1. (a) This section applies to:

   1. (1) a physician licensed under IC 25-22.5 ; or

   2. (2) an advanced practice registered nurse licensed under IC 25-23 ;

      who provides prenatal care within the scope of the provider's license.

2. (b) Subject to section 8 of this chapter, an individual described in subsection (a) who:

   1. (1) diagnoses the pregnancy of a woman; or

   2. (2) is primarily responsible for providing prenatal care to a pregnant woman;

      shall order to be taken a sample of the pregnant woman's blood and shall submit the sample to an approved laboratory for a standard licensed diagnostic test for HIV.

As added by P.L.237-2003, SEC.8. Amended by P.L.129-2018, SEC.13.