AN ACT RELATING TO BUSINESSES AND PROFESSIONS -- RYAN'S LAW

HB 7013, known as Ryan's Law, amends existing regulations to give licensing boards the authority to fine healthcare professionals who overprescribe controlled substances and cause deaths. The bill establishes a tiered fine system where a first offense incurs no monetary penalty, while subsequent offenses can result in fines up to $1,000 for the second charge and $5,000 for each additional charge. Most notably, the law mandates a minimum three-year probationary period for any licensee found guilty of overprescribing that results in death, during which further related violations could lead to license suspension or revocation. Additionally, the act allows boards to assess administrative costs for disciplinary proceedings, capped at $5,000, and requires the Department of Health to create rules guiding how these sanctions are applied.