Indiana § 9-24-10-7.5 - Physician, optometrist, or advanced practice nurse immunity
Full text of Indiana Indiana Code § 9-24-10-7.5 — Physician, optometrist, or advanced practice nurse immunity, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 9-24-10-7.5. Physician, optometrist, or advanced practice nurse immunity
Sec. 7.5. A physician licensed to practice medicine under IC 25-22.5, an optometrist licensed to practice optometry under IC 25-24, or an advanced practice registered nurse licensed under IC 25-23 who has personally examined the patient not more than thirty (30) days before making a report concerning the patient's fitness to operate a motor vehicle is not civilly or criminally liable for a report made in good faith to the:
(1) bureau;
(2) commission; or
(3) driver licensing medical advisory board;
concerning the fitness of a patient of the physician, optometrist, or advanced practice registered nurse to operate a motor vehicle in a manner that does not jeopardize the safety of individuals or property.
As added by P.L.210-2005, SEC.41. Amended by P.L.129-2018, SEC.3.
Source: official Indiana text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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