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AR SB878

Bill

Status

Failed

5/17/2013

Primary Sponsor

Bruce Maloch

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Origin

Senate

89th General Assembly (2013 Regular)

AI Summary

  • Adds a new exemption to the Arkansas Orthotics, Prosthetics, and Pedorthics Practice Act allowing licensed pharmacists and individuals under pharmacist supervision to fit, provide, or shape diabetic shoes and inserts without regulation by the Advisory Board

  • Permits pharmacists to apply heat to diabetic shoes and inserts as necessary during the fitting and shaping process

  • Allows pharmacists to assist patients in making foot impressions using methods such as a crush box for the purpose of ordering custom noncorrective inserts from a licensed pedorthist

  • Creates subdivision (6) under Arkansas Code § 17-107-104 to codify these exemptions for pharmacy professionals

Legislative Description

To Amend The Arkansas Orthotics, Prosthetics, And Pedorthics Practice Act Of 2007.

Last Action

Sine Die adjournment

5/17/2013

Committee Referrals

Public Health, Welfare And Labor3/8/2013

Full Bill Text

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