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ID H0035
Bill
Status
2/20/2013
Primary Sponsor
Health and Welfare Committee
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AI Summary
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Adds new authority for the Board of Social Work Examiners to review the practice of licensed social workers who are the subject of complaints regarding potential violations of Idaho social work law.
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Board review may include examination of client records, notes of the license holder, and other materials related to the practice, subject to confidentiality requirements under Idaho Code chapter 3, title 9, unless written client consent is obtained.
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Revises the definition of "unprofessional conduct" to include having had a license or registration to practice social work revoked, suspended, or otherwise disciplined in any state, territory, or county.
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Maintains the Board's authority to refuse to issue or renew licenses, suspend, revoke, or take other disciplinary action against social workers found to have engaged in unprofessional conduct after a hearing.
Legislative Description
Amends existing law relating to the Board of Social Work Examiners to provide that the board may review the practice of a licensed social worker who is the subject of a certain complaint and to establish provisions relating to such review; and to revise provisions relating to the board's authority to refuse to issue a license, refuse to renew a license or to take other disciplinary action.
SOCIAL WORK EXAMINERS
Last Action
Reported Signed by Governor on February 20, 2013 Session Law Chapter 15 Effective: 07/01/13
2/20/2013