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MN HF211

Bill

Status

Passed

3/14/2019

Primary Sponsor

Jennifer Schultz

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Origin

House of Representatives

91st Legislature 2019-2020

AI Summary

  • Amends Minnesota Statutes section 169.345, subdivision 2 to add licensed physical therapists to the definition of "health professional" who may provide medical statements for disabled parking privileges.

  • Expands the list of authorized health professionals from physicians, physician assistants, advanced practice registered nurses, and chiropractors to also include licensed physical therapists.

  • Allows physical therapists to certify that a person meets disability criteria including inability to walk without assistance, significant mobility limitations, respiratory or cardiac conditions, oxygen dependency, or limb loss.

  • Applies to all certificate types for disabled parking permits: temporary (up to 6 months), short-term (6-12 months), long-term (12-71 months), six-year, and organization certificates.

Legislative Description

Licensed physical therapists authorized to provide a medical statement for parking privileges for physically disabled persons.

Last Action

Author added Mariani

4/10/2019

Committee Referrals

Rules and Administration2/18/2019
Transportation Finance and Policy1/22/2019

Full Bill Text

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