Utah § 31b-702 - Reporting of disciplinary action -- Immunity from liability.

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§ 31b-702. Reporting of disciplinary action -- Immunity from liability.

Effective 7/1/2026
58-31b-702.  Reporting of disciplinary action -- Immunity from liability.
(1)A licensed health care facility or organization or a professional society of nurses in the state that takes disciplinary action against an individual licensed under this chapter relating to any of the following, shall report the action in writing to the division within 30 days after the action is taken:
(a)that individual's professional acts or omissions as a licensed nurse;
(b)that individual's nursing competence or ability to practice nursing safely; or
(c)that individual's use of alcohol or drugs in an unlawful manner or to the extent the individual is impaired in the ability to practice nursing safely.
(2)Any person or organization furnishing information in accordance with this section is immune from liability to the extent that the information is furnished in good faith and without malice.


Amended by Chapter 64, 2026 General Session

Source: official Utah text · Last verified 2026-08-27

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