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PA HB1583
Bill
Status
6/10/2025
Primary Sponsor
Patrick Gallagher
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AI Summary
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Eliminates the separate "certificate of authorization" requirement for physical therapists to practice without a physician referral, allowing all licensed physical therapists who meet specified standards to practice without referral as part of their standard license
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Extends the period physical therapists may treat patients without a referral from 30 days to 60 days from the date of first treatment
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Requires all physical therapists practicing in Pennsylvania to maintain professional liability insurance of at least $1,000,000 per occurrence or claims made
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Requires the State Board of Physical Therapy to conduct individualized assessments under 63 Pa.C.S. § 3113 when evaluating moral character of applicants with criminal convictions
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Takes effect 60 days after enactment
Legislative Description
Further providing for definitions, for powers and duties of board, for training and license required and exceptions, for qualifications for license, examinations, failure of examinations, licensure without examination, issuing of license, foreign applicants for licensure, temporary license and perjury, for continuing education, for practice of physical therapy and for physical therapist assistant, education and examination, scope of duties and certification.
Last Action
Referred to Professional Licensure
6/10/2025