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TX SB902

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/24/2025

Primary Sponsor

Kevin Sparks

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Origin

Senate

89th Legislature Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Creates an alternate board certification pathway for physicians in Texas that requires meeting all standard eligibility requirements except for training, courses, or certification related to medical treatments or procedures that are unlawful in Texas

  • Prohibits licensed health care facilities from refusing to accept a physician's alternate board certification for employment decisions, practice privileges, or admitting privileges

  • Prohibits health care facilities from discriminating against physicians in employment or privilege decisions based on holding an alternate board certification rather than a traditional certification

  • Mandates license revocation for any health care facility that violates the non-discrimination requirements regarding alternate board certified physicians

  • Requires the Texas Medical Board and the Health and Human Services Commission Executive Commissioner to adopt implementing rules, with an effective date of September 1, 2025

Legislative Description

Relating to an alternate board certification to signify accreditation within a given specialty in this state and medical care provided at certain health care facilities by physicians with an alternate board certification.

Occupational Regulation

Last Action

Referred to Health & Human Services

2/13/2025

Committee Referrals

Health & Human Services2/13/2025

Full Bill Text

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