HB0064 Summary

• Amends the Medical Practice Act of 1987 to add subsection (d) to Section 3.5, clarifying that licensed physicians may delegate tasks or duties to both licensed and unlicensed personnel who have appropriate training or experience.

• Maintains existing provisions establishing civil penalties up to $5,000 for unlicensed practice of medicine, with penalties assessed after a departmental hearing.

• Grants the Department authority to investigate all unlicensed medical activity and enforce civil penalties through court judgment procedures.

• Requires civil penalties to be paid within 60 days of the order imposing the penalty.

• Takes effect immediately upon enactment.