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               BILL REQUEST - CODE REVISER'S OFFICE

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BILL REQ. #:        H-2543.1/01

ATTY/TYPIST:        KT:seg

BRIEF DESCRIPTION:

5465-S AMH .... H2543.1

SSB 5465 - H AMD

By Representative

    On page 4, after line 2, insert the following:

    "NEW SECTION. Sec. 6.  A new section is added to chapter 71.09 RCW to read as follows:

    A treatment provider, whether or not he or she is employed or approved by the department of social and health services under section 5(1) of this act or otherwise certified, may not perform or provide treatment of sexually violent predators under section 5 of this act if the treatment provider has been:

    (1) Convicted of a sex offense, as defined in RCW 9.94A.030;

    (2) Convicted in any other jurisdiction of an offense that under the laws of this state would be classified as a sex offense as defined in RCW 9.94A.030; or

    (3) Suspended or otherwise restricted from practicing any health care profession by competent authority in any state, federal, or foreign jurisdiction.

    Sec. 7.  RCW 18.155.070 and 1990 c 3 s 807 are each amended to read as follows:

(1) The department shall issue a certificate to any applicant who meets the following requirements:

    (((1))) (a) Successful completion of an educational program approved by the secretary or successful completion of alternate training which meets the criteria of the secretary;

    (((2))) (b) Successful completion of any experience requirement established by the secretary;

    (((3))) (c) Successful completion of an examination administered or approved by the secretary;

    (((4))) (d) Not having engaged in unprofessional conduct or being unable to practice with reasonable skill and safety as a result of a physical or mental impairment;

    (((5))) (e) Other requirements as may be established by the secretary that impact the competence of the sex offender treatment provider.

(2) The department may not issue a certificate to any applicant who has been:

(a) Convicted of a sex offense, as defined in RCW 9.94A.030;

(b) Convicted in any other jurisdiction of an offense that under the laws of this state would be classified as a sex offense as defined in RCW 9.94A.030; or

(c) Suspended or otherwise restricted from practicing any health care profession by competent authority in any state, federal, or foreign jurisdiction."

    Correct the title.

EFFECT:  Prohibits a treatment provider, whether certified or not, from providing treatment to sexually violent predators who are in an LRA if the treatment provider has been convicted of a sex offense or been suspended or restricted from practicing any health care profession in any jurisdiction.  State certification requirements would prohibit the applicant from being convicted of a sex offense or been suspended or restricted from practicing any health care profession in any jurisdiction.

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