Bill > AB1558

This bill, the Uniform Emergency Volunteer Health Practitioners Act, aims to streamline the process for licensed health and veterinary professionals from other states to volunteer their services in California during declared emergencies. It establishes criteria for registration systems that verify a volunteer's license and good standing in their home state, allowing them to practice in California under specific conditions. The bill clarifies the scope of practice for these volunteers, allowing for limitations or modifications by the Emergency Medical Services Authority (EMSA) or the relevant licensing board, and provides them with worker's compensation coverage as state employees. It also clarifies that these volunteers are generally protected from unauthorized practice claims unless they knowingly exceed their authorized scope or limitations, and allows California licensing boards to take disciplinary action against out-of-state practitioners for conduct during an emergency.

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