SB499 - Creates new civil action against psychotherapists and allows 3rd parties to file complaints

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

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Current Bill Summary

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.