HB 2809 Summary

• Amends 59 O.S. 2011, Section 887.3 regarding physical therapist license requirements and practice restrictions

• Clarifies language to use gender-inclusive pronouns ("or herself"/"or she") throughout the section describing who may designate themselves as a physical therapist or assistant

• Maintains prohibition preventing unlicensed persons from practicing physical therapy while preserving exemption for other licensed healthcare practitioners within their scope of practice

• Effective date: November 1, 2012