MO HB1768

Expands disciplinary authority to include physical therapists and physical therapy assistants who have failed to renew or surrendered their licenses, in addition to current license holders.

Maintains existing grounds for discipline including substance abuse, criminal convictions, fraud, sexual misconduct, incompetence, and violation of professional standards.

Board may refuse to issue or renew licenses, or issue licenses with probation, restriction, or limitation for any of the enumerated causes.

Disciplinary measures available include warnings, censure, probation (up to 10 years), suspension (up to 3 years), restriction, revocation, reprimand, and denial of application.

Establishes procedures for complaints to the administrative hearing commission, patient record discovery, and reexamination requirements for practitioners unable to practice with reasonable skill and safety.