Bill > H893

This bill introduces two key provisions related to the North Carolina State Board of Chiropractic Examiners: first, it limits the amount of costs the Board can charge in disciplinary actions against chiropractic licensees. The bill caps these costs at $1,000 for actions settled by consent, $3,000 for actions adjudicated after a full Board hearing, and allows for reasonable actual costs if the Board finds the licensee's defense was not made in good faith. The bill requires the Board to provide an itemized description of costs and refund any overcharged amounts. Second, the bill mandates more detailed and transparent record-keeping for the Board's official meetings, requiring minutes to include summaries of reports, public comments, and individual Board member votes, and requiring draft minutes to be published within 15 business days after each meeting. These provisions aim to increase accountability and transparency in the Board's disciplinary processes and meeting documentation. The bill will become effective on October 1, 2025, and apply to disciplinary actions from that date forward, with the Board required to adopt rules to implement these changes.

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https://www.ncleg.gov/BillLookUp/2025/H893