The statewide child fatality review committee consists of the following members:

1. (1) The following members appointed by the governor:

   1. (A) A coroner or deputy coroner.

   2. (B) A representative from the state department who:

      1. (i) is a licensed physician; or
      2. (ii) specializes in injury prevention.

   3. (C) A representative of a:

      1. (i) local health department established under IC 16-20-2 ; or
      2. (ii) multiple county health department established under IC 16-20-3 .
   4. (D) A pediatrician.
   5. (E) A representative of law enforcement who has experience in investigating child deaths.
   6. (F) A representative from an emergency medical services provider.
   7. (G) The director or a representative of the department of child services.
   8. (H) A representative of a prosecuting attorney who has experience in prosecuting child abuse.

   9. (I) A pathologist who is:

      1. (i) certified by the American Board of Pathology in forensic pathology; and
      2. (ii) licensed to practice medicine in Indiana.
   10. (J) A mental health provider.
   11. (K) A representative of a child abuse prevention program.
   12. (L) A representative of the department of education.
   13. (M) An epidemiologist.
   14. (N) The state child fatality review coordinator.
   15. (O) At the discretion of the department of child services ombudsman, a representative of the office of the department of child services ombudsman established by IC 4-13-19-3 .
2. (2) One (1) member appointed by the speaker of the house of representatives.
3. (3) One (1) member appointed by the president pro tempore of the senate.
4. (4) One (1) member appointed by the minority leader of the house of representatives.
5. (5) One (1) member appointed by the minority leader of the senate.

As added by P.L.119-2013, SEC.3. Amended by P.L.171-2025, SEC.16; P.L.84-2026, SEC.1.