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ID S1135

Bill

Status

Passed

4/3/2013

Primary Sponsor

Judiciary and Rules Committee

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Origin

Senate

2013 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Amends Section 54-1814, Idaho Code, to expand grounds for discipline by the State Board of Medicine over licensed physicians, physician assistants, externs, interns, and residents.

  • Adds two new disciplinary grounds: conviction or guilty plea for driving under the influence of alcohol, drugs, or other intoxicating substances, or other drug or alcohol-related criminal charges; and failure to comply with a board order entered by the board.

  • Maintains all existing 22 grounds for discipline, including criminal convictions, use of false credentials, substandard care, improper prescribing practices, patient abandonment, and violations of license restrictions.

Legislative Description

Amends existing law to provide additional grounds for medical discipline by the State Board of Medicine over licensees or registrants under its jurisdiction.

MEDICAL DISCIPLINE

Last Action

Signed by Governor on 04/03/13 Session Law Chapter 252 Effective: 07/01/13

4/3/2013

Committee Referrals

Judiciary and Rules3/4/2013

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