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Ind. Code § 25-1-9-22

Prohibition on release of screening and test results

As added by P.L.33-2016, SEC.1

Sec. 22. (a) This section applies to:

(1) a physician licensed under IC 25-22.5;

(2) a physician assistant licensed under IC 25-27.5;

(3) a certified direct entry midwife licensed under IC 25-23.4; and

(4) an advanced practice registered nurse licensed under IC 25-23;

who provides prenatal care within the scope of the provider's license.

(b) Unless ordered by a court, an individual described in subsection (a) may not release to a law enforcement agency (as defined in IC 35-47-15-2) or the department of child services (established by IC 31-25-1-1) the results of:

(1) a verbal screening or questioning concerning drug or alcohol use;

(2) a urine test; or

(3) a blood test;

provided to a pregnant woman without the pregnant woman's consent.

Official source: Indiana General Assembly. Reproduced from public-domain Indiana statutes; confirm against the official source for the current text. Not legal advice.