Introduced
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To impose licensure and state regulation on physical therapist assistants, including new training and experience standards; to increase the annual licensing fees on physical therapists (and assistants) from $50 to $90; and to make other revisions in the regulatory regime governing this profession.
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.
The substitute passed by voice vote
Passed in the Senate 35 to 0
To require licensure and regulation of occupational therapist 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 $90 per year, with a $20 application fee.
Referred to the Committee on Health Policy
