Bill > SB943

This bill makes numerous amendments to the Business and Professions Code concerning various healing arts professions, including dental hygienists, registered nurses, psychologists, physician assistants, polysomnographic technologists, pharmacists, veterinary technicians, and marriage and family therapists, among others. Key provisions include establishing public protection as the highest priority for licensing committees, updating requirements for licensure and practice, clarifying disciplinary actions for unprofessional conduct, and refining educational and training standards for several professions. For instance, it modifies requirements for registered dental hygienists, including those in extended or alternative practice, and updates regulations for licensed professional clinical counselors and marriage and family therapists regarding educational qualifications, supervision, and ethical conduct. The bill also repeals Section 1945 of the Business and Professions Code and adds new sections related to professional conduct and licensing. It also includes provisions for handling situations where multiple bills amend the same section of law.