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NY A01204

Bill

Status

Passed

9/27/2024

Primary Sponsor

Kenneth Zebrowski

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Origin

Assembly

2023-2024 General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Adds definitions for "physical therapist assistant" and "occupational therapy assistant" as licensed professionals under education law and commissioner of education requirements

  • Permits occupational therapy assistants to provide occupational therapy services under the direction and supervision of an authorized occupational therapist

  • Permits physical therapy assistants to provide physical therapy services under the direction and supervision of an authorized physical therapist

  • Requires physical therapists and occupational therapists to maintain records of patient condition, progress, and treatment instructions, which must also be maintained by the referring physician, physician assistant, podiatrist, or nurse practitioner

  • Takes effect thirty days after becoming law

Legislative Description

Authorizes treatment of workers' compensation injuries by an occupational therapy assistant and a physical therapy assistant; directs certain records to be retained.

Last Action

signed chap.335

9/27/2024

Committee Referrals

Labor5/23/2024
Rules5/21/2024
Labor1/13/2023

Full Bill Text

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