IN HB1335

Nonprofit hospitals must spend more on community benefits plans than the estimated value of their state and local tax exemptions under IC 6-1.1, IC 6-2.5, and IC 6-3

Hospitals must maintain at least one preceptor (licensed clinician providing supervised clinical training) in at least 60% of clinical departments each reporting year

Annual reports must now include itemized community benefit expenditures by category (charity care, donations, education, research, subsidized health services), estimated tax exemption values, and measurable outcomes aligned with community health needs assessments

Indiana Department of Health gains authority to review reports for compliance, require corrective action plans, and assess civil penalties up to $10,000 per violation for noncompliance

Effective date: July 1, 2026