§ 23-104-8. Safe haven.
(a) A safe haven is established whereby a clinician who self-refers to the PHP or comparable program shall be protected from mandatory reporting to the professional licensing board.
(b) A PHP or comparable program shall serve as a confidential liaison between the clinician and the professional licensing board when the clinician:
(1) Is actively engaged in a PHP or comparable program; and
(2) Is compliant with treatment.
(c) Licensing boards shall not penalize clinicians solely for seeking assistance unless there is an imminent risk to patient safety.
History of Section.
P.L. 2025, ch. 132, § 1, effective June 24, 2025; P.L. 2025, ch. 133, § 1, effective
June 24, 2025.