Plain English Breakdown
The bill status shows 'Passed Legislature' but also lists an action date in 2026, which may indicate a future or hypothetical scenario; effective dates are unknown.
Adding Autism Service Paraprofessionals to Medical Practice Act
This bill changes the definition of 'health care provider' in California's Medical Practice Act to include qualified autism service paraprofessionals.
What This Bill Does
- Expands the legal definition of a health care provider under the Medical Practice Act to include qualified autism service paraprofessionals.
- Makes violations involving these new providers subject to existing criminal penalties in the act by expanding the scope of crimes covered.
Who It Names or Affects
- Qualified autism service paraprofessionals working under the Medical Practice Act.
- The Medical Board of California, which enforces rules for medical services.
- Local agencies and school districts regarding state-mandated programs created by this change.
Terms To Know
- Medical Practice Act
- California law that sets up the Medical Board of California and rules for providing medical services, including telehealth.
- Qualified autism service paraprofessional
- A new type of worker added to the list of health care providers under this bill.
Limits and Unknowns
- The official text does not explain what training or certification is needed for a qualified autism service paraprofessional.
- The specific reason why no state reimbursement is required is mentioned but not detailed in the summary.
- The effective date of this law is not provided.