory outpatient surgical center, or a birthing center that provides to a patient notice concerning a third party billing for a service provided to the patient shall ensure that the notice:

(1) conspicuously states that the notice is not a bill;

(2) does not include a tear-off portion; and

(3) is not accompanied by a return mailing envelope.

As added by P.L.178-2003, SEC.4. Amended by P.L.96-2005, SEC.11; P.L.179-2022(ss), SEC.15.
Ind. Code § 16-22-3-27.5 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 22 / Chapter 3 / Section 16-22-3-27.5
Payment of lease or loan from taxes
Status: in_force

Sec. 27.5. (a) This section applies in a county when:

(1) the board has authorized the hospital to enter into a lease or sublease contract or a loan agreement with the state authority under this chapter; and

(2) the lease or sublease contract or the loan agreement provides that a portion of the lease or loan payment is to be paid from taxes.

(b) The county council or the city-county council in the case of a county with a consolidated city shall annually levy a tax that is sufficient to produce each year along with other available funds an amount that is sufficient to pay the portion of the lease or loan payment that is required to be paid from taxes.

(c) The board shall transfer the following to a fund to be used to pay the portion of the lease or loan payment that is not required to be paid from taxes:

(1) Any net revenue of the hospital that is required to be used for the lease or loan payment.

(2) Any net revenue of the hospital that is required to be retained as a reserve for a purpose that the board determines if the board determines that the money is not needed in reserve for additional construction, equipment, betterment, maintenance, or operation.

(d) In fixing and determining the levy that is necessary for the lease or loan payment that is payable from taxes, the county council shall consider the amounts that have been transferred from the net revenues of the hospital under subsection (c).

(e) If funds other than taxes are not available to pay the portion of the lease or loan payment that is required to come from taxes, a county is not relieved from the county's obligation to pay from taxes any lease or loan payment that is payable from taxes.

(f) The tax levy provided in this section is reviewable in the manner that other tax levies are reviewable to ascertain that the levy is sufficient to produce the amount of the lease or loan payment that is required to be paid from taxes.

(g) One-half (1/2) of the annual lease or loan payment shall be paid semiannually to the state authority after the semiannual settlement of tax collections.

As added by P.L.43-1993, SEC.17. Amended by P.L.56-1995, SEC.8.
Ind. Code § 16-36-7-4 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 36 / Chapter 7 / Section 16-36-7-4
"Declarant"
Status: in_force

Sec. 4. As used in this chapter, "declarant" means a competent adult who has executed an advance directive.

As added by P.L.50-2021, SEC.63.
Ind. Code § 16-20-4-5 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 20 / Chapter 4 / Section 16-20-4-5
Repealed
Status: repealed

[Pre-1993 Recodification Citation: 16-1-7-14 part.]

As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.3. Amended by P.L.87-1994, SEC.8; P.L.95-1994, SEC.2; P.L.170-2002, SEC.101; P.L.119-2012, SEC.128; P.L.104-2022, SEC.104. Repealed by P.L.164-2023, SEC.34.
Ind. Code § 16-18-2-365 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 18 / Chapter 2 / Section 16-18-2-365
"Viability"
Status: in_force

Sec. 365. "Viability", for purposes of IC 16-34, means the ability of a fetus to live outside the mother's womb.

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

As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.1.
Ind. Code § 16-42-5-3 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 42 / Chapter 5 / Section 16-42-5-3
Repealed
Status: repealed

[Pre-1993 Recodification Citation: 16-1-20-2.]

As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.25. Repealed by P.L.266-2001, SEC.17.
Ind. Code § 16-42-28-5 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 42 / Chapter 28 / Section 16-42-28-5
License application; fees
Status: in_force

Sec. 5. (a) In collaboration with the workgroup established under section 10 of this chapter, the state department shall:

(1) establish an application for an owner or operator to apply for and receive a statewide mobile retail food establishment license; and

(2) subject to subsection (b), establish a combined fee for an annual license and an inspection to be paid for:

(A) the issuance or renewal of a statewide mobile retail food establishment license; and

(B) any inspection of a mobile retail food establishment during the period when the license is in effect.

(b) Beginning January 1, 2027, a local health department may charge one (1) combined fee under subsection (a)(2) for an annual license and inspection in an amount equal to four hundred fifty dollars ($450). Of the combined fee collected by a local health department for each annual license and inspection, the following conditions apply:

(1) The local health department shall retain two hundred dollars ($200) of each combined fee, which must be used for costs incurred in conducting local inspections.

(2) The local health department shall distribute the remaining two hundred fifty dollars ($250) of each combined fee, on a monthly basis, to the state department.

As added by P.L.235-2025, SEC.6. Amended by P.L.23-2026, SEC.154.
Ind. Code § 16-39-3-6 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 39 / Chapter 3 / Section 16-39-3-6
Confidential hearing record
Status: in_force

Sec. 6. A hearing under this chapter shall be conducted in a manner that preserves the confidentiality of the record of the hearing.

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

As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.22.
Ind. Code § 16-21-8-6 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 21 / Chapter 8 / Section 16-21-8-6
Services without charge; reimbursement
Status: in_force

Sec. 6. (a) When a provider provides forensic medical exams and additional forensic services under this chapter to a victim, the provider shall furnish the services without charge.

(b) When a provider provides additional forensic services under section 5(b) and 5(c) of this chapter, the provider shall furnish the services without charge.

(c) The division shall reimburse a provider for the cost for providing services and shall adopt rules and procedures to provide for reimbursement.

(d) The application for reimbursement must be filed not more than one hundred eighty (180) days after the date the service was provided.

(e) The division shall approve or deny an application for reimbursement filed under subsection (b) not more than one hundred twenty (120) days after receipt of the application for reimbursement.

(f) A provider may not charge the victim for services required under this chapter despite delays in reimbursement from the division.

[Pre-1993 Recodification Citation: 16-10-1.5-7.]

As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.4. Amended by P.L.47-1993, SEC.10; P.L.36-1997, SEC.8; P.L.90-2005, SEC.8; P.L.121-2006, SEC.28.
Ind. Code § 16-41-35-40 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 41 / Chapter 35 / Section 16-41-35-40
Violations
Status: in_force

Sec. 40. A person who:

(1) produces radiation; or

(2) produces, uses, stores, sells, or otherwise disposes of radiation machines or electronic products;

in violation of this chapter commits a Class B misdemeanor. Each day a violation continues, after notification in writing of the offense by the state department, constitutes a separate offense.

[Pre-1993 Recodification Citation: 13-1-2-20.]

As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.24. Amended by P.L.29-2014, SEC.25.
Ind. Code § 16-22-6-33 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 22 / Chapter 6 / Section 16-22-6-33
Hospital revenues as source of lease rental payments
Status: in_force

Sec. 33. (a) If:

(1) a county enters into a lease under this chapter, under which the lease rental is payable in whole or in part from the net revenues of the hospital of which the leased buildings are a part; and

(2) the governing board of the hospital covenants in the lease to establish and maintain rates, fees, and charges for the use of the hospital sufficient in each year to:

(A) pay the proper and reasonable expense of operation, repair, replacements, and maintenance of the hospital;

(B) pay the lease rental payable from the net revenues of the hospital; and

(C) establish the reserve fund provided for in the lease in the full amount in not less than five (5) years;

revenues collected are the revenues of the hospital. The rates, fees, and charges shall be increased as necessary to comply with this section.

(b) The authority may protect and enforce the rights granted under this chapter or under the lease and may enforce and compel performance of all duties required by this chapter or the lease to be performed by:

(1) the county executing the lease;

(2) the county executive;

(3) the governing board; or

(4) an officer of the county;

including setting and collecting reasonable and sufficient rates, fees, and charges for the use of the hospital.

(c) If there is a failure to pay lease rental payable solely from the net revenues of the hospital on the payment date, a court having jurisdiction of the action may appoint a receiver to administer the hospital on behalf of the county and the authority.

(d) The receiver may charge and collect rates sufficient to do the following:

(1) Pay the proper and reasonable expense of operation, repair, replacements, and maintenance of the hospital.

(2) Pay the lease rental payable from the net revenues of the hospital.

(3) Establish the full amount of the reserve fund provided for in the lease in not less than five (5) years.

[Pre-1993 Recodification Citation: 16-12-20-21.]

As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.5.
Ind. Code § 16-45-4-4 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 45 / Chapter 4 / Section 16-45-4-4
Making grants to health care providers
Status: in_force

Sec. 4. (a) The office must use money in the fund to make grants to health care providers who participate in the pilot program. A health care provider that receives a grant under this chapter must use the grant money to make the local match required as a condition of the provider's participation in the pilot program.

(b) The office may:

(1) prescribe grant application forms;

(2) establish grant application procedures; and

(3) take any other action necessary to implement this chapter.

As added by P.L.108-2007, SEC.1.
Ind. Code § 16-36-3-2 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 36 / Chapter 3 / Section 16-36-3-2
"Superintendent"
Status: in_force

Sec. 2. As used in this chapter, "superintendent" has the meaning set forth in IC 12-7-2.1-323(3).

[Pre-1993 Recodification Citation: 16-8-3-1(b).]

As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.19. Amended by P.L.145-2026, SEC.107.
Ind. Code § 16-31-10-2 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 31 / Chapter 10 / Section 16-31-10-2
Violations
Status: in_force

Sec. 2. (a) Except as otherwise provided, a person who recklessly violates or fails to comply with this article 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.14.
Ind. Code § 16-28-8-7 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 28 / Chapter 8 / Section 16-28-8-7
Costs of receivership; receiver who is a state employee; state paid cost of receivership preferred
Status: in_force

Sec. 7. (a) The costs of the receivership shall be determined by the court and shall be paid by the owner or operator of the health facility.

(b) If the receiver is a state employee, the state shall pay the receiver's salary.

(c) Any cost of receivership paid by the state for the receivership of a health facility is a preferred claim against the receivership estate. The state may file a claim against the health facility or the health facility's assets and resources for recovery of any administrative expense incurred by the state under this chapter.

(d) Any asset or resource of the health facility may be used to:

(1) fund the cost of receivership; and

(2) reimburse any expenditure made by the state under this chapter.

As added by P.L.210-1999, SEC.3. Amended by P.L.29-2002, SEC.3.
Ind. Code § 16-41-21.1-2 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 41 / Chapter 21.1 / Section 16-41-21.1-2
Potable water supply required for school buildings
Status: in_force

Sec. 2. Every school building shall be supplied with safe, potable water from a public water system approved by the commissioner of the department of environmental management in accordance with IC 13-18-16.

As added by P.L.127-2016, SEC.2.
Ind. Code § 16-18-2-323.1 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 18 / Chapter 2 / Section 16-18-2-323.1
Repealed
Status: repealed

As added by P.L.252-2003, SEC.7. Repealed by P.L.141-2012, SEC.7.
Ind. Code § 16-49-1-6 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 49 / Chapter 1 / Section 16-49-1-6
"Local child fatality review team"
Status: in_force

Sec. 6. "Local child fatality review team" refers to a county or regional child fatality review team established by a child fatality committee under IC 16-49-2.

As added by P.L.119-2013, SEC.3.
Ind. Code § 16-41-10-8 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 41 / Chapter 10 / Section 16-41-10-8
Rules
Status: in_force

Sec. 8. The state department shall adopt rules under IC 4-22-2 to carry out this chapter.

[Pre-1993 Recodification Citation: 16-1-45-10.]

As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.24.
Ind. Code § 16-41-42.1-2 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 41 / Chapter 42.1 / Section 16-41-42.1-2
Registry maintained
Status: in_force

Sec. 2. The state department shall maintain a registry of health care entities that apply for and meet the registration requirements of this chapter.

As added by P.L.3-2008, SEC.112.
Ind. Code § 16-29-4-2 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 29 / Chapter 4 / Section 16-29-4-2
"ICF/IID"
Status: in_force

Sec. 2. (a) As used in this chapter, "ICF/IID" refers to an intermediate care facility for individuals with intellectual disabilities.

(b) The term does not include a facility administered under IC 12-11-1.1 or IC 12-22-2.

[Pre-1993 Recodification Citation: 16-10-4-9(g).]

As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.12. Amended by P.L.272-1999, SEC.50; P.L.35-2016, SEC.82.
Ind. Code § 16-28-2.5-4 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 28 / Chapter 2.5 / Section 16-28-2.5-4
"Replacement facility"
Status: in_force

Sec. 4. As used in this chapter, "replacement facility" means a new comprehensive care health facility licensed under or subject to this article after July 1, 2015, that:

(1) is constructed to take the place of an existing comprehensive care health facility that is licensed before July 1, 2017;

(2) is constructed within the same county as the existing comprehensive care health facility licensed before July 1, 2017; and

(3) contains no more comprehensive care beds than the existing comprehensive care health facility licensed before July 1, 2017.

As added by P.L.257-2015, SEC.4. Amended by P.L.217-2017, SEC.86.
Ind. Code § 16-32-4-1 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 32 / Chapter 4 / Section 16-32-4-1
"Autism spectrum disorder"
Status: in_force

Sec. 1. As used in this chapter, "autism spectrum disorder" has the meaning set forth in the most recent edition of the American Psychiatric Association's Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders.

As added by P.L.56-2016, SEC.2.
Ind. Code § 16-41-35.5-9 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 41 / Chapter 35.5 / Section 16-41-35.5-9
Posting of information and pricing; shoppable services
Status: in_force

Sec. 9. Not later than July 31, 2026, a diagnostic imaging facility serving patients in Indiana shall post on the diagnostic imaging facility's website the following information and pricing, to the extent applicable, for the fifty (50) diagnostic imaging services designated by the department of insurance as shoppable for consumers who would be self paying for those services without the benefit of a health insurance plan or government subsidy:

(1) A description of the service in plain language.

(2) The discounted cash price.

(3) The de-identified minimum negotiated charge.

(4) The de-identified maximum negotiated charge.

As added by P.L.215-2025, SEC.29.
Ind. Code § 16-18-2-287.2 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 18 / Chapter 2 / Section 16-18-2-287.2
"POST form"
Status: in_force

Sec. 287.2. "POST form", for purposes of IC 16-36-6, has the meaning set forth in IC 16-36-6-4.

As added by P.L.164-2013, SEC.5.
Ind. Code § 16-41-14-13 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 41 / Chapter 14 / Section 16-41-14-13
Informed consent
Status: in_force

Sec. 13. A practitioner shall provide information to a semen donor to enable the semen donor to give informed consent to the procedures required by this chapter. The information required by this section must be in the following form:

NOTICE

(1) This facility performs a screening test for the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) on every donor's blood.

(2) This facility reports to the Indiana Department of Health the name and address of a semen donor or recipient when a confirmatory test of the semen donor's blood or the recipient's blood confirms the presence of antibodies to the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV).

(3) A person who, for the purpose of artificial insemination, recklessly, knowingly, or intentionally donates, sells, or transfers semen that contains antibodies for the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) commits a criminal offense as described in IC 35-45-21-1.

[Pre-1993 Recodification Citation: 16-8-7.5-14.]

As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.24. Amended by P.L.158-2013, SEC.244; P.L.133-2020, SEC.2; P.L.56-2023, SEC.160.
Ind. Code § 16-27.5-5-7 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 27.5 / Chapter 5 / Section 16-27.5-5-7
Supervision by health care professional
Status: in_force

Sec. 7. A health care professional shall supervise a home health aide in the provision of care to ensure competent care is provided. Supervision of services must be within the health care professional's scope of practice.

As added by P.L.143-2025, SEC.24.
Ind. Code § 16-23.5-1-4 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 23.5 / Chapter 1 / Section 16-23.5-1-4
"Board of trustees"
Status: in_force

Sec. 4. "Board of trustees", for the purposes of IC 16-23.5-4 and IC 16-23.5-5, refers to the board of trustees of Indiana University.

[2007 Higher Education Recodification Citation: New.]

As added by P.L.2-2007, SEC.191.
Ind. Code § 16-46-14-3 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 46 / Chapter 14 / Section 16-46-14-3
Grant proposal requirements; amount
Status: in_force

Sec. 3. (a) A person seeking a grant under this chapter must submit a proposal to the state department.

(b) Except as provided in section 4.5(b) or 4.6 of this chapter, a proposal for a grant under this chapter must include the following:

(1) The targeted area.

(2) Measurable behavioral or secondary outcomes within the target area.

(3) Measurable goals and objectives within the proposed time frame.

(4) A proposed specific improvement in birth outcomes among the targeted area that is measurable based on available information to the state department.

(c) The state department shall determine whether to approve a grant proposal. If the state department approves a grant proposal, the state department shall determine an amount of the total grant amount awarded that must be distributed as part of the initial grant award, and an amount that must be distributed once performance metrics are met by the grantee, as determined by the state department.

As added by P.L.125-2015, SEC.1. Amended by P.L.204-2016, SEC.31; P.L.180-2022(ss), SEC.17; P.L.147-2023, SEC.29.
Ind. Code § 16-21-9-1 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 21 / Chapter 9 / Section 16-21-9-1
"Community benefits" defined
Status: in_force

Sec. 1. As used in this chapter, "community benefits" means the unreimbursed cost to a hospital of providing charity care, government sponsored indigent health care, donations, education, government sponsored program services, research, and subsidized health services. The term does not include the cost to the hospital of paying any taxes or other governmental assessments.

As added by P.L.94-1994, SEC.17.
Ind. Code § 16-27.5-1-8 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 27.5 / Chapter 1 / Section 16-27.5-1-8
Rules
Status: in_force

Sec. 8. The state department may adopt rules under IC 4-22-2, approved by the commission, to implement this article.

As added by P.L.143-2025, SEC.24.
Ind. Code § 16-41-43-2.3 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 41 / Chapter 43 / Section 16-41-43-2.3
Dispensing and administration of epinephrine; statewide standing order
Status: in_force

Sec. 2.3. (a) A pharmacist may, by standing order, dispense epinephrine without examining the individual to whom it may be administered if all of the following conditions are met:

(1) The epinephrine is dispensed to a person who:

(A) presents a certificate of completion issued under section 2.5(c) of this chapter to the pharmacist before the epinephrine is dispensed; and

(B) is an individual who is or may be in a position to assist an individual who is at risk of experiencing anaphylaxis.

(2) The pharmacist provides instruction concerning how to properly administer epinephrine from the specific device being dispensed at the time of the device's dispensing.

(3) The pharmacist instructs the individual receiving the epinephrine to summon emergency medical services either immediately before or immediately after administering the epinephrine to an individual experiencing anaphylaxis.

(b) A person wishing to receive epinephrine by standing order must do the following:

(1) Successfully complete the course described in section 2.5(a) of this chapter.

(2) Present a certificate of completion issued under section 2.5(c) of this chapter to a pharmacist at the time the epinephrine is requested.

(c) An individual described in subsection (a)(1) may administer epinephrine to an individual that the person reasonably believes is experiencing anaphylaxis.

(d) An individual described in subsection (a)(1) may not be considered to be practicing medicine without a license in violation of IC 25-22.5-8-2 if the individual, acting in good faith:

(1) obtains epinephrine from a pharmacist by standing order;

(2) administers epinephrine to an individual that the person reasonably believes is experiencing anaphylaxis in a manner that is consistent with:

(A) the training provided during the course described in section 2.5(a) of this chapter; or

(B) the instruction provided to the person by a pharmacist at the time the epinephrine was dispensed; and

(3) attempts to summon emergency medical services either immediately before or immediately after administering the epinephrine.

(e) The state department shall ensure that a statewide standing order for the dispensing of epinephrine in Indiana is issued under this section. The state health commissioner may, as part of the individual's official capacity, issue a statewide standing order that may be used for the dispensing of epinephrine under this section. The immunity provided in IC 34-13-3-3 applies to an individual described in this subsection.

As added by P.L.114-2020, SEC.4. Amended by P.L.96-2026, SEC.42.
Ind. Code § 16-31-3-5 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 31 / Chapter 3 / Section 16-31-3-5
Waiver of rules; requirements; waiver expiration; renewal; orders
Status: in_force

Sec. 5. (a) The department of homeland security may waive any rule adopted by the commission under this article for:

(1) a person who provides emergency ambulance service;

(2) an emergency medical technician;

(3) an advanced emergency medical technician;

(4) a paramedic; or

(5) an ambulance;

when operating from a location in an adjoining state by contract with an Indiana unit of government to provide ambulance or medical services to patients who are picked up or treated in Indiana.

(b) The department of homeland security may waive any rule, including a rule establishing a fee adopted by the commission under this article, for a person who submits facts demonstrating that:

(1) compliance with the rule will impose an undue hardship on the person; and

(2) either:

(A) noncompliance with the rule; or

(B) compliance with an alternative requirement approved by the department of homeland security;

will not jeopardize the quality of patient care. However, the department of homeland security may not waive a rule that sets forth educational requirements for a person regulated under this article.

(c) A waiver granted under subsection (b)(2)(B) is conditioned upon compliance with the alternative requirement approved under subsection (b).

(d) The department of homeland security shall establish an expiration date for any waiver that is granted.

(e) The department of homeland security may renew a waiver if the person makes the same demonstration required for the original waiver.

(f) The commission is the ultimate authority for orders issued under this section.

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

As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.14. Amended by P.L.205-2003, SEC.23; P.L.77-2012, SEC.25; P.L.249-2019, SEC.12; P.L.170-2022, SEC.27.
Ind. Code § 16-34-6-5 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 34 / Chapter 6 / Section 16-34-6-5
Prohibition on coercing a pregnant woman to have an abortion
Status: in_force

Sec. 5. A person who knowingly or intentionally coerces a pregnant woman to have an abortion commits a Level 6 felony.

As added by P.L.93-2022, SEC.5.
Ind. Code § 16-52-1-3 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 52 / Chapter 1 / Section 16-52-1-3
"Health care facility"
Status: in_force

Sec. 3. As used in this article, "health care facility" includes the following:

(1) A housing with services establishment (as defined in IC 12-10-15-3).

(2) A private mental health institution licensed under IC 12-25.

(3) An ambulatory outpatient surgical center licensed under IC 16-21-2.

(4) A hospital licensed under IC 16-21-2.

(5) A hospice program licensed under IC 16-25-3.

(6) A home health agency licensed under IC 16-27-1.

(7) A health facility licensed under IC 16-28-2 or IC 16-28-3.

(8) A child caring institution or group home licensed under IC 31-27.

As added by P.L.149-2023, SEC.18.
Ind. Code § 16-28-3-4 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 28 / Chapter 3 / Section 16-28-3-4
Duration of probationary licenses; reissuance; expiration of other licenses
Status: in_force

Sec. 4. A probationary license may be issued for three (3) months. The probationary license may be reissued but not more than three (3) probationary licenses may be issued during a twelve (12) month period. The issuance of a probationary license results in the automatic expiration of any other license held under this article.

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

As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.11.
Ind. Code § 16-49-1-1 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 49 / Chapter 1 / Section 16-49-1-1
Application of definitions
Status: in_force

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

As added by P.L.119-2013, SEC.3.
Ind. Code § 16-21-15-3 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 21 / Chapter 15 / Section 16-21-15-3
Merger agreement application; requirements; filing; fees; costs
Status: in_force

Sec. 3. (a) Any hospital entering into a merger agreement with another hospital may submit an application to the state department for a certificate of public advantage to govern the merger agreement in the manner prescribed by the state department. However, a hospital may not submit an application under this chapter after May 13, 2025.

(b) The application for a certificate of public advantage must include the following:

(1) A written copy of the merger agreement.

(2) A written description of the nature and scope of the merger.

(c) Any documentation submitted under this section with the application that is deemed to be proprietary information shall be clearly identified as proprietary information and a copy of the application with the proprietary information redacted for public records must be submitted by the applicant.

(d) An applicant must also file a complete copy of the application for a certificate of public advantage with:

(1) the office of the secretary of family and social services in a manner prescribed by the office of the secretary; and

(2) the office of the attorney general in a manner prescribed by the office of the attorney general.

(e) The state department shall assess a filing fee for an application for a certificate of public advantage that is reasonably sufficient to fully fund the costs of the review of the application and ongoing supervision if the application is granted, including any fees for consultants and experts. The state department may not spend any money on the implementation of this chapter until the state department has received a filed application and received the filing fee.

(f) If the state department incurs costs of the review of the application and administration of the program that exceed the application fee collected, the applicant for a certificate of public advantage shall pay the reasonable charges incurred by the state department, as determined by the state department.

(g) The reasonable costs of services concerning the program:

(1) include the cost of fees for consultants and experts; and

(2) must be commensurate with the usual compensation for like services.

As added by P.L.104-2021, SEC.2. Amended by P.L.62-2022, SEC.4; P.L.143-2022, SEC.43; P.L.100-2025, SEC.2.
Ind. Code § 16-39-1-3 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 39 / Chapter 1 / Section 16-39-1-3
Request for patient's health records; who may request
Status: in_force

Sec. 3. (a) Health records may be requested by a competent patient if the patient is:

(1) emancipated and less than eighteen (18) years of age; or

(2) at least eighteen (18) years of age.

(b) If a patient is incompetent, the request for health records may be made by the parent, guardian, or custodian of the patient.

(c) Health records of a deceased patient may be requested:

(1) by a coroner under IC 36-2-14-21 or by the personal representative of the patient's estate;

(2) if the estate of the deceased patient does not have a personal representative, by the spouse of the deceased patient;

(3) if the deceased patient does not have a surviving spouse and the deceased patient's estate does not have a personal representative, by:

(A) a child of the deceased patient; or

(B) the parent, guardian, or custodian of the child of the deceased patient if the child of the deceased patient is incompetent;

(4) if the deceased patient was an incapacitated person for whom a guardian had been appointed under IC 29-3 or the law of another state, by the guardian of the deceased patient, except as provided in subsection (d); or

(5) if the deceased patient does not have a surviving spouse or child, and the deceased patient's estate does not have a personal representative, by any responsible member of the family.

(d) If:

(1) the deceased patient was an incapacitated person subject to a guardianship at the time of the patient's death; and

(2) a personal representative of the estate of the deceased patient is appointed under IC 29-1-7;

the guardian of the deceased patient may not request health records of the deceased patient under subsection (c)(4).

[Pre-1993 Recodification Citation: 16-4-8-3.]

As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.22. Amended by P.L.28-2002, SEC.1; P.L.240-2017, SEC.1; P.L.45-2020, SEC.7.
Ind. Code § 16-18-2-223.4 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 18 / Chapter 2 / Section 16-18-2-223.4
"Medical center"
Status: in_force

Sec. 223.4. "Medical center", for purposes of IC 16-23.5, has the meaning set forth in IC 16-23.5-1-11.

As added by P.L.2-2007, SEC.188.
Ind. Code § 16-31-13-3 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 31 / Chapter 13 / Section 16-31-13-3
Immunity from liability
Status: in_force

Sec. 3. A paramedic, advanced emergency medical technician, or emergency medical technician who, in the performance of their duties and in good faith, renders care or transportation to an injured operational canine as allowed under this chapter is not liable:

(1) for any act or omission when rendering the care or transportation; or

(2) to the veterinary hospital or clinic for expenses incurred for emergency care provided to the injured operational canine.

As added by P.L.37-2021, SEC.2.
Ind. Code § 16-39-3-9 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 39 / Chapter 3 / Section 16-39-3-9
Court order authorizing release of records; requisites
Status: in_force

Sec. 9. A court order authorizing release of a patient's mental health record under this chapter must do the following:

(1) Limit disclosure to those parts of the patient's record that are essential to fulfill the objective of the order.

(2) Limit disclosure to those persons whose need for information is the basis of the order.

(3) Include other measures necessary to limit disclosure for the protection of the patient, the provider-patient privilege, and the rehabilitative process.

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

As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.22.
Ind. Code § 16-18-2-187.8 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 18 / Chapter 2 / Section 16-18-2-187.8
"Indiana governmental entity"
Status: in_force

Sec. 187.8. "Indiana governmental entity", for purposes of IC 16-39-11, has the meaning set forth in IC 16-39-11-4.5.

As added by P.L.1-2022, SEC.3.
Ind. Code § 16-23.5-2-3 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 23.5 / Chapter 2 / Section 16-23.5-2-3
Medical center development agency; executive board; meetings; bylaws; quorum
Status: in_force

Sec. 3. (a) Executive board members originally appointed shall meet to organize within thirty (30) days after their appointment at a time and place designated by the board of commissioners. The executive board may elect from among their number the officers that are considered necessary for the conduct of business, but including at a minimum a president and vice president. The terms of office must be established by rules, regulations, or bylaws.

(b) Executive board members may adopt the bylaws, rules, and regulations that they consider necessary to carry out the powers and duties imposed upon the agency by this chapter. The rules, regulations, and bylaws are public records, and a copy of them must be available at all reasonable times in the circuit court clerk's office for inspection by the public.

(c) In addition to the organizational meeting, other regular and special meetings must be held at the times and with notice that the executive board fixes. A majority of the members constitutes a quorum, and the concurrence of a majority of the full membership is necessary to authorize any action. Board members serve without pay but are entitled to reimbursement for necessary expenses in amounts that are approved by the board of commissioners and the county council.

[Pre-2007 Higher Education Recodification Citation: 20-12-30.3-4 part.]

As added by P.L.2-2007, SEC.191.
Ind. Code § 16-27-4-14 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 27 / Chapter 4 / Section 16-27-4-14
Telephone contact
Status: in_force

Sec. 14. The personal services agency's manager or the manager's designee shall be available to respond to client telephone calls twenty-four (24) hours a day.

As added by P.L.212-2005, SEC.18.