Ind. Code ch. 16-46-7.5

in effect

Ind. Code § 16-46-7.5-1 Pediatric cancer research and treatment grant program

Sec. 1. The pediatric cancer research and treatment grant program may be established. The state department shall administer the program. As added by P.L.170-2025, SEC.4.

Ind. Code § 16-46-7.5-2 Establishment of fund; source of funding; administration

Sec. 2. (a) The pediatric cancer research and treatment fund is established for the purpose of providing matching funds for medical research and treatment grants that focus on pediatric cancer research. (b) The fund consists of: (1) money received from state or federal grants or programs; and (2) gifts, money, and donations received from any other source. (c) The state department shall administer the fund. The expenses of administering the fund shall be paid from money in the fund. (d) The treasurer of state shall invest the money in the fund not currently needed to meet the obligations of the fund in the same manner as other public money may be invested. (e) Money in the fund at the end of a state fiscal year does not revert to the state general fund. (f) Money in the fund is continuously appropriated for the purposes of the fund. As added by P.L.170-2025, SEC.4.

Ind. Code § 16-46-7.5-3 Powers of the state department

Sec. 3. (a) The state department may do the following: (1) Develop the application and the criteria and standards of eligibility for entities described in subsection (b) that apply for a grant under this chapter. (2) Establish criteria for determining the grant amount to be awarded to an approved applicant and the terms of an awarded grant, including placing a priority on providing grants for the following: (A) Innovative research and treatments with the potential of resulting in novel therapies for pediatric cancer. (B) Research and treatment identified by the state department as part of the state department's needs assessment under subdivision (6)(B) to address the state's highest needs concerning pediatric cancer in Indiana children. (3) Determine policies for the expiration and renewal of a grant. (4) Require that all grant funds be used for the purpose of research and treatment with the purpose of combating childhood cancer. (5) Develop procedures in ensuring that funds provided through a grant are expended for the stated purpose. (6) Develop a written plan to assist in making determinations concerning grants under this chapter that does the following: (A) Identifies existing pediatric cancer research, treatment, and funding programs for pediatric cancer in Indiana and those that provide assistance to children in Indiana diagnosed with cancer. (B) Includes a needs assessment for pediatric cancer patients of Indiana identifying additional research funding needs by cancer type and geographic area, with documentation of any determination that support is needed. (C) Includes a prioritized list of programs and research projects eligible for assistance under this chapter. (7) Adopt administrative rules under IC 4-22-2 necessary for the administration of this chapter. (b) The state department may only award a grant under this chapter to any of the following entities that specialize in performing research and treatment in Indiana concerning pediatric cancer for Indiana children: (1) An Indiana institution of higher education. (2) An Indiana academic medical center or medical research hospital. (3) An Indiana nonprofit entity. (4) An Indiana governmental entity. As added by P.L.170-2025, SEC.4.

Ind. Code § 16-46-7.5-4 Annual report

Sec. 4. (a) Before February 1 of each year, the state department shall submit a written report to the governor and to the legislative council in an electronic format under IC 5-14-6 that includes the following: (1) The plan developed under section 3(a)(6) of this chapter. (2) The state department's determination about any expenditure of funds under this chapter for the previous calendar year and the impact of the use of the funds. (3) The state department's plans for expenditures of funds under this chapter in the current and subsequent calendar year. (4) Any recommendations for future initiatives or actions to address pediatric cancer in Indiana. (b) The state department shall publish the written report required by subsection (a) on the state department's website. As added by P.L.170-2025, SEC.4.

Source: Open US Law by Vaquill AI (CC BY 4.0)URL: https://iga.in.gov/laws/2026/ic/titles/16Fetched: 10/17/2026