HB 5842 Summary

• Prohibits individuals with permanently revoked professional licenses from reapplying for licensure or authorization to practice health professions under the same profession.

• Requires pharmacy technicians to be licensed starting June 30, 2015, and clarifies pharmacist designation responsibilities for pharmacies, manufacturers, and wholesale distributors.

• Establishes membership requirements for health profession boards and task forces, including residency, good moral character, and restrictions on family relationships and supervisory conflicts among members.

• Allows basic ambulance operations in rural counties with populations of 10,000 or less and population density below 7 people per square mile to operate at increased service levels when staffed with advanced personnel and authorized by medical control authority.

• Modifies disciplinary subcommittee procedures to require at least one public member approval for sanctions and establishes public reporting of final disciplinary decisions beginning January 1, 2015.