Sec. 5. (a) As used in this section, “residential eviction diversion program” refers to any:
(1) preeviction diversion program;
(2) landlord-tenant settlement conference; or
(3) similar program affecting residential evictions or the possession of residential rental property;
that is offered or operated in Indiana on a statewide or local basis, regardless of when the program is first offered or operated in Indiana.
(b) A residential eviction diversion program may not be offered or operated unless participation in the program is voluntary for all parties.
(c) A person that offers or operates a residential eviction diversion program in violation of subsection (b) shall immediately cease to offer the program to new participants.
As added by P.L.164-2022, SEC.2.