Sec. 4.5. (a) If a practitioner has been presented with evidence that, if presented to a practitioner of a similar background and training, would cause the practitioner to believe that a patient is a victim of human trafficking, the practitioner shall provide information to the patient concerning available services and resources, including the telephone number for the National Human Trafficking Hotline.

     (b) In addition to section 4 of this chapter, a practitioner is subject to the exercise of the disciplinary sanctions under section 9 of this chapter if, after a hearing, the board finds that the practitioner failed to provide information required by subsection (a).

As added by P.L.35-2018, SEC.2.

Terms Used In Indiana Code 25-1-9-4.5

  • board: means any of the entities described in Indiana Code 25-1-9-1
  • Evidence: Information presented in testimony or in documents that is used to persuade the fact finder (judge or jury) to decide the case for one side or the other.
  • practitioner: means an individual who holds:

    Indiana Code 25-1-9-2