Bill > SB110

This bill amends Delaware's laws governing physical therapists and athletic trainers by making two key changes. First, it extends the period during which a physical therapist can treat a patient without a physician referral from 30 to 90 days, with the aim of improving patient access to continuous care while still requiring therapists to practice within their professional expertise. Second, the bill updates license renewal and reactivation procedures, establishing that licenses must be renewed biennially with appropriate fees and continuing education requirements, and introducing a more structured approach to license reactivation. Specifically, the bill allows for a grace period of up to one year for license renewal and permits physical therapists to maintain an inactive status for up to 5 years, during which they can later reactivate their license by submitting a request, paying a fee, and providing proof of meeting continuing education requirements. These changes are designed to provide more flexibility for practitioners while maintaining professional standards and ensuring patient safety.