Ind. Code § 16-46-7-8 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 46 / Chapter 7 / Section 16-46-7-8
Duties of state health department; program requirements
Status: in_force

Sec. 8. (a) The state department shall do the following:

(1) Develop the following:

(A) Application criteria and standards of eligibility for groups or organizations who apply for funds under this program.

(B) Standards for determining eligibility for individuals requesting care and treatment for sickle cell disease under the program established under this chapter.

(2) Make available grants to groups and organizations who meet the eligibility standards set by the department. However:

(A) the highest priority for grants shall be accorded to established sickle cell disease community based organizations throughout Indiana; and

(B) priority shall also be given to ensuring the establishment of sickle cell disease centers in underserved areas that have a higher population of sickle cell disease patients, including the:

(i) northwest;

(ii) northeast;

(iii) south; and

(iv) southwest;

regions of Indiana.

(3) Determine the maximum amount available for each grant.

(4) Determine policies for expiration and renewal of grants.

(5) Require that all grant funds be used for the purpose of prevention, care, and treatment of sickle cell disease or for educational programs concerning the disease.

(6) Assist in the development and expansion of care for the treatment of individuals with sickle cell disease, particularly for adults, including the following types of care:

(A) Self-administered.

(B) Preventative.

(C) Home care.

(D) Other evidence based medical procedures and techniques designed to provide maximum control over sickling episodes typical of occurring to an individual with the disease.

(7) In order to increase the effectiveness of funds appropriated under this chapter, provide financial assistance to individuals with sickle cell disease for the following treatments of the disease:

(A) Chronic blood transfusions.

(B) Hydroxyurea.

(C) Folic acid.

(D) Use of other efficacious agents.

(8) Adopt necessary rules under IC 4-22-2 for the administration of this chapter.

(b) The program described in section 2 of this chapter must provide for the following:

(1) Increased access to health care for individuals with sickle cell disease, with services provided either:

(A) directly through the state department; or

(B) indirectly through a contract with health care providers, municipal health departments, or community based organizations.

(2) Establishment of an adult sickle cell disease infusion center.

(3) Increased access to mental health resources and pain management therapies for individuals with sickle cell disease, with services provided either:

(A) directly through the state department; or

(B) indirectly through a contract with health care providers, municipal health departments, or community based organizations.

(4) Counseling to any individual, at no cost, concerning sickle cell disease and sickle cell trait, and the characteristics, symptoms, and treatment of the disease, with services provided either:

(A) directly through the state department; or

(B) indirectly through a contract with health care providers, municipal health departments, or community based organizations.

(5) The development of a sickle cell disease educational outreach program that includes the dissemination of educational materials to the following concerning sickle cell disease and sickle cell trait:

(A) Medical residents.

(B) Immigrants.

(C) Schools and universities.

(D) Businesses.

(c) The counseling described in subsection (b)(4) may consist of any of the following:

(1) Genetic counseling for an individual who tests positive for sickle cell trait.

(2) Psychosocial counseling for an individual who tests positive for sickle cell disease, including any of the following:

(A) Social service counseling.

(B) Psychological counseling.

(C) Psychiatric counseling.

(d) The state department may contract with an entity to implement the sickle cell disease educational outreach program described in subsection (b)(5).

[Pre-1993 Recodification Citation: 16-2-5-8.]

As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.29. Amended by P.L.87-1994, SEC.12; P.L.55-2019, SEC.2.
Ind. Code § 16-42-5.2-13 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 42 / Chapter 5.2 / Section 16-42-5.2-13
Adoption of rules
Status: in_force

Sec. 13. The executive board may adopt rules under IC 4-22-2 establishing standards for:

(1) the administration of this chapter; and

(2) the imposition of penalties for violations of this chapter.

As added by P.L.266-2001, SEC.16. Amended by P.L.45-2020, SEC.26.
Ind. Code § 16-21-11-1 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 21 / Chapter 11 / Section 16-21-11-1
"Health care facility"
Status: in_force

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

(1) A hospital.

(2) A birthing center.

(3) Any other medical facility.

As added by P.L.127-2014, SEC.4.
Ind. Code § 16-31.5-5-1 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 31.5 / Chapter 5 / Section 16-31.5-5-1
Conditions to practice in a remote state
Status: in_force

Sec. 1. An individual may practice in a remote state under a privilege to practice only in the performance of the individual's EMS duties as assigned by an appropriate authority, as defined in the rules of the commission and under the following circumstances:

(1) The individual originates a patient transport in a home state and transports the patient to a remote state.

(2) The individual originates in the home state and enters a remote state to pick up a patient and provide care and transport of the patient to the home state.

(3) The individual enters a remote state to provide patient care or transport within that remote state.

(4) The individual enters a remote state to pick up a patient and provide care and transport to a third member state.

(5) Other conditions as determined by rules promulgated by the commission.

As added by P.L.3-2020, SEC.1.
Ind. Code § 16-22-7-2 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 22 / Chapter 7 / Section 16-22-7-2
Governing body defined
Status: in_force

Sec. 2. As used in this chapter, "governing body" means the county executive of a county or the legislative and fiscal body of a city.

[Pre-1993 Recodification Citation: 16-12-20.5-1(a)(10).]

As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.5.
Ind. Code § 16-21-6-6 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 21 / Chapter 6 / Section 16-21-6-6
Patient information reports
Status: in_force

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

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

(1) The patient's:

(A) length of stay;

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

(C) date of:

(i) admission;

(ii) discharge; and

(iii) birth;

(D) type of admission;

(E) admission source;

(F) gender;

(G) race;

(H) discharge disposition; and

(I) payor, including:

(i) Medicare;

(ii) Medicaid;

(iii) a local government program;

(iv) commercial insurance;

(v) self-pay; and

(vi) charity care.

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

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

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

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

As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.4. Amended by P.L.94-1994, SEC.15; P.L.44-2002, SEC.3; P.L.156-2011, SEC.17; P.L.96-2026, SEC.20.
Ind. Code § 16-42-24-7 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 42 / Chapter 24 / Section 16-42-24-7
Use request form
Status: in_force

Sec. 7. (a) The state department shall prepare a form for a patient to use to request administration of chymopapain. The form must be substantially in the following form:

REQUEST FOR ADMINISTRATION OF

CHYMOPAPAIN FOR MEDICAL

TREATMENT

Patient's name _______________________________

Address _____________________________________

Age ___________ Sex ____________

Name and address of administering physician

_____________________________________________

Physical condition diagnosed for medical treatment by chymopapain

_____________________________________________

_____________________________________________

My physician has explained the following to me:

(1) That the manufacture and distribution of chymopapain has been banned by the federal Food and Drug Administration.

(2) That there are alternative recognized treatments for the back ailment from which I suffer that my physician has offered to provide for me, including the following: (Here describe)

____________________________________________

____________________________________________

Notwithstanding this explanation, I request the administration of chymopapain in the medical treatment of the back ailment from which I suffer.

_______________________________________

Patient or person signing for patient

ATTEST:

______________________________________

Prescribing physician

(b) A copy of the request form shall be sent immediately after execution to the state department.

[Pre-1993 Recodification Citation: 16-8-10-5.]

As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.25.
Ind. Code § 16-21-11-3 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 21 / Chapter 11 / Section 16-21-11-3
"Person in charge of interment"
Status: in_force

Sec. 3. As used in this chapter, "person in charge of interment" means a person who places or causes to be placed the body of a miscarried fetus who has a gestational age of less than twenty (20) weeks of age or the ashes, after cremation, in a grave, vault, urn, or other receptacle, or who otherwise disposes of the body or ashes.

As added by P.L.127-2014, SEC.4.
Ind. Code § 16-31-12-2 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 31 / Chapter 12 / Section 16-31-12-2
Development of mobile integrated healthcare program
Status: in_force

Sec. 2. (a) The commission, in consultation with the state department, may develop a mobile integrated healthcare program.

(b) In developing the mobile integrated healthcare program, the commission may consider the following:

(1) Whether to limit the type of health care that can be provided under the program.

(2) Whether additional training or education is necessary for a paramedic in providing services under the program.

(3) Whether additional certification of a paramedic should be required in order to participate in the program.

(4) The degree of oversight, reporting, and enforcement by the commission needed for the program.

As added by P.L.100-2019, SEC.4.
Ind. Code § 16-27-0.5-1 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 27 / Chapter 0.5 / Section 16-27-0.5-1
Repealed
Status: repealed

As added by P.L.12-2004, SEC.5. Amended by P.L.152-2005, SEC.3; P.L.197-2007, SEC.5. Repealed by P.L.156-2011, SEC.41; P.L.197-2011, SEC.153.
Ind. Code § 16-18-2-299.1 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 18 / Chapter 2 / Section 16-18-2-299.1
"Publicly owned treatment works"
Status: in_force

Sec. 299.1. "Publicly owned treatment works", for purposes of IC 16-41-25.5, has the meaning set forth in IC 16-41-25.5-2.

As added by P.L.181-2018, SEC.16.
Ind. Code § 16-39-11-2 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 39 / Chapter 11 / Section 16-39-11-2
"Immunization"
Status: in_force

Sec. 2. As used in this chapter, "immunization" means the treatment of an individual with a vaccine to produce immunity against COVID-19.

As added by P.L.196-2021, SEC.13.
Ind. Code § 16-19-2-2 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 19 / Chapter 2 / Section 16-19-2-2
Term of office
Status: in_force

Sec. 2. Members of the executive board shall be appointed for terms of four (4) years. Each member shall serve until a successor is appointed and qualified.

[Pre-1993 Recodification Citation: 16-1-36-1(b).]

As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.2.
Ind. Code § 16-18-2-161.5 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 18 / Chapter 2 / Section 16-18-2-161.5-b
Repealed
Status: repealed

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

As added by P.L.61-2004, SEC.2. Repealed by P.L.152-2026, SEC.215.
Ind. Code § 16-44-2-4 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 44 / Chapter 2 / Section 16-44-2-4
Gasoline and kerosene for sale or use in Indiana; inspection of samples; fee
Status: in_force

Sec. 4. (a) The state department or any authorized agent of the state department may inspect samples of gasoline or kerosene stored in any tank:

(1) that is adjacent to a refinery or marine or pipeline terminal in Indiana; and

(2) from which withdrawals are made for sale or use in Indiana or for transportation to destinations in Indiana other than transportation to other refineries or terminals in Indiana.

(b) Gasoline or kerosene inspected under subsection (a) is subject to the inspection fee specified in section 18 of this chapter whenever the stock in the tank is replenished.

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

As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.27. Amended by P.L.177-1993, SEC.4.
Ind. Code § 16-28-11-3 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 28 / Chapter 11 / Section 16-28-11-3
Practice of medicine
Status: in_force

Sec. 3. This article does not authorize any person to engage, in any manner, in the practice of medicine (as defined in IC 25-22.5).

[Pre-1993 Recodification Citation: 16-10-4-29.]

As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.11.
Ind. Code § 16-18-2-375 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 18 / Chapter 2 / Section 16-18-2-375
"WIC"
Status: in_force

Sec. 375. "WIC", for purposes of IC 16-35-1.5, has the meaning set forth in IC 16-35-1.5-2.

[Pre-1993 Recodification Citation: 16-4-8-13 part.]

As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.1.
Ind. Code § 16-18-2-128.5 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 18 / Chapter 2 / Section 16-18-2-128.5
"Fetal stem cell"
Status: in_force

Sec. 128.5. (a) "Fetal stem cell" means any of the following types of stem cells taken from a fetus that was either miscarried or stillborn from any of the following sources:

(1) Placenta.

(2) Umbilical cord.

(3) Amniotic fluid.

(4) Fetal tissue.

(b) The term does not include any cells that are taken as the result of an abortion.

As added by P.L.126-2005, SEC.3. Amended by P.L.91-2012, SEC.1.
Ind. Code § 16-42-5-14 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 42 / Chapter 5 / Section 16-42-5-14
Washrooms
Status: in_force

Sec. 14. (a) A food establishment must have a washroom adjacent to each toilet room.

(b) The washroom shall be supplied with adequate lavatories, soap, hot and cold running water, and clean individual towels.

(c) The washroom shall be kept clean by washing with detergent and water.

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

As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.25.
Ind. Code § 16-28-15-12 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 28 / Chapter 15 / Section 16-28-15-12
Failure to pay fee; penalties
Status: in_force

Sec. 12. (a) The state department shall do the following:

(1) Notify each nursing facility and each health facility reported under section 11 of this chapter that the nursing facility's license or health facility's license under IC 16-28 will be revoked if the patient day information is not submitted or the quality assessment fee is not paid.

(2) Revoke the nursing facility's license or health facility's license under IC 16-28 if the nursing facility or the health facility fails to submit the patient day information or fails to pay the quality assessment fee.

(b) An action taken under subsection (a)(2) is governed by:

(1) IC 4-21.5-3-8; or

(2) IC 4-21.5-4.

As added by P.L.229-2011, SEC.162.
Ind. Code § 16-41-37.5-3 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 41 / Chapter 37.5 / Section 16-41-37.5-3
Repealed
Status: repealed

[Pre-2005 Elementary and Secondary Education Recodification Citation: 20-10.1-33-3.]

As added by P.L.1-2005, SEC.33. Amended by P.L.79-2008, SEC.11; P.L.132-2009, SEC.3; P.L.168-2009, SEC.6. Repealed by P.L.133-2012, SEC.184.
Ind. Code § 16-29-7-1 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 29 / Chapter 7 / Section 16-29-7-1
Non-applicability
Status: in_force

Sec. 1. (a) This chapter does not apply to the following:

(1) A replacement comprehensive care health facility located in the same county as the original comprehensive care health facility, if the replacement comprehensive care health facility meets the following:

(A) The replacement comprehensive care health facility does not add any additional comprehensive care beds that were not contained in the original comprehensive care health facility unless additional beds are obtained from another comprehensive care health facility in the same county as provided for in subdivision (3).

(B) The original comprehensive care health facility that is being replaced by the replacement comprehensive care health facility will no longer be licensed as a comprehensive care health facility not later than sixty (60) days after the replacement comprehensive care health facility obtains a health facility license from the state department.

(2) A comprehensive care health facility:

(A) constructing a new addition for the existing comprehensive care health facility; or

(B) modifying or altering the structure of the existing comprehensive care health facility;

if the construction, modification, or alteration does not add one (1) or more new comprehensive care beds from outside of the county to the existing comprehensive care health facility. However, a comprehensive care health facility adding, modifying, or altering the facility's structure under this subdivision may add beds from within the same county as provided for in subdivision (3).

(3) A comprehensive care health facility that transfers any of the comprehensive care health facility's comprehensive care beds, including the Medicaid certification status of the comprehensive care beds, to another comprehensive care health facility in the same county, regardless of whether there is common ownership between the comprehensive care health facilities. A comprehensive care health facility that transfers any of the facility's comprehensive care beds shall reduce the facility's count of licensed comprehensive care beds by the number of beds that are transferred. The receiving facility may increase any of the following:

(A) The count of licensed comprehensive care beds.

(B) The number of beds that are Medicaid certified.

(4) A comprehensive care bed that is:

(A) owned, operated, or sponsored by a religious organization that:

(i) is an Indiana nonprofit corporation;

(ii) was, before December 31, 2017, exempt from adjusted gross income taxation under IC 6-3-2-2.8 by virtue of the nonprofit organization's religious organization status;

(iii) is operated for bona fide religious purposes; and

(iv) is not controlled, owned, or operated by a hospital licensed under IC 16-21-2; or

(B) owned or operated by an Indiana nonprofit corporation that is owned by a religious organization described in clause (A);

if the majority of the comprehensive care beds are used to serve members of the religious organization.

(5) Comprehensive care beds that are owned, operated, or sponsored by a fraternal organization that:

(A) was, before December 31, 2017, exempt from adjusted gross income taxation under IC 6-3-2-2.8 by virtue of the fraternal organization's status as a fraternal organization; and

(B) is owned, operated, or sponsored by a health facility licensed under this article before December 31, 2017;

if the majority of the comprehensive care beds are used to serve members of the fraternal organization.

(6) Subject to section 16 of this chapter, a small house health facility that is applying to the state department for licensure or Medicaid certification for not more than fifty (50) comprehensive care beds for small house health facilities per year, including an entity related to the small house health facility through common ownership or control.

(7) A continuing care retirement community that:

(A) was registered under IC 23-2 before July 1, 2008;

(B) continuously maintains the registration under IC 23-2; and

(C) needs additional comprehensive care beds for purposes of fulfilling a continuing care contract.

If a continuing care retirement community fails to maintain registration under IC 23-2, the comprehensive care beds, including beds certified for use in the state Medicaid program or the Medicare program, that the continuing care retirement community previously operated are not forfeited as long as the continuing care retirement community continues to comply with the licensure and certification requirements of IC 16-28.

(b) Except as provided in subsections (c) and (d), the comprehensive care beds exempt from this chapter under subsection (a)(4) and (a)(5) may not be sold, leased, or otherwise conveyed to any person for at least twenty (20) years from the date the comprehensive care bed is licensed. A person that violates this subsection may not participate as a provider in the state Medicaid program.

(c) Subsection (b) does not prohibit the sale, lease, or conveyance of comprehensive care beds by a religious organization described in subsection (a)(4) to:

(1) another religious organization described in subsection (a)(4)(A); or

(2) an Indiana nonprofit corporation that is owned by a religious organization described in subsection (a)(4)(A).

However, a majority of the comprehensive care beds sold, leased, or conveyed under this subsection must be used to serve members of either the religious organization or the religious organization's nonprofit corporation to which the comprehensive care beds are sold, leased, or conveyed.

(d) Subsection (b) does not prohibit the sale, lease, or conveyance of comprehensive care beds described in subsection (a)(5) to another fraternal organization described in subsection (a)(5). However, a majority of the comprehensive care beds sold, leased, or conveyed under this subsection must be used to serve members of the fraternal organization to which the beds are sold, leased, or conveyed.

As added by P.L.202-2018, SEC.8. Amended by P.L.149-2023, SEC.17.
Ind. Code § 16-21-12-4 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 21 / Chapter 12 / Section 16-21-12-4
"Health care representative"
Status: in_force

Sec. 4. As used in this chapter, "health care representative" means an individual:

(1) appointed as the patient's health care representative under IC 16-36-1-7;

(2) appointed as the patient's health care representative under IC 16-36-7; or

(3) holding the patient's health care power of attorney under IC 30-5-5-16.

However, if the patient has not appointed a health care representative under IC 16-36-1-7 or IC 16-36-7 or granted a health care power of attorney to an individual under IC 30-5-5-16, the term means an individual authorized to consent to health care for the patient under IC 16-36-7-42.

As added by P.L.137-2015, SEC.6. Amended by P.L.50-2021, SEC.33.
Ind. Code § 16-18-2-247 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 18 / Chapter 2 / Section 16-18-2-247
"Net revenues"
Status: in_force

Sec. 247. "Net revenues", for purposes of IC 16-22-6, means the revenues of the hospital remaining after provisions for reasonable expenses of operation, repair, replacements, and maintenance of the hospital.

[Pre-1993 Recodification Citation: 16-12-20-27(e).]

As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.1.
Ind. Code § 16-28-1-2 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 28 / Chapter 1 / Section 16-28-1-2
Repealed
Status: repealed

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

As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.11. Repealed by P.L.156-2011, SEC.41; P.L.197-2011, SEC.153.
Ind. Code § 16-24-1-5 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 24 / Chapter 1 / Section 16-24-1-5
Governing board; membership; terms of office
Status: in_force

Sec. 5. (a) When the county executive establishes a hospital for the care and treatment of persons with tuberculosis, the county executive shall appoint a governing board of the hospital. The board consists of four (4) members who are residents of the county, and at least two (2) of whom must be licensed physicians.

(b) The initial appointments are as follows:

(1) One (1) member for a term of four (4) years.

(2) One (1) member for a term of three (3) years.

(3) One (1) member for a term of two (2) years.

(4) One (1) member for a term of one (1) year.

(c) Appointments of successors are for terms of four (4) years. However, appointments to fill vacancies are for the unexpired term.

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

As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.7.
Ind. Code § 16-26-1-2 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 26 / Chapter 1 / Section 16-26-1-2
Rules
Status: in_force

Sec. 2. The state department shall adopt rules under IC 4-22-2 to register maternity homes.

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

As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.9.
Ind. Code § 16-42-26.5-8 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 42 / Chapter 26.5 / Section 16-42-26.5-8
Prohibition on disciplinary actions for recommending individualized investigational treatment
Status: in_force

Sec. 8. The medical licensing board of Indiana may not revoke, suspend, fail to renew, or take any other disciplinary action against a physician licensed under IC 25-22.5 based solely on the physician's recommendations to an eligible patient concerning access to or treatment with an individualized investigational treatment.

As added by P.L.215-2025, SEC.30.
Ind. Code § 16-44-2-13 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 44 / Chapter 2 / Section 16-44-2-13
Rules and regulations governing inspections, forms, and enforcement
Status: in_force

Sec. 13. The state department may adopt rules under IC 4-22-2 concerning the following:

(1) Methods of inspections.

(2) The providing of forms required.

(3) Other matters necessary for the enforcement of this chapter.

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

As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.27. Amended by P.L.177-1993, SEC.12.
Ind. Code § 16-25-2-7 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 25 / Chapter 2 / Section 16-25-2-7
Duties of pharmacist regarding drug containers
Status: in_force

Sec. 7. A pharmacist who dispenses a sealed portable container under this chapter shall ensure that the container:

(1) is designed to allow access to the contents of the container only if a tamperproof seal is broken;

(2) bears a label that lists the drugs in the container and provides notice of the container's expiration date; and

(3) remains in the pharmacy or under the control of a licensed pharmacist, registered nurse, or licensed practical nurse.

As added by P.L.105-1998, SEC.1.
Ind. Code § 16-31.5-8-7 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 31.5 / Chapter 8 / Section 16-31.5-8-7
Home state investigative authority
Status: in_force

Sec. 7. A home state's EMS authority shall investigate and take appropriate action with respect to reported conduct in a remote state as the home state would if the conduct had occurred within the home state. In such cases, the home state's law shall control in determining the appropriate adverse action.

As added by P.L.3-2020, SEC.1.
Ind. Code § 16-18-2-45.5 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 18 / Chapter 2 / Section 16-18-2-45.5
Repealed
Status: repealed

As added by P.L.188-2017, SEC.1. Repealed by P.L.153-2018, SEC.2.
Ind. Code § 16-41-18.2-4 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 41 / Chapter 18.2 / Section 16-41-18.2-4
Acceptance of grants, services, and property; federal waiver authorization
Status: in_force

Sec. 4. The state department may accept grants, services, and property from the federal government, public entities, and private entities to provide the education described in this chapter. The state department may seek any federal waiver needed to maximize federal funds to educate the public about Alzheimer's disease and dementia.

As added by P.L.19-2026, SEC.1.
Ind. Code § 16-21-2-1 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 21 / Chapter 2 / Section 16-21-2-1
Applicability
Status: in_force

Sec. 1. (a) Except as provided in subsection (b), this chapter applies to all hospitals, rural emergency hospitals, ambulatory outpatient surgical centers, and birthing centers.

(b) This chapter does not apply to a hospital operated by the federal government.

(c) This chapter does not affect a statute pertaining to the placement and adoption of children.

[Pre-1993 Recodification Citations: 16-10-1-7; 16-10-1-15.]

As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.4. Amended by P.L.96-2005, SEC.5; P.L.179-2022(ss), SEC.8; P.L.147-2023, SEC.6.
Ind. Code § 16-36-7-29 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 36 / Chapter 7 / Section 16-36-7-29
Additional provisions that may be included in advance directive
Status: in_force

Sec. 29. An advance directive signed by a declarant under this section may contain any of the following additional provisions:

(1) A provision that delays:

(A) the effectiveness of an instruction or decision by the declarant; or

(B) the effectiveness of the authority of a designated health care representative;

until a stated date or the occurrence of a specifically defined event.

(2) If the advance directive explicitly provides that a health care decision or instruction or the authority of one (1) or more health care representatives is to be effective upon the future incapacity, disability, or incompetence of the declarant, a provision that:

(A) specifies the person or persons who are authorized to participate in the determination of incapacity, disability, or incompetence and the evidence or information to be used for the determination;

(B) is not more stringent than the procedure described in section 35 of this chapter; and

(C) does not allow a medical determination by a physician, psychologist, or other health care professional to be superseded by the subjective judgment or veto of another person or by nonmedical evidence regarding the declarant's capacity or incapacity.

(3) A provision that terminates the authority of a designated health care representative on:

(A) a stated date; or

(B) upon the occurrence of a specifically defined event.

(4) A provision that designates two (2) or more health care representatives as having authority to act individually to make health care decisions for the declarant in a specified order of priority.

(5) A provision that designates two (2) or more health care representatives and permits them to act individually and independently, or that requires them to act jointly, on a majority vote basis, or under a combination of requirements to make all health care decisions or specified health care decisions for the declarant. The advance directive may include a provision for a successor health care representative to act according to different requirements.

(6) A provision that states a fee or presumptive reasonable hourly rate for the compensation that a health care representative may collect for acting on behalf of the declarant or providing caregiving services to the declarant.

(7) A provision that prohibits a health care representative from collecting compensation for acting under the advance directive.

(8) A provision that requires a professional adviser or other additional person to witness, ratify, or approve the declarant's revocation or amendment of a designation of one (1) or more health care representatives within the advance directive.

(9) A provision that:

(A) prohibits a designated health care representative from consenting to mental health treatment for the declarant; or

(B) designates a different health care representative to consent to mental health treatment.

(10) A provision that designates an adult individual or another person as an advocate with the authority to:

(A) receive:

(i) health information about the declarant; and

(ii) information and documents from a health care representative about the health care representative's actions on behalf of the declarant;

(B) monitor, audit, and evaluate the actions of a health care representative designated by the declarant; and

(C) take remedial action in the best interests of the declarant, including revoking or limiting the authority of any health care representative or filing a petition with a court for appropriate relief.

(11) Any other provision concerning the:

(A) declarant's health care or health information; or

(B) implementation of the declarant's advance directive.

As added by P.L.50-2021, SEC.63.
Ind. Code § 16-45-4-2 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 45 / Chapter 4 / Section 16-45-4-2
"Pilot program"
Status: in_force

Sec. 2. As used in this chapter, "pilot program" refers to the rural health care pilot program established by the Federal Communications Commission under 47 U.S.C. 254(h)(1)(A) to provide federal funding to support the construction of state or regional broadband networks and the services provided over those networks.

As added by P.L.108-2007, SEC.1. Amended by P.L.7-2015, SEC.45.
Ind. Code § 16-41-35-25 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 41 / Chapter 35 / Section 16-41-35-25
Inspections and investigations; assistance
Status: in_force

Sec. 25. The state department or the state department's agent may enter at all reasonable times any private or public property for the purpose of inspecting and investigating conditions relating to radiation control. The state department may call upon any state officer, employee, board, department, school, university, or other state institution to receive any assistance considered necessary to carry out this chapter.

[Pre-1993 Recodification Citation: 13-1-2-8.]

As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.24.
Ind. Code § 16-18-2-127 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 18 / Chapter 2 / Section 16-18-2-127
"Federal Meat Inspection Act"
Status: in_force

Sec. 127. "Federal Meat Inspection Act" means 21 U.S.C. 601 et seq.

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

As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.1.
Ind. Code § 16-18-2-93 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 18 / Chapter 2 / Section 16-18-2-93
"Designated health official"
Status: in_force

Sec. 93. "Designated health official", for purposes of IC 16-41, means:

(1) the state health commissioner;

(2) an assistant state health commissioner; or

(3) a person designated by the state health commissioner or assistant state health commissioner to implement IC 16-41 in a specific situation.

[Pre-1993 Recodification Citation: 16-1-10.5-4.]

As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.1.
Ind. Code § 16-42-5.3-13 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 42 / Chapter 5.3 / Section 16-42-5.3-13
Guidelines concerning state department rules; enforcement
Status: in_force

Sec. 13. (a) For the purpose of enforcing this chapter, the local health officers are food environmental health specialists subordinate to the state department.

(b) To ensure that enforcement of the state laws and rules is uniform throughout the state, the state department shall provide to the local health officers who are food environmental health specialists guidelines concerning the interpretation and of the state department's rules concerning home based vendors. A food environmental health specialist may not enforce the state department's rules concerning home based vendors in a manner that is more strict than the state department's guidelines.

As added by P.L.49-2022, SEC.4.
Ind. Code § 16-22-8-32 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 22 / Chapter 8 / Section 16-22-8-32
Public hospitals division; director; term; qualifications
Status: in_force

Sec. 32. The board shall appoint a director of the division of public hospitals to serve for a term of four (4) years unless sooner removed for cause. The director is eligible for reappointment. The director shall supervise the division of hospitals under the jurisdiction of the corporation and perform the duties prescribed by the board. The director must be qualified in the management of hospitals and in health care financing. The director may be engaged through a contractor managing the hospital under section 29 of this chapter.

[Pre-1993 Recodification Citation: 16-12-21-26.]

As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.5.
Ind. Code § 16-18-2-295 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 18 / Chapter 2 / Section 16-18-2-295
"Provider"
Status: in_force

Sec. 295. (a) "Provider", for purposes of IC 16-21-8, has the meaning set forth in IC 16-21-8-0.2.

(b) "Provider", for purposes of IC 16-38-5, IC 16-39 (except for IC 16-39-7), and IC 16-41-1 through IC 16-41-9, means any of the following:

(1) An individual (other than an individual who is an employee or a contractor of a hospital, a facility, or an agency described in subdivision (2) or (3)) who is licensed, registered, or certified as a health care professional, including the following:

(A) A physician.

(B) A psychotherapist.

(C) A dentist.

(D) A registered nurse.

(E) A licensed practical nurse.

(F) An optometrist.

(G) A podiatrist.

(H) A chiropractor.

(I) A physical therapist.

(J) A psychologist.

(K) An audiologist.

(L) A speech-language pathologist.

(M) A dietitian.

(N) An occupational therapist.

(O) A respiratory therapist.

(P) A pharmacist.

(Q) A sexual assault nurse examiner.

(2) A hospital or facility licensed under IC 16-21-2 or IC 12-25 or described in IC 12-24-1 or IC 12-29.

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

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

(5) An employer of a certified emergency medical technician, a certified advanced emergency medical technician, or a licensed paramedic.

(6) The state department or a local health department or an employee, agent, designee, or contractor of the state department or local health department.

(c) "Provider", for purposes of IC 16-39-7-1, has the meaning set forth in IC 16-39-7-1(a).

(d) "Provider", for purposes of IC 16-48-1, has the meaning set forth in IC 16-48-1-3.

[Pre-1993 Recodification Citations: 16-1-10.5-7; 16-4-8-1 part; 16-4-8-12(a); 16-10-6-6.]

As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.1. Amended by P.L.188-1995, SEC.2; P.L.20-1998, SEC.1; P.L.231-1999, SEC.12; P.L.256-1999, SEC.10; P.L.205-2003, SEC.19; P.L.90-2005, SEC.2; P.L.41-2007, SEC.4; P.L.6-2012, SEC.112; P.L.77-2012, SEC.13; P.L.141-2012, SEC.6; P.L.161-2014, SEC.4.
Ind. Code § 16-22-3-24 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 22 / Chapter 3 / Section 16-22-3-24
Legal status of board; allowable name of the board; actions legalized
Status: in_force

Sec. 24. (a) The board is a body corporate and politic. In that capacity, the board may do the following:

(1) Sue and be sued and plead and be impleaded but all actions against the board must be brought in the circuit or superior courts of the county in which the hospital is located.

(2) Possess the real and personal property of the hospital and the hospital funds in the hospital's corporate name for the hospital's use and benefit.

(3) Exercise the other powers, duties, and responsibilities set forth in this article.

(b) This subsection is retroactively effective beginning January 1, 1971. The name of the board may be styled as:

(1) "The Board of Trustees of ______ Hospital", to include the full name of the hospital;

(2) the full name of the hospital; or

(3) an assumed business name under which the board conducts the board's affairs.

Any legal action taken by a board after December 31, 1970, that is questioned solely because of the board's name under this section is hereby legalized and validated.

[Pre-1993 Recodification Citation: 16-12.1-3-20.]

As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.5. Amended by P.L.149-2017, SEC.2.
Ind. Code § 16-23-4-1 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 23 / Chapter 4 / Section 16-23-4-1
Application
Status: in_force

Sec. 1. This section applies to a third class city that owns or controls a hospital.

[Pre-1993 Recodification Citation: 16-12.2-3-1 part.]

As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.6.
Ind. Code § 16-42-26-4 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 42 / Chapter 26 / Section 16-42-26-4
Availability of investigational drug, biological product, or device
Status: in_force

Sec. 4. (a) A manufacturer of an investigational drug, biological product, or device may make available the investigational drug, biological product, or device to a qualified patient.

(b) A manufacturer may do any of the following:

(1) Provide an investigational drug, biological product, or device to a qualified patient without receiving compensation.

(2) Require a qualified patient to pay the costs of or associated with the manufacture of the investigational drug, biological product, or device.

As added by P.L.2-2015, SEC.3.
Ind. Code § 16-42-20-3 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 42 / Chapter 20 / Section 16-42-20-3
Injunctions
Status: in_force

Sec. 3. Any court of record has jurisdiction to restrain or enjoin violations of laws relating to controlled substances.

[Pre-1993 Recodification Citation: 16-6-8.5-3.]

As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.25.
Ind. Code § 16-18-2-317 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 18 / Chapter 2 / Section 16-18-2-317
"Representative"
Status: in_force

Sec. 317. (a) "Representative", for purposes of IC 16-36-1, has the meaning set forth in IC 16-36-1-2.

(b) "Representative", for purposes of IC 16-36-5, has the meaning set forth in IC 16-36-5-9.

(c) "Representative", for purposes of IC 16-36-6, has the meaning set forth in IC 16-36-6-6.

[Pre-1993 Recodification Citation: 16-8-12-1(5).]

As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.1. Amended by P.L.148-1999, SEC.11; P.L.164-2013, SEC.7.
Ind. Code § 16-18-2-195 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 18 / Chapter 2 / Section 16-18-2-195
Repealed
Status: repealed

[Pre-1993 Recodification Citation: 16-6-9-2(i).]

As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.1. Repealed by P.L.87-1994, SEC.16.
Ind. Code § 16-21-2-12 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 21 / Chapter 2 / Section 16-21-2-12
License; application; fee
Status: in_force

Sec. 12. An application must be accompanied by a licensing fee at the rate adopted by the state department under IC 4-22-2.

[Pre-1993 Recodification Citation: 16-10-1-9(c).]

As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.4. Amended by P.L.156-2011, SEC.14; P.L.197-2011, SEC.59.
Ind. Code § 16-18-2-186 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 18 / Chapter 2 / Section 16-18-2-186
"Immediate container"
Status: in_force

Sec. 186. "Immediate container", for purposes of IC 16-42-1 through IC 16-42-4, does not include package liners.

[Pre-1993 Recodification Citations: 16-1-28-3(j); 16-6-5-3(ee); 16-6-9-2(m).]

As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.1. Amended by P.L.87-1994, SEC.4; P.L.137-1996, SEC.60.
Ind. Code § 16-42-5-32 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 42 / Chapter 5 / Section 16-42-5-32
Micro markets; definition; exemption from requirement to have person in charge present; exemption requirements; not subject to pre-plan review
Status: in_force

Sec. 32. (a) As used in this section, "micro market" means an unstaffed, self-checkout retail food establishment that:

(1) consists of one (1) or more micro market displays that do not exceed seventy-five (75) linear feet in total length across the front of all displays in any one (1) location;

(2) contains an automated payment system;

(3) is located indoors and within a business;

(4) is accessible only to an:

(A) owner or employee of the business; or

(B) escorted guest; and

(5) is not accessible to the general public.

(b) As used in this section, "micro market display" means any of the following in which food is displayed:

(1) An open rack.

(2) A refrigerator or a refrigerated cooler.

(3) A freezer.

(4) A vending machine.

(5) A beverage dispenser.

(6) A hot beverage brewer.

(c) As used in this section, "vending machine" means a self-service device that, upon activation, by the use of:

(1) a coin;

(2) paper currency;

(3) a token;

(4) a card;

(5) a key; or

(6) a software application on a smartphone;

or by optional manual operation, dispenses unit servings of food in bulk or in packages without the necessity of replenishing the device between each vending operation.

(d) Notwithstanding any other state law or administrative rule, the owner or operator of a micro market is not required to have a person in charge present at the micro market, as otherwise required under 410 IAC 7-24 or under any successor rule adopted by the state department, if the following requirements are met:

(1) The following security measures are used for the micro market:

(A) The micro market location includes video surveillance that operates on a twenty-four (24) hour per day, seven (7) day per week basis and:

(i) records consumers viewing, selecting, handling, and purchasing products from the micro market; and

(ii) provides sufficient resolution to identify consumers described in item (i).

(B) The video surveillance recordings described in clause (A) are:

(i) maintained; and

(ii) available for inspection upon request by the state department or another applicable regulatory agency;

for fourteen (14) days after the date of the surveillance.

(C) A video surveillance recording requested for inspection under clause (B) is made available to the state department or other requesting regulatory agency not later than twenty-four (24) hours after the time the request is received by the owner or operator of the micro market.

(D) The automated self-checkout equipment used in the micro market has the capability to match a purchase with the consumer who made the purchase.

(2) The only food sold at the micro market is commercially prepackaged food, ready to eat fruit, and hot beverages. Except for hot beverages, all food must be sold unheated.

(3) Prepackaged food sold at the micro market is contained in tamper evident packaging.

(4) Prepackaged food sold at the micro market contains the following information on its packaging:

(A) Except as exempted under the federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (21 U.S.C. 301 et seq.), nutrition labeling for the food as specified in 21 CFR 101 and 9 CFR 317, Subpart B.

(B) A freshness or expiration date.

(C) The labeling requirements set forth in 410 IAC 7-24-146 or in any successor rule adopted by the state department.

(5) Refrigerated or frozen food sold in the micro market is stored in a refrigerated cooler or freezer that:

(A) maintains an internal temperature:

(i) of forty-one (41) degrees Fahrenheit or less; or

(ii) as otherwise necessary for food safety, as established by the state department;

(B) has self-closing doors;

(C) allows the food to be viewed without opening the door to the refrigerated cooler or freezer; and

(D) has an automatic self-locking feature that prevents a consumer from accessing the food upon the occurrence of any condition (including a power failure or mechanical failure) that results in the failure of the refrigerated cooler or freezer to maintain the internal temperature set forth in clause (A).

(6) There is a sign that:

(A) is posted at the location of the micro market;

(B) is readily visible from the automated payment system; and

(C) contains the following information that is printed entirely in English and that may also, at the discretion of the owner or operator of the micro market, be printed in any other prevalent language of the customers of the micro market:

(i) The name of the owner or operator of the micro market to whom complaints and comments concerning the micro market may be addressed.

(ii) The business address of the owner or operator of the micro market.

(iii) The telephone number of the owner or operator of the micro market.

(iv) The electronic mail address and website information for the owner or operator of the micro market, as applicable.

(e) Notwithstanding any other law, administrative rule, or local ordinance, an owner or operator of a micro market shall not be required to:

(1) submit any documentation; or

(2) be subject to any:

(A) pre-plan review;

(B) inspection process; or

(C) approval process;

by the state department, corporation, or local health department before the installation of a micro market.

An owner or operator of a micro market must notify the corporation or local health department where the micro market is located not later than ten (10) business days after the installation of the micro market. An owner or operator of a micro market shall not be subject to any fee associated with the notification described in this subsection.

As added by P.L.46-2017, SEC.4. Amended by P.L.91-2021, SEC.1; P.L.23-2026, SEC.151.
Ind. Code § 16-27-3-2 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 27 / Chapter 3 / Section 16-27-3-2
Vaccines
Status: in_force

Sec. 2. (a) An employee of a home health agency who is a licensed pharmacist, registered nurse, or licensed practical nurse may purchase, store, or transport a vaccine in order to administer the vaccine to:

(1) the home health agency's:

(A) employees; or

(B) home health patients or hospice patients; or

(2) family members of a home health patient or hospice patient;

under the order of a licensed physician.

(b) An employee described in subsection (a) who purchases, stores, or transports a vaccine under this section must ensure that a standing order for the vaccine:

(1) is signed and dated by a licensed physician, an advanced practice registered nurse, or a physician assistant;

(2) identifies the vaccine covered by the order;

(3) indicates that appropriate procedures are established for responding to any adverse reaction to the vaccine; and

(4) directs that a specific medication or category of medication be administered if a recipient has an adverse reaction to the vaccine.

As added by P.L.105-1998, SEC.2. Amended by P.L.207-2021, SEC.16.
Ind. Code § 16-41-42.2-0.5 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 41 / Chapter 42.2 / Section 16-41-42.2-0.5
"Activity based therapy services"
Status: in_force

Sec. 0.5. As used in this chapter, "activity based therapy services" refers to specialized interventions that activate the neuromuscular system below the level of the lesion, involving intense, repetitive physical activity performed with the goal of retraining the nervous system to recover specific motor tasks.

As added by P.L.200-2015, SEC.1.
Ind. Code § 16-22-8-4 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 22 / Chapter 8 / Section 16-22-8-4
Division director defined
Status: in_force

Sec. 4. As used in this chapter, "division director" and "director of a division" mean the chief executive officer of a division.

[Pre-1993 Recodification Citation: 16-12-21-1 part.]

As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.5.
Ind. Code § 16-32-4-3 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 32 / Chapter 4 / Section 16-32-4-3
Request for bracelet or identification card; presentation to law enforcement officer; rules
Status: in_force

Sec. 3. (a) Upon the request of:

(1) an individual who has been medically diagnosed with a developmental disability, including autism spectrum disorder;

(2) the parent or guardian acting on behalf of an individual who is described in subdivision (1) and is a minor; or

(3) the parent or guardian acting on behalf of an individual who is described in subdivision (1) and is an incapacitated person (as defined in IC 29-3-1-7.5);

the state department shall issue a bracelet or an identification card indicating that the individual has been medically diagnosed with a developmental disability. An individual described in this subsection may request, and the state department shall issue, both a bracelet and the identification card.

(b) The:

(1) bracelet or identification card issued under this chapter; and

(2) individual's driver's license (as defined in IC 9-28-2-4) or identification card (as defined in IC 9-13-2-74.5);

may be presented to a law enforcement officer, as necessary.

(c) The state department shall adopt rules under IC 4-22-2 concerning the information that must be submitted to obtain a bracelet or an identification card under subsection (a).

As added by P.L.56-2016, SEC.2.
Ind. Code § 16-41-35-20 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 41 / Chapter 35 / Section 16-41-35-20
Repealed
Status: repealed

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

As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.24. Repealed by P.L.113-2010, SEC.170.
Ind. Code § 16-31-5-1 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 31 / Chapter 5 / Section 16-31-5-1
Provision or authorization of emergency medical services; procedures
Status: in_force

Sec. 1. The governing body of a city, town, township, or county by the governing body's action or in any combination may do the following:

(1) Establish, operate, and maintain emergency medical services.

(2) Levy taxes under and limited by IC 6-3.6 and expend appropriated funds of the political subdivision to pay the costs and expenses of establishing, operating, maintaining, or contracting for emergency medical services.

(3) Except as provided in section 2 of this chapter, authorize, franchise, or contract for emergency medical services. However:

(A) a county may not provide, authorize, or contract for emergency medical services within the limits of any city without the consent of the city; and

(B) a city or town may not provide, authorize, franchise, or contract for emergency medical services outside the limits of the city or town without the approval of the governing body of the area to be served.

(4) Apply for, receive, and accept gifts, bequests, grants-in-aid, state, federal, and local aid, and other forms of financial assistance for the support of emergency medical services.

(5) Establish and provide for the collection of reasonable fees for ambulance services the governing body provides under this chapter.

(6) Pay the fees or dues for individual or group membership in any regularly organized volunteer emergency medical services association on their own behalf or on behalf of the emergency medical services personnel serving that unit of government.

[Pre-1993 Recodification Citation: 16-1-39-15(a).]

As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.14. Amended by P.L.197-2016, SEC.116; P.L.170-2022, SEC.30.
Ind. Code § 16-22-6-24 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 22 / Chapter 6 / Section 16-22-6-24
Lease options; renewal or purchase
Status: in_force

Sec. 24. (a) A lease:

(1) may provide that the lessee has an option to renew the lease for a like or lesser term; and

(2) must contain an option to purchase at any time after ten (10) years from the execution of the lease and before the expiration of the term of the lease on a date fixed in the lease at a price equal to the amount required to enable the authority to do the following:

(A) Redeem all outstanding securities payable out of the rentals provided for in the lease and all premiums and accrued and unpaid interest payable on that redemption.

(B) Pay all other indebtedness and obligations of the authority attributable to the acquisition, construction, renovation, and leasing of the buildings, including any cost of liquidation of the authority.

(b) The lease does not create an obligation for the county to purchase a leased building or an obligation to a creditor or bondholder of the authority.

(c) A county exercising an option to purchase may issue general obligation bonds to procure funds to purchase the building. The bonds shall be authorized, issued, and sold in accordance with the laws authorizing the issuance and sale of bonds for other county purposes.

[Pre-1993 Recodification Citation: 16-12-20-14.]

As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.5.
Ind. Code § 16-28-2-2 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 28 / Chapter 2 / Section 16-28-2-2
Applications
Status: in_force

Sec. 2. To obtain a license, an applicant must submit an application on the prescribed form showing that the applicant is of reputable and responsible character and able to comply with the standards for health facilities established by this chapter and rules adopted under this chapter.

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

As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.11.
Ind. Code § 16-36-5-15 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 36 / Chapter 5 / Section 16-36-5-15
Form
Status: in_force

Sec. 15. An out of hospital DNR declaration and order must be in substantially the following form:

OUT OF HOSPITAL DO NOT RESUSCITATE DECLARATION AND ORDER

This declaration and order is effective on the date of execution and remains in effect until the death of the declarant or revocation.

OUT OF HOSPITAL DO NOT RESUSCITATE DECLARATION

Declaration made this ____ day of __________. I, _____________, being of sound mind and at least eighteen (18) years of age, willfully and voluntarily make known my desires that my dying shall not be artificially prolonged under the circumstances set forth below. I declare:

My attending physician, advanced practice registered nurse, or physician assistant has certified that I am a qualified person, meaning that I have a terminal condition or a medical condition such that, if I suffer cardiac or pulmonary failure, resuscitation would be unsuccessful or within a short period I would experience repeated cardiac or pulmonary failure resulting in death.

I direct that, if I experience cardiac or pulmonary failure in a location other than an acute care hospital or a health facility, cardiopulmonary resuscitation procedures be withheld or withdrawn and that I be permitted to die naturally. My medical care may include any medical procedure necessary to provide me with comfort care or to alleviate pain.

I understand that I may revoke this out of hospital DNR declaration at any time by a signed and dated writing, by destroying or canceling this document, or by communicating to health care providers at the scene the desire to revoke this declaration.

This declaration was signed by me and by the witnesses in compliance with Indiana law and by: [Initial or check only one (1) of the following spaces]

__ Signing on paper or electronically in each other's direct physical presence.

__ Signing in separate counterparts on paper using two (2) way, real time audiovisual technology.

__ Signing electronically using two (2) way, real time audiovisual technology or telephonic interaction.

__ Signing in separate counterparts on paper using telephonic interaction between me (the declarant) and all witnesses.

I understand the full import of this declaration.

Signed___________________________________

Printed name______________________________

_________________________________________

City and State of Residence___________________

IF THE DECLARANT IS INCAPACITATED OR INCOMPETENT, the adult who signed above for the declarant is the: [Initial or check only one (1) of the following spaces]

__ Court appointed guardian of the declarant's person.

__ Agent or attorney in fact (POA) under the declarant's heath care power of attorney.

__ Health care representative for the declarant under a written advance directive or other written appointment.

__ Proxy for the declarant (state relationship to declarant) _________________________

Address and other optional contact information for guardian, agent, representative, or proxy who signed for the declarant:

_______________________________________________________

________________________________________________________

The declarant is personally known to me, and I believe the declarant to be of sound mind. I did not sign the declarant's signature above, for, or at the direction of, the declarant. I am not a parent, spouse, or child of the declarant. I am not entitled to any part of the declarant's estate or directly financially responsible for the declarant's medical care. I am competent and at least eighteen (18) years of age.

Witness____________Printed name___________Date__________

Witness____________Printed name___________Date__________

OUT OF HOSPITAL DO NOT RESUSCITATE ORDER

I,___________________, the attending physician, advanced practice registered nurse, or physician assistant of _________________, have certified the declarant as a qualified person to make an out of hospital DNR declaration, and I order health care providers having actual notice of this out of hospital DNR declaration and order not to initiate or continue cardiopulmonary resuscitation procedures on behalf of the declarant, unless the out of hospital DNR declaration is revoked.

Signed_____________________Date__________

Printed name______________________________

Physician/APRN/PA license number ___________

________________________________________

As added by P.L.148-1999, SEC.12. Amended by P.L.50-2021, SEC.52; P.L.9-2022, SEC.32; P.L.86-2023, SEC.5.
Ind. Code § 16-31-2-1 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 31 / Chapter 2 / Section 16-31-2-1
Creation
Status: in_force

Sec. 1. The Indiana emergency medical services commission is created.

[Pre-1993 Recodification Citation: 16-1-39-3.]

As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.14.
Ind. Code § 16-36-7-16 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 36 / Chapter 7 / Section 16-36-7-16
"Informed consent"
Status: in_force

Sec. 16. As used in this chapter, "informed consent" means consent voluntarily given by an individual after a sufficient explanation and disclosure of the subject matter involved to enable that individual to have a general understanding of the treatment or procedure and the medically acceptable alternatives, including the substantial risks and hazards inherent in the proposed treatment or procedure, and to make a knowing health care decision without coercion or undue influence.

As added by P.L.50-2021, SEC.63.
Ind. Code § 16-49-3-11 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 49 / Chapter 3 / Section 16-49-3-11
Department of child services; access to data
Status: in_force

Sec. 11. The department of child services shall have access to all data submitted by a local child fatality review team, including access to the electronic data collection system, to assist the department of child services in preparing the report required under IC 31-25-2-24.

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

Sec. 3. (a) Except as otherwise provided, a person who recklessly violates or fails to comply with this chapter commits a Class B misdemeanor.

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

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

As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.24.
Ind. Code § 16-20-1-22 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 20 / Chapter 1 / Section 16-20-1-22
Sanitary inspections and surveys of public buildings and institutions
Status: in_force

Sec. 22. Local health officers may make sanitary inspections and surveys of all public buildings and institutions.

[Pre-1993 Recodification Citation: 16-1-4-8.]

As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.3.
Ind. Code § 16-31-6-2.5 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 31 / Chapter 6 / Section 16-31-6-2.5
Use of overdose intervention drugs; civil immunity
Status: in_force

Sec. 2.5. (a) Except for an act of gross negligence or willful misconduct, an advanced emergency medical technician, a community corrections officer, an emergency medical responder, an emergency medical technician, a firefighter or volunteer firefighter, a law enforcement officer, a paramedic, or a probation officer who administers an overdose intervention drug according to standards established by:

(1) the department or agency that oversees the individual's employment in providing emergency medical services; or

(2) the commission under IC 16-31-2-9;

to an individual suffering from an overdose is immune from civil liability for acts or omissions when administering the drug.

(b) If:

(1) an advanced emergency medical technician;

(2) a community corrections officer;

(3) an emergency medical responder;

(4) an emergency medical technician;

(5) a firefighter or volunteer firefighter;

(6) a law enforcement officer;

(7) a paramedic; or

(8) a probation officer;

is immune from civil liability for the individual's act or omission when administering an overdose intervention drug, a person who has only an agency relationship with the advanced emergency medical technician, community corrections officer, emergency medical responder, emergency medical technician, firefighter or volunteer firefighter, law enforcement officer, paramedic, or probation officer is also immune from civil liability for the act or omission.

As added by P.L.156-2014, SEC.9. Amended by P.L.32-2015, SEC.6; P.L.4-2018, SEC.3.
Ind. Code § 16-46-6-13 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 46 / Chapter 6 / Section 16-46-6-13-b
Repealed
Status: repealed

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

As added by P.L.152-1997, SEC.1. Amended by P.L.42-2024, SEC.129. Repealed by P.L.152-2026, SEC.238.
Ind. Code § 16-42-5.4-6 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 42 / Chapter 5.4 / Section 16-42-5.4-6
Permitted items for sale; location of sales
Status: in_force

Sec. 6. (a) The homestead vendor or the owner of a small farm may sell the items described in subsection (b) at:

(1) property (as defined in section 3.5 of this chapter); or

(2) a farmers market;

directly to an end consumer.

(b) A homestead vendor or the owner of a small farm may sell the following items primarily derived from a location described in subsection (a)(1) or (a)(2) directly to an end consumer:

(1) Meat products:

(A) raised at the individual's property; and

(B) slaughtered, processed, and labeled in compliance with IC 15-17-5.

(2) Prepared foods, including baked goods.

(3) Candy.

(4) Produce.

(5) Natural sweeteners.

(6) Fruit spreads.

As added by P.L.163-2026, SEC.8.
Ind. Code § 16-41-27-9 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 41 / Chapter 27 / Section 16-41-27-9
Mobile home community attendants and caretakers
Status: in_force

Sec. 9. A mobile home community must be in the personal charge of an adult attendant or caretaker designated by the owner or operator of the mobile home community at the times when mobile homes, manufactured homes, and industrialized residential structures in the mobile home community are occupied by tenants. The caretaker present at the time of a violation of this chapter is equally responsible with the owner or operator of the mobile home community for a violation of this chapter.

[Pre-1993 Recodification Citation: 13-1-7-11.]

As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.24. Amended by P.L.87-2005, SEC.10; P.L.168-2020, SEC.6.
Ind. Code § 16-22-8-34.5 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 22 / Chapter 8 / Section 16-22-8-34.5
Insurance
Status: in_force

Sec. 34.5. The corporation may enter into a group purchasing agreement to purchase medical malpractice insurance with the following:

(1) One (1) or more hospitals organized or operated under this article.

(2) One (1) or more hospitals organized or operated under IC 16-23.

As added by P.L.91-2002, SEC.12 and P.L.100-2002, SEC.14. Amended by P.L.184-2005, SEC.36.
Ind. Code § 16-36-7-8 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 36 / Chapter 7 / Section 16-36-7-8
"Electronic signature"
Status: in_force

Sec. 8. As used in this chapter, "electronic signature" has the meaning set forth in IC 26-2-8-102(10).

As added by P.L.50-2021, SEC.63.
Ind. Code § 16-22-7-35 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 22 / Chapter 7 / Section 16-22-7-35
Disposition of bond proceeds
Status: in_force

Sec. 35. The proceeds from bonds issued under this chapter, after reimbursement for preliminary expenses as provided in section 14 of this chapter and payment for land, shall be applied to the payment of the costs of the buildings on account of which the bonds are issued, including incidental expenses and interest during construction. Until the proceeds are applied as required in this section, the proceeds are subject to a lien in favor of the bondholders or the trustees.

[Pre-1993 Recodification Citation: 16-12-20.5-20.]

As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.5.
Ind. Code § 16-22-7-26 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 22 / Chapter 7 / Section 16-22-7-26
Terms of lease
Status: in_force

Sec. 26. (a) A lease may provide the lessee with an option to renew the lease, with approval of the board of directors of the city hospital, for a like or lesser term. The lease must contain an option for the city hospital to purchase at any time after ten (10) years from the execution of the lease and before the expiration of the lease on dates in each year fixed in the lease, at a price equal to the amount required to enable the authority to do the following:

(1) Redeem all outstanding securities payable out of the rentals provided in the lease and all premiums payable on the redemption and accrued and unpaid interest.

(2) Pay all other indebtedness and obligations of the authority attributable to the construction and leasing of the buildings, including the cost of liquidation of the authority.

(b) A lease may not create an obligation for the lessee or city hospital to purchase the leased buildings or create any obligation to creditors or bondholders of the authority.

[Pre-1993 Recodification Citation: 16-12-20.5-15(a), (b).]

As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.5.
Ind. Code § 16-35-8-12 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 35 / Chapter 8 / Section 16-35-8-12
Funding priority
Status: in_force

Sec. 12. (a) The state department shall give funding priority to applications under this chapter for eligible children who are less than fourteen (14) years of age.

(b) The funding priority described in subsection (a) has the highest priority. However, the state department may issue guidelines establishing additional funding priorities to give to applications that are submitted under this chapter. If the state department issues guidelines under this subsection, the state department shall post the guidelines on the state department's website.

As added by P.L.119-2009, SEC.1. Amended by P.L.108-2019, SEC.206; P.L.23-2026, SEC.143.
Ind. Code § 16-41-27-20 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 41 / Chapter 27 / Section 16-41-27-20
License application
Status: in_force

Sec. 20. (a) An application for a license to operate a mobile home community must be made to the state department on a form prescribed and furnished by the state department, only after plans for the mobile home community have been approved.

(b) If an operator does not apply for the renewal of a license before the date the license expires:

(1) the license expires on that date; and

(2) the operator must pay the penalty fee set forth in section 24(b) of this chapter to obtain a new license.

[Pre-1993 Recodification Citation: 13-1-7-24.]

As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.24. Amended by P.L.87-2005, SEC.19.
Ind. Code § 16-18-2-317.5 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 18 / Chapter 2 / Section 16-18-2-317.5
"Residence"
Status: in_force

Sec. 317.5. "Residence", for purposes of IC 16-21-12, has the meaning set forth in IC 16-21-12-6.

As added by P.L.149-2016, SEC.47.
Ind. Code § 16-21-8-0.6 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 21 / Chapter 8 / Section 16-21-8-0.6
Repealed
Status: repealed

As added by P.L.90-2005, SEC.5. Amended by P.L.121-2006, SEC.22; P.L.41-2007, SEC.9. Repealed by P.L.161-2014, SEC.14.
Ind. Code § 16-31-3.5-2 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 31 / Chapter 3.5 / Section 16-31-3.5-2
Exclusion
Status: in_force

Sec. 2. This chapter does not apply to the following:

(1) A person who solely dispatches prescheduled emergency medical transports.

(2) A person who provides emergency medical dispatching during a major catastrophe or disaster with which individuals or dispatch agencies certified to provide emergency medical dispatching are unable to cope.

As added by P.L.205-2003, SEC.32. Amended by P.L.22-2005, SEC.22.
Ind. Code § 16-44-2-19 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 44 / Chapter 2 / Section 16-44-2-19
Disposition of funds collected
Status: in_force

Sec. 19. All money collected for inspections under this chapter shall be deposited in the petroleum storage tank excess liability trust fund established by IC 13-23-7-1.

[Pre-1993 Recodification Citation: 16-6-11-10.]

As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.27. Amended by P.L.1-1996, SEC.78; P.L.2-1998, SEC.61; P.L.176-2023, SEC.74.
Ind. Code § 16-41-16-1.5 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 41 / Chapter 16 / Section 16-41-16-1.5
"Blood and blood products in liquid or semiliquid form"
Status: in_force

Sec. 1.5. As used in this chapter, "blood and blood products in liquid or semiliquid form" means blood and blood products that have intermediate fluid properties and are capable of flowing in a manner similar to a liquid.

As added by P.L.96-2026, SEC.25.
Ind. Code § 16-34-2-5 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 34 / Chapter 2 / Section 16-34-2-5
Report requirement per abortion; required information; time frame; penalty; quarterly public report; prohibition on identifying information
Status: in_force

Sec. 5. (a) Every health care provider who performs a surgical abortion or provides, prescribes, administers, or dispenses an abortion inducing drug for the purposes of inducing an abortion shall report the performance of the abortion or the provision, prescribing, administration, or dispensing of an abortion inducing drug on a form drafted by the state department, the purpose and function of which shall be the improvement of maternal health and life through the compilation of relevant maternal life and health factors and data, and a further purpose and function shall be to monitor all abortions performed in Indiana to assure the abortions are done only under the authorized provisions of the law. For each abortion performed and abortion inducing drug provided, prescribed, administered, or dispensed, the report shall include, among other things, the following:

(1) The age of the patient.

(2) Whether a waiver of consent under section 4 of this chapter was obtained.

(3) Whether a waiver of notification under section 4 of this chapter was obtained.

(4) The date and location, including the facility name and city or town, where the:

(A) pregnant woman:

(i) provided consent; and

(ii) received all information;

required under section 1.1 of this chapter; and

(B) abortion was performed or the abortion inducing drug was provided, prescribed, administered, or dispensed.

(5) The health care provider's full name and address, including the name of the physicians performing the abortion or providing, prescribing, administering, or dispensing the abortion inducing drug.

(6) The city and county where the pregnancy termination occurred.

(7) The age of the father, or the approximate age of the father if the father's age is unknown.

(8) The patient's county and state of residence.

(9) The marital status of the patient.

(10) The educational level of the patient.

(11) The race of the patient.

(12) The ethnicity of the patient.

(13) The number of the patient's previous live births.

(14) The number of the patient's deceased children.

(15) The number of the patient's spontaneous pregnancy terminations.

(16) The number of the patient's previous induced terminations.

(17) The date of the patient's last menses.

(18) The physician's determination of the gestation of the fetus in weeks.

(19) The reason for the abortion.

(20) Whether the patient indicated that the patient was seeking an abortion as a result of being:

(A) abused;

(B) coerced;

(C) harassed; or

(D) trafficked.

(21) The following information concerning the abortion or the provision, prescribing, administration, or dispensing of the abortion inducing drug:

(A) The postfertilization age of the fetus (in weeks).

(B) The manner in which the postfertilization age was determined.

(C) The gender of the fetus, if detectable.

(D) Whether the fetus has been diagnosed with or has a potential diagnosis of having Down syndrome or any other disability.

(E) If after the earlier of the time the fetus obtains viability or the time the postfertilization age of the fetus is at least twenty (20) weeks, the medical reason for the performance of the abortion.

(22) For a surgical abortion, the medical procedure used for the abortion and, if the fetus had a postfertilization age of at least twenty (20) weeks:

(A) whether the procedure, in the reasonable judgment of the health care provider, gave the fetus the best opportunity to survive;

(B) the basis for the determination that the pregnant woman had a condition described in this chapter that required the abortion to avert the death of or serious impairment to the pregnant woman; and

(C) the name of the second doctor present, as required under IC 16-34-2-3(a)(3).

(23) For a nonsurgical abortion, the precise drugs provided, prescribed, administered, or dispensed, and the means of delivery of the drugs to the patient.

(24) For a nonsurgical abortion, that the manufacturer's instructions were provided to the patient and that the patient signed the patient agreement.

(25) For an abortion performed before twenty (20) weeks of postfertilization age of the fetus, the medical indication by diagnosis code for the fetus and the mother.

(26) The mother's obstetrical history, including dates of other abortions, if any.

(27) Any preexisting medical conditions of the patient that may complicate the abortion.

(28) The results of pathological examinations if performed.

(29) For a surgical abortion, whether the fetus was delivered alive, and if so, how long the fetus lived.

(30) Records of all maternal deaths occurring at the location where the abortion was performed or the abortion inducing drug was provided, prescribed, administered, or dispensed.

(31) The date the form was transmitted to the state department and, if applicable, separately to the department of child services.

(b) The health care provider shall complete the form provided for in subsection (a) and shall transmit the completed form to the state department, in the manner specified on the form, within thirty (30) days after the date of each abortion. However, if an abortion is for a female who is less than sixteen (16) years of age, the health care provider shall transmit the form to the state department and separately to the department of child services within three (3) days after the abortion is performed.

(c) The dates supplied on the form may not be redacted for any reason before the form is transmitted as provided in this section.

(d) Each failure to complete or timely transmit a form, as required under this section, for each abortion performed or abortion inducing drug that was provided, prescribed, administered, or dispensed, is a Class B misdemeanor.

(e) On a quarterly basis, the state department shall compile a public report providing the following:

(1) Statistics for the previous calendar quarter from the information submitted under this section.

(2) Statistics for previous calendar years compiled by the state department under this subsection, with updated information for the calendar quarter that was submitted to the state department after the compilation of the statistics.

The state department shall ensure that no identifying information of a pregnant woman is contained in the report.

(f) The state department shall:

(1) summarize aggregate data from all data submitted under this section; and

(2) submit the data, before July 1 of each year, to the United States Centers for Disease Control and Prevention for its inclusion in the annual Vital Statistics Report.

[Pre-1993 Recodification Citation: 35-1-58.5-5.]

As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.17. Amended by P.L.74-2011, SEC.1; P.L.193-2011, SEC.15; P.L.6-2012, SEC.120; P.L.92-2015, SEC.5; P.L.213-2016, SEC.16; P.L.173-2017, SEC.6; P.L.205-2018, SEC.10; P.L.218-2021, SEC.7; P.L.179-2022(ss), SEC.27; P.L.56-2023, SEC.154.
Ind. Code § 16-41-35-14 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 41 / Chapter 35 / Section 16-41-35-14
Unnecessary radiation
Status: in_force

Sec. 14. As used in this chapter, "unnecessary radiation" means the use of radiation in a manner that is injurious or dangerous to health, life, or property.

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

As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.24.
Ind. Code § 16-46-8-6 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 46 / Chapter 8 / Section 16-46-8-6
Repealed
Status: repealed

[Pre-1993 Recodification Citation: 16-2-4-6.]

As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.29. Repealed by P.L.87-1994, SEC.16.
Ind. Code § 16-23-8-2 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 23 / Chapter 8 / Section 16-23-8-2
Hospital support and maintenance
Status: in_force

Sec. 2. A city may do the following:

(1) Appropriate money to the hospital for support and maintenance.

(2) Aid in the support of the hospital by the levy and collection of a special tax, not exceeding two and thirty-three hundredths cents ($0.0233) on each one hundred dollars ($100) valuation of the taxable property of the city.

(3) Give other aid and support in the maintenance of the hospital in the manner that the city fiscal body considers proper.

[Pre-1993 Recodification Citation: 16-12.2-7-3.]

As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.6. Amended by P.L.6-1997, SEC.175.
Ind. Code § 16-52-3-2 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 52 / Chapter 3 / Section 16-52-3-2
Referral to health care facility; required notification
Status: in_force

Sec. 2. (a) Before a temporary health care services agency may refer a health care personnel to a health care facility, the temporary health care services agency shall do the following:

(1) Make inquiries concerning health care personnel, including the following:

(A) Ensuring that the health care personnel meets the licensing, certification, or registration requirements for the profession for which the health care personnel is to be referred.

(B) Determining if any discipline, such as revocation, suspension, probation, or a fine, has been taken against the health care personnel's license, certification, or registration, including any license, certificate, or registration that is active, inactive, retired, or expired, including in another state or jurisdiction.

(2) Check all professional registries that the temporary health care services agency has reason to believe contain information on the health care personnel, including other states and jurisdictions.

(3) Comply with any federal or state statute or regulation concerning the qualifications for a health care facility to engage or employ the health care personnel, including performing:

(A) criminal background checks; and

(B) health screening or tests required by 410 IAC 16.2-3.1-14(t) and 410 IAC 16.2-5-1.4(f).

(b) A temporary health care services agency shall, not later than seven (7) days of becoming aware, notify the state department and the office of the attorney general in writing of any circumstance concerning a health care personnel referred by the temporary health care services agency that threatens the welfare, safety, or health of the public, including the following:

(1) Diversion of a legend drug or controlled substance.

(2) Conviction of a crime, except traffic related misdemeanors other than operating a motor vehicle under the influence of a drug or alcohol.

(3) Abuse of a patient.

(4) Engagement in sexual contact with a patient.

(5) Disciplinary action in another state or jurisdiction.

(6) A violation of the health care personnel's standard of practice set forth in IC 25-1-9-4.

As added by P.L.149-2023, SEC.18. Amended by P.L.9-2024, SEC.382.
Ind. Code § 16-41-12-11 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 41 / Chapter 12 / Section 16-41-12-11
Implied warranties; strict liability; screening tests; specification of blood use; distributions by foreign blood centers
Status: in_force

Sec. 11. (a) The:

(1) procurement, processing, distribution, or use of:

(A) blood;

(B) plasma;

(C) human cells, tissues, or cellular or tissue-based products; or

(D) other human tissue, such as corneas, bones, or organs;

by a bank, storage facility, or hospital; and

(2) injection, transfusion, or transplantation of any of the human tissue listed in subdivision (1) into the human body by a hospital, physician, or surgeon, whether or not any remuneration is paid;

is the rendition of a service and not the sale of a product. Such services do not give rise to an implied warranty of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose, nor do the services give rise to strict liability in tort.

(b) A hospital, physician, or other person is not required to perform another screening test on blood or plasma that:

(1) is provided by a blood center if the blood or plasma is labeled indicating that the blood or plasma has been tested as required under section 13(b) of this chapter; or

(2) is provided by a blood center under section 13(j) of this chapter and is labeled as required by 21 CFR 606.121(h).

(c) An autologous blood donor may specify that the donor's blood must be used for the donor. Blood that is donated under this section must be tested for the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV). The blood center shall reserve the donor's blood for the purposes specified by the donor and shall label the blood accordingly.

(d) A directed blood donor may specify that the donor's blood is to be used for another person. The blood center shall consider the medical suitability and the wishes of the donor and recipient in making final distribution of the blood.

(e) The blood center is subject to penalties under this chapter if the blood center knowingly fails to reserve the blood for the purposes specified by the recipient under this section or if the blood center fails to comply with subsections (c) through (d).

(f) A blood center located outside Indiana may not distribute:

(1) blood; or

(2) plasma;

in Indiana unless the blood center has certified to the state department that the blood has undergone a screening test as required under this chapter.

[Pre-1993 Recodification Citation: 16-8-7-2.]

As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.24. Amended by P.L.213-2013, SEC.11.
Ind. Code § 16-20-1-4 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 20 / Chapter 1 / Section 16-20-1-4
Board organization and officers
Status: in_force

Sec. 4. The board of each local health department shall, immediately after appointment, meet and organize. The board shall elect a chairman, vice chairman, and other officers the board considers necessary.

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

As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.3.
Ind. Code § 16-18-2-264.9 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 18 / Chapter 2 / Section 16-18-2-264.9
"Out of hospital DNR identification device"
Status: in_force

Sec. 264.9. "Out of hospital DNR identification device", for purposes of IC 16-36-5, has the meaning set forth in IC 16-36-5-7.

As added by P.L.148-1999, SEC.9.
Ind. Code § 16-35-10-3 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 35 / Chapter 10 / Section 16-35-10-3
Eligibility for participation
Status: in_force

Sec. 3. To be eligible for participation in the pilot program, a woman must:

(1) either:

(A) be a pregnant woman; or

(B) be a woman with a newborn child; and

(2) seek assistance for recovery from an opioid addiction.

As added by P.L.174-2017, SEC.1.
Ind. Code § 16-37-2-18 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 37 / Chapter 2 / Section 16-37-2-18
Form of new birth certificate
Status: in_force

Sec. 18. If a certificate of birth is issued from the record described in section 16 of this chapter, the certificate:

(1) must include:

(A) the full name of the child;

(B) the date and place of birth;

(C) the name of the father;

(D) the maiden name of the mother; and

(E) other data required;

(2) must be uniform in color, size, and content with all other certificates; and

(3) may not refer to the fact that the child was born out of wedlock.

[Pre-1993 Recodification Citation: 16-4-1-3.]

As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.20. Amended by P.L.257-1997(ss), SEC.34.
Ind. Code § 16-31-8.5-2 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 31 / Chapter 8.5 / Section 16-31-8.5-2
"Fund"
Status: in_force

Sec. 2. As used in this chapter, "fund" refers to the emergency medical services fund established by section 3 of this chapter.

As added by P.L.205-2003, SEC.36.
Ind. Code § 16-46-14-2 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 46 / Chapter 14 / Section 16-46-14-2
Safety PIN grant fund established; nonreversion; transfer of money appropriated to the fund
Status: in_force

Sec. 2. (a) The safety PIN (protecting Indiana's newborns) grant fund is established for the purpose of distributing money for the improving birth outcomes grant program. The fund shall be administered by the state department.

(b) The fund consists of:

(1) money appropriated for the program or to the fund by the general assembly;

(2) money received from state or federal grants or programs; and

(3) gifts, money, and donations received from any other source, including transfers from other funds or accounts.

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

(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 money may be invested. Interest that accrues from the investments shall be deposited in the fund.

(e) Money in the fund at the end of the state fiscal year does not revert to the state general fund or to any other fund in the case of an appropriation made to the program from a fund other than the state general fund. In addition, if there is an appropriation for the program for a state fiscal year, the money appropriated shall be transferred to the fund at the beginning of the state fiscal year for which the appropriation is made.

As added by P.L.125-2015, SEC.1. Amended by P.L.204-2016, SEC.30; P.L.147-2023, SEC.28.
Ind. Code § 16-31-3-2 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 31 / Chapter 3 / Section 16-31-3-2
Standards for certification and licensure
Status: in_force

Sec. 2. The commission shall establish standards for persons required to be certified or licensed by the commission to provide emergency medical services. To be certified or licensed, a person must meet the following minimum requirements:

(1) The personnel certified or licensed under this chapter must do the following:

(A) Meet the standards for education and training established by the commission by rule.

(B) Successfully complete a basic or an inservice course of education and training on sudden infant death syndrome that is certified by the commission in conjunction with the state health commissioner.

(C) Successfully complete a basic or an inservice course of education and training on autism that is certified by the commission.

(D) Successfully complete a research based training program concerning suicide assessment, treatment, and management that is:

(i) demonstrated to be an effective or promising program; and

(ii) recommended by the Indiana Suicide Prevention Network Advisory Council.

(E) After December 31, 2024, complete basic training, which may be completed online or by other means of virtual instruction, that addresses the mental health and wellness of persons required to be licensed under this chapter, including:

(i) healthy coping skills to preserve the mental health of persons required to be licensed under this chapter and manage the stress and trauma related to the provision of emergency medical services;

(ii) recognition of symptoms of posttraumatic stress disorder and signs of suicidal behavior; and

(iii) information on mental health resources available for persons required to be licensed under this chapter.

(F) Submit to a national criminal history background check. The state police department shall release the results of the national criminal history background check conducted under this clause to the:

(i) commission; or

(ii) department of homeland security.

(2) Ambulances to be used must conform with the requirements of the commission and must either be:

(A) covered by insurance issued by a company licensed to do business in Indiana in the amounts and under the terms required in rules adopted by the commission; or

(B) owned by a governmental entity covered under IC 34-13-3.

(3) Emergency ambulance service shall be provided in accordance with rules adopted by the commission. However, the rules adopted under this chapter may not prohibit the dispatch of an ambulance to aid an emergency patient because an emergency medical technician is not immediately available to staff the ambulance.

(4) Ambulances must be equipped with a system of emergency medical communications approved by the commission. The emergency medical communication system must properly integrate and coordinate appropriate local and state emergency communications systems and reasonably available area emergency medical facilities with the general public's need for emergency medical services.

(5) Emergency medical communications shall be provided in accordance with rules adopted by the commission.

(6) A nontransporting emergency medical services vehicle must conform with the commission's requirements.

[Pre-1993 Recodification Citation: 16-1-39-9(b).]

As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.14. Amended by P.L.22-1994, SEC.4; P.L.186-1995, SEC.9; P.L.1-1998, SEC.117; P.L.22-2005, SEC.19; P.L.71-2008, SEC.1; P.L.77-2012, SEC.23; P.L.254-2017, SEC.4; P.L.56-2018, SEC.2; P.L.139-2023, SEC.2; P.L.28-2026, SEC.33.
Ind. Code § 16-18-2-281 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 18 / Chapter 2 / Section 16-18-2-281
"Pharmacist"
Status: in_force

Sec. 281. "Pharmacist" means a person licensed by law to practice pharmacy in Indiana.

[Pre-1993 Recodification Citations: 16-6-8-2(c); 16-6-8.1-1; 16-6-12-5.]

As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.1.
Ind. Code § 16-41-29-4 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 41 / Chapter 29 / Section 16-41-29-4
Discarding or destruction of registration records
Status: in_force

Sec. 4. The register, entry book, or card filing system may not be discarded or destroyed until the expiration of one (1) year after the calendar year for which it was maintained.

[Pre-1993 Recodification Citation: 16-9-1-1(b) part.]

As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.24.
Ind. Code § 16-27-2-1 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 27 / Chapter 2 / Section 16-27-2-1
"Health care professional"
Status: in_force

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

(1) A licensed physician or a physician assistant (as defined in IC 25-22.5-1-1.1).

(2) A dentist licensed under IC 25-14.

(3) A chiropractor licensed under IC 25-10-1.

(4) A podiatrist licensed under IC 25-29.

(5) An optometrist licensed under IC 25-24.

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

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

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

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

(10) An:

(A) occupational therapist licensed; or

(B) occupational therapy assistant licensed;

under IC 25-23.5.

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

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

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

[Pre-1993 Recodification Citation: 16-10-2.6-1.]

As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.10. Amended by P.L.178-1993, SEC.2; P.L.147-1997, SEC.2; P.L.90-2007, SEC.1; P.L.197-2007, SEC.7; P.L.197-2011, SEC.65; P.L.207-2021, SEC.14.
Ind. Code § 16-40-6-2 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 40 / Chapter 6 / Section 16-40-6-2
"340B program"
Status: in_force

Sec. 2. As used in this chapter, "340B program" refers to the federal 340B Drug Pricing Program established under 42 U.S.C. 256b.

As added by P.L.188-2025, SEC.4.
Ind. Code § 16-21-12-3 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 21 / Chapter 12 / Section 16-21-12-3
"Discharge"
Status: in_force

Sec. 3. As used in this chapter, "discharge" means a patient's exit or release from a hospital following an inpatient hospitalization.

As added by P.L.137-2015, SEC.6.
Ind. Code § 16-18-2-200 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 18 / Chapter 2 / Section 16-18-2-200
"Legislative body"
Status: in_force

Sec. 200. (a) Except as provided in subsections (b) and (c), "legislative body" has the meaning set forth in IC 36-1-2-9.

(b) For purposes of IC 16-20-1-21.5, "legislative body" has the meaning set forth in IC 16-20-1-21.5(c).

(c) For purposes of IC 16-20-5.5, "legislative body" has the meaning set forth in IC 16-20-5.5-1.

[1993 Recodification Citation: New.]

As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.1. Amended by P.L.219-2021, SEC.2.
Ind. Code § 16-22-8-35.5 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 22 / Chapter 8 / Section 16-22-8-35.5
Hospital employee salary information
Status: in_force

Sec. 35.5. Any information concerning the specific salaries paid to individual employees of a hospital may be withheld by the hospital from disclosure under IC 5-14-3. However, the information must be provided to the state board of accounts upon request. The state board of accounts shall maintain the confidentiality of the information as required under IC 5-14-3-6.5.

As added by P.L.208-2016, SEC.6.
Ind. Code § 16-24-1-6 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 24 / Chapter 1 / Section 16-24-1-6
Absences creating vacancy; excuse
Status: in_force

Sec. 6. Failure of a member of the governing board to attend three (3) consecutive meetings of the board creates a vacancy in the member's office unless the absence is excused by formal action by the governing board.

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

As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.7.
Ind. Code § 16-50-1-11 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 50 / Chapter 1 / Section 16-50-1-11
Other investigations or reviews
Status: in_force

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

As added by P.L.48-2018, SEC.3.
Ind. Code § 16-18-2-173 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 18 / Chapter 2 / Section 16-18-2-173
"Home health agency"
Status: in_force

Sec. 173. (a) "Home health agency", for purposes of IC 16-27-1, has the meaning set forth in IC 16-27-1-2.

(b) "Home health agency", for purposes of IC 16-27-2, has the meaning set forth in IC 16-27-2-2.

[Pre-1993 Recodification Citations: 16-10-2.2-4; 16-10-2.6-2.]

As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.1. Amended by P.L.224-2017, SEC.6; P.L.117-2023, SEC.1.
Ind. Code § 16-42-5-20 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 42 / Chapter 5 / Section 16-42-5-20
Wearing apparel; employees
Status: in_force

Sec. 20. A person shall wear clean outer garments while working in a food establishment.

[Pre-1993 Recodification Citation: 16-1-20-22.]

As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.25.
Ind. Code § 16-19-3-27.5 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 19 / Chapter 3 / Section 16-19-3-27.5
"Technology new to Indiana"; technical review panel; duties; members; applications for approval of TNI; approval of site specific plans for residential or commercial applications; residential onsite sewage systems unfamiliar to local health department
Status: in_force

Sec. 27.5. (a) As used in this section and section 27.8 of this chapter, "technology new to Indiana" (referred to in this section as "TNI") means sewage treatment or disposal methods, processes, or equipment that are not described in the administrative rules of the state department or the executive board concerning residential onsite sewage systems (410 IAC 6-8.3) or commercial onsite sewage systems (410 IAC 6-10.1).

(b) The state department shall establish and maintain a technical review panel consisting of individuals with technical or scientific knowledge relating to onsite sewage systems. The technical review panel:

(1) shall decide under subsection (f) whether to approve:

(A) proprietary residential wastewater treatment devices; and

(B) proprietary commercial wastewater treatment devices;

for general use in Indiana;

(2) shall biannually review the performance of residential onsite sewage systems and commercial onsite sewage systems;

(3) shall assist the state department in developing standards and guidelines for proprietary residential wastewater treatment devices and proprietary commercial wastewater treatment devices;

(4) shall assist the executive board and the state department in updating rules adopted under section 4 of this chapter concerning residential onsite sewage systems and commercial onsite sewage systems; and

(5) may exercise the powers granted by section 27.7 of this chapter.

(c) The technical review panel shall include the following:

(1) A member of the staff of the state department, who shall serve as the chair.

(2) A local health department environmental health specialist appointed by the governor.

(3) An Indiana professional engineer registered under IC 25-31-1 representing the American Council of Engineering Companies.

(4) A representative of the Indiana Builders Association.

(5) An Indiana registered professional soil scientist (as defined in IC 25-31.5-1-6) representing the Indiana Registry of Soil Scientists.

(6) A representative of an Indiana college or university with a specialty in engineering, soil science, environmental health, or biology appointed by the governor.

(7) A representative of the Indiana Onsite Wastewater Professionals Association.

(8) An Indiana onsite sewage system contractor appointed by the governor.

(9) A representative of the Indiana State Building and Construction Trades Council.

All members of the technical review panel are voting members, except the member described in subdivision (1).

(d) In the case of a tie vote of the technical review panel, the following shall occur:

(1) If the tie vote is in regard to a county, city, or town ordinance concerning residential onsite sewage systems:

(A) the technical review panel shall send the ordinance back to the county, city, or town not more than seven (7) days after the day of the tie vote;

(B) the county, city, or town may revise and resubmit the ordinance; and

(C) if the ordinance is revised and resubmitted, the technical review panel shall consider the revised ordinance at its next meeting.

(2) If the tie vote is in regard to a matter not described in subdivision (1), the technical review panel shall, not more than seven (7) days after the day of the tie vote:

(A) contact the applicant by phone call and by mail; and

(B) request more information or provide an explanation of how the applicant can modify the application to make it more complete.

The technical review panel shall review any new information provided by the applicant and vote again on the application not more than thirty (30) days after receiving the information.

(e) The technical review panel shall do the following:

(1) Receive applications for the approval of TNI for general use in:

(A) residential onsite sewage systems under sections 4 and 27 of this chapter and IC 16-41-25; and

(B) commercial onsite sewage systems under sections 4 and 27 of this chapter and IC 16-19-3.5.

(2) Meet monthly as needed to assist the executive board and the state department as described in subsection (b)(4) and to review applications described in subdivision (1).

(3) Notify each person who submits an application described in subdivision (1):

(A) that the person's application has been received by the technical review panel; and

(B) of whether the application is complete;

not later than thirty (30) days after the technical review panel receives the application.

(4) Inform each person who submits an application described in subdivision (1) of:

(A) a tentative decision of the technical review panel; or

(B) the technical review panel's final decision under subsection (f);

concerning the application not more than ninety (90) days after the technical review panel notifies the person under subdivision (3) that the panel has received the person's application.

(f) In response to each application described in subsection (e)(1), the technical review panel shall make, and inform the applicant of, one (1) of the following final decisions:

(1) That the TNI to which the application relates is approved for general use in Indiana.

(2) That the TNI to which the application relates is approved for use in Indiana with certain conditions, which may include:

(A) a requirement that the TNI be used initially only in a pilot project;

(B) restrictions on the number or type of installations of the TNI;

(C) sampling and analysis requirements for TNI involving or comprising a secondary treatment system;

(D) requirements relating to training concerning the TNI;

(E) requirements concerning the operation and maintenance of the TNI; or

(F) other requirements.

(3) That the TNI to which the application relates is approved on a project-by-project basis.

(4) That the TNI is not approved for use in Indiana, which must be accompanied by a statement of the reason for the decision.

(g) If the technical review panel makes a decision under subsection (f)(4) that the TNI is not approved for use in Indiana, the applicant may:

(1) submit a new application to the technical review panel under this section; or

(2) file a petition for review of the technical review panel's decision under IC 4-21.5-3.

(h) If the technical review panel fails to notify a person who submits an application of the technical review panel's tentative decision or final recommendation within ninety (90) days after receiving the application as required by subsection (e)(4), the person who submitted the application may use the TNI to which the application relates in a single residential onsite sewage system or commercial onsite sewage system, as if the TNI had been approved only for use in a pilot project.

(i) The technical review panel shall decide that the TNI to which an application relates is approved for general use in Indiana if:

(1) the TNI has been certified as meeting the NSF/ANSI 40 Standard;

(2) a proposed Indiana design and installation manual for the TNI is submitted with the permit application; and

(3) the technical review panel certifies that the proposed Indiana design and installation manual meets the vertical and horizontal separation, sizing, and soil loading criteria of the state department.

(j) Subsection (k) applies if:

(1) a particular TNI meets the requirements of NSF/ANSI 40, NSF/ANSI 245, or NSF/ANSI 350;

(2) the proposed Indiana design and installation manual for the TNI meets the vertical and horizontal separation, sizing, and soil loading criteria of the state department; and

(3) an Indiana professional engineer registered under IC 25-31-1 prepares site specific plans for the use of the TNI for a residential or commercial application.

(k) In a case described in subsection (j):

(1) if the TNI is to be used in a residential application, the site specific plans prepared under subsection (j)(3), after being submitted to the local health department of the county, city, or multiple county unit in which the TNI would be installed, may be approved by the local health department within the period set forth in IC 16-41-25-1(a); and

(2) if the TNI is to be used in a commercial application, the site specific plans prepared under subsection (j)(3) shall be approved by the state department upon submission of the site specific plans.

(l) A local health department may not refuse an application for a permit for the construction or installation of a residential onsite sewage system (as defined in IC 16-41-25-0.4) solely because the residential onsite sewage system has not been used previously in the jurisdiction of the local health department or is unfamiliar to the local health department, if either of the following apply:

(1) The residential onsite sewage system has been approved by the technical review panel under this section for general use in Indiana.

(2) The residential onsite sewage system:

(A) is based on one (1) or more sewage treatment or disposal methods or processes; or

(B) incorporates equipment;

approved by the technical review panel under this section for general use in Indiana.

As added by P.L.261-2019, SEC.2. Amended by P.L.143-2022, SEC.27; P.L.167-2022, SEC.4; P.L.178-2022(ts), SEC.11; P.L.232-2023, SEC.4; P.L.151-2025, SEC.1.
Ind. Code § 16-21-15-9 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 21 / Chapter 15 / Section 16-21-15-9
Authority over hospitals granted a certificate; deficiency notice; investigations
Status: in_force

Sec. 9. (a) The state department may do any of the following concerning a hospital that is issued a certificate of public advantage under this chapter:

(1) Investigate the hospital's activities.

(2) Require the hospital to either take action or prohibit an action in order to retain the hospital's certificate, including revocation of a hospital's certificate of public advantage, if the state department determines any of the following:

(A) The hospital is not complying with this chapter or with a term or condition issued with the hospital's certificate.

(B) The state department's issuance of a hospital's certificate was based on a material misrepresentation in the application.

(C) The hospital has failed to pay a fee authorized under this chapter.

(D) The benefits determined in the issuance of the certificate no longer outweigh the disadvantages attributable to the reduction in competition resulting from the merger.

(b) If the state department determines that a hospital holding a certificate of public advantage has a deficiency in violation of the certificate, the state department shall issue a deficiency notice and require the hospital to adopt a plan of correction concerning the deficiency notice in order to maintain the certificate. A hospital issued a deficiency notice by the state department shall adopt and implement a plan of correction for each indicated deficiency.

(c) The office of the attorney general may issue a civil investigative demand concerning the state department's review or revocation of an issued certificate of public advantage and demand the attendance of witnesses and the production of documents to investigate whether a hospital that holds the certificate continues to meet the requirements of the certificate set forth in this chapter. The office of the attorney general may file an action with the district court of the county in which the hospital is located for the revocation of a certificate issued under this chapter. The attorney general has the burden of establishing by clear and convincing evidence that a change in circumstances has resulted in the public disadvantage in the reduction in competition from the merger outweighs the benefits resulting from the merger.

(d) If the attorney general brings an action under this section and proves by clear and convincing evidence that a certificate of public advantage was obtained through a material misrepresentation to the state department, the parties to the merger agreement bear the burden of establishing by clear and convincing evidence that benefits of the merger are not outweighed by the disadvantages attributable by a reduction in competition as a result of the merger.

As added by P.L.104-2021, SEC.2.
Ind. Code § 16-30-1-1 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 30 / Chapter 1 / Section 16-30-1-1
Health planning and resource development
Status: in_force

Sec. 1. The state department shall carry out health planning and resources development responsibilities and functions within Indiana. The state department shall do the following in the state department's planning activities:

(1) Promote health and wellness activities.

(2) Encourage the prevention of disease.

(3) Encourage innovations in the financing and delivery systems for health services.

(4) Foster competition.

(5) Consider the accessibility and quality of health care services.

[Pre-1993 Recodification Citation: 16-1-3.4-2.]

As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.13.
Ind. Code § 16-22-10-8 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 22 / Chapter 10 / Section 16-22-10-8
Time for filling vacancies
Status: in_force

Sec. 8. The appointment for a vacancy shall be made not more than sixty (60) days after the submission of the initial list of candidates under section 5 of this chapter.

[Pre-1993 Recodification Citation: 16-12-4-2(h).]

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

Sec. 5. An employer shall provide training and the necessary equipment to each employee and student trainee who has duties that require the employee to have direct contact with blood or body fluids in the scope of the employee's employment. The employer shall comply with the following:

(1) The training must be provided before the individual is given an assignment where contact with blood or body fluids is likely.

(2) The training must include training in the universal precautions and other infection control measures that the state department adopts by rule under IC 4-22-2.

(3) An attendance record must be maintained of an individual's participation in the training that is provided. The record must be made available to the state department for inspection under section 7 of this chapter.

[Pre-1993 Recodification Citation: 16-10-7-4.]

As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.24.
Ind. Code § 16-35-2-7 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 35 / Chapter 2 / Section 16-35-2-7
Uniform rules; adoption
Status: in_force

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

(1) Determine medical eligibility.

(2) Determine financial eligibility.

(3) Certify licensed physicians serving children with special health care needs.

(4) Develop standards of care for children with special health care needs.

(5) Determine the types of care, services, and materials that the state department will reimburse under this chapter.

(6) Determine the duration of care that the state department will reimburse providers under this chapter.

[Pre-1993 Recodification Citation: 16-6.5-2-7.]

As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.18.
Ind. Code § 16-51-1-12 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 51 / Chapter 1 / Section 16-51-1-12
Rules
Status: in_force

Sec. 12. The state department shall adopt rules under IC 4-22-2 for the enforcement of this chapter.

As added by P.L.203-2023, SEC.18.
Ind. Code § 16-31.5-13-1 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 31.5 / Chapter 13 / Section 16-31.5-13-1
Enforcement of compact; service of process
Status: in_force

Sec. 1. (a) The executive, legislative, and judicial branches of state government in each member state shall enforce this compact and take all actions necessary and appropriate to effectuate the compact's purposes and intent. The provisions of this compact and the rules promulgated hereunder shall have standing as statutory law.

(b) All courts shall take judicial notice of the compact and the rules in any judicial or administrative proceeding in a member state pertaining to the subject matter of this compact that may affect the powers, responsibilities, or actions of the commission.

(c) The commission shall be entitled to receive service of process in any proceeding described in this section, and shall have standing to intervene in the proceeding for all purposes. Failure to provide service of process to the commission shall render a judgment or order void as to the commission, this compact, or promulgated rules.

As added by P.L.3-2020, SEC.1.
Ind. Code § 16-35-1.6-6 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 35 / Chapter 1.6 / Section 16-35-1.6-6
Repealed
Status: repealed

As added by P.L.12-1995, SEC.123. Repealed by P.L.3-1995, SEC.155.
Ind. Code § 16-18-2-196 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 18 / Chapter 2 / Section 16-18-2-196
"Kerosene"
Status: in_force

Sec. 196. "Kerosene", for purposes of IC 16-44-2, has the meaning set forth in IC 16-44-2-2.

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

As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.1.
Ind. Code § 16-18-2-238.5 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 18 / Chapter 2 / Section 16-18-2-238.5
"Mobile home community"
Status: in_force

Sec. 238.5. "Mobile home community", for purposes of IC 16-41-27, has the meaning set forth in IC 16-41-27-5.

As added by P.L.87-2005, SEC.3.
Ind. Code § 16-25-4.5-6 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 25 / Chapter 4.5 / Section 16-25-4.5-6
Provider duty to provide perinatal hospice brochure, perinatal hospice provider list, and certification form
Status: in_force

Sec. 6. (a) The state department shall develop a form on which a pregnant woman certifies, at the time of receiving a diagnosis that the pregnant woman's unborn child has a lethal fetal anomaly, that the pregnant woman has received the following:

(1) A copy of the perinatal hospice brochure developed under this chapter.

(2) A list of the perinatal hospice providers and programs developed under section 5 of this chapter.

(b) The provider diagnosing the pregnant woman's unborn child with the lethal fetal anomaly shall, at the time of diagnosis:

(1) provide the pregnant woman with a written copy of:

(A) the perinatal brochure developed under this chapter; and

(B) the certification form developed by the state department under subsection (a); and

(2) have the pregnant woman complete the certification form.

As added by P.L.213-2016, SEC.12.
Ind. Code § 16-18-2-122 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 18 / Chapter 2 / Section 16-18-2-122
"Facility"
Status: in_force

Sec. 122. (a) "Facility", for purposes of IC 16-28-2-12, has the meaning set forth in IC 16-28-2-12(a).

(b) "Facility", for purposes of IC 16-28-6.5, has the meaning set forth in IC 16-28-6.5-1.

(c) "Facility", for purposes of IC 16-41-11, has the meaning set forth in IC 16-41-11-2.

[Pre-1993 Recodification Citation: 16-10-7-2.]

As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.1. Amended by P.L.61-2015, SEC.3; P.L.86-2018, SEC.167; P.L.142-2021, SEC.1.
Ind. Code § 16-23-5-7 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 23 / Chapter 5 / Section 16-23-5-7
Contracts with townships
Status: in_force

Sec. 7. The trustees of the townships of the county, with the consent of the township boards, may contract with the managers of the hospital for the nursing and care of the poor of the townships who are sick, injured, or disabled, upon terms that the township officers determine to be just and proper.

[Pre-1993 Recodification Citation: 16-12.2-1-3.]

As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.6.
Ind. Code § 16-23.5-1-11 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 23.5 / Chapter 1 / Section 16-23.5-1-11
"Medical center"
Status: in_force

Sec. 11. "Medical center" includes a hospital building or complex of buildings in which medical education, internship programs, medical research, paramedical training, and any related or equivalent activities are systematically carried on in addition to the usual functions of hospitals.

[Pre-2007 Higher Education Recodification Citation: 20-12-30.3-1 part.]

As added by P.L.2-2007, SEC.191.
Ind. Code § 16-46-5-4 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 46 / Chapter 5 / Section 16-46-5-4
Repealed
Status: repealed

[Pre-1993 Recodification Citation: 16-3-6-1.]

As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.29. Repealed by P.L.72-2001, SEC.11.
Ind. Code § 16-18-2-320.5 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 18 / Chapter 2 / Section 16-18-2-320.5
"Rural emergency hospital"
Status: in_force

Sec. 320.5. "Rural emergency hospital" means a hospital that was, as of December 27, 2020, a federally certified critical access hospital, a rural hospital, or hospital treated as a rural hospital under Section 1886(d)(8)(E) of the Social Security Act, and meets the following requirements:

(1) Does not have more than fifty (50) beds.

(2) Is granted rural emergency hospital status by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services.

(3) Meets the requirements for a rural emergency hospital as set forth by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services.

(4) Is licensed as a rural emergency hospital under IC 16-21-2.

As added by P.L.147-2023, SEC.2.
Ind. Code § 16-42-19-4 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 42 / Chapter 19 / Section 16-42-19-4
"Investigational or new drug"
Status: in_force

Sec. 4. As used in this chapter, "investigational or new drug" means a drug that is limited by state law to use under professional supervision of a practitioner authorized by law to prescribe or administer the drug.

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

As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.25.
Ind. Code § 16-18-2-105 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 18 / Chapter 2 / Section 16-18-2-105
"Effective treatment"
Status: in_force

Sec. 105. "Effective treatment", for purposes of IC 16-41-16, has the meaning set forth in IC 16-41-16-3.

[Pre-1993 Recodification Citation: 16-1-9.7-2.]

As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.1.
Ind. Code § 16-25-4.5-2 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 25 / Chapter 4.5 / Section 16-25-4.5-2
"Lethal fetal anomaly"
Status: in_force

Sec. 2. As used in this chapter, "lethal fetal anomaly" means a fetal condition diagnosed before birth that, if the pregnancy results in a live birth, will with reasonable certainty result in the death of the child not more than three (3) months after the child's birth.

As added by P.L.213-2016, SEC.12.
Ind. Code § 16-51-1-3 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 51 / Chapter 1 / Section 16-51-1-3
"Health maintenance organization"
Status: in_force

Sec. 3. As used in this chapter, "health maintenance organization" has the meaning set forth in IC 27-13-1-19.

As added by P.L.203-2023, SEC.18.
Ind. Code § 16-28-2.5-1 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 28 / Chapter 2.5 / Section 16-28-2.5-1
Application
Status: in_force

Sec. 1. This chapter does not apply to the conversion of acute care beds to comprehensive care beds under IC 16-29-3.

As added by P.L.257-2015, SEC.4.
Ind. Code § 16-41-43-2 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 41 / Chapter 43 / Section 16-41-43-2
"Entity"
Status: in_force

Sec. 2. As used in this chapter, "entity" means any business, association, or governmental entity. The term includes any branch location of the entity.

As added by P.L.59-2015, SEC.2.
Ind. Code § 16-35-8-3 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 35 / Chapter 8 / Section 16-35-8-3
Hearing aid fund; established
Status: in_force

Sec. 3. The hearing aid fund is established for the purpose of providing hearing aid assistance to eligible children through the hearing aid assistance program established by section 9 of this chapter.

As added by P.L.119-2009, SEC.1.
Ind. Code § 16-39-2-5.5 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 39 / Chapter 2 / Section 16-39-2-5.5
Provider requirements; individualized mental health safety plans
Status: in_force

Sec. 5.5. (a) Each psychiatric crisis center, psychiatric inpatient unit, and psychiatric residential treatment provider shall do the following:

(1) Collaboratively develop an individualized mental health safety plan with each patient.

(2) Explain the benefits of coordinating care and sharing individualized mental health safety plans with mental health providers in the community that can help with the patient's safe transition back into the community.

(3) Make a good faith effort before a patient leaves the facility at which the patient is receiving care to obtain the patient's consent to disclose the patient's individualized mental health safety plan with mental health providers, integrated school based mental health providers, mobile integrated healthcare programs (as described in IC 16-31-12), and mental health community paramedicine programs that will be supporting the patient's safe transition back into the community and, if applicable, school.

(b) Upon disclosure of the patient's individualized mental health safety plan described in subsection (a), a mobile integrated healthcare program (as described in IC 16-31-12) or a mental health community paramedicine program may do the following:

(1) Help facilitate services that are determined to be necessary for a patient.

(2) Coordinate, cooperate, and communicate with other licensed mental health professionals, health care professionals, and service providers in the community to implement or continue the individualized mental health safety plan.

(3) Monitor the services to determine the effectiveness of the services.

(4) Adapt the patient's mental health safety plan as needed for the patient's welfare and safety.

As added by P.L.225-2019, SEC.2. Amended by P.L.126-2021, SEC.2.
Ind. Code § 16-44-1-1 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 44 / Chapter 1 / Section 16-44-1-1
Labeling requirements; advertisements; violations
Status: in_force

Sec. 1. (a) A person who deals in retail in:

(1) previously used or previously used and reclaimed;

(2) refined;

(3) recleaned; or

(4) reconditioned:

lubricating oils, lubricants, or mixtures of lubricants shall at all times have every container or item of equipment in or through which any of those products are sold, kept for sale, displayed, or dispensed plainly labeled under subsection (b).

(b) The products described in subsection (a) must be plainly labeled in lettering:

(1) as large as any other lettering on the product; or

(2) in letters at least one-half (1/2) inch in height;

whichever is larger, stating that the contents comprise a previously used product.

(c) A person who publishes, displays, or circulates an advertisement offering for sale any:

(1) previously used or previously used and reclaimed;

(2) rerefined;

(3) recleaned; or

(4) reconditioned;

lubricating oils, lubricants, or mixtures of lubricants shall state in the advertisement, in letters at least as large as any other lettering in the advertisement, the fact that the products have been previously used.

(d) A person who recklessly violates this section commits a Class B misdemeanor.

[Pre-1993 Recodification Citation: 16-6-10-1.]

As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.27.
Ind. Code § 16-41-10-2.5 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 41 / Chapter 10 / Section 16-41-10-2.5
Consent by patient to testing and release of testing results; refusing testing; petitioning court
Status: in_force

Sec. 2.5. (a) A patient (including a patient who is unable to consent due to physical or mental incapacity) to whose blood or body fluids an emergency medical services provider, a health care provider, or a law enforcement officer is exposed as described in section 2 of this chapter is considered to have consented to:

(1) testing for the presence of a serious communicable disease of a type that has been epidemiologically demonstrated to be transmittable by an exposure of the kind experienced by the emergency medical services provider, health care provider, or law enforcement officer; and

(2) release of the testing results to a medical director or physician described in section 3 of this chapter.

The medical director or physician shall notify the emergency medical services provider, health care provider, or law enforcement officer of the test results.

(b) If a patient described in subsection (a) refuses to provide a blood or body fluid specimen for testing for a serious communicable disease, the exposed emergency medical services provider, health care provider, or law enforcement officer, the exposed emergency medical services provider's, health care provider's, or law enforcement officer's employer, or the state department may petition the circuit or superior court having jurisdiction in the county:

(1) of the patient's residence; or

(2) where the employer of the exposed emergency medical services provider, health care provider, or law enforcement officer has the employer's principal office;

for an order requiring that the patient provide a blood or body fluid specimen, including an emergency order for a blood or body fluid specimen under section 2.6 of this chapter.

(c) If a patient described in subsection (a) refuses to provide a blood or body fluid specimen for testing for a serious communicable disease, and that patient is a witness, bystander, or victim of alleged criminal activity (IC 35-31.5-2-73), the exposed emergency medical services provider, health care provider, or law enforcement officer, the exposed emergency medical services provider's, health care provider's, or law enforcement officer's employer, or the state department may submit the form described in section 2 of this chapter to the medical director or physician of a hospital licensed under IC 16-21-2, IC 16-22-2, or IC 16-23-1. The medical director or physician described in this section shall notify the emergency medical services provider, health care provider, or law enforcement officer of the test results not more than forty-eight (48) hours after the medical director or physician receives the test results.

As added by P.L.212-2003, SEC.7. Amended by P.L.131-2018, SEC.2; P.L.224-2019, SEC.4; P.L.112-2020, SEC.44; P.L.190-2021, SEC.4.
Ind. Code § 16-36-7-28 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 36 / Chapter 7 / Section 16-36-7-28
Advance directive; signature; witnesses; acknowledgement; counterparts; telephonic interaction; validity
Status: in_force

Sec. 28. (a) An advance directive signed by or for a declarant under this section may accomplish or communicate one (1) or more of the following:

(1) Designate one (1) or more competent adult individuals or other persons as a health care representative to make health care decisions for the declarant or receive health information on behalf of the declarant, or both.

(2) State specific health care decisions by the declarant.

(3) State the declarant's preferences or desires regarding the provision, continuation, termination, or refusal of life prolonging procedures, palliative care, comfort care, or assistance with activities of daily living.

(4) Specifically disqualify one (1) or more named individuals from:

(A) being appointed as a health care representative for the declarant;

(B) acting as a proxy for the declarant under section 42 of this chapter; or

(C) receiving and exercising delegated authority from the declarant's health care representative.

(b) An advance directive under this section must be signed by or for the declarant using one (1) of the following methods:

(1) Signed by the declarant in the presence of two (2) adult witnesses or in the presence of a notarial officer.

(2) Signing of the declarant's name by another adult individual at the specific direction of the declarant, in the declarant's presence, and in the presence of the two (2) adult witnesses or a notarial officer. However, an individual who signs the declarant's name on the advance directive may not be a witness, the notarial officer, or a health care representative designated in the advance directive.

(c) An advance directive signed under this section must be witnessed or acknowledged in one (1) of the following ways:

(1) Signed in the declarant's presence by two (2) adult witnesses, at least one (1) of whom may not be the spouse or other relative of the declarant.

(2) Signed or acknowledged by the declarant in the presence of a notarial officer, who completes and signs a notarial certificate under IC 33-42-9-12 and makes it a part of the advance directive.

If the advance directive complies with either subdivision (1) or (2), but contains additional witness signatures or a notarial certificate that is not needed, the advance directive is still validly witnessed and acknowledged. A remote online notarization or electronic notarization of an advance directive that complies with IC 33-42-17 complies with subdivision (2).

(d) A competent declarant and the witnesses or a notarial officer may complete and sign an advance directive in two (2) or more counterparts in tangible paper form, with the declarant's signature placed on one (1) original counterpart and with the signatures of the witnesses, if any, or the notarial officer's signature and certificate on one (1) or more different counterparts in tangible paper form, so long as the declarant and the witnesses or notarial officer comply with the presence requirement as described in section 19 of this chapter, and so long as the text of the advance directive states that it is being signed in separate paper counterparts. If an advance directive is signed in counterparts under this subsection:

(1) the declarant;

(2) a health care representative who is designated in the advance directive;

(3) a person who supervised the signing of the advance directive in that person's presence; or

(4) any other person who was present during the signing of the advance directive;

must combine all of the separately signed paper counterparts of the advance directive into a single composite document that contains the text of the advance directive, the signature of the declarant, and the signatures of the witnesses, if any, or the notarial officer. The person who combines the separately signed counterparts into a single composite document must do so not later than ten (10) business days after the person receives all of the separately signed paper counterparts. Any scanned copy, photocopy, or other accurate copy of the composite document that contains the complete text of the advance directive and all signatures will be treated as validly signed under this section. The person who creates the signed composite document under this subsection may include information about compliance within this subsection in an optional affidavit that is signed under section 41 of this chapter.

(e) If facts and circumstances, including physical impairments or physical isolation of a competent declarant, make it impossible or impractical for the declarant to use audiovisual technology to interact with the two (2) witnesses and to satisfy the presence requirement under section 19 of this chapter, the declarant and the witnesses may use telephonic interaction throughout the signing process. A potential witness cannot be compelled to use telephonic interaction alone to accomplish the signing of an advance directive under this section. A declarant and a notarial officer may not use telephonic interaction to accomplish the signing of an advance directive or other document under this chapter.

(f) If an advance directive is signed under subsection (e), the witnesses must be able to positively identify the declarant by receiving accurate answers from the declarant that:

(1) authenticate the identity of the declarant; and

(2) establish the capacity and sound mind of the declarant to the satisfaction of the witness.

(g) The text of the advance directive signed under subsection (e) must state that the declarant and the witnesses used telephonic interaction throughout the signing process to satisfy the presence requirement.

(h) An advance directive signed under subsection (e) is presumed to be valid if it recites that the declarant and the witnesses signed the advance directive in compliance with Indiana law.

(i) A health care provider or other person who disputes the validity of an advance directive signed under subsection (e) has the burden of proving the invalidity of the advance directive or noncompliance with subsection (e) by a reasonable preponderance of the evidence.

(j) If a declarant resides in or is located in a jurisdiction other than Indiana at the time when the declarant signs a writing that communicates the information described in subsection (a), the writing must be treated as a validly signed advance directive under this chapter if the declarant was not incapacitated at the time of signing and if the writing was:

(1) signed and witnessed or acknowledged in a manner that complies with subsections (b) and (c); or

(2) signed in a manner that complies with the applicable law of the jurisdiction in which the declarant was residing or was physically located at the time of signing.

As added by P.L.50-2021, SEC.63. Amended by P.L.199-2021, SEC.9.
Ind. Code § 16-22-5-9 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 22 / Chapter 5 / Section 16-22-5-9
Certification of objectors' petition
Status: in_force

Sec. 9. Upon the filing of a petition, the county auditor shall immediately certify the petition to the department of local government finance.

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

As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.5. Amended by P.L.90-2002, SEC.383.
Ind. Code § 16-18-2-167 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 18 / Chapter 2 / Section 16-18-2-167
"Health facility"
Status: in_force

Sec. 167. (a) "Health facility":

(1) except for purposes of IC 16-28-15, means a building, a structure, an institution, or other place for the reception, accommodation, board, care, or treatment extending beyond a continuous twenty-four (24) hour period in a week of more than four (4) individuals who need or desire such services because of physical or mental illness, infirmity, or impairment; and

(2) for purposes of IC 16-28-15, has the meaning set forth in IC 16-28-15-3.

(b) The term does not include the premises used for the reception, accommodation, board, care, or treatment in a household or family, for compensation, of a person related by blood to the head of the household or family (or to the spouse of the head of the household or family) within the degree of consanguinity of first cousins.

(c) The term does not include any of the following:

(1) Hotels, motels, or mobile homes when used as such.

(2) Hospitals or mental hospitals, except for that part of a hospital that provides long term care services and functions as a health facility, in which case that part of the hospital is licensed under IC 16-21-2, but in all other respects is subject to IC 16-28.

(3) Hospices that furnish inpatient care and are licensed under IC 16-25-3.

(4) Institutions operated by the federal government.

(5) Foster family homes or day care centers.

(6) Schools for individuals who are deaf or blind.

(7) Day schools for individuals with an intellectual disability.

(8) Day care centers.

(9) Children's homes and child placement agencies.

(10) Offices of practitioners of the healing arts.

(11) Any institution in which health care services and private duty nursing services are provided that is listed and certified by the Commission for Accreditation of Christian Science Nursing Organizations/Facilities, Inc.

(12) Industrial clinics providing only emergency medical services or first aid for employees.

(13) A residential facility (as defined in IC 12-7-2.1-292).

(14) Maternity homes.

(15) Offices of Christian Science practitioners.

[Pre-1993 Recodification Citation: 16-10-4-2.]

As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.1. Amended by P.L.61-1993, SEC.62; P.L.111-1996, SEC.2; P.L.58-2000, SEC.1; P.L.99-2007, SEC.153; P.L.229-2011, SEC.157; P.L.117-2015, SEC.32; P.L.145-2026, SEC.96.
Ind. Code § 16-46-10-6 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 46 / Chapter 10 / Section 16-46-10-6
Eligibility for funding; notice of noncompliance; demonstration of compliance; suspension; report
Status: in_force

Sec. 6. To remain eligible for funding under this chapter, a local board of health must maintain compliance with the financial report submitted under section 2.2 or 2.3 of this chapter, as applicable, and any other reporting requirements under this title. If the state department determines there are reasonable grounds to believe that a local board of health is not complying with:

(1) the local board of health's financial report;

(2) statutory directives; or

(3) rules adopted by the state department;

the state department shall provide written notice of noncompliance to the local board of health, county executive, county fiscal body, and local health department administrator. The local board of health shall have at least thirty (30) days to demonstrate compliance or provide a plan for compliance that is approved by the state department. If, after thirty (30) days, the local board of health has not demonstrated compliance or provided a plan for compliance, the state department may suspend funding under this chapter for the local board of health until compliance is achieved, as determined by the state department. The state department shall report to the state budget committee each local board's funding that is suspended under this section within thirty (30) days of the suspension.

As added by P.L.164-2023, SEC.50.
Ind. Code § 16-42-11-8 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 42 / Chapter 11 / Section 16-42-11-8
Farmers' and egg producers' exemption
Status: in_force

Sec. 8. Farmers and other bona fide egg producers who sell and deliver, on the premises where produced, eggs produced by their own flocks on their own premises are exempt from this chapter.

[Pre-1993 Recodification Citation: 16-6-1-7 part.]

As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.25.
Ind. Code § 16-41-27-24 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 41 / Chapter 27 / Section 16-41-27-24
Inspection; penalties
Status: in_force

Sec. 24. (a) An inspection fee must be submitted to the state department with each license application. The fee is two hundred dollars ($200) for a total of not more than fifty (50) mobile home, manufactured home, and industrialized residential structure sites and one hundred fifty dollars ($150) for each increment of not more than fifty (50) additional sites. Units of state and local government are exempt from the fee.

(b) This subsection does not apply to an application made after an enforcement action. A penalty fee of two hundred dollars ($200) for a total of not more than fifty (50) mobile home, manufactured home, and industrialized residential structure sites and one hundred fifty dollars ($150) for each increment of not more than fifty (50) additional sites may be imposed by the state department for an application for license renewal filed after the license has expired.

[Pre-1993 Recodification Citation: 13-1-7-28.]

As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.24. Amended by P.L.168-2003, SEC.2; P.L.87-2005, SEC.22; P.L.168-2020, SEC.11.
Ind. Code § 16-18-2-66.8 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 18 / Chapter 2 / Section 16-18-2-66.8
"Compounding"
Status: in_force

Sec. 66.8. "Compounding", for purposes of IC 16-42-22.5, has the meaning set forth in IC 16-42-22.5-2.

As added by P.L.136-2026, SEC.2.
Ind. Code § 16-19-4-11 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 19 / Chapter 4 / Section 16-19-4-11
Standing order, prescription, or protocol; immunity
Status: in_force

Sec. 11. (a) The state health commissioner or the commissioner's designated public health authority who is a licensed prescriber may, as part of the individual's official capacity, issue a standing order, prescription, or protocol that allows a pharmacist to administer or dispense any of the following:

(1) An immunization that is recommended by the federal Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices for individuals who are not less than eleven (11) years of age.

(2) A tobacco, vaping, or nicotine cessation product. However, the pharmacist must inform the patient that the patient must have a follow-up consultation with the patient's licensed prescriber.

(b) This subsection does not apply to a pharmacist. The state health commissioner or the commissioner's designated public health authority who is a licensed prescriber may, as part of the individual's official capacity, issue a standing order, prescription, or protocol that allows an individual who is licensed, certified, or registered by a board (as defined in IC 25-1-9-1), and if within the individual's scope of practice, to administer or dispense an immunization that is recommended by the federal Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices for individuals who are not less than eleven (11) years of age.

(c) A standing order described in subsection (a), (b), or (e) must include the following:

(1) The purpose of the order.

(2) The eligible recipients.

(3) The geographic area covered by the standing order.

(4) The procedure for administering or dispensing the immunization or product.

(5) A timeline for renewing or updating the standing order.

(d) The state health commissioner or designated public health authority who issues a standing order, prescription, or protocol under subsection (a), (b), or (e) is immune from civil liability related to the issuing of the standing order, prescription, or protocol.

(e) Notwithstanding subsection (a) and subsection (b), the state health commissioner or the commissioner's designated public health authority may issue a standing order, prescription, or protocol to administer or dispense an immunization that is recommended by the federal Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices for individuals who are at least five (5) years of age. Nothing in this subsection authorizes the state health commissioner or the commissioner's designated public health authority to:

(1) require an individual to receive an immunization for COVID-19; or

(2) waive or otherwise allow a minor to receive an immunization without the consent of the parent or guardian as required under IC 16-36-1.

This subsection expires at the conclusion of the federal public health emergency concerning COVID-19 that was renewed on October 15, 2021, or any subsequent renewal of the declared federal public health emergency concerning COVID-19.

As added by P.L.96-2017, SEC.2. Amended by P.L.202-2017, SEC.1; P.L.218-2019, SEC.2; P.L.1-2022, SEC.4; P.L.96-2026, SEC.16.
Ind. Code § 16-22-3-10 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 22 / Chapter 3 / Section 16-22-3-10
Personnel; compensation; policies
Status: in_force

Sec. 10. Upon the recommendation of the executive director, a governing board shall do the following:

(1) Fix the compensation, including incentives for productivity, of all hospital employees.

(2) Adopt personnel and management policies consistent with the governing boards of other hospitals in Indiana.

[Pre-1993 Recodification Citation: 16-12.1-3-8 part.]

As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.5.
Ind. Code § 16-18-2-98 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 18 / Chapter 2 / Section 16-18-2-98
"Division director and director of a division"
Status: in_force

Sec. 98. "Division director" and "director of a division", for purposes of IC 16-22-8, has the meaning set forth in IC 16-22-8-4.

[Pre-1993 Recodification Citation: 16-12-21-1 part.]

As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.1.
Ind. Code § 16-52-3-4 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 52 / Chapter 3 / Section 16-52-3-4
Refund to health care personnel; eligibility; amount
Status: in_force

Sec. 4. (a) If a health care personnel fails, through no fault of the health care personnel, to obtain employment or the position from the health care facility to which the temporary health care services agency referred the health care personnel, the temporary health care services agency shall, upon request, refund the full amount the health care personnel paid to the temporary health care services agency for the referral. However, the health care personnel is not eligible for a refund from the temporary health care services agency if the health care personnel leaves or abandons the employment or position without reasonable cause.

(b) In addition to the payment under subsection (a), if a temporary health care services agency refers a health care personnel to a health care facility and no employment or service existed, the temporary health care services agency shall pay the health care personnel not later than five (5) days after demand, the amount of the health care personnel's transportation to and from the health care facility and other reasonable expenses.

As added by P.L.149-2023, SEC.18.
Ind. Code § 16-37-1-7 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 37 / Chapter 1 / Section 16-37-1-7
Birth certificate requests; permanent records
Status: in_force

Sec. 7. (a) Both the state registrar and the local health officer shall maintain a permanent record, accompanying the birth records, that contains for each request for a certified copy of a birth certificate the following:

(1) The date of the request.

(2) The name and address of the person making the request.

(b) The permanent record for each request required under this section may be maintained in the Indiana birth registration system (IBRS).

[Pre-1993 Recodification Citations: 16-1-16-18(a) part; 16-1-19-3(a) part.]

As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.20. Amended by P.L.87-1994, SEC.9; P.L.138-2019, SEC.5.
Ind. Code § 16-41-32-24 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 41 / Chapter 32 / Section 16-41-32-24
Repealed
Status: repealed

[Pre-1993 Recodification Citation: 16-9-4-7(a).]

As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.24. Repealed by P.L.142-1995, SEC.32.
Ind. Code § 16-18-2-316.6 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 18 / Chapter 2 / Section 16-18-2-316.6
"Replacement facility"
Status: in_force

Sec. 316.6. "Replacement facility", for purposes of IC 16-28-2.5, has the meaning set forth in IC 16-28-2.5-4.

As added by P.L.257-2015, SEC.3.
Ind. Code § 16-20-5-5 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 20 / Chapter 5 / Section 16-20-5-5
Boundaries; hearings; notice
Status: in_force

Sec. 5. (a) An area board of health and the trustees of the multiple county sewer, water, wastewater, or similar district shall jointly establish boundary lines, which may not exceed the boundaries of the district, for a special uniform inspection and enforcement area.

(b) The area board of health shall publish notice of a hearing regarding the establishment of the area in at least two (2) newspapers of general circulation in each member county. The notice must inform the public of the public's right to appear and provide evidence on the matter.

[Pre-1993 Recodification Citation: 16-1-7.5-4.]

As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.3.
Ind. Code § 16-22-6-29 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 22 / Chapter 6 / Section 16-22-6-29
Revenue bonds; authorization; legal investments; sale
Status: in_force

Sec. 29. (a) The governing board may issue revenue bonds of the authority to procure funds to pay the cost of a building to be built, acquired, renovated, or acquired and renovated under this chapter, and to repay advances for preliminary expenses made to the authority by the county. The bonds are payable solely from the income and revenues of the particular building financed from the proceeds of the bonds issued.

(b) The revenue bonds must be authorized by resolution of the governing board. The resolution must provide the following:

(1) The rate of interest that the bonds will pay if the rate is fixed, and the manner in which the interest rate will be determined if rates are variable.

(2) The maturity date of the bonds, which may not exceed the term of the lease of the building for which the bonds were issued.

(3) The extent and the manner that bonds bearing variable interest rates may be converted to bonds bearing a fixed rate of interest.

(4) The terms of redemption, including a provision that bonds maturing later than ten (10) years after issuance are, at the option of the authority to be exercised by the board, redeemable before maturity at the par value together with premiums.

(5) The form of the bonds, including the interest coupons to be attached, if any.

(6) The denominations of the bonds.

(7) The time and places of payment of principal and interest of the bonds, which must be at least one (1) state or national bank or trust company.

(8) That the principal and interest may be paid in any lawful medium.

(c) Subject to registration provisions, the bonds have the qualities of negotiable instruments under IC 26 and the bonds are legal investments for a private trust fund and the funds of any banks, trust companies, insurance companies, building and loan associations, credit unions, banks of discount and deposit, savings banks, loan and trust safe deposit companies, rural loan and savings associations, guaranty loan and savings associations, mortgage guaranty companies, small loan companies, industrial loan and investment companies, and other financial institutions organized under the laws of the state.

(d) The bonds may be registered in the name of the owner. The bonds shall be executed by the president or vice president of the board of directors. The corporate seal of the authority shall be affixed and attested by the secretary of the board of directors, and the interest coupons attached to the bonds, if any, shall be executed by placing on the coupons the facsimile signature of the treasurer.

(e) Except as provided in subsection (f), the bonds shall be sold by the governing board at public sale under IC 5-1-11, but the notice of sale shall be published in the manner required for bonds of the county in which the authority is located. Notwithstanding IC 5-1-11-3(c), bonds bearing a variable rate of interest shall be awarded to the bidder offering the best bid in the judgment of the board.

(f) If the aggregate principal amount of bonds to be issued at any one (1) time exceeds ten million dollars ($10,000,000), the bonds may be sold at public or private sale at a price the governing board determines. If the bonds are sold at public sale, the governing board shall follow the guidelines set forth in subsection (e). If the bonds are sold at private sale, the governing board shall, before selecting a person with whom to negotiate the sale of the bonds:

(1) solicit and obtain written proposals from at least three (3) persons regularly engaged in the business of underwriting bonds; or

(2) publish notice of intent to receive written proposals one (1) time in a newspaper or financial journal having general circulation in Indianapolis and a newspaper or financial journal having national circulation.

(g) The governing board shall allow each person at least fourteen (14) days from the date of solicitation or publication to formulate, prepare, and submit a proposal. The board of directors shall select the proposal that the board, in the board's sole discretion, determines to be in the best interest of the authority.

[Pre-1993 Recodification Citation: 16-12-20-17.]

As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.5. Amended by P.L.42-1993, SEC.14.
Ind. Code § 16-45-3-3 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 45 / Chapter 3 / Section 16-45-3-3
Administration of chapter
Status: in_force

Sec. 3. The state department is designated as the state agency to carry out this chapter. The state department may, through the division of maternal and child health, cooperate with the United States Department of Labor in the administration of 42 U.S.C. 701 et seq. and may formulate plans for the effective administration of 42 U.S.C. 701 et seq.

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

As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.28.
Ind. Code § 16-41-38-2.5 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 41 / Chapter 38 / Section 16-41-38-2.5
Expired
Status: repealed

As added by P.L.25-2020, SEC.1. Expired 7-1-2022 by P.L.25-2020, SEC.1.
Ind. Code § 16-35-2-10 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 35 / Chapter 2 / Section 16-35-2-10
Children with autism
Status: in_force

Sec. 10. (a) An individual who:

(1) has autism (as defined in IC 12-7-2.1-33(b)); and

(2) is less than twenty-one (21) years of age;

has an eligible medical condition under this chapter.

(b) The state department shall extend all care, services, and materials provided under this chapter to an individual described in subsection (a) who meets any additional eligibility criteria established by the state department under this chapter.

As added by P.L.79-1999, SEC.2. Amended by P.L.99-2007, SEC.159; P.L.145-2026, SEC.104.
Ind. Code § 16-18-2-109 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 18 / Chapter 2 / Section 16-18-2-109
Repealed
Status: repealed

[Pre-1993 Recodification Citation: 16-1-45-3.]

As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.1. Repealed by P.L.186-1995, SEC.19.
Ind. Code § 16-22-8-46 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 22 / Chapter 8 / Section 16-22-8-46
Treasurer
Status: in_force

Sec. 46. The board shall appoint a treasurer of the corporation to serve for a term of four (4) years unless sooner removed for cause. The treasurer shall give bond in the amount and with the conditions prescribed by the board and with surety approved by the board. All money payable to the corporation shall be paid to the treasurer and the treasurer shall deposit the money in accordance with Indiana law relating to the deposit of public funds by municipal corporations. However, if trust funds are received or managed under a trust indenture, the terms and conditions of the trust indenture shall be followed. The treasurer must be a resident of the county.

[Pre-1993 Recodification Citation: 16-12-21-41.]

As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.5. Amended by P.L.255-2003, SEC.53.
Ind. Code § 16-21-13-2 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 21 / Chapter 13 / Section 16-21-13-2
Department authority
Status: in_force

Sec. 2. The state department may do any of the following:

(1) Change the perinatal level of care designation for a hospital or birthing center if the state department determines that the hospital or birthing center failed to meet the standards necessary for the designated perinatal level of care.

(2) Investigate a complaint against a hospital or birthing center concerning a perinatal certification.

As added by P.L.16-2018, SEC.2.
Ind. Code § 16-31.5-2-9 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 31.5 / Chapter 2 / Section 16-31.5-2-9
"Medical director"
Status: in_force

Sec. 9. As used in this article, "medical director" means a physician licensed in a member state who is accountable for the care delivered by EMS personnel.

As added by P.L.3-2020, SEC.1.
Ind. Code § 16-18-2-320 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 18 / Chapter 2 / Section 16-18-2-320
"Rolls"
Status: in_force

Sec. 320. "Rolls", for purposes of IC 16-42-10, has the meaning set forth in IC 16-42-10-4.

[Pre-1993 Recodification Citation: 16-6-3-1(d).]

As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.1.
Ind. Code § 16-27-5.5-8 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 27 / Chapter 5.5 / Section 16-27-5.5-8
Annual report to Medicaid oversight committee
Status: in_force

Sec. 8. The office shall report annually to the Medicaid oversight committee established by IC 2-5-54-2 on the use and outcomes of the home health agency cooperative agreements.

As added by P.L.136-2024, SEC.40.
Ind. Code § 16-18-2-17.2 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 18 / Chapter 2 / Section 16-18-2-17.2
"Anatomic pathology service"
Status: in_force

Sec. 17.2. "Anatomic pathology service", for purposes of IC 16-48-1, has the meaning set forth in IC 16-48-1-1.

As added by P.L.6-2012, SEC.110.
Ind. Code § 16-41-7.5-2 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 41 / Chapter 7.5 / Section 16-41-7.5-2
"Program"
Status: in_force

Sec. 2. As used in this chapter, "program" means a syringe exchange program operated under this chapter.

As added by P.L.208-2015, SEC.9.
Ind. Code § 16-22-10-2 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 22 / Chapter 10 / Section 16-22-10-2
Selection of board members by county executive
Status: in_force

Sec. 2. If a county appropriates money for the erection, construction, equipment, or maintenance for a nonprofit hospital, the county executive of the county may select at least one-half (1/2) of the members of the governing board.

[Pre-1993 Recodification Citation: 16-12-4-2(b).]

As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.5.
Ind. Code § 16-33-4-5 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 33 / Chapter 4 / Section 16-33-4-5
Establishment
Status: in_force

Sec. 5. The Indiana Soldiers' and Sailors' Children's Home is established as a state residential school and home for the care of Indiana children who are in need of residential care and would qualify for educational service. Preference shall be given to the admission of children of members of the armed forces and children of families of veterans who meet these admission criteria. A child who requires residential placement in a secure facility (as defined in IC 31-9-2.1-222), a juvenile detention facility, or a detention center for the safety of the child or others may not be placed at the home.

[Pre-1993 Recodification Citation: 16-6.5-5-4.]

As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.16. Amended by P.L.142-1995, SEC.16; P.L.55-1997, SEC.7; P.L.145-2026, SEC.103.
Ind. Code § 16-24-2-2 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 24 / Chapter 2 / Section 16-24-2-2
"Contracting county" defined
Status: in_force

Sec. 2. As used in this chapter, "contracting county" means a county that contracts with a county having a hospital for the care of patients.

[1993 Recodification Citation: New.]

As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.7.
Ind. Code § 16-46-14-5 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 46 / Chapter 14 / Section 16-46-14-5
Rules
Status: in_force

Sec. 5. The state department may adopt necessary rules under IC 4-22-2 to implement this chapter.

As added by P.L.125-2015, SEC.1.
Ind. Code § 16-51-1-6 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 51 / Chapter 1 / Section 16-51-1-6
"Institutional provider"
Status: in_force

Sec. 6. As used in this chapter, "institutional provider" means any of the following:

(1) Except as provided in section 1 of this chapter, a hospital.

(2) An end stage renal disease provider.

(3) A home health agency.

(4) A hospice organization.

(5) An outpatient physical therapy, occupational therapy, or speech pathology service provider.

(6) A comprehensive outpatient rehabilitation facility.

(7) A histocompatibility laboratory.

(8) An organ procurement organization.

(9) A religious nonmedical health care institution.

As added by P.L.203-2023, SEC.18.
Ind. Code § 16-22-5-2 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 22 / Chapter 5 / Section 16-22-5-2
Continuation of existing cumulative building funds
Status: in_force

Sec. 2. Cumulative building funds established under the following statutes are continued in full force and effect, and the county officers authorized and empowered to levy the taxes to provide those funds may continue to do so in accordance with the proposal or plans establishing those funds:

(1) IC 16-12-16 (before its repeal on September 2, 1971).

(2) IC 16-12-15 (before its repeal on July 1, 1993).

(3) IC 16-12.1-4 (before its repeal on July 1, 1993).

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

As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.5.
Ind. Code § 16-34-4-6 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 34 / Chapter 4 / Section 16-34-4-6
Abortion prohibited if a person knows that the pregnant woman is seeking the abortion solely because the fetus has been diagnosed with Down syndrome or has a potential diagnosis of Down syndrome
Status: in_force

Sec. 6. (a) A person may not intentionally perform or attempt to perform an abortion allowed under IC 16-34-2 if the person knows that the pregnant woman is seeking the abortion solely because the fetus has been diagnosed with Down syndrome or has a potential diagnosis of Down syndrome.

(b) A person may not intentionally perform or attempt to perform an abortion allowed under IC 16-34-2 if the person knows that the pregnant woman is seeking the abortion solely because the fetus has been diagnosed with Down syndrome or has a potential diagnosis of Down syndrome.

(c) This section is severable as specified in IC 1-1-1-8.

As added by P.L.213-2016, SEC.22. Amended by P.L.179-2022(ss), SEC.33.
Ind. Code § 16-28-1-7 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 28 / Chapter 1 / Section 16-28-1-7
Adoption of rules; fire safety rule recommendations; classification of facilities
Status: in_force

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

Sec. 7. The state department shall do the following:

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

(A) Health and sanitation standards necessary to protect the health, safety, security, rights, and welfare of patients.

(B) Qualifications of applicants for licenses issued under this article to assure the proper care of patients.

(C) Operation, maintenance, management, equipment, and construction of facilities required to be licensed under this article if jurisdiction is not vested in any other state agency.

(D) Manner, form, and content of the license, including rules governing disclosure of ownership interests.

(E) Levels of medical staffing and medical services in cooperation with the office of Medicaid policy and planning, division of family resources, and other agencies authorized to pay for the services.

(2) Recommend to the fire prevention and building safety commission fire safety rules necessary to protect the health, safety, security, rights, and welfare of patients.

(3) Classify health facilities in health care categories.

[Pre-1993 Recodification Citation: 16-10-4-5(a).]

As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.11. Amended by P.L.179-1993, SEC.3; P.L.145-2006, SEC.135; P.L.156-2011, SEC.21; P.L.141-2014, SEC.9.
Ind. Code § 16-18-2-259 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 18 / Chapter 2 / Section 16-18-2-259
Repealed
Status: repealed

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

As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.1. Repealed by P.L.137-1996, SEC.75.
Ind. Code § 16-37-2-15 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 37 / Chapter 2 / Section 16-37-2-15
Proper name of illegitimate child whose parents subsequently marry
Status: in_force

Sec. 15. If the parents of a child born out of wedlock in Indiana later marry, the child shall legally take the last name of the father.

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

As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.20.
Ind. Code § 16-23-1-43 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 23 / Chapter 1 / Section 16-23-1-43
City classification changes; effect
Status: in_force

Sec. 43. If a city to which this chapter applies becomes a city of a different class, the hospital may continue to be maintained, operated, improved, remodeled, and enlarged, and real property acquired, as provided in this chapter as if the classification had not changed.

[Pre-1993 Recodification Citation: 16-12.2-5-36.]

As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.6.
Ind. Code § 16-18-2-105.8 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 18 / Chapter 2 / Section 16-18-2-105.8
"Electronic"
Status: in_force

Sec. 105.8. "Electronic", for purposes of IC 16-36-7, has the meaning set forth in IC 16-36-7-6.

As added by P.L.50-2021, SEC.11.
Ind. Code § 16-41-7-3 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 41 / Chapter 7 / Section 16-41-7-3
Notification by physician
Status: in_force

Sec. 3. (a) A licensed physician who diagnoses, treats, or counsels a patient with a serious communicable disease shall inform the patient of the patient's duty under section 1 of this chapter.

(b) A physician described in subsection (a) may notify the following:

(1) A health officer if the physician has reasonable cause to believe that a patient:

(A) is a serious and present risk to the health of others as described in section 2(a) of this chapter;

(B) has engaged in noncompliant behavior; or

(C) is suspected of being a person at risk (as defined in section 1 of this chapter).

(2) A person at risk (as defined in section 1 of this chapter) or a person legally responsible for the patient if the physician:

(A) has medical verification that the patient is an individual with a communicable disease;

(B) knows the identity of the person at risk;

(C) has a reasonable belief of a significant risk of harm to the identified person at risk;

(D) has reason to believe the identified person at risk has not been informed and will not be informed of the risk by the patient or another person; and

(E) has made reasonable efforts to inform the individual with a communicable disease of the physician's intent to make or cause the state department to make a disclosure to the person at risk.

(c) A physician who notifies a person at risk under this section shall do the following:

(1) Identify the serious communicable disease.

(2) Inform the person of available health care measures such as counseling and testing.

(d) A physician who in good faith provides notification under this section is not subject to liability in a civil, an administrative, a disciplinary, or a criminal action.

(e) A patient's privilege with respect to a physician under IC 34-46-3-1 is waived regarding:

(1) notification under subsection (b); and

(2) information provided about a patient's noncompliant behavior in an investigation or action under this chapter, IC 16-41-2, IC 16-41-3, IC 16-41-5, IC 16-41-6, IC 16-41-8, IC 16-41-9, IC 16-41-13, IC 16-41-14, and IC 16-41-16.

(f) A physician's immunity from liability under subsection (d) applies only to the provision of information reasonably calculated to protect an identified person who is at epidemiological risk of infection.

(g) A physician who notifies a person under this section is also required to satisfy the reporting requirements under IC 16-41-2-2 through IC 16-41-2-8.

[Pre-1993 Recodification Citation: 16-1-10.5-11.5.]

As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.24. Amended by P.L.1-1998, SEC.122; P.L.112-2020, SEC.24; P.L.56-2023, SEC.158.
Ind. Code § 16-36-7-35 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 36 / Chapter 7 / Section 16-36-7-35
Incapacity of declarant
Status: in_force

Sec. 35. (a) For purposes of this section, the term "declarant" includes an individual who has not executed an advance directive or who has no unrevoked advance directive in effect.

(b) A declarant is presumed to be capable of making health care decisions for the declarant unless the declarant is determined to be incapacitated. The declarant's desires are controlling while a declarant has decision making capacity. Each physician or health care provider must clearly communicate to a declarant who has decision making capacity the treatment plan and any change to the treatment plan before implementation of the plan or a change to the plan. Incapacity may not be inferred from a person's voluntary or involuntary hospitalization for mental illness or from the person's intellectual disability.

(c) When a declarant is incapacitated, a health care decision made on the declarant's behalf by a health care representative is effective to the same extent as a decision made by the declarant if the declarant were not incapacitated. However, if:

(1) a health care representative makes and communicates a health care decision; and

(2) a health care provider concludes that carrying out that health care decision would be medically inappropriate or clearly contrary to the declarant's best interests;

then the health care provider has the same right to refuse to carry out that decision as if that decision were made and communicated directly by the declarant at a time when the declarant was not incapacitated.

(d) If a declarant's capacity to make health care decisions or provide informed consent is in question, the declarant's treating physician shall evaluate the declarant's capacity and, if the treating physician concludes that the declarant lacks capacity, enter that evaluation in the declarant's medical record.

(e) If the treating physician is unable to reach a conclusion under subsection (d) about whether the declarant lacks capacity, the treating physician and other health care providers shall treat the declarant as still having capacity to make health care decisions and provide informed consent, until a later evaluation occurs under this section after the passage of time or after a change in the declarant's condition.

(f) This chapter does not limit the authority of a probate court under IC 29-3 to make determinations about an individual's incapacity or recovery from a period of incapacity.

(g) A determination made under this section that a declarant lacks capacity to make health care decisions may not be construed as a finding that a declarant lacks capacity for any other purpose.

As added by P.L.50-2021, SEC.63.
Ind. Code § 16-42-5-5.2 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 42 / Chapter 5 / Section 16-42-5-5.2
Variances from rules
Status: in_force

Sec. 5.2. The state department may grant a variance from one (1) or more of the state rules concerning:

(1) food handling machinery; or

(2) sanitary standards for the operation of food establishments;

in accordance with IC 16-19-3-4.3.

As added by P.L.266-2001, SEC.13.
Ind. Code § 16-39-10-4 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 39 / Chapter 10 / Section 16-39-10-4
Disclosure to law enforcement official
Status: in_force

Sec. 4. A covered entity may disclose the following protected health information to a law enforcement official who requests the protected health information for the purpose of identifying or locating a missing person:

(1) Contact information, including family, personal representative, and friends of the individual.

(2) Previous addresses of the individual and the individual's family, personal representative, and friends.

As added by P.L.47-2005, SEC.1.
Ind. Code § 16-28.5-1-3 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 28.5 / Chapter 1 / Section 16-28.5-1-3
"Memory care services"
Status: in_force

Sec. 3. "Memory care services" means care provided to a person diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease, a related disorder, or dementia who resides in a health facility or a housing with services establishment that locks, secures, segregates, or provides a special program or special unit for residents with Alzheimer's disease, related disorders, or dementia.

As added by P.L.147-2023, SEC.12.
Ind. Code § 16-22-6-28 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 22 / Chapter 6 / Section 16-22-6-28
Agreements between contiguous counties; rights of county citizens
Status: in_force

Sec. 28. The citizens of a contributing county under section 27 of this chapter have the same rights and privileges in the hospital as the citizens of the county where the hospital is located.

[Pre-1993 Recodification Citation: 16-12-19-2.]

As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.5.
Ind. Code § 16-41-39.8-9 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 41 / Chapter 39.8 / Section 16-41-39.8-9
Bidding for political subdivision or state agency for lead-based paint activities project
Status: in_force

Sec. 9. A political subdivision or a state agency may not accept a bid for a lead-based paint activities project from a person who does not hold a lead-based paint activities license.

As added by P.L.57-2009, SEC.17.
Ind. Code § 16-35-2-8 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 35 / Chapter 2 / Section 16-35-2-8
State or federal higher education awards as not affecting eligibility for assistance
Status: in_force

Sec. 8. If an individual receives a state or federal higher education award that is paid directly to an approved postsecondary educational institution for the individual's benefit:

(1) the individual is not required to report that award as income or as a resource of the individual when applying for assistance for a destitute child under this chapter; and

(2) the award shall not be considered as income or a resource of the individual in determining initial or continuing eligibility for assistance under this chapter.

[Pre-1993 Recodification Citation: 16-6.5-2-8.]

As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.18. Amended by P.L.2-2007, SEC.193.
Ind. Code § 16-18-2-27 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 18 / Chapter 2 / Section 16-18-2-27
"ASTM"
Status: in_force

Sec. 27. "ASTM" refers to the American Society for Testing and Materials.

[Pre-1993 Recodification Citations: 16-6-11-1(d); 16-6-13-2.]

As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.1. Amended by P.L.177-1993, SEC.1.
Ind. Code § 16-42-19-15 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 42 / Chapter 19 / Section 16-42-19-15
Inspection of records
Status: in_force

Sec. 15. A person may not refuse to make available and to accord full opportunity to check a record, as required by section 22 of this chapter.

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

As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.25.
Ind. Code § 16-41-16-7.6 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 41 / Chapter 16 / Section 16-41-16-7.6
Disposition of a miscarried fetus or an aborted fetus
Status: in_force

Sec. 7.6. (a) This section applies to a person or facility possessing either an aborted fetus or a miscarried fetus.

(b) Within ten (10) business days after a miscarriage occurs or an abortion is performed, a person or facility described in subsection (a) shall:

(1) conduct the final disposition of a miscarried fetus or an aborted fetus in the manner required by IC 16-21-11-6 or IC 16-34-3-4; or

(2) ensure that the miscarried fetus or aborted fetus is preserved until final disposition under IC 16-21-11-6 or IC 16-34-3-4 occurs.

As added by P.L.213-2016, SEC.26.
Ind. Code § 16-41-15-13 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 41 / Chapter 15 / Section 16-41-15-13
Syphilis testing information; inclusion in birth and stillbirth certificates
Status: in_force

Sec. 13. (a) The state department shall require in each birth certificate and stillbirth certificate, in addition to information otherwise required in the certificate, the following information:

(1) Whether a serological test for syphilis was made for the woman who bore the child.

(2) If a serological test for syphilis was made, the date the blood specimen was taken.

(3) If a serological test for syphilis was made, whether the test was made during pregnancy or at the time of delivery.

(4) If a serological test for syphilis was not made, the reason why the test was not made.

(b) A person who prepares a birth certificate or a stillbirth certificate shall include the information required in subsection (a).

[Pre-1993 Recodification Citations: 16-1-11-15; 16-1-11-16.]

As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.24.
Ind. Code § 16-35-1.6-10 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 35 / Chapter 1.6 / Section 16-35-1.6-10
Confidentiality of information
Status: in_force

Sec. 10. Voter registration information received or maintained under this chapter is confidential.

As added by P.L.12-1995, SEC.123.
Ind. Code § 16-18-2-311 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 18 / Chapter 2 / Section 16-18-2-311
"Record"
Status: in_force

Sec. 311. "Record", for purposes of IC 16-21, means a health, medical, or business record, including records generated or stored electronically.

[Pre-1993 Recodification Citation: 16-10-1-21.]

As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.1.
Ind. Code § 16-19-14-3 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 19 / Chapter 14 / Section 16-19-14-3
"Office"
Status: in_force

Sec. 3. As used in this chapter, "office" refers to the office of minority health established by this chapter.

As added by P.L.38-2010, SEC.4.
Ind. Code § 16-23-3-6 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 23 / Chapter 3 / Section 16-23-3-6
Maintenance tax
Status: in_force

Sec. 6. The city fiscal body may annually levy and collect a tax of not more than two and sixty-seven hundredths cents ($0.0267) on each one hundred dollars ($100) of the taxable property in the city to provide money to aid in the maintenance of the hospital as provided in this chapter.

[Pre-1993 Recodification Citation: 16-12.2-4-6.]

As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.6. Amended by P.L.6-1997, SEC.171.
Ind. Code § 16-18-2-212 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 18 / Chapter 2 / Section 16-18-2-212
"Local health officer"
Status: in_force

Sec. 212. "Local health officer", for purposes of IC 16-22 and IC 16-37, means a local health officer as referred to in IC 16-20.

[Pre-1993 Recodification Citation: 16-12-21-1 part.]

As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.1.
Ind. Code § 16-49-3-9 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 49 / Chapter 3 / Section 16-49-3-9
Discussion of confidential matters; applicable laws; immunity from liability
Status: in_force

Sec. 9. Members of a local child fatality review team and individuals who attend a meeting of a local child fatality review team as invitees of the chairperson:

(1) may discuss among themselves confidential matters that are before the local child fatality review team;

(2) are bound by all applicable laws regarding the confidentiality of matters reviewed by the local child fatality review team; and

(3) except when acting:

(A) with malice;

(B) in bad faith; or

(C) with negligence;

are immune from any civil or criminal liability that might otherwise be imposed as a result of sharing among themselves confidential matters that are before the local child fatality review team.

As added by P.L.119-2013, SEC.3.
Ind. Code § 16-21-10-5 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 21 / Chapter 10 / Section 16-21-10-5
"Office"
Status: in_force

Sec. 5. As used in this chapter, "office" refers to the office of Medicaid policy and planning established by IC 12-8-6.5-1.

As added by P.L.205-2013, SEC.214.
Ind. Code § 16-21-12-9 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 21 / Chapter 12 / Section 16-21-12-9
Hospital attempt to consult with lay caregiver; at home care plan
Status: in_force

Sec. 9. (a) If a patient or the patient's health care representative:

(1) designates a lay caregiver; and

(2) provides the written consent and the other information described in section 7(c) of this chapter;

the hospital shall, as soon as practicable before the patient's discharge from a hospital, attempt to consult with the designated lay caregiver to prepare the lay caregiver for the patient's after care needs and issue an at home care plan that describes the patient's after care needs upon discharge from the hospital to the patient's residence.

(b) An at home care plan may include contact information for health care, community resources, and long term services and supports necessary to successfully carry out the patient's at home care plan.

As added by P.L.137-2015, SEC.6.
Ind. Code § 16-41-35-7 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 41 / Chapter 35 / Section 16-41-35-7
Repealed
Status: repealed

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

As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.24. Repealed by P.L.29-2014, SEC.15.
Ind. Code § 16-32-2-6 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 32 / Chapter 2 / Section 16-32-2-6
Voting by members
Status: in_force

Sec. 6. Except for the member serving on the committee under section 3(7) of this chapter, all members of the committee are entitled to vote on issues before the committee.

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

As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.15. Amended by P.L.37-2018, SEC.7.
Ind. Code § 16-41-6-8 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 41 / Chapter 6 / Section 16-41-6-8
Informing pregnant woman of information; documenting information given and a refusal of test; information if test results positive; confidentiality
Status: in_force

Sec. 8. (a) This section applies to a physician or an advanced practice registered nurse who orders an HIV test under section 5 or 6 of this chapter or to the physician's or nurse's designee.

(b) An individual described in subsection (a) shall:

(1) inform the pregnant woman that:

(A) the individual is required by law to order an HIV test unless the pregnant woman refuses; and

(B) the pregnant woman has a right to refuse the test; and

(2) explain to the pregnant woman:

(A) the purpose of the test; and

(B) the risks and benefits of the test.

(c) An individual described in subsection (a) shall document in the pregnant woman's medical records that the pregnant woman received the information required under subsection (b).

(d) If a pregnant woman refuses to consent to an HIV test, the refusal must be noted by an individual described in subsection (a) in the pregnant woman's medical records.

(e) If a test ordered under section 5 or 6 of this chapter is positive, an individual described in subsection (a):

(1) shall inform the pregnant woman of the test results;

(2) shall inform the pregnant woman of the treatment options or referral options available to the pregnant woman; and

(3) shall:

(A) provide the pregnant woman with a description of the methods of HIV transmission;

(B) discuss risk reduction behavior modifications with the pregnant woman, including methods to reduce the risk of perinatal HIV transmission and HIV transmission through breast milk; and

(C) provide the pregnant woman with referral information to other HIV prevention, health care, and psychosocial services.

(f) The provisions of IC 16-41-2-3 apply to a positive HIV test under section 5 or 6 of this chapter.

(g) The results of a test performed under section 5 or 6 of this chapter are confidential.

(h) As a routine component of prenatal care, every individual described in subsection (a) is required to provide information and counseling regarding HIV and the standard licensed diagnostic test for HIV and to offer and recommend the standard licensed diagnostic test for HIV.

(i) An individual described in subsection (a) shall document:

(1) the oral or written consent of the pregnant woman to be tested; and

(2) that the pregnant woman was counseled and provided the required information set forth in subsection (b) to ensure that an informed decision has been made.

(j) A pregnant woman who refuses a test under this section must do so in writing.

As added by P.L.237-2003, SEC.11. Amended by P.L.97-2004, SEC.68; P.L.112-2011, SEC.1; P.L.129-2018, SEC.15.
Ind. Code § 16-31-3-9 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 31 / Chapter 3 / Section 16-31-3-9
Duration of certificate or license
Status: in_force

Sec. 9. Except as otherwise provided in this chapter, all certificates and licenses are valid for a period specified by the commission unless earlier suspended, revoked, or terminated.

[Pre-1993 Recodification Citation: 16-1-39-11(b).]

As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.14. Amended by P.L.77-2012, SEC.29.
Ind. Code § 16-19-4-1 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 19 / Chapter 4 / Section 16-19-4-1
Commissioner as secretary, executive officer, appointing authority, and director
Status: in_force

Sec. 1. (a) The state health commissioner, by virtue of the state health commissioner's office, is secretary and executive officer of the executive board.

(b) The state health commissioner is the appointing authority and director of the state department.

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

As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.2. Amended by P.L.130-2021, SEC.3; P.L.9-2022, SEC.25; P.L.36-2022, SEC.2.
Ind. Code § 16-21-10-5.7 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 21 / Chapter 10 / Section 16-21-10-5.7
"State directed payment program"
Status: in_force

Sec. 5.7. As used in this chapter, "state directed payment program" means a payment arrangement under section 8.5 of this chapter and authorized under 42 CFR 438.6(c) that allows the office to direct specific payments to a hospital by the managed care organizations that contract with the office to provide health coverage to Medicaid recipients.

As added by P.L.216-2025, SEC.22.
Ind. Code § 16-36-1-5 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 36 / Chapter 1 / Section 16-36-1-5
Persons authorized to consent for incapable parties; minors
Status: in_force

Sec. 5. (a) If an adult incapable of consenting under section 4 of this chapter has not appointed a health care representative under section 7 of this chapter or the health care representative appointed under section 7 of this chapter is not reasonably available or declines to act, except as provided in sections 9 and 9.5 of this chapter, consent to health care may be given in the following order of priority:

(1) A judicially appointed guardian of the person or a representative appointed under section 8 of this chapter.

(2) A spouse.

(3) An adult child.

(4) A parent.

(5) An adult sibling.

(6) A grandparent.

(7) An adult grandchild.

(8) The nearest other adult relative in the next degree of kinship who is not listed in subdivisions (2) through (7).

(9) A friend who:

(A) is an adult;

(B) has maintained regular contact with the individual; and

(C) is familiar with the individual's activities, health, and religious or moral beliefs.

(10) The individual's religious superior, if the individual is a member of a religious order.

(b) Consent to health care for a minor not authorized to consent under section 3 of this chapter may be given by any of the following:

(1) A judicially appointed guardian of the person or a representative appointed under section 8 of this chapter.

(2) A parent or an individual in loco parentis if:

(A) there is no guardian or other representative described in subdivision (1);

(B) the guardian or other representative is not reasonably available or declines to act; or

(C) the existence of the guardian or other representative is unknown to the health care provider.

(3) An adult sibling of the minor if:

(A) there is no guardian or other representative described in subdivision (1);

(B) a parent or an individual in loco parentis is not reasonably available or declines to act; or

(C) the existence of the parent or individual in loco parentis is unknown to the health care provider after reasonable efforts are made by the health care provider to determine whether the minor has a parent or an individual in loco parentis who is able to consent to the treatment of the minor.

(4) A grandparent of the minor if:

(A) there is no guardian or other representative described in subdivision (1);

(B) a parent, an individual in loco parentis, or an adult sibling is not reasonably available or declines to act; or

(C) the existence of the parent, individual in loco parentis, or adult sibling is unknown to the health care provider after reasonable efforts are made by the health care provider to determine whether the minor has a parent, an individual in loco parentis, or an adult sibling who is able to consent to the treatment of the minor.

(c) A representative delegated authority to consent under section 6 of this chapter has the same authority and responsibility as the individual delegating the authority.

(d) An individual authorized to consent for another under this section shall act in good faith and in the best interest of the individual incapable of consenting.

(e) If there are multiple individuals at the same priority level under this section, those individuals shall make a reasonable effort to reach a consensus as to the health care decisions on behalf of the individual who is unable to provide health care consent. If the individuals at the same priority level disagree as to the health care decisions on behalf of the individual who is unable to provide health care consent, a majority of the available individuals at the same priority level controls.

[Pre-1993 Recodification Citation: 16-8-12-4.]

As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.19. Amended by P.L.81-2015, SEC.6; P.L.54-2017, SEC.1; P.L.67-2018, SEC.3.
Ind. Code § 16-18-2-82 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 18 / Chapter 2 / Section 16-18-2-82
"Cosmetic"
Status: in_force

Sec. 82. (a) "Cosmetic", for purposes of IC 16-42-1 through IC 16-42-4, means:

(1) articles intended to be rubbed, poured, sprinkled, or sprayed on, introduced into, or otherwise applied to the human body for cleansing, beautifying, promoting attractiveness, or altering the appearance; and

(2) articles intended for use as a component of any of those articles.

(b) The term does not include soap.

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

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

Sec. 1. As used in this chapter, "biologicals" means drugs and vaccines.

[1993 Recodification Citation: New.]

As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.24.
Ind. Code § 16-28-2-12 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 28 / Chapter 2 / Section 16-28-2-12
Visitation of a resident during a declared emergency; public health emergency, or crisis; burden of proof in denial of visitation
Status: in_force

Sec. 12. (a) As used in this section, "facility" includes the following:

(1) A health facility licensed under this article.

(2) A residential care facility.

(b) During a declared emergency, public health emergency, or similar crisis, a facility shall allow, in accordance with guidelines from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, visitation of a resident by the resident's family member, legal representative, clergy, or essential family caregiver (as determined in IC 16-28-6.5), or an individual who can meet the resident's needs, regardless of visitation restrictions implemented by the facility, in compassionate care situations, including the following:

(1) End of life situations.

(2) A recently admitted resident who is struggling to adapt to the facility and the lack of family support.

(3) A resident who is grieving the recent death of a family member or friend.

(4) A resident who is experiencing weight loss or dehydration and is in need of cuing and encouragement for eating or drinking that was previously provided to the resident by a family member or caregiver.

(5) A resident who is experiencing emotional distress and is not talking or interacting with others as the resident previously had.

(6) A resident who is diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease, dementia, or a related cognitive disorder, and is experiencing distress due to a lack of visitation.

(7) A resident who is failing to thrive.

(c) A facility has the burden of proof in justifying the facility's decision to deny visitation for a resident's family member, legal representative, or essential family caregiver in a compassionate care situation under this section.

As added by P.L.142-2021, SEC.4.
Ind. Code § 16-37-1-3 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 37 / Chapter 1 / Section 16-37-1-3
State department duties; rules
Status: in_force

Sec. 3. The state department shall do the following:

(1) Prescribe the information to be contained in each kind of application, certificate, report, or permit required by this article.

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

(A) Collecting, transcribing, compiling, and preserving vital statistics.

(B) The form, execution, filing, and recording of paternity affidavits executed under IC 16-37-2-2.1.

[Pre-1993 Recodification Citation: 16-1-15-5.]

As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.20. Amended by P.L.46-1995, SEC.60; P.L.133-1995, SEC.11.
Ind. Code § 16-32-3.5-10 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 32 / Chapter 3.5 / Section 16-32-3.5-10
Public accommodation and service animals
Status: in_force

Sec. 10. An individual with a disability is permitted to be accompanied by a service animal in all areas of a place of public accommodation where:

(1) members of the public;

(2) program participants;

(3) clients;

(4) customers;

(5) patrons; or

(6) invitees;

are allowed to go.

As added by P.L.230-2023, SEC.7.
Ind. Code § 16-41-35.5-3 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 41 / Chapter 35.5 / Section 16-41-35.5-3
"Diagnostic imaging facility"
Status: in_force

Sec. 3. (a) As used in this chapter, "diagnostic imaging facility" means an entity that:

(1) provides diagnostic imaging to an individual for the purpose of health care; and

(2) is not owned or operated by a hospital licensed under IC 16-21-2.

(b) The term does not include the following offices where an x-ray or imaging service is exclusively used by the office:

(1) A dental office.

(2) An optometrist office.

(3) A practitioner's office.

As added by P.L.215-2025, SEC.29.
Ind. Code § 16-51-1-9.5 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 51 / Chapter 1 / Section 16-51-1-9.5
"Payor"
Status: in_force

Sec. 9.5. As used in this chapter, "payor" means an insurer, health maintenance organization, employer, or other person responsible for the payment of the cost of health care services provided by a qualified provider.

As added by P.L.215-2025, SEC.33.
Ind. Code § 16-21-10-13 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 21 / Chapter 10 / Section 16-21-10-13
Disproportionate share dollars that are unavailable to private psychiatric institutions
Status: in_force

Sec. 13. This section does not apply to the use of the incremental fee described in section 13.3 of this chapter. Notwithstanding IC 12-15-16-6(c), the annual two million dollar ($2,000,000) pool of disproportionate share dollars under IC 12-15-16-6(c) shall not be available to eligible private psychiatric institutions. The office shall annually distribute two million dollars ($2,000,000) to eligible private psychiatric institutions that would have been eligible for payment under IC 12-15-16-6(c).

As added by P.L.205-2013, SEC.214. Amended by P.L.213-2015, SEC.147.
Ind. Code § 16-46-17-8 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 46 / Chapter 17 / Section 16-46-17-8
Vacancies
Status: in_force

Sec. 8. If a vacancy occurs on the council, the governor shall appoint a qualified individual to serve the remainder of the term within sixty (60) days of receiving notice of the vacancy.

As added by P.L.129-2023, SEC.2.
Ind. Code § 16-22-10-6 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 22 / Chapter 10 / Section 16-22-10-6
Filling vacancies; procedure
Status: in_force

Sec. 6. For each vacancy, the appointing authority may do one (1) of the following:

(1) Appoint one (1) of the three (3) candidates submitted by the governing board.

(2) Request and receive from the governing board a second list of three (3) candidates.

(3) Appoint an individual who meets the requirements concerning board members and who was not named in the initial list submitted by the governing board.

[Pre-1993 Recodification Citation: 16-12-4-2(f).]

As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.5.
Ind. Code § 16-41-18-6 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 41 / Chapter 18 / Section 16-41-18-6
Violations
Status: in_force

Sec. 6. (a) Except as otherwise provided, a person who recklessly violates or fails to comply with this chapter commits a Class B misdemeanor.

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

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

As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.24.
Ind. Code § 16-41-25.5-3 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 41 / Chapter 25.5 / Section 16-41-25.5-3
State department of health rules for onsite sewage systems of municipalities and publicly owned treatment works
Status: in_force

Sec. 3. (a) The state department shall adopt rules under IC 4-22-2 for the disposal of sewage through the use of onsite sewage systems for municipalities and publicly owned treatment works.

(b) The rules adopted under this section must include procedures for the review and approval of the:

(1) design;

(2) construction;

(3) installation;

(4) maintenance; and

(5) operation;

of onsite sewage systems.

As added by P.L.181-2018, SEC.17.
Ind. Code § 16-27.5-5-4 — Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 27.5 / Chapter 5 / Section 16-27.5-5-4
Inservice training; hours; exception; documentation
Status: in_force

Sec. 4. (a) Except as provided in subsection (b), a home health aide registered under this chapter shall complete at least twelve (12) inservice training hours each calendar year, including a minimum of eight (8) hours in the following topics:

(1) Communication skills, including the ability to read, write, and provide brief and accurate oral presentations to patients, caregivers, and other home health agency staff.

(2) Observing, reporting, and documenting patient care and patient status.

(3) Reading and recording temperature, pulse, and respiration.

(4) Infection control.

(5) Basic elements of body functioning, including changes that must be reported to a home health aide's supervisor.

(6) Maintaining a clean, safe, and healthy environment.

(7) Safety and emergency procedures.

(8) The physical, emotional, and development needs of populations served by a home health agency, including patient privacy, safety, and respect.

(9) Appropriate and safe techniques in personal hygiene, including bathing and oral hygiene.

(10) Safe transfer techniques and ambulation.

(11) Normal range of motion and positioning.

(12) Adequate nutrition and fluid intake.

(13) Management and administration of medication.

(14) Any other task a home health agency may require a home health aide to perform.

(b) In a registered home health aide's first year on the registry established under IC 16-27.5-1, the number of hours of training must be prorated, as determined by the commission.

(c) Except for a home health agency that has a probationary license, any organization may provide home health aide inservice training described in this section.

(d) A registered nurse shall provide or supervise the inservice training described in this section. A home health agency shall maintain documentation concerning the inservice training.

As added by P.L.143-2025, SEC.24.