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IN SB0437
Bill
Status
1/12/2017
Primary Sponsor
Ronnie Alting
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AI Summary
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Removes prohibition on chiropractors taking x-rays of organs other than the vertebral column and extremities, allowing expanded diagnostic imaging capabilities.
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Limits board of chiropractic examiners members to a maximum of four consecutive terms.
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Allows the board to adopt rules concerning peer review and to approve chiropractic schools and colleges that meet licensing requirements.
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Increases educational requirements for chiropractic licenses from 60 semester hours to 90 semester hours for applications submitted after June 30, 2020.
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Prohibits use of titles "chiropractor," "chiropractic physician," "doctor of chiropractic," or abbreviation "D.C." unless the individual is licensed under the chapter.
Legislative Description
Chiropractors. Amends the definition of "chiropractic" and relocates prohibited practices provisions. Removes a prohibition on chiropractors taking x-rays of any organ other than the vertebral column and extremities. Provides that a member of the board of chiropractic examiners (board) may not serve for more than four consecutive terms. Allows the board to adopt rules concerning peer review. Allows the board to approve chiropractic schools and colleges that meet licensing requirements. Requires that an applicant for a license to practice chiropractic must complete at least 90 semester hours after June 30, 2020. Prohibits an individual from using certain titles or abbreviations
Last Action
First reading: referred to Committee on Health and Provider Services
1/12/2017