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PA SB1042
PA SB1042Further providing for definitions, for powers and duties of board, for continuing education and for practice of physical therapy.
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Introduced
01/29/2024
01/29/2024
In Committee
01/29/2024
01/29/2024
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2024
12/31/2024
Introduced Session
2023-2024 Regular Session
Bill Summary
Amending the act of October 10, 1975 (P.L.383, No.110), entitled "An act relating to the practice of physical therapy," further providing for definitions, for powers and duties of board, for continuing education and for practice of physical therapy.
AI Summary
This bill amends the Physical Therapy Practice Act to further provide for definitions, powers and duties of the physical therapy board, continuing education, and the practice of physical therapy. The key changes include: removing the "certificate of authorization" requirement to practice physical therapy without a referral, updating continuing education requirements, and extending the time a physical therapist can treat a patient without a referral from 30 to 60 days. The bill also updates references to the Right-to-Know Law.
Committee Categories
Labor and Employment
Sponsors (6)
Rosemary Brown (R)*,
Dave Argall (R),
Jay Costa (D),
Scott Hutchinson (R),
Lynda Schlegel-Culver (R),
Judy Schwank (D),
Last Action
Referred to CONSUMER PROTECTION AND PROFESSIONAL LICENSURE (on 01/29/2024)
Bill Topics
Health
- ‐ Regulation of Health-Related Occupations and Services
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| Document Type | Source Location | Created |
|---|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.legis.state.pa.us/cfdocs/billinfo/bill_history.cfm?syear=2023&sind=0&body=S&type=B&bn=1042 | 01/29/2024 |
| BillText | https://www.legis.state.pa.us/cfdocs/legis/PN/Public/btCheck.cfm?txtType=PDF&sessYr=2023&sessInd=0&billBody=S&billTyp=B&billNbr=1042&pn=1340 | 01/29/2024 |
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