SB 929 Summary

• Modifies the State Board of Osteopathic Examiners' composition, mission, and powers, including establishing quasi-judicial authority for disciplinary actions and new rulemaking capabilities

• Expands disciplinary grounds for osteopathic physicians to include violations related to gender transition procedures and abortion services, with clear burden of proof standards and reinstatement procedures

• Creates new license types including osteopathic faculty licenses and advanced resident training licenses; modifies existing resident training license terms and requirements

• Requires osteopathic physicians in active practice to maintain professional malpractice liability insurance with specified exceptions for volunteer, retired, federal, and state facility practitioners

• Establishes mandatory reporting requirements for licensees regarding criminal investigations, license restrictions, hospital staff changes, and malpractice claims within specified timeframes