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TX HB2676
Bill
Status
2/11/2025
Primary Sponsor
Vikki Goodwin
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AI Summary
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Requires chiropractors, massage therapists, and cosmetology/barbering professionals to complete board-approved coursework in abnormal skin growth identification, including melanoma training, as a condition for initial or renewal licensure
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Completion of the coursework is a one-time requirement; once satisfied, license holders do not need to repeat it for subsequent renewals
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Authorizes trained license holders to refer clients to medical professionals regarding abnormal skin growths they observe during their work
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Provides civil and criminal liability protection for trained license holders and their employers when acting in good faith regarding potential abnormal skin growths, whether they choose to act or not act on observed information
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Requires the Texas Board of Chiropractic Examiners and Texas Commission of Licensing and Regulation to adopt implementing rules by December 1, 2025, with the coursework requirement applying to applications submitted or licenses expiring on or after June 1, 2026
Legislative Description
Relating to abnormal skin growth education for certain occupational license holders and to the liability of those license holders and their employers for certain medical referrals.
Health
Last Action
Referred to Public Health
3/18/2025