HR395 Alabama 2012 Session

Summary

Session

Regular Session 2012

Title

House of Representatives, Special Order Calendar

Summary

A House Rules resolution to make HB163 the special order for the 20th legislative day, the bill that would remove the physician or dentist referral requirement for physical therapists.

What This Bill Does

It designates HB163 as the special and paramount order of business for the 20th legislative day, ahead of other business. It identifies HB163 as removing the requirement for physician or dentist referrals for physical therapists and amending sections 34-24-191 and 34-24-217 accordingly. By adopting HR395, HB163 would be set up for immediate consideration on that day.

Who It Affects

• Physical therapists: would no longer need referrals from physicians or dentists to treat patients.
• Patients/public: could access physical therapy services without needing a physician or dentist referral.

Key Provisions

• HB163 would remove the requirement that a physician or dentist referral is needed for physical therapists.
• The bill would amend Alabama Code sections 34-24-191 and 34-24-217.
• HR395 places HB163 on the special order calendar as the special and paramount order for the 20th legislative day, taking precedence over regular or unfinished business.

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Subjects

Resolution, Legislative