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HI SB2864

Bill

Status

Engrossed

3/8/2016

Primary Sponsor

Ronald Kouchi

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Origin

Senate

2016 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Authorizes the Hawaii Medical Board to impose the same disciplinary action (revocation, suspension, or other action) against a licensee based on disciplinary action taken by another state or federal agency.

  • Requires the board to serve the licensee with a proposed order and allow a 20-day period to request a hearing under chapter 91 procedures before issuing a final disciplinary order.

  • A certified copy of disciplinary action by another state or federal agency constitutes prima facie evidence for the board's proceedings.

  • Prohibits a licensee from practicing in Hawaii from the date of the proposed order until a final order is issued if the licensee was disciplined by another state and that state's action prohibits practice there.

  • Amends section 453-8 to remove the language "for reasons as provided in this section" from the grounds for discipline based on actions by another state or federal agency, taking effect January 7, 2059.

Legislative Description

Physician Discipline; Conditions; Hawaii Medical Board; Reciprocal Discipline

Last Action

Referred to HLT, CPC, referral sheet 26

3/10/2016

Committee Referrals

Health3/10/2016
Judiciary and Labor2/11/2016
Commerce, Consumer Protection, and Health1/27/2016

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