SB 1588 Summary

• Establishes comprehensive definition of unprofessional conduct for doctors of chiropractic in section 32-900.01, including 25 specific violations such as fraudulent practices, inadequate patient records, sexual misconduct, false advertising, and violation of federal or state statutes.

• Prohibits the board from adopting rules that alter or amend the statutory definition of unprofessional conduct, limiting board rulemaking authority on disciplinary standards.

• Requires the executive director to refer complaints involving potential misdemeanor or felony offenses to law enforcement within two business days and allows grounds for executive director termination for failure to comply or for subpoenaing unrelated information.

• Implements investigation timelines requiring complaint investigation completion within 90 days and final board decisions within 220 days, with automatic administrative closure if deadlines are not met.

• Establishes mandatory conflict-of-interest disclosures and annual trainings for board members and employees on conflict-of-interest requirements, open meetings law, and board authority; protects naturopathic doctors' proprietary formulas and trade secrets from board access.