BILL ANALYSIS Ó
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Date of Hearing: July 8, 2015
ASSEMBLY COMMITTEE ON APPROPRIATIONS
Jimmy Gomez, Chair
SB 531
(Bates) - As Amended June 25, 2015
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Urgency: No State Mandated Local Program: NoReimbursable: No
SUMMARY:
This bill makes minor changes to the enforcement authority of
the Board of Behavioral Sciences (BBS). Specifically, this bill
allows BBS to:
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1)Deny, without a hearing, a request to petition for termination
of probation or a modification of penalty, for specified
reasons.
2)Continue disciplinary proceedings regardless of a change in a
licensee's licensure status.
FISCAL EFFECT:
Minor and absorbable costs to the BBS (Behavioral Science
Examiners Fund).
COMMENTS:
Purpose. According to the author, the goal of the proposed
changes is to streamline the BBS's enforcement process. The
first change outlines criteria under which the BBS may deny a
petition without a hearing. This includes circumstances where
the petitioner is not in compliance with his or her probation,
or has had a subsequent arrest while on probation.
The second change ensures BBS is able to follow through with
disciplinary cases and conduct investigations, regardless if the
license or registration status of a mental health professional
has changed or expired, ensuring the accountability of all
licensees and registrants. This bill is sponsored by the BBS.
Analysis Prepared by:Lisa Murawski / APPR. / (916)
319-2081
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