Bill > HB4504

This bill enacts the Physical Therapy Licensure Compact, which allows physical therapists and physical therapist assistants to obtain a "compact privilege" to practice in other member states, subject to certain requirements and limitations. The compact establishes the Physical Therapy Compact Commission to oversee implementation and administration of the agreement, including promulgating rules, investigating disciplinary matters, and enforcing compliance. The bill also authorizes the state to obtain criminal background checks on physical therapy licensure applicants and requires member states to share licensure and disciplinary information through a coordinated data system. The bill will only take effect if a related bill, House Bill No. 4505, is also enacted into law.