BILL ANALYSIS Ó
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Date of Hearing: January 12, 2016
ASSEMBLY COMMITTEE ON BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONS
Susan Bonilla, Chair
AB 1174
(Bonilla) - As Amended January 4, 2016
SUBJECT: Healing arts: licensee records
SUMMARY: Requires the Board of Podiatric Medicine (BPM) to
create and maintain a database with specified professional
licensee information.
EXISTING LAW:
1)Establishes the BPM under the Department of Consumer Affairs
(DCA) to license and regulate Podiatrists. (Business and
Professions Code (BPC) §§ 2000 - 2521)
2)Requires the Medical Board of California, the Board of
Psychology, the Dental Board of California, the Osteopathic
Medical Board of California, the State Board of Chiropractic
Examiners, the Board of Registered Nursing, the Board of
Vocational Nursing and Psychiatric Technicians, the State
Board of Optometry, the Veterinary Medical Board, the Board of
Behavioral Sciences, the Physical Therapy Board of California,
the California State Board of Pharmacy, the Speech-Language
Pathology and Audiology and Hearing Aid Dispensers Board, the
California Board of Occupational Therapy, the Acupuncture
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Board, and the Physician Assistant Board to each separately
create and maintain a central file of the names of all persons
who hold a license, certificate, or similar authority from
that board, as specified.
THIS BILL:
1)Adds the BPM to the list of healing arts boards required to
create and maintain a central file of the names of all persons
who hold a license, certificate, or similar authority from the
board.
FISCAL EFFECT: Unknown. This bill is keyed fiscal by the
Legislative Counsel.
COMMENTS:
Purpose. This bill is sponsored by the author. According to the
author, "[this bill] will add the [BPM] to the list of
regulatory entities that are mandated to maintain a database
with professional licensee information. This clarifying
amendment will specify the [BPM's] authority to continue current
practice and ensure the [BPM's] continued compliance with the
mandate."
Background. Under existing law, almost all healing arts boards
are required, for purposes of professional reporting, to
maintain a central file that contains specified licensee
information. In general, the information includes relevant
convictions, judgments and settlements, complaints, disciplinary
information, and information reported pursuant to BPC § 805.01,
including any explanatory or exculpatory information submitted
by the licensee.
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Although the BPM is technically already in compliance given its
association with the Medical Board of California, this bill
serves to bring the statute into compliance with its current
practices.
REGISTERED SUPPORT:
None on file.
REGISTERED OPPOSITION:
None on file.
Analysis Prepared by:Vincent Chee / B. & P. / (916) 319-3301
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