Note: This version of section effective until 9-1-2025. See also following version of this section, effective 9-1-2025.

Sec. 9. A person (other than a person denied employment or dismissed under this chapter or against whom a finding is made for the registry of nurse aides under 42 CFR 483.156) who in good faith:

1. (1) denies employment to an individual or dismisses an individual from employment under this chapter;

2. (2) testifies or participates in an investigation or an administrative or a judicial proceeding arising from:

   1. (A) this chapter; or
   2. (B) 42 CFR 483 regarding the registry of nurse aides; or

3. (3) makes a report to the state department or the registry of nurse aides;

   is immune from both civil and criminal liability arising from those actions.

As added by P.L.110-1999, SEC.4.