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HB163 Alabama 2012 Session

Updated Jul 25, 2021

Summary

Primary Sponsor
Ed Henry
Republican
Session
Regular Session 2012
Title
Physical therapists, referral by licensed health care providers, Sec. 34-24-210.1 added; Secs. 34-24-191, 34-24-217 am'd.
Description

Under existing law, physical therapy may only be practiced pursuant to the referral of a licensed physician or dentist.

This bill would remove the requirement that a licensed physical therapist practice his or her trade only upon the referral of a licensed physician or dentist.

Subjects
Physical Therapy, Board of

Bill Text

Votes

Motion to Read a Third Time and Pass

April 19, 2012 House Passed
Yes 90
No 7
Abstained 1
Absent 7

Motion to Adopt adopted Henry substitute Roll Call 798

April 19, 2012 House Passed
Yes 95
No 1
Absent 9

Motion to Read a Third Time and Pass

April 25, 2012 Senate Passed
Yes 32
Absent 3

Documents

Source: Alabama Legislature