SB 25-152: Health-Care Practitioner Identification Requirements

Official summary

Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.

The act creates the "Know Your Health-Care Practitioner Act" that applies to certain health-care practitioners (practitioner) practicing in a health-care profession or occupation specified in the "Michael Skolnik Medical Transparency Act of 2010". The act does not apply to practitioners who work in a non-patient-care setting or do not have any direct patient care interactions, or when clinically not feasible. On and after June 1, 2026: In advertising health-care services using the practitioner's name, a practitioner must identify the type of state-issued license, certificate, or registration held by the practitioner and ensure that the advertisement is free from deceptive or misleading information; Except in certain circumstances, for practitioners providing services in a general hospital, urgent care center, ambulatory surgical center, or freestanding emergency department, the practitioner must affirmatively display an identification name tag or similar worn display that is visible during patient encounters. Except when emergent circumstances make it impracticable, while establishing a practitioner-patient relationship during the practitioner's first encounter with a patient, a practitioner must verbally communicate to the patient the practitioner's specific state-issued license, certificate, or registration or verbally identify themselves by a title or abbreviation authorized in statute to facilitate patient understanding. A practitioner does not have to display their name when interacting with a patient if the practitioner is concerned for their safety or if the patient is exhibiting signs of irrationality or violence. A practitioner may also use supplemental descriptors in advertising or identification, in the manner specified in the act. The director of the division of occupations and professions in the department of regulatory agencies may impose a fine of up to $500 if a practitioner violates the act. (Note: This summary applies to this bill as enacted.)

Sponsors

Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 5 · Republican 2

“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.

Recent official actions

1. May 5, 2025Governor Signed
2. April 25, 2025Signed by the Speaker of the House
3. April 25, 2025Sent to the Governor
4. April 24, 2025Signed by the President of the Senate
5. April 16, 2025Senate Considered House Amendments - Result was to Concur - Repass
6. April 15, 2025House Third Reading Passed - No Amendments
7. April 14, 2025House Second Reading Special Order - Passed with Amendments - Committee
8. April 11, 2025House Second Reading Laid Over Daily - No Amendments
9. April 8, 2025House Committee on Health & Human Services Refer Amended to House Committee of the Whole
10. March 28, 2025Introduced In House - Assigned to Health & Human Services
11. March 27, 2025Senate Third Reading Passed - No Amendments
12. March 26, 2025Senate Second Reading Passed with Amendments - Committee, Floor

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