1. (1) A congregate care program may not take any adverse action against a child or any other individual for:

   1. (a) communicating with the ombudsman;
   2. (b) cooperating with the ombudsman; or
   3. (c) facilitating the ombudsman in performing the ombudsman's duties under Section 26B-2-124.2.

2. (2) An adverse action under Subsection (1) includes:

   1. (a) a termination;
   2. (b) a demotion;
   3. (c) a suspension;
   4. (d) a reduction in hours;
   5. (e) harassment;
   6. (f) intimidation;
   7. (g) creating a hostile work environment;
   8. (h) threatening to report an employee to licensing agencies or law enforcement without cause;
   9. (i) a reduction in pay, benefits, or access to opportunities; or
   10. (j) any other action that would deter a reasonable employee from performing any action described in Subsection (1).

Enacted by Chapter 63, 2025 General Session