2017 House Bill 4528

Include EMTs in impaired doctor program

Introduced in the House

April 25, 2017

Introduced by Rep. Henry Yanez (D-25)

To expand a section of the public health code that establishes procedures for a recovery program and a monitoring system for health professionals who may be impaired due to substance abuse, so that this also applies to emergency medical technicians.

Referred to the Committee on Health Policy

Jan. 31, 2018

Reported without amendment

With the recommendation that the substitute (H-1) be adopted and that the bill then pass.

Feb. 7, 2018

Passed in the House 107 to 1 (details)

Received in the Senate

Feb. 13, 2018

Referred to the Committee on Health Policy