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CA AB1896

Bill

Official Source

Status

Passed

7/13/2012

Primary Sponsor

Wesley Chesbro

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Origin

State Assembly

2011-2012 Session

AI Summary

  • Exempts health care practitioners licensed in other states from California's licensing requirements if employed by a tribal health program
  • Applies only to acts authorized under the practitioner's license and services specified in the tribal health program's contract or compact under the Indian Self-Determination and Education Assistance Act
  • Defines "tribal health program" as an Indian tribe or tribal organization operating a health program, service, function, activity, or facility funded in whole or part by the Indian Health Service
  • Codifies existing federal law requirement into California's Business and Professions Code
  • Amends Article 10 heading to reflect inclusion of tribal health programs alongside federal personnel

Legislative Description

Tribal health programs: health care practitioners.

Last Action

Chaptered by Secretary of State - Chapter 119, Statutes of 2012.

7/13/2012

Committee Referrals

Rules5/3/2012
Business and Professions3/8/2012

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