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CA SB1097
Bill
AI Summary
- Removes the requirement that open-end credit or loans be "arranged for or established in the licensee's office" for consumer protection provisions to apply, extending protections to all third-party credit arrangements regardless of location
- Adds new definition of "refer to" as giving a patient information about a specific open-end credit product or company, subjecting referrals to the same requirements as arranging or establishing credit
- Requires licensees to provide patients with a written treatment plan before referring to, arranging for, or establishing any third-party credit or loan, rather than only when arranging or establishing credit in the office
- Maintains existing prohibitions on charging treatment or costs to open-end credit more than 30 days before treatment is rendered, and requires refunds within 15 business days for untreated services
- Effective July 1, 2020
Legislative Description
Medical services: credit or loan.
Last Action
March 30 hearing postponed by committee.
3/18/2020
Committee Referrals
Business, Professions and Economic Development2/27/2020
Rules2/19/2020
Full Bill Text
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