This bill proposes to amend current statutes by adding new provisions regarding the procedures that health profession regulatory boards must follow before requiring psychological, psychiatric, or physical evaluations of health professionals. Specifically, it mandates that boards provide at least fourteen days' notice to the health professional, including a summary of the action or complaint that led to the consideration of an evaluation. Additionally, health professionals will have the opportunity to submit a written response and testify at a hearing regarding the matter.

Furthermore, if a board decides to mandate an evaluation, it is required to provide the health professional with a copy of the completed evaluation. In cases where no disciplinary or nondisciplinary action is taken following the evaluation, the board must reimburse the health professional for any costs incurred in obtaining the evaluation. These updates aim to enhance transparency and fairness in the evaluation process for health professionals.

Statutes affected:
Introduced Version: 32-3230.03