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DE HB52

Bill

Status

Introduced

3/22/2011

Primary Sponsor

Edward Bennett

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Origin

House of Representatives

146th General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Requires permanent license revocation for any mental health or chemical dependency professional convicted of a felony sexual offense.

  • Makes it grounds for discipline if a licensed professional fails to report child abuse or neglect as required by Delaware law.

  • Mandates that licensees report within 30 days to the Board any information indicating another practitioner or healthcare provider is guilty of unprofessional conduct or unable to safely practice due to mental illness, physical illness, or substance abuse.

  • Provides immunity from civil and criminal liability for licensees who make good faith reports to the Board about other practitioners' conduct or fitness to practice.

Legislative Description

An Act To Amend Title 24 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Licensure Of Mental Health And Chemical Dependancy Professionals.

Last Action

Stricken

3/29/2011

Committee Referrals

Health & Human Development3/22/2011

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