4-6-15-1. Definitions
Sec. 1. The following definitions apply throughout this chapter: (1) “Opioid” has the meaning set forth in IC 35-48-1-21. (2) “Opioid litigation” means any civil lawsuit, demand, or settlement, including any settlement in lieu of litigation, filed against any opioid party for any cause of action filed for the purpose of redressing the impact of […]
4-6-15-2. Political Subdivisions; Bound by Terms of Litigation; Opt Out and Opt Back in Provisions
Sec. 2. (a) Except as provided in subsection (b), all political subdivisions shall be considered a party to any settlement, including a settlement in lieu of litigation, in opioid litigation by the attorney general with an opioid party that is finalized with court approval after March 1, 2021. Except as provided in subsection (b), political […]
4-6-14-3. “Personal Information”
Sec. 3. As used in this chapter, “personal information” has the meaning set forth in IC 24-4.9-2-10. As added by P.L.84-2010, SEC.1.
4-6-15-3. Prohibition Against Initiating Litigation
Sec. 3. After January 1, 2021, no political subdivision shall initiate or file opioid litigation in any court. As added by P.L.165-2021, SEC.36. Amended by P.L.72-2022, SEC.2.
4-6-14-4. “Regulated Professional”
Sec. 4. As used in this chapter, “regulated professional” means an individual who is regulated by an entity described in IC 25-0.5-12. As added by P.L.84-2010, SEC.1. Amended by P.L.3-2014, SEC.2.
4-6-15-4. Distribution of Funds Received From Litigation Settlement; Use of Funds
Sec. 4. (a) Funds received from opioid litigation settlements that resolve existing state and political subdivision litigation lawsuits as of January 1, 2021, shall be distributed in the following manner: (1) Fifteen percent (15%) to the agency settlement fund established by IC 4-12-16-2 for the benefit of the state. (2) Fifteen percent (15%) to the […]
4-6-14-5. Attorney General’s Powers
Sec. 5. The attorney general may do the following with abandoned health records and other records that contain personal information: (1) Take possession of. (2) Store. (3) Maintain. (4) Transfer. (5) Protect. (6) Destroy, subject to the limitations in sections 8(b) and 9(b) of this chapter. As added by P.L.84-2010, SEC.1.
4-6-15-5. Distribution of Funds Received From Litigation Settlement; Funds Owed to Private Legal Counsel
Sec. 5. Before distributing funds to a city, county, or town that has opted back into a settlement under section 2(d) of this chapter, the budget agency shall: (1) withhold from distribution to the city, county, or town the funds owed to the private legal counsel of the city, county, or town in the amount […]
4-6-14-6. Determination of Abandonment
Sec. 6. (a) Before taking any action described in section 5 of this chapter, the attorney general shall determine whether a health care provider or regulated professional has abandoned health records or records containing personal information. (b) A determination of abandonment under this section may only be used for the purpose of taking an action […]
4-6-13-1. “Unit”
Sec. 1. As used in this chapter, “unit” refers to the identity theft unit established under section 2 of this chapter. As added by P.L.137-2009, SEC.2.