Bill > H1961

This bill establishes a physical therapy licensure compact that facilitates interstate practice of physical therapy with the goal of improving public access to physical therapy services. The key provisions include: - Allowing licensed physical therapists and physical therapist assistants to practice in other member states through a "compact privilege" if they meet certain requirements, such as holding a valid license in their home state and having no encumbrances on their license. - Creating the Physical Therapy Compact Commission, a national administrative body that will oversee the compact, promulgate rules, and handle data sharing and investigations across member states. - Outlining the procedures for adverse actions, disciplinary matters, and dispute resolution between member states. - Specifying the process for states to join, withdraw from, and amend the compact. The bill is designed to increase public access to physical therapy, enhance states' ability to protect the public, encourage cooperation between states, support military spouses, and improve information sharing between member states.

Health and Social Services

https://malegislature.gov/Bills/191/H1961