BILL NUMBER: SB 1423	CHAPTERED  09/30/06

	CHAPTER  873
	FILED WITH SECRETARY OF STATE  SEPTEMBER 30, 2006
	APPROVED BY GOVERNOR  SEPTEMBER 30, 2006
	PASSED THE SENATE  AUGUST 29, 2006
	PASSED THE ASSEMBLY  AUGUST 23, 2006
	AMENDED IN ASSEMBLY  AUGUST 21, 2006
	AMENDED IN ASSEMBLY  AUGUST 7, 2006
	AMENDED IN ASSEMBLY  JUNE 21, 2006
	AMENDED IN SENATE  MAY 26, 2006
	AMENDED IN SENATE  APRIL 17, 2006

INTRODUCED BY   Senator Figueroa

                        FEBRUARY 22, 2006

   An act to add Section 2023.5 to the Business and Professions Code,
relating to the healing arts.


	LEGISLATIVE COUNSEL'S DIGEST


   SB 1423, Figueroa  Laser procedures.
   Existing law, the Medical Practice Act, creates the Medical Board
of California that is responsible, through its Division of Licensing,
for issuing a physician's and surgeon's certificate to qualified
applicants. Existing law also creates the Board of Registered Nursing
to license and regulate registered nurses and associated
professions.
   This bill would require the Medical Board of California, in
conjunction with the Board of Registered Nursing, and in consultation
with the Physician Assistant Committee and professionals in the
field, to review issues and problems surrounding the use of laser or
intense light pulse devices for elective cosmetic procedures by
physicians and surgeons, nurses, and physician assistants. The bill
would also require the Medical Board of California and the Board of
Registered Nursing, on or before January 1, 2009, to adopt
regulations relating to that practice.


THE PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA DO ENACT AS FOLLOWS:


  SECTION 1.  Section 2023.5 is added to the Business and Professions
Code, to read:
   2023.5.  (a) The board, in conjunction with Board of Registered
Nursing, and in consultation with the Physician Assistant Committee
and professionals in the field, shall review issues and problems
surrounding the use of laser or intense light pulse devices for
elective cosmetic procedures by physicians and surgeons, nurses, and
physician assistants. The review shall include, but need not be
limited to, all of the following:
   (1) The appropriate level of physician supervision needed.
   (2) The appropriate level of training to ensure competency.
   (3) Guidelines for standardized procedures and protocols that
address, at a minimum, all of the following:
   (A) Patient selection.
   (B) Patient education, instruction, and informed consent.
   (C) Use of topical agents.
   (D) Procedures to be followed in the event of complications or
side effects from the treatment.
   (E) Procedures governing emergency and urgent care situations.
   (b) On or before January 1, 2009, the board and the Board of
Registered Nursing shall promulgate regulations to implement changes
determined to be necessary with regard to the use of laser or intense
pulse light devices for elective cosmetic procedures by physicians
and surgeons, nurses, and physician assistants.