Indiana § 16-27-2-9 - Immunity from liability
Full text of Indiana Indiana Code § 16-27-2-9 — Immunity from liability, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 16-27-2-9. Immunity from liability
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) 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 registry of nurse aides; or
(3) makes a report to the state department, the certified health care professions commission, 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. Amended by P.L.143-2025, SEC.23.
IC 16-27-2.5Chapter 2.5. RepealedRepealed by P.L.117-2023, SEC.7.
IC 16-27-3Chapter 3. Possession of Certain Drugs and Other Health Care Items
16-27-3-1Sterile water or saline 16-27-3-2Vaccines 16-27-3-3Other drugs 16-27-3-4Purchasing, storing, or transporting drugs in accordance with written policies and procedures 16-27-3-5Administration of drugs 16-27-3-6Copy of order for administration of drug 16-27-3-7Duties of pharmacist regarding drug containers 16-27-3-8Honoring nurse's orders
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Section 16-27-2-9 ("Immunity from liability") is part of the Indiana Code, the codified statutory law of Indiana. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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