2023 Senate Bill 668

Health occupations: physical therapists; prescription requirement for physical therapy treatment; eliminate, and make other modifications to the practice of physical therapy.

A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled “Public health code,” by amending sections 17801, 17820, 17822, 17824, and 17825 (MCL 333.17801, 333.17820, 333.17822, 333.17824, and 333.17825), section 17801 as amended and section 17825 as added by 2009 PA 55, sections 17820 and 17822 as amended by 2016 PA 499, and section 17824 as amended by 2014 PA 260, and by adding section 17825a.

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Clarifies the practice and licensing of physical therapists and physical therapist assistants, including the use of professional titles and establishing clear licensing requirements.

Introduced in the Senate

Nov. 9, 2023

Introduced by Sen. Kevin Hertel (D-12)

Referred to the Committee on Health Policy

Oct. 9, 2024

Reported with substitute S-2

Oct. 10, 2024

Referred to the Committee of the Whole

Oct. 23, 2024

Reported with substitute S-2

Substitute S-2 concurred in by voice vote

Passed in the Senate 38 to 0 (details)

Received in the House

Nov. 7, 2024

Referred to the Committee on Health Policy