§ 34-6-2.1-14 — "Arising from COVID-19"

Indiana § 34-6-2.1-14

• Jurisdiction: Indiana
• Title 34: CIVIL LAW AND PROCEDURE
• Art. 6: DEFINITIONS

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(a) "Arising from COVID-19", for purposes
of IC 34-30-32, has the meaning set forth in IC 34-30-32-2.
(b) "Arising from COVID-19", for purposes of section 13 of this
chapter, IC 34-12-5, and IC 34-13-3-3, means an injury or harm caused
by or resulting from:
(1) the actual, alleged, or possible exposure to or contraction of
COVID-19; or
(2) services, treatment, or other actions performed for COVID-19.
(c) The definition under subsection (b) includes:
(1) the implementation of policies and procedures to:
(A) prevent or minimize the spread of COVID-19; and
(B) reallocate or procure staff or resources for COVID-19;
(2) testing in response to COVID-19;
(3) monitoring, collecting, reporting, tracking, tracing, disclosing,
or investigating COVID-19 exposure or other COVID-19 related
information;
(4) using, designing, manufacturing, providing, donating, or
servicing precautionary, diagnostic, collection, or other health
equipment or supplies, including personal protective equipment,
for COVID-19;
(5) closing or partially closing to prevent or minimize the spread
of COVID-19;
(6) delaying or modifying the scheduling or performance of a
nonemergency medical procedure or appointment due to
COVID-19;
(7) reasonable nonperformance of medical services due to
COVID-19; and
(8) providing services or products in response to government
appeal or repurposing operations to address an urgent need for
personal protective equipment, sanitation products, or other
products necessary to protect the public from COVID-19.

Legislative History

As added by P.L.186-2025, SEC.176.