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GA HB1000

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/22/2018

Primary Sponsor

Scott Holcomb

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Origin

House of Representatives

2017-2018 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • The Georgia Composite Medical Board shall suspend or revoke the license of a physician found by board investigation, guilty plea, or court conviction to have committed sexual assault on a patient
  • Health care professionals — including physicians, registered nurses, practical nurses, and physician assistants — are required to report to the board any physician they have reasonable cause to believe committed sexual assault on a patient
  • Reporting is not required if the health care professional reasonably believes a report has already been filed, or if the knowledge was obtained through a professional-patient relationship where the accused physician is the patient
  • Health care professionals who in good faith report or fail to report are shielded from civil liability, criminal liability, and discipline for unprofessional conduct

Legislative Description

Professions and businesses; suspension of license of a physician who has committed sexual assault on a patient; provisions

Last Action

House Second Readers

2/26/2018

Full Bill Text

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