Bill > HB970

This bill amends Hawaii's chiropractic licensing laws to allow students enrolled in qualified chiropractic colleges to engage in clinical practice as part of their educational program, provided they are directly supervised by a licensed chiropractor. The Hawaii Board of Chiropractic is required to develop and adopt specific rules to implement this new provision, including defining what constitutes a "qualified chiropractic college," establishing requirements for students participating in clinical practice, and defining the term "clinical practice." Currently, the law prohibits practicing chiropractic without a license and requires applicants to meet certain educational and graduation requirements from accredited chiropractic colleges. The new provision creates an exception that enables chiropractic students to gain hands-on clinical experience under professional supervision while still in school, which can help students develop practical skills before obtaining their full license. The bill is set to take effect on July 1, 3000 (which appears to be a placeholder date and will likely be updated to an actual future year).

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https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=970&year=2025