| SB 0499 | Creates new civil action against psychotherapists and allows 3rd parties to file complaints |
| Sponsor: | Howard | |||
| LR Number: | S2481.02C | Fiscal Note: | 2481-02 | |
| Committee: | Aging, Families and Mental Health | |||
| Last Action: | 05/15/98 - S Inf Calendar S Bills for Perfection | Journal page: | ||
| Title: | SCS SB 499 | |||
| Effective Date: | August 28, 1998 | |||
SCS/SB 499 - This act would allow interested third parties, defined as parents or guardians of a person who received treatment by a psychologist or any person who is financially responsible for the payment of treatment, to file complaints against a psychologist and then to appear before the State Committee of Psychologists and present evidence regarding such complaint or another complaint.
This act also outlines the action to be taken against a
psychotherapist for the sexual exploitation of a patient.
JOHN MESSMER
SA 2 TO SS 2 - REDEFINES DEFINITION OF PATIENT TO ALSO INCLUDE THOSE RECEIVING PSYCHOTHERAPY FROM LICENSED PROFESSIONAL COUNSELORS OR LICENSED SOCIAL WORKERS.