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KY HB48

KY HB48
AN ACT relating to physical therapy.

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Introduced
01/07/2026
In Committee
03/10/2026
Crossed Over
02/10/2026
Passed
04/07/2026
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
04/07/2026

Introduced Session

2026 Regular Session

Bill Summary

Amend various sections of KRS Chapter 327, relating to the practice and regulation of physical therapy, to state legislative findings; require a practitioner or employer to report a physical therapist or physical therapist assistant who has been convicted of a misdemeanor; require potential board members to not have been under any disciplinary action in the past 5 years; permit the Board of Physical Therapy to purchase professional liability insurance; authorize the board to convene committees and task forces to review and advise the board on pertinent issues; authorize the board to promulgate administrative regulations to establish fee amounts, issue advisory opinions and declaratory rulings related to this chapter, and issue a license to a physical therapist assistant applicant; prohibit physical therapists and physical therapist assistants from engaging in sexual contact with any active patient of record or parent or legal guardian of an active patient of record; require the board to develop guidelines to follow upon receipt of an allegation of sexual misconduct by a physical therapist or physical therapist assistant; allow the board to receive periodic education on issues affecting the practice of physical therapy and public protection; allow the board to determine which disciplinary records may be expunged; authorize the board to establish the amounts, limits, or ranges for any fines imposed; repeal and reenact KRS 327.010 to define terms; repeal and reenact KRS 327.080 to deposit to the credit of a revolving fund for the use of the board; require all expenses of the board to be paid from the revolving fund.

AI Summary

This bill makes several changes to the laws governing physical therapy in Kentucky, aiming to strengthen regulation and public protection. It clarifies legislative findings about the importance of regulating physical therapy to safeguard public health and safety, and establishes that licensed professionals are accountable for their practice based on their education and experience. The bill requires reporting of physical therapists or physical therapist assistants convicted of certain misdemeanors to the Board of Physical Therapy (the regulatory body for physical therapists). It also mandates that potential board members must not have faced disciplinary action in the past five years. The Board of Physical Therapy is granted new authorities, including the ability to purchase professional liability insurance, convene committees and task forces for advice, and establish fee amounts through administrative regulations. Furthermore, the bill explicitly prohibits physical therapists and assistants from engaging in sexual contact with active patients or their guardians, and directs the board to create guidelines for handling allegations of sexual misconduct. The board will also receive ongoing education on issues affecting the practice and public protection, and will have the discretion to determine which disciplinary records can be expunged. Finally, the bill allows the board to set the amounts for fines and ensures that all board expenses are paid from a dedicated revolving fund.

Committee Categories

Labor and Employment

Sponsors (1)

Last Action

signed by Governor (Acts Ch. 36) (on 04/07/2026)

Bill Topics

Health
  • ‐ Regulation of Health-Related Occupations and Services
(2 Companion Bills)

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