HB410 Alabama 2012 Session

Summary

Primary Sponsor

Ron Johnson

Republican

Session

Regular Session 2012

Title

Assistant to a physician, Chiropractor, Certified Registered Nurse Practitioner, authorized to refer person to licensed physical therapist for treatment, Secs. 34-21-85, 34-24-122, 34-24-292 am'd.

Summary

HB410 would allow licensed assistants to physicians, certified registered nurse practitioners, and licensed chiropractors to refer patients to licensed physical therapists for treatment.

What This Bill Does

The bill authorizes LAPs, CRNPs in active collaborative practice, and licensed chiropractors to refer patients to physical therapists. It allows these referrals to occur notwithstanding existing restrictions in Section 34-24-191. It clarifies supervision requirements for LAPs and the collaborative practice framework for CRNPs. It becomes effective on the first day of the third month after it is passed and approved.

Who It Affects

• Licensed assistants to physicians (LAPs), certified registered nurse practitioners (CRNPs) in active collaborative practice, and licensed chiropractors gain authority to refer patients to licensed physical therapists.
• Patients treated by these professionals may be referred to physical therapy for treatment under the new authority.

Key Provisions

• Amends Sections 34-21-85, 34-24-122, and 34-24-292 to authorize referrals to licensed physical therapists by LAPs, CRNPs, and chiropractors.
• CRNPs in active collaborative practice with physicians may refer patients to licensed physical therapists for treatment, notwithstanding Section 34-24-191.
• Chiropractors may refer patients to licensed physical therapists for treatment, notwithstanding Section 34-24-191.
• Licensed assistants to physicians may refer patients to licensed physical therapists for treatment while supervised by a physician, notwithstanding Section 34-24-191.
• Effective date: the act becomes law on the first day of the third month after passage and Governor approval.

AI-generated summary using openai/gpt-5-nano on Feb 24, 2026. May contain errors — refer to the official bill text for accuracy.

Subjects

Health