2013 Senate Bill 690 / 2014 Public Act 260

Revise physical therapist scope-of-practice

Introduced in the Senate

Nov. 14, 2013

Introduced by Sen. John Moolenaar (R-36)

To repeal a ban on licensed physical therapists providing therapy unless it has been prescribed by a physician, subject to certain limits specified in the bill.

Referred to the Committee on Insurance

April 22, 2014

Reported without amendment

With the recommendation that the substitute (S-1) be adopted and that the bill then pass.

May 14, 2014

Substitute offered

The substitute passed by voice vote

May 20, 2014

Amendment offered by Sen. John Moolenaar (R-36)

To establish a new date on which the bill will go into effect if passed.

The amendment passed by voice vote

Passed in the Senate 38 to 0 (details)

Received in the House

May 20, 2014

Referred to the Committee on Health Policy

June 3, 2014

Reported without amendment

Without amendment and with the recommendation that the bill pass.

June 11, 2014

Passed in the House 108 to 2 (details)

To repeal a ban on licensed physical therapists providing therapy unless it has been prescribed by a physician, subject to certain limits specified in the bill.

Signed by Gov. Rick Snyder

June 24, 2014