Bill > S425

This bill addresses two key areas related to the North Carolina State Board of Chiropractic Examiners: limiting disciplinary costs and improving meeting documentation. First, the bill caps the total amount the Board can charge a licensed chiropractor for disciplinary proceedings at $2,000, which includes attorneys' fees, meeting costs, investigative fees, and other related expenses. The bill defines "disciplinary action" broadly to include investigations, hearings, and meetings, and explicitly states that any agreement requiring a licensee to pay more than $2,000 in costs is void. Second, the bill mandates more comprehensive and transparent record-keeping for Board meetings, requiring that minutes include summaries of reports, public comments (including names of commenters and their rationales), and detailed voting records for each motion. The minutes must be drafted within 15 business days and published in final form upon approval. The new regulations will take effect on October 1, 2025, and apply to disciplinary actions from that date forward, with the Board required to adopt implementing rules. The overall intent appears to be increasing accountability and limiting potential financial burdens on chiropractors during disciplinary proceedings.

https://www.ncleg.gov/BillLookUp/2025/S425