Bill > H176

This bill establishes a new nine-member Board of Registration in Physical Therapy within the state's Division of Professional Licensure, with members appointed by the governor for three-year terms. The board will be composed of four licensed physical therapists with at least seven years of active practice experience, two licensed physical therapist educators from colleges or universities in the state, two licensed physical therapist assistants, and one consumer representative. The bill also outlines the initial staggered terms for these members and specifies that members can serve a maximum of two consecutive full terms, with provisions for removal for cause and reimbursement for expenses, and mandates that the board meet at least four times annually.