HB 107 Summary

• Reduces the time threshold for requiring practitioner of record review from 30 days to 21 days when physical therapy treatment extends beyond the initial period for a condition not previously assessed.

• Allows licensed physical therapists with a Doctor of Physical Therapy (D.P.T.) degree to use the letters "D.P.T." and "P.T." in connection with their name or place of business.

• Prohibits physical therapists with a D.P.T. degree from using the title "doctor" without clearly informing the public of their profession as a physical therapist.

• Makes it unlawful for unlicensed persons to use the letters "D.P.T." in connection with their name or place of business, establishing this as a violation subject to criminal penalty.

• Amends prohibited terminology restrictions for unlicensed persons to prevent them from using "D.P.T." letters or other titles that would mislead the public about licensure status.