SB 3126

Abstract

Creates the Registered Neurodiagnostic Technologist Title Protection Act. Provides for registration of neurodiagnostic technologist by the Department of Financial and Professional Regulation. Prohibits a person from holding himself or herself out as a registered neurodiagnostic technologist without being registered by the Department. Establishes qualifications for registration as a neurodiagnostic technologist. Establishes the powers and duties of the Department, including prescribing fees for initial application and renewal of the registration, setting expiration and renewal period of the registration, defining the criteria for registration, investigating alleged violations of the Act, conducting hearings on disciplinary and other matters. Provides for grounds for disciplinary action. Provides for civil and criminal penalties for violations of this Act. Creates provisions concerning formal hearings, including record of proceedings, appointment of hearing officers, subpoenas and depositions, and rehearings. Provides for judicial review of all final administrative decisions of the Department. Preempts home rule. Effective January 1, 2019.