Physician, Optometrist, or Advanced Practice Nurse Immunity

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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.


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