IN HB1468

Full-time medical professionals (physicians, nurses, mental health practitioners, veterinarians, and public health practitioners) employed by the state, political subdivisions, or private employers cannot be disciplined for absences when responding to disaster assistance calls, provided they submit written verification from disaster response leadership

Employees injured while responding to disaster calls are protected from discipline for the injury or resulting absences up to six months, contingent on providing medical documentation linking the injury to disaster response activities

Medical information obtained by employers regarding disaster-related injuries must be kept in separate confidential files as required by federal and state law

Political subdivision employees disciplined in violation of these protections may file civil action within one year to recover back wages, fringe benefits, seniority rights, and reinstatement

Public servants who authorize employee absences for disaster response activities are explicitly protected from ghost employment violations under state law