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TX SB2181

TX SB2181
Relating to the regulation of certain health professionals; providing an administrative penalty.


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Introduced
03/10/2025
In Committee
03/24/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
06/02/2025

Introduced Session

89th Legislature Regular Session

Bill Summary

AN ACT relating to the regulation of certain health professionals; providing an administrative penalty.

AI Summary

This bill introduces comprehensive regulations for health professionals' advertising and professional identification in Texas, focusing on preventing false or misleading claims. It expands definitions of deceptive advertising to include misrepresentations about professional credentials, skills, training, and expertise, and prohibits health professionals from using titles or terms that could mislead patients about their qualifications. The bill specifically outlines precise guidelines for how different types of health professionals (such as physicians, nurses, physician assistants) must represent themselves, including mandating specific title usage and preventing the inappropriate use of medical specialty titles. Additionally, the bill establishes an administrative penalty mechanism, allowing healing art licensing boards to impose fines up to $1,000 per violation for professionals who breach these advertising and identification standards. The new regulations aim to protect patients by ensuring transparency and accuracy in how health professionals market their services and represent their professional capabilities, with the changes applying to conduct occurring on or after September 1, 2025.

Committee Categories

Health and Social Services

Sponsors (1)

Last Action

Referred to Health & Human Services (on 03/24/2025)

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