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This bill enacts the Physical Therapy Licensure Compact, a multi-state agreement designed to improve public access to physical therapy services by allowing licensed physical therapists to practice in multiple member states under a single license. The compact establishes a commission to oversee its implementation, sets definitions for key terms like "compact privilege" (the authorization to practice in a remote state) and "home state" (the licensee's primary state of residence), and outlines requirements for state participation, including criminal background checks and adherence to national examination standards. It also addresses specific provisions for active-duty military personnel and their spouses, details procedures for adverse actions and investigations, and establishes a coordinated data system for sharing licensure and disciplinary information among member states. Furthermore, the bill amends the existing Physical Therapy Act to mandate state and federal criminal history background checks for all applicants seeking initial licensure or a compact privilege, ensuring a consistent level of public safety across participating states.

Health and Social Services

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