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NC S304

Bill

Status

Introduced

3/19/2019

Primary Sponsor

James Davis

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Origin

Senate

2019-2020 Session

AI Summary

  • Removes the requirement that physical therapists obtain a physician's prescription before performing spinal manipulation in North Carolina
  • Amends G.S. 90-270.90(4) to strike the language "unless prescribed by a physician licensed to practice medicine in North Carolina" from the definition of physical therapy
  • Allows physical therapists to perform spinal manipulation as part of their scope of practice when commensurate with their education and training and authorized by Board regulations
  • Becomes effective October 1, 2019
  • Sponsored by Senator J. Davis

Legislative Description

Modify Physical Therapy Definition

Last Action

Ref To Com On Rules and Operations of the Senate

3/20/2019

Committee Referrals

Rules and Operations of the Senate3/20/2019

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