Health: licensing; procedure for vacating disciplinary records of certain licensees or registrants; provide for. Amends secs. 16211, 16216, 16238 & 16315 of 1978 PA 368 (MCL 333.16211 et seq.) & adds sec. 16211a.
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Overview
This bill amends existing Michigan law to create a process for licensees and registrants to request the vacating of disciplinary records. It establishes a new section (16211a) that allows individuals to apply for record clearing after a certain period (at least 5 years) since sanctions have expired, provided they haven’t had previous records cleared, haven’t committed further violations, and have completed any required sanctions. The bill also outlines procedures for the department to review records and maintain a historical record of disciplinary actions, and includes provisions for reporting cleared records to a national database and removing them from public websites.
Key provisions
- Establishes a process for licensees and registrants to apply for the vacating of disciplinary records.
- Requires a waiting period of at least 5 years after sanctions expire before an application can be submitted.
- Sets forth specific criteria for record clearing, including no further violations and completion of sanctions.
- Mandates reporting of cleared records to a national database and removal from department websites.
- Creates a new section (16211a) specifically addressing record clearing.
- Details the composition and decision-making process of disciplinary subcommittees.
- Addresses confidentiality of information related to disciplinary investigations.
- Specifies the use of funds from the health professions regulatory fund.
Who is affected
- Healthcare licensees and registrants
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