For all purposes of this article, the term "hospital" means:

1. (1) an institution defined in IC 16-18-2-179 (b) and licensed by the Indiana department of health; or

2. (2) a state institution (as defined in IC 12-7-2.1-318 ).

   Formerly: Acts 1971, P.L.355, SEC.3. As amended by P.L.2-1992, SEC.742; P.L.2-1993, SEC.131; P.L.56-2023, SEC.206; P.L.145-2026, SEC.130.