Sec. 2. (a) Except as provided in subsection (b), as used in this chapter, "public entity" means a: (1) political subdivision; (2) state agency; (3) school corporation; or (4) state educational institution. (b) The term does not include an acute care hospital licensed under IC 16-21 that is established and operated under IC 16-22-2, IC 16-22-8, or IC 16-23, or a political subdivision established under IC 8-1-11.1. As added by P.L.108-2024, SEC.2. Amended by P.L.142-2025, SEC.2.