DE HB359 | 2013-2014 | 147th General Assembly

Status

Completed Legislative Action
Spectrum: Bipartisan Bill
Status: Passed on August 12 2014 - 100% progression
Action: 2014-08-12 - Signed by Governor
Text: Latest bill text (Engrossed) [HTML]

Summary

At the recommendation of the Joint Sunset Committee, this bill revises the State Examining Board of Physical Therapists and Athletic Trainers’ licensing law to make it consistent with the laws of other Title 24 boards. This bill updates the Board’s governing statute in several substantive ways. The bill revises the provision pertaining to Board membership and duties, the grounds for discipline, and available sanctions. The bill redefines and expands “practice of physical therapy” and “athletic training,” including telehealth and dry needling in the scope of practice. Under this bill, visiting physical therapists and athletic trainers are authorized to render care for patients affiliated with athletic teams and organizations or performing arts companies who are temporarily practicing, competing, or performing in Delaware. In addition, this bill requires applicants to undergo criminal background checks. While much of the bill is based on proposals submitted to the Joint Sunset Committee by the Board, the Sunset Review process indicated a need to include a provision prohibiting physical therapists and athletic trainers from holding themselves out in any way as acupuncturists unless they are, in fact, licensed acupuncturists.

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Title

An Act To Amend Title 24 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Physical Therapy And Athletic Training.

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Roll Calls

2014-07-01 - Senate - Senate Third Reading (Y: 16 N: 5 NV: 0 Abs: 0) [PASS]
2014-06-24 - House - House Third Reading (Y: 38 N: 1 NV: 1 Abs: 1) [PASS]

History

DateChamberAction
2014-08-12HouseSigned by Governor
2014-07-01SenatePassed by Senate. Votes: Passed 16 YES 5 NO 0 NOT VOTING 0 ABSENT 0 VACANT
2014-06-30SenateReported Out of Committee (EXECUTIVE) in Senate with 4 On Its Merits
2014-06-24SenateAssigned to Executive Committee in Senate
2014-06-24HousePassed by House of Representatives. Votes: Passed 38 YES 1 NO 1 NOT VOTING 1 ABSENT 0 VACANT
2014-06-24HouseAmendment HA 4 - Passed in House by Voice Vote
2014-06-24HouseAmendment HA 3 - Stricken
2014-06-24HouseAmendment HA 2 - Passed in House by Voice Vote
2014-06-24HouseAmendment HA 1 - Passed in House by Voice Vote
2014-06-24HouseAmendment HA 4 - Introduced and Placed With Bill
2014-06-19HouseAmendment HA 3 - Introduced and Placed With Bill
2014-06-19HouseAmendment HA 2 - Introduced and Placed With Bill
2014-06-18HouseAmendment HA 1 - Introduced and Placed With Bill
2014-06-04HouseReported Out of Committee (SUNSET COMMITTEE (POLICY ANALYSIS & GOVERNMENT ACCOUNTABILITY)) in House with 4 Favorable
2014-05-29HouseIntroduced and Assigned to Sunset Committee (Policy Analysis & Government Accountability) Committee in House

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Bill Comments

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