House Sponsors: RYDER-LANG-ERWIN-MCKEON-LYONS,EILEEN. Senate Sponsors: SYVERSON Short description: SEX EXPLOITATION BY HEALTH PRO Synopsis of Bill as introduced: Amends the Sexual Exploitation in Psychotherapy Act. Changes the title to the Sexual Exploitation in Psychotherapy, Professional Health Services, and Professional Mental Health Services Act. Provides for a cause of action for sexual exploitation of a patient or former patient by an unlicensed health professional or unlicensed mental health professional. Authorizes the Attorney General to bring an action for injunctive relief against a psychotherapist, unlicensed health professional, or unlicensed mental health professional. Makes violation of court order a Class 4 felony punishable by a fine not to exceed $25,000; also provides for a civil penalty of $10,000 for contempt. Effective immediately. CORRECTIONAL NOTE There will be a minimal impact on this Dept. FISCAL IMPACT NOTE (Dept. of Corrections) No change from previous note. Last action on Bill: SESSION SINE DIE Last action date: 99-01-12 Location: House Amendments to Bill: AMENDMENTS ADOPTED: HOUSE - 0 SENATE - 0 END OF INQUIRY Full Text Bill Status