34-30-32-1. Application
Sec. 1. (a) This chapter applies only to a tort action. (b) This chapter applies to a cause of action that accrues on or after March 1, 2020. As added by P.L.1-2021, SEC.7.
34-30-32-2. “Arising From Covid-19”
Sec. 2. As used in this chapter, “arising from COVID-19” means an injury or harm caused by or resulting from: (1) the actual, alleged, or possible exposure to or contraction of COVID-19; or (2) services, treatment, or other actions performed for COVID-19. As added by P.L.1-2021, SEC.7.
34-30-32-3. “Covid-19”
Sec. 3. As used in this chapter, “COVID-19” means: (1) severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 or a mutated form of severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2; or (2) the disease caused by severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 or a mutated form of severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2. As added by P.L.1-2021, SEC.7.
34-30-32-4. “Person”
Sec. 4. As used in this chapter, “person” means: (1) an individual; (2) an association; (3) an institution; (4) a corporation; (5) a company; (6) a trust; (7) a limited liability company; (8) a partnership; (9) a political subdivision; (10) a government office, department, division, bureau, or other body of government; (11) a nonprofit corporation; […]
34-30-32-5. “Premises”
Sec. 5. As used in this chapter, “premises” means real property and any appurtenant building or structure. As added by P.L.1-2021, SEC.7.
34-30-32-6. Immunity
Sec. 6. Subject to the other provisions of this chapter, a person is immune from civil tort liability for damages arising from COVID-19: (1) on the premises owned or operated by the person; (2) on any premises on which the person or an employee or agent of the person provided property or services to another […]
34-30-32-7. Exceptions for Gross Negligence and Willful and Wanton Misconduct
Sec. 7. This chapter does not grant immunity from civil tort liability to a person whose actions or omissions constitute gross negligence or willful or wanton misconduct (including fraud and intentionally tortious acts) as proven by clear and convincing evidence. As added by P.L.1-2021, SEC.7.
34-30-32-8. Application and Supplemental Application
Sec. 8. (a) This chapter supplements and is in addition to: (1) IC 34-13-3 (Indiana Tort Claims Act); and (2) IC 34-18 (Indiana Medical Malpractice Act). (b) This chapter does not apply to: (1) IC 22-3-2 (Worker’s Compensation); (2) IC 22-3-7 (Worker’s Occupational Diseases Compensation); (3) IC 22-8 (Occupational Health and Safety); or (4) IC […]
34-30-32-9. Immunity in Addition to Other State and Federal Immunities
Sec. 9. The civil tort immunity provided in this chapter is in addition to any other immunity protection that may apply under state or federal law. As added by P.L.1-2021, SEC.7.
34-30-32-10. Class Actions Prohibited
Sec. 10. A person may not bring a class action lawsuit based on tort damages arising from COVID-19. As added by P.L.1-2021, SEC.7.