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) denies employment to an individual or dismisses an individual from employment under this chapter;
(2) testifies or participates in an investigation or an administrative or a judicial proceeding arising from:
(A) this chapter; or
(B) 42 CFR 483 regarding the nurse aide registry; or
(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.