If enacted, this bill would amend current statutes by prohibiting health profession regulatory boards and licensing authorities from including questions on applications for licenses, permits, certificates, or endorsements that inquire about an applicant's mental health assistance, diagnosis, or treatment history. The bill allows these entities to ask if an applicant is under a monitoring order from another state's regulatory entity for a health condition, including substance abuse, but applicants would not be required to respond if the monitoring is part of a confidential program.

Additionally, the bill defines "licensing authority" to include any agency, department, board, or commission that issues licenses or permits, while explicitly excluding the Board of Certified Reporters and health profession regulatory boards. The amendments aim to protect applicants' privacy regarding mental health issues while still allowing for necessary oversight in cases of health monitoring.

Statutes affected:
Introduced Version: 32-3223.01
House Engrossed Version: 32-3223.01
Chaptered Version: 32-3223.01