§ 19a-17e — Adverse permit or licensure eligibility action based on provision of reproductive health care services prohibited.

(a) As used in this section, “reproductive health care services” has the same meaning as provided in section 52-571m. (b) Notwithstanding the provisions of subsection (a) of section 19a-14 , the Department of Public Health shall not deny the eligibility of an applicant for a (1) permit, (2) license by examination, endorsement or reciprocity, or (3) reinstatement of a license (A) voided pursuant to the provisions of subsection (f) of section 19a-88 , (B) voluntarily surrendered, or (C) by agreement, not renewed or reinstated pursuant to the provisions of subsection (d) of section 19a-17 based on pending disciplinary action, an unresolved complaint or the imposition of disciplinary action against the applicant by a duly authorized professional disciplinary agency of another state, the District of Columbia or a commonwealth, territory or possession of the United States that is based solely on the alleged provision of, receipt of, assistance in provision or receipt of, material support for, or any theory of vicarious, joint, several or conspiracy liability derived therefrom, reproductive health care services that are permitted under the laws of this state and were provided in accordance with the standard of care applicable to such services, regardless of whether the patient receiving such services was a resident of this state. The provisions of this subsection shall not apply where the underlying conduct of the applicant would constitute the basis of disciplinary action against the applicant under the laws of this state if the applicant had been licensed or permitted in this state and the conduct had occurred in this state. (c) Notwithstanding the provisions of section 19a-17 , a board or commission established under title 20 that has jurisdiction over persons licensed, certified or registered under said title who provide reproductive health care services, and the Department of Public Health, with respect to professions under the department's jurisdiction that are not subject to discipline by such a board or commission, shall not impose disciplinary action against a licensed, certified or registered person based on pending disciplinary action, an unresolved complaint or the imposition of disciplinary action against such persons before or by a duly authorized professional disciplinary agency of another state, the District of Columbia, or a commonwealth, territory or possession of the United States that is based solely on the alleged provision of, receipt of, assistance in provision or receipt of, material support for, or any theory of vicarious, joint, several or conspiracy liability derived therefrom, reproductive health care services that are permitted under the laws of this state and were provided in accordance with the standard of care applicable to such services, regardless of whether the patient receiving such services was a resident of this state. The provisions of this subsection shall not apply where the underlying conduct of the licensed, certified or registered person would constitute the basis of disciplinary action against such person under the laws of this state if the conduct had occurred in this state.

Legislative History

(P.A. 23-128, S. 1.) History: P.A. 23-128 effective June 27, 2023.