As used in this chapter, "employer" means any of the following:

1. (1) The state (as defined in IC 4-15-17-3 ).
2. (2) A state educational institution (as defined in IC 21-7-13-32 ).
3. (3) A postsecondary educational institution, other than a state educational institution.
4. (4) An operator (as defined in IC 5-23-2-8 ).

5. (5) A hospital licensed under IC 16-21-2 :

   1. (A) that is established and operated under IC 16-22-2 , IC 16-22-8 , or IC 16-23 ; or

   2. (B) that is not:

      1. (i) a unit of state or local government; or
      2. (ii) owned or operated by a unit of state or local government.
6. (6) A school corporation (as defined in IC 20-43-1-23 ).
7. (7) An airport authority (as defined in IC 8-22-1-4 ).
8. (8) A local unit public employer located in a county containing a consolidated city.

As added by P.L.111-2019, SEC.2.