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AZ HB2181

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/21/2025

Primary Sponsor

Selina Bliss

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Origin

House of Representatives

Fifty-seventh Legislature - First Regular Session (2025)

AI Summary

  • Amends section 32-2001 of Arizona Revised Statutes concerning the board of physical therapy definitions.

  • Adds durable medical equipment recommendation and prescription authority to the definition of "practice of physical therapy," allowing physical therapists to recommend and prescribe durable medical equipment without requiring a prescription from a licensed physician.

  • Clarifies definitions for various types of physical therapy personnel including assistive personnel, physical therapist assistants, physical therapy aides, and student physical therapists.

  • Defines supervision types including "general supervision" (via telehealth or telecommunications) and "on-site supervision" (physical presence in facility).

Legislative Description

Physical therapy; durable medical equipment

Professions And Occupations - Title 32

Last Action

House HHS Committee action: Discussed and Held, voting: (0-0-0-0-0-0)

2/13/2025

Committee Referrals

Rules1/21/2025
Health and Human Services1/21/2025

Full Bill Text

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