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NY S04969
Bill
Status
6/15/2015
Primary Sponsor
Kenneth LaValle
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AI Summary
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Amends Education Law Section 6732 to restrict use of the title "doctor of physical therapy" and abbreviation "D.P.T." to licensed physical therapists who have obtained a doctorate in physical therapy.
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Maintains existing restrictions on use of titles "physical therapist," "physiotherapist," "mechanotherapist," and abbreviation "P.T." to only licensed or authorized practitioners.
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Specifies that use of "D.P.T." title or abbreviation must indicate the person is licensed or otherwise authorized to practice physical therapy under Article 136 of the Education Law.
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Takes effect immediately upon enactment.
Legislative Description
Provides that the abbreviation of "D.P.T." and title "doctor of physical therapy" may only be used by a person licensed or otherwise authorized by article 136 of the education law to practice physical therapy.
Last Action
referred to higher education
6/16/2016