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CT SB00402

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

3/2/2018

Primary Sponsor

Public Health Committee

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Origin

Senate

2018 General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Physicians may advertise as "board certified" only if the advertisement includes the full name of the certifying board.

  • Certifying boards must be members of the American Board of Medical Specialties or American Osteopathic Association, or meet alternative criteria including approved postgraduate training and examination requirements.

  • Physicians violating these advertising requirements are subject to disciplinary action under Connecticut General Statutes section 19a-17.

  • Effective date is October 1, 2018.

Legislative Description

An Act Concerning Truth In Advertising By Medical Doctors And Doctors Of Osteopathic Medicine.

Last Action

File Number 423

4/11/2018

Committee Referrals

Public Health3/2/2018

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