HB 1087 Summary - Chiropractic Regulation

• Establishes certification program for "certified chiropractic clinical assistants" who assist licensed chiropractors with basic health care duties under direct supervision.

• Requires certification applicants to have high school diploma/GED, be at least 18 years old, complete an approved training program, pass an exam with minimum 75% score, and pay $50 initial certification fee with $50 annual renewal fee.

• Permits existing chiropractic assistants with 2,000 verified hours of employment before August 1, 2017, to qualify for certification without formal coursework if they pass the exam by March 1, 2018.

• Establishes grounds for board denial, suspension, or revocation of assistant certification, including unprofessional conduct, criminal convictions, mental/physical incapacity, and failure to maintain proper supervision.

• Creates infraction penalty for practicing or advertising as a certified chiropractic clinical assistant without proper certification; maintains class B misdemeanor for unlicensed chiropractic practice.