Bill > SB181

This bill requires that physicians, physician assistants, and nurse practitioners (known as "licensees") complete at least two hours of continuing education on the assessment, diagnosis, and treatment options for Lyme disease and other related tick-borne diseases as part of their license renewal process. The licensing boards (the State Board of Medicine and the State Board of Nursing) are responsible for establishing the specific content of this continuing education, which must address the latest evidence-based research on tick data, patient profiles, symptom presentation, diagnostic options, treatment options, and prevention. The boards must seek input from experts, including researchers, to ensure the education is balanced and aligned with guidance from organizations like the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), the National Institutes of Health, and the International Lyme and Associated Diseases Society. The bill is set to expire on December 31, 2023.