1. (a) As used in this chapter, "Indiana governmental entity" means:

   1. (1) the state (as defined in IC 5-11-1-16 (b));
   2. (2) a state educational institution (as defined in IC 21-7-13-32 );
   3. (3) a political subdivision (as defined in IC 36-1-2-13 ); or
   4. (4) a public school corporation (as defined in IC 4-4-38.5-6.2 ).

2. (b) The term does not include the following:

   1. (1) A state institution (as defined in IC 12-7-2.1-318 ).
   2. (2) A hospital organized or operated under IC 16-22-1 through IC 16-22-5 , IC 16-22-8 , or IC 16-23-1 .

As added by P.L.1-2022, SEC.6. Amended by P.L.145-2026, SEC.110.