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CO SB193

Bill

Status

Passed

5/31/2019

Primary Sponsor

Joann Ginal

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Origin

Senate

2019 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Continues the Colorado Medical Board and the Colorado Medical Practice Act through September 1, 2026, with the board scheduled for review before repeal under the regulatory agency sunset process.

  • Eliminates the sixty-day limit on pro bono licenses, allowing physicians to provide pro bono medical services without the previous calendar year restriction.

  • Repeals the requirement that letters of admonition be sent to licensees by certified mail, allowing other delivery methods.

  • Adds anesthesiologist assistants to the scope of professions regulated under the Medical Practice Act definitions and unprofessional conduct provisions.

  • Allows license suspension when a physician is formally charged with a crime that poses a continuing threat to patient safety, with suspension continuing until dismissal, acquittal, or conviction unless the licensee requests a hearing.

Legislative Description

Sunset Continue Colorado Medical Practice Act

Last Action

Governor Signed

5/31/2019

Committee Referrals

Appropriations4/26/2019
Finance4/24/2019
Finance4/1/2019
Judiciary3/11/2019

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