California 2011-2012 Regular Session Status: In Committee

AB 1848 — Physicians and surgeons: expert witness testimony.

Last action — In committee: Set, first hearing. Hearing canceled at the request of author.

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  1. ✓
    Introduced
  2. 2
    In Committee
  3. 3
    Passed Assembly
  4. 4
    Passed Senate
  5. 5
    To Executive
  6. 6
    Enacted

This bill died with 2011-2012 Regular Session. It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.

This bill is no longer active — its legislative session has ended, so there is no live prognosis. It would have to be reintroduced in the current session to move again.

Summary

Existing law, the Medical Practice Act, provides for the licensing and regulation of physicians and surgeons in the state by the Medical Board of California under the Department of Consumer Affairs. Existing law provides exceptions from those licensing requirements to permit physicians and surgeons who are licensed in another state to practice medicine in California in specified circumstances. This bill would require a physician and surgeon who is licensed in another state to file a request for authorization and a fee with the board and receive authorization, as specified, prior to providing expert witness testimony related to the practice of medicine in any legal proceeding in the state. A physician and surgeon so authorized would be subject to discipline by the board. This bill would require the filing fee for a request for authorization to be deposited into the Contingent Fund of the Medical Board of California to be used, upon appropriation by the Legislature, for developing the authorization process and processing requests.

Bill Text

Action History

  1. In committee: Set, first hearing. Hearing canceled at the request of author.

  2. Re-referred to Com. on B., P. & C.P.

  3. From committee chair, with author's amendments: Amend, and re-refer to Com. on B., P. & C.P. Read second time and amended.

  4. Re-referred to Com. on B., P. & C.P.

  5. From committee chair, with author's amendments: Amend, and re-refer to Com. on B., P. & C.P. Read second time and amended.

  6. Referred to Com. on B., P. & C.P.

  7. From printer. May be heard in committee March 24.

  8. Read first time. To print.

Sponsors

  • Atkins · Primary

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1 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 121 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

  • Atkins

Co-sponsors (0)

None.

Not signed on (121)

121 members have not signed on to this bill.

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Subjects

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Frequently asked questions

What does AB 1848 do?
Existing law, the Medical Practice Act, provides for the licensing and regulation of physicians and surgeons in the state by the Medical Board of California under the Department of Consumer Affairs. Existing law provides exceptions from those licensing requirements to permit physicians and surgeons who are licensed in another state to practice medicine in California in specified circumstances. This bill would require a physician and surgeon who is licensed in another state to file a request for authorization and a fee with the board and receive authorization, as specified, prior to providing expert witness testimony related to the practice of medicine in any legal proceeding in the state. A physician and surgeon so authorized would be subject to discipline by the board. This bill would require the filing fee for a request for authorization to be deposited into the Contingent Fund of the Medical Board of California to be used, upon appropriation by the Legislature, for developing the authorization process and processing requests.
Who sponsors AB 1848?
AB 1848 is sponsored by Atkins.
What is the current status of AB 1848?
This bill died with 2011-2012 Regular Session. It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
Where can I track AB 1848?
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