This bill amends the existing law regarding polysomnography license fees, specifically by establishing new maximum fees for initial licensure and license renewals. The bill stipulates that the initial licensing and renewal fees for polysomnographic technologists and technicians shall not exceed $150, while the fee for polysomnographic trainees shall not exceed $50. Previously, the fee for initial and renewed licensure as a polysomnographic technologist was set at $500, with a biennial renewal requirement, and the fee for technicians was $150.

In addition to the fee adjustments, the bill also updates the criteria for licensure to align with national accreditation standards set by recognized organizations such as the American Association of Sleep Technologists and the American Academy of Sleep Medicine. The amendments aim to make the licensing process more accessible and affordable for practitioners in the field of polysomnography, thereby aligning these fees with those of other licensed medical professionals. The bill is set to take effect immediately upon enactment.

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Introduced: 45:14G-7