DIGEST
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or proof or indicia of legislative intent. [R.S. 1:13(B) and 24:177(E)]
HB 247 Engrossed 2015 Regular Session Huval
Abstract: Exempts the La. Physical Therapy Board from the limitations on disciplinary proceedings
by professional or occupational boards and commissions.
Present law limits the timing in which a disciplinary proceeding of any kind may be initiated by a
professional or occupational board or commission when the nature of the complaint is based in
negligence or gross negligence, an intentional act or omission, fraud, or a license or rule violation.
Present law limits the manner in which a disciplinary proceeding may be conducted, when the
complaint is filed with the professional or occupational board or commission, by requiring written
notice be issued by the board or commission to the licensee within six months of the filing of the
complaint and by requiring the proceeding to be held within six months of that notice unless that
period of time is otherwise interrupted by procedural motions. Present law enumerates specific
entities not restricted by the provisions of present law. Proposed law adds the La. Physical Therapy
Board to the enumerated list of specific entities not restricted by the provisions of present law.
(Adds R.S. 37:21(B)(10))