Sec. 1. (a) Except as provided in subsection (b), this chapter applies to all hospitals, ambulatory outpatient surgical centers, abortion clinics, and birthing centers.
(b) This chapter does not apply to a hospital operated by the federal government.
(c) This chapter does not affect a statute pertaining to the placement and adoption of children.
[Pre-1993 Recodification Citations: 16-10-1-7; 16-10-1-15.]
As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.4. Amended by P.L.96-2005, SEC.5.