Ind. Code ch. 10-19-2.2

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Ind. Code § 10-19-2.2-1 "Bleeding control kit"

Sec. 1. As used in this chapter, "bleeding control kit" means a first aid response kit that contains at least the following: (1) One (1) tourniquet endorsed by the Committee on Tactical Combat Casualty Care. (2) A compression bandage. (3) A bleeding control bandage. (4) Protective gloves and a permanent marker. (5) Scissors. (6) Instructional documents developed by the Stop the Bleed national awareness campaign of the United States Department of Homeland Security or the American College of Surgeons Committee on Trauma, or both. (7) Other medical materials and equipment similar to those described in subdivisions (1) through (3), and any additional items that: (A) are approved by local law enforcement or first responders; (B) can adequately treat a traumatic injury; and (C) can be stored in a readily available kit. As added by P.L.143-2023, SEC.1. Amended by P.L.214-2025, SEC.5.

Ind. Code § 10-19-2.2-2 "Donation pool"

Sec. 2. As used in this chapter, "donation pool" refers to the stop the bleed donation pool established by section 4 of this chapter. As added by P.L.143-2023, SEC.1.

Ind. Code § 10-19-2.2-3 "Qualified first responder"

Sec. 3. As used in this chapter, "qualified first responder" refers to: (1) a law enforcement officer (as defined in IC 5-2-1-2(1)); (2) a firefighter, including a volunteer firefighter; or (3) an emergency medical technician, emergency medical responder, or paramedic. As added by P.L.143-2023, SEC.1.

Ind. Code § 10-19-2.2-4 Stop the bleed donation pool established

Sec. 4. (a) The stop the bleed donation pool is established for the purpose of providing Indiana qualified first responders with bleeding control kits under section 5 of this chapter. The donation pool shall be administered by the department. (b) The donation pool consists of donations, gifts, and money received from any source. As added by P.L.143-2023, SEC.1.

Ind. Code § 10-19-2.2-5 Request for bleeding control kits or donations

Sec. 5. (a) An Indiana public safety agency that has one (1) or more qualified first responders may request from the department the provision of bleeding control kits or donations made to the donation pool for the purpose of purchasing bleeding control kits. The department shall prescribe the manner in which a public safety agency may request bleeding control kits or the receipt of donations made to the donation pool for the purpose of purchasing bleeding control kits under this section. (b) Upon receipt of a completed application under subsection (a), the department may issue the requested bleeding control kits or provide funds to purchase bleeding control kits to the public safety agency if the public safety agency: (1) demonstrates a need for the bleeding control kits; and (2) indicates that the public safety agency lacks funds necessary to purchase the bleeding control kits. As added by P.L.143-2023, SEC.1.

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