Introduced
by
To require licensure and regulation of occupational therapists and OT assistants. The bill would create a state board (comprised mostly of already established OT therapists) to establish competence assessment requirements for new licensees. License applicants would be required to pass a test, and meet certain education standards. The license would cost $60 per year, with a $20 application fee.
Referred to the Committee on Health Policy
Reported without amendment
With the recommendation that the substitute (S-2) be adopted and that the bill then pass.
Substitute offered
To replace the previous version of the bill with one that revises details but does not change the substance of the bill as previously described, and which also raises the proposed license fee.
The substitute passed by voice vote
Passed in the Senate 35 to 0 (details)
To require licensure and regulation of occupational therapists and OT assistants. The bill would create a state board (comprised mostly of already established OT therapists) to establish competence assessment requirements for new licensees. License applicants would be required to pass a test, and meet certain education standards. The license would cost $75 per year, with a $20 application fee.
Referred to the Committee on Health Policy
Reported without amendment
With the recommendation that the substitute (H-1) be adopted and that the bill then pass.
Substitute offered
To replace the previous version of the bill with one that revises details but does not change the substance of the bill as previously described.
The substitute passed by voice vote
Amendment offered
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To exempt from the proposed licensure "parks and recreation professionals" employed by local governments or a "certified therapeutic recreation specialists".
The amendment passed by voice vote
Passed in the House 83 to 26 (details)
To require licensure and regulation of occupational therapists and OT assistants. The bill would create a state board (comprised mostly of already established OT therapists) to establish competence assessment requirements for new licensees. License applicants would be required to pass a test, and meet certain education standards. The license would cost $75 per year, with a $20 application fee.
Passed in the Senate 36 to 0 (details)
To replace the previous version of the bill with one that revises details but does not change the substance of the bill as previously described.
