The following definitions apply throughout this chapter:

1. (1) "Arising (or arises) from a (or the) state disaster emergency" means an injury or harm:

   1. (A) caused by or resulting from an act or omission performed in response to a state disaster emergency declared under IC 10-14-3-12 to respond to COVID-19; and
   2. (B) arising from COVID-19 (as defined by IC 34-6-2.1-14 (a)).
2. (2) "COVID-19" has the meaning set forth in IC 34-6-2.1-40 .
3. (3) "Health care provider" has the meaning set forth in IC 4-6-14-2 .
4. (4) "Health care services" has the meaning set forth in IC 34-6-2.1-84 (b).

As added by P.L.166-2021, SEC.5. Amended by P.L.186-2025, SEC.138; P.L.23-2026, SEC.252.