New Law Related to Sexual Misconduct Violations

During the 2019 legislative session, Substitute House Bill 1198 passed that adds requirements to health care practitioners sanctioned for sexual misconduct. This law was effective October 1, 2019.

When health care practitioners have action taken against their license for unprofessional conduct involving sexual misconduct, they are required to notify any patient scheduled for an appointment with that license holder. This is required during the time the health care practitioner is under the formal disciplinary order or stipulation to informal disposition (STID). The patient notification must include a copy of the order or STID, a description of the sanctions, how long the license holder will be under the order or STID, and information on how the patient can get more information

 Learn more about Engrossed House Bill 1198 here, or read the full text of the new law.