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IN HB1562
Bill
Status
5/5/2015
Primary Sponsor
Dennis Zent
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AI Summary
HEA 1562 Summary
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Requires licensed professionals to notify their licensing board in writing within 90 days of any misdemeanor or felony conviction (except traffic-related misdemeanors), along with a certified copy of the conviction order and letter of explanation.
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Extends the notice period for license expiration from 60 days to 90 days prior to expiration, and allows a 45-day grace period after receiving notice before licensees face sanctions for failure to renew.
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Changes investigation and renewal delay periods from 90 days to 120 days for boards to investigate potential disciplinary violations before issuing or renewing licenses, with automatic renewal if no action is taken.
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Allows licenses initially issued less than 90 days before the general expiration date to expire at the conclusion of the next licensing period rather than on the general expiration date, giving licensees a full renewal period.
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Establishes an electronic reporting system for required reports under health department regulations and makes numerous conforming amendments across Indiana's professional licensing codes for physicians, nurses, dentists, architects, pharmacists, and other licensed professions.
Legislative Description
Professional licensing matters. Requires an individual who holds a professional license or certificate and who is convicted of a misdemeanor or felony to provide written notice of the conviction to the appropriate professional licensing board not later than 90 days after entry of the order or judgment of conviction. Provides that if a professional license or certificate is initially issued to the holder less than 90 days before the date on which such licenses or certificates generally expire, the license or certificate does not expire on the general expiration date but instead expires at the conclusion of the next licensing
Last Action
Public Law 177
5/5/2015