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AL HB110

Bill

Status

Passed

6/1/2023

Primary Sponsor

Parker Moore

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Origin

House of Representatives

Regular Session 2023

AI Summary

HB110 Summary

  • Establishes the Physical Therapy Compact Commission framework allowing licensed physical therapists and assistants from other compact states to practice in Alabama under a "compact privilege" without separate Alabama licensure.

  • Gives the Board of Physical Therapy authority to regulate compact privilege holders, including suspension, revocation, and discipline up to $1,000 per violation.

  • Expands board duties to include maintaining listings of licensed and compact privilege holders, establishing fees for compact privilege issuance, and certifying licensee standing to other entities.

  • Implements impaired practitioner program through the Alabama Physical Therapy Wellness Committee with confidentiality protections and immunity provisions for committee members and contractors.

  • Effective the first day of the third month following passage and approval by the Governor.

Legislative Description

Relating to the Board of Physical Therapy; to amend Sections 34-24-191, 34-24-193, 34-24-194, 34-24-196, 34-24-210, 34-24-210.1, 34-24-211, 34-24-212, 34-24-213, 34-24-214, and 34-24-217, Code of Alabama 1975; to give the board authority over certain physical therapy professionals licensed in other states.

Physical Therapy Practice Act; to give the board authority over certain physical therapy professionals licensed in other states.

Last Action

Enacted

6/1/2023

Committee Referrals

State Governmental Affairs4/27/2023
Boards, Agencies and Commissions3/21/2023

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