2008 House Bill 5759

Expand chiropractors scope of practice

Introduced in the House

Feb. 19, 2008

Introduced by Rep. Kathy Angerer (D-55)

To expand the allowable scope of practice for chiropractors. Among other things the bill authorizes the treatment of the entire "musculoskeletal system," and the use of “imaging technology” in addition to x-rays.

Referred to the Committee on Health Policy

Nov. 13, 2008

Reported without amendment

With the recommendation that the substitute (H-3) be adopted and that the bill then pass.

Dec. 3, 2008

Substitute offered

To replace the previous version of the bill with one that revises details but does not change the substance of the bill as previously described.

The substitute passed by voice vote

Amendment offered by Rep. Kathy Angerer (D-55)

Consideration postponed

Passed in the House 63 to 46 (details)

Received in the Senate

Dec. 4, 2008