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DE HB458
Bill
Status
Passed
6/30/2010
Primary Sponsor
Ruth Briggs King
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AI Summary
- Requires applicants for initial or renewal medical licensure to disclose any past investigations by licensing authorities, medical associations, hospitals, or other healthcare institutions
- Mandates fingerprinting of all licensed physicians by the State Bureau of Identification every 10 years for criminal background checks, with physicians licensed before July 1, 2007 required to submit fingerprints by January 1, 2012
- Authorizes the State Bureau of Identification to release subsequent criminal history information to the Board of Medical Practice
- Requires the Division to review criminal histories of all licensed physicians at least once every six months
- Adds renewal requirements for physicians to submit sworn statements regarding criminal convictions, drug addiction, license suspensions/revocations in other jurisdictions, and hospital disciplinary actions
Legislative Description
An Act To Amend Title 24 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Registration To Practice Medicine.
Last Action
Signed by Governor
6/30/2010
Committee Referrals
Judiciary6/23/2010
Health & Human Development6/10/2010
Full Bill Text
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