The bill amends the Public Health Code by updating sections related to the maintenance of historical records for licensees and registrants. It mandates the creation of a permanent historical record that includes substantiated allegations against licensees or registrants, while allowing for the inclusion of additional items deemed necessary for periodic review. The bill also stipulates that the department must promptly review the files of licensees or registrants upon receiving certain notifications, such as disciplinary actions or felony convictions. Furthermore, it establishes a process for retaining unsubstantiated allegations for five years before removal, and allows individuals to review their historical records.

Additionally, the bill introduces a new section, 16211a, which permits licensees, registrants, or applicants to apply to have a disciplinary record set aside starting January 1, 2027, provided they meet specific criteria related to continuing education requirements. If a record is set aside, it will be removed from the public licensing website, and the individual may assert that no disciplinary record exists regarding that matter. The bill also modifies the composition and voting requirements of disciplinary subcommittees, clarifies the confidentiality of information obtained during investigations, and ensures that set-aside disciplinary records are not subject to disclosure under the Freedom of Information Act.