Ind. Code § 21-44-8-1 Application
Sec. 1. This chapter does not apply to a contract entered into or renewed before July 1, 2026.
As added by P.L.150-2026, SEC.17.
Ind. Code ch. 21-44-8
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in effectInd. Code § 21-44-8-2 "Health profession education program"
Sec. 2. As used in this chapter, "health profession education program" means an education program that:
(1) is designed to prepare a student for a career in a health profession regulated by an entity described in IC 25-0.5-11; and
(2) requires a student to complete clinical training or clinical experience at an offsite facility.
As added by P.L.150-2026, SEC.17.
Ind. Code § 21-44-8-3 "Immunization"
Sec. 3. As used in this chapter, "immunization" means the treatment of an individual with a vaccine to produce immunity.
As added by P.L.150-2026, SEC.17.
Ind. Code § 21-44-8-4 "Student"
Sec. 4. As used in this chapter, "student" means a student enrolled in a health profession education program.
As added by P.L.150-2026, SEC.17.
Ind. Code § 21-44-8-5 Health profession education program; immunization; sincerely held religious belief
Sec. 5. A student may not be required to receive an immunization as a condition of:
(1) enrolling or participating in a health profession education program; or
(2) participating in or obtaining clinical training or clinical experience required by a health profession education program;
if a parent of the student, if the student is an unemancipated minor, or a student, if the student is an adult or emancipated minor, objects based on a sincerely held religious belief.
As added by P.L.150-2026, SEC.17.
Ind. Code § 21-44-8-6 Health care provider; immunization; sincerely held religious belief
Sec. 6. A health care provider that participates in a health profession education program may not require a student to receive an immunization as a condition of participating in or obtaining clinical training or clinical experience:
(1) required by a health profession education program; and
(2) offered at the health care provider's facility;
if a parent of the student, if the student is an unemancipated minor, or a student, if the student is an adult or emancipated minor, objects based on a sincerely held religious belief.
As added by P.L.150-2026, SEC.17.
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