Bill > AB2140

This bill increases the minimum fine for certain healthcare professionals and mental health providers who fail to report settlements, judgments, or arbitration awards exceeding specific monetary thresholds related to claims of negligence or professional misconduct. Specifically, for licensees of various healing arts boards (such as medical doctors, nurses, dentists, and veterinarians) and for marriage and family therapists, clinical social workers, and professional clinical counselors, the minimum fine for failing to report a claim settlement or award over $3,000 (for most healing arts licensees) or over $10,000 (for the specified mental health providers) will now be $100, up from the previous minimum of $50. This reporting requirement applies when a claim involves death or personal injury due to negligence, error, omission, or unauthorized practice, and the provider does not have professional liability insurance for that claim. The bill also clarifies language related to reporting obligations and the use of gender-neutral pronouns.

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