MI SB0575

Creates new conflict of interest requirements for disciplinary subcommittee members, requiring disclosure of conflicts before taking action on licensee investigations or sanctions.

Defines conflicts of interest to include personal or financial interests in outcomes, past or present business/professional relationships, expert testimony in malpractice actions against the subject, or other conflicts designated by rule.

Requires board members on authorization panels to disclose potential conflicts of interest and removes members with conflicts from participating in decisions to authorize investigations.

Mandates the department investigate allegations involving licensees with one substantiated allegation or two or more written investigated allegations from different entities within the preceding four years, without requiring panel authorization.

Effective July 1, 2014.