2009 Senate Bill 968 / Public Act 223

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Introduced in the Senate

Nov. 5, 2009

Introduced by Sen. Wayne Kuipers (R-30)

To expand the allowable scope of practice for chiropractors. Among other things the bill authorizes the treatment of “misalignments that cause nerve interference or joint dysfunction,” rather than just the “misalignments of the human spine” currently within the scope of practice. The bill also allows the use of “imaging technology” in addition to x-rays by chiropractors.

Referred to the Committee on Economic Development and Regulatory Reform

Dec. 3, 2009

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 does not allow chiropractors to use “imaging technology” other than x-rays.

The substitute passed by voice vote

Passed in the Senate 30 to 4 (details)

To expand the allowable scope of practice for chiropractors. Among other things the bill authorizes the treatment of “misalignments that cause nerve interference or joint dysfunction,” rather than just the “misalignments of the human spine” currently within the scope of practice.

Received in the House

Dec. 3, 2009

Referred to the Committee on Health Policy

Dec. 8, 2009

Reported without amendment

With the recommendation that the substitute (H-2) be adopted and that the bill then pass.

Dec. 9, 2009

Substitute offered

To replace the previous version of the bill with one that revises various details, but does not change its substance. This version was subsequently superseded by another substitute with more changes.

The substitute failed by voice vote

Substitute offered by Rep. Kathy Angerer (D-55)

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 House 84 to 23 (details)

To expand the allowable scope of practice for chiropractors. Among other things the bill authorizes the treatment of “misalignments that cause nerve interference or joint dysfunction,” rather than just the “misalignments of the human spine” currently within the scope of practice.

Received in the Senate

Dec. 17, 2009

To concur with the House-passed version of the bill.

Passed in the Senate 33 to 4 (details)

Signed by Gov. Jennifer Granholm

Dec. 31, 2009