The bill, H.B. No. 861, introduces a new subchapter to Chapter 112 of the Occupations Code, specifically addressing the procedure for handling complaints against health care practitioners licensed by different entities. It mandates that if a licensing entity receives a complaint about a health care practitioner who is licensed by another entity, it must promptly forward the complaint to the appropriate licensing entity. Furthermore, the bill stipulates that a licensing entity cannot take disciplinary action based on such a complaint unless it refers the matter back to the original entity for investigation and resolution.

The provisions of this bill apply only to complaints filed on or after its effective date, ensuring that any complaints filed prior to this date will be governed by the existing laws at that time. The bill is set to take effect immediately upon receiving a two-thirds majority vote from both houses of the legislature; otherwise, it will take effect on September 1, 2025.

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