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IN SB0160
Bill
Status
1/3/2018
Primary Sponsor
Mark Messmer
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AI Summary
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Expands the definition of "chiropractic" to include examination, diagnosis, evaluation, and treatment of human ailments and conditions, extending scope to extremities and soft tissues beyond the spinal column.
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Removes previous prohibitions on chiropractors performing procedures such as needle penetration for blood analysis, x-rays of organs beyond vertebral column and extremities, colonic irrigations, invasive diagnostic tests, and treatment of infectious diseases or endocrine disorders.
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Increases pre-chiropractic education requirements from 60 to 90 semester hours for license applications made after June 30, 2021.
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Authorizes chiropractors to perform dry needling, order advanced imaging of all body parts, conduct laboratory and diagnostic studies, and provide patient counseling on diet, nutrition, and wellness—provided they received training in these therapies at an accredited program.
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Limits Board of Chiropractic Examiners members to four consecutive terms and grants the board authority to adopt peer review rules.
Legislative Description
Chiropractic licensure. Amends the definition of "chiropractic". Allows chiropractors to perform certain procedures and functions that chiropractors are currently prohibited from performing. 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. Provides that accreditation of a chiropractic college for licensure purposes may be by a successor organization of the Accreditation Commission of the Council on Chiropractic Education. Requires that after June 30, 2021, an applicant for a license to practice chiropractic must have completed at least 90 semester hours of
Last Action
Senator Bassler added as coauthor
1/25/2018