2008 Senate Bill 1167

impose licensure on physical therapist assistants

Introduced in the Senate

March 4, 2008

Introduced by Sen. Bruce Patterson (R-7)

To impose licensure and state regulation on physical therapist assistants, including new training and experience standards; to increase the annual licensing fees on physical therapists (and assistants) from $50 to $90; and to make other revisions in the regulatory regime governing this profession.

Referred to the Committee on Health Policy

June 17, 2008

Reported without amendment

With the recommendation that the substitute (S-2) be adopted and that the bill then pass.

June 18, 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

Sept. 11, 2008

Passed in the Senate 35 to 0

To require licensure and regulation of occupational therapist assistants. The bill would create a state board (comprised mostly of already established OT therapists) to establish competence assessment requirements for new licensees. License applicants would be required to pass a test, and meet certain education standards. The license would cost $90 per year, with a $20 application fee.

Received in the House

Sept. 11, 2008

Referred to the Committee on Health Policy