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GA SB417
Bill
Status
Engrossed
3/10/2020
Primary Sponsor
Kay Kirkpatrick
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AI Summary
- Adds a new defined term, "expedited physician licensee," meaning any individual licensed by the Georgia Composite Medical Board, and capitalizes the existing definition of "health care professional"
- Extends the existing fingerprint and criminal background check requirement to expedited physician licensees in addition to health care professional applicants
- Requires background checks to be conducted by the Georgia Crime Information Center and the Federal Bureau of Investigation, with results deemed satisfactory by the board
- Submitting an application for licensure, certification, or permit constitutes express consent for the board to perform a criminal background check, including collection of fingerprints
- Applicants are responsible for all fees associated with the criminal background check
Legislative Description
Physicians, Assistants, and Others; criminal background checks for certain healthcare professionals and others; provisions; revise
Last Action
House Second Readers
3/13/2020
Full Bill Text
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