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Amends the Acupuncture Practice Act. Provides that a person who engages in the practice of telemedicine without a license issued under the Act shall be subject to the penalties provided in provisions concerning unlicensed practice. Provides that for purposes of the Act, telemedicine means the performance of acupuncture provided via technology or telecommunication methods. Provides that the standard of care shall be…
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Amends the Acupuncture Practice Act. Provides that a person who engages in the practice of telemedicine without a license issued under the Act shall be subject to the penalties provided in provisions concerning unlicensed practice. Provides that for purposes of the Act, telemedicine means the performance of acupuncture provided via technology or telecommunication methods. Provides that the standard of care shall be the same whether a patient is seen in person, through telehealth, or another method of electronically enabled health care. Provides that the Department of Financial and Professional Regulation shall, by rule, determine the appropriate acupuncture services allowed via telemedicine in consultation with the Board of Acupuncture. Provides that whenever the Department has reason to believe that a person has violated the provisions concerning telemedicine, the Department may issue a rule to show cause why an order to cease and desist should not be entered against that person. Provides that an out-of-state person providing a service allowed under the provisions to a patient residing in the State through the practice of telemedicine submits himself or herself to the jurisdiction of the Department and the courts of the State. Amends the Telehealth Act. Changes the definition of "health care professional" to include acupuncturists. Effective immediately.
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HouseFiled with the Clerk by Rep. Theresa Mah
HouseFirst Reading
CommitteeReferred to Rules Committee · House Rules
HouseChief Sponsor Changed to Rep. Edgar Gonzalez, Jr.
CommitteeAssigned to Health Care Licenses Committee · House Health Care Licenses
HouseAdded Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Anna Moeller
HouseRemove Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Anna Moeller
CommitteeDo Pass / Short Debate Health Care Licenses Committee; 011-000-000 · House Health Care Licenses
HousePlaced on Calendar 2nd Reading - Short Debate
HouseSecond Reading - Short Debate
HousePlaced on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading - Short Debate
HouseHouse Floor Amendment No. 1 Filed with Clerk by Rep. Theresa Mah
CommitteeHouse Floor Amendment No. 1 Referred to Rules Committee · House Rules
CommitteeHouse Floor Amendment No. 1 Rules Refers to Health Care Licenses Committee · House Health Care Licenses
CommitteeHouse Floor Amendment No. 1 Recommends Be Adopted Health Care Licenses Committee; 012-000-000 · House Health Care Licenses
HouseAdded Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Jawaharial Williams
HouseRecalled to Second Reading - Short Debate
HouseHouse Floor Amendment No. 1 Adopted
HousePlaced on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading - Short Debate
HouseThird Reading - Short Debate - Passed 106-000-000
HouseRemove Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Jawaharial Williams
SenateArrive in Senate
SenatePlaced on Calendar Order of First Reading
SenateChief Senate Sponsor Sen. Ram Villivalam
SenateFirst Reading
CommitteeReferred to Assignments · Senate Assignments
CommitteeAssigned to Executive · Senate Executive
SenateRule 2-10 Committee Deadline Established As May 11, 2023
SenateAlternate Chief Sponsor Changed to Sen. Robert Peters
SenateSenate Committee Amendment No. 1 Filed with Secretary by Sen. Robert Peters
CommitteeSenate Committee Amendment No. 1 Referred to Assignments · Senate Assignments
