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 nurse aide registry 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 nurse aide registry; or

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

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

As added by P.L.152-1995, SEC.18.