The original instrument was prepared by Michelle D. Ridge. The following digest,
which does not constitute a part of the legislative instrument, was prepared by
Tammy Crain-Waldrop.
DIGEST
SB 29 Reengrossed 2019 Regular Session Cortez
Proposed law provides that no professional or occupational licensing board or commission shall:
(1)Enter into a consent decree with a licensee, permittee, or certificate holder if such decree
contains a nondisparagement clause. Such a nondisparagement clause contained in a consent
decree is contrary to public policy of this state and shall be null, void, and unenforceable.
(2)Initiate any disciplinary actions against a licensee, permittee, or certificate holder for
providing testimony or records to a legislative body.
Proposed law defines "legislative body".
Effective August 1, 2019.
(Adds R.S. 37:23.3)
Summary of Amendments Adopted by Senate
Senate Floor Amendments to engrossed bill
1. Technical amendment.