HB17 Alabama 2017 Session
In Committee
Bill Summary
Sponsors
Session
Regular Session 2017
Title
Physical Therapy, Board of, powers and duties, rulemaking authority clarified with regard to anticompetitive rules that prioritize patient safety and wellness, Sec. 34-24-193.1 added
Description
<p class="bill_description"> Under existing law, the Alabama State Board
of Physical Therapy is authorized to adopt rules
necessary to carry into effect certain duties and
powers related to the practice of physical therapy</p><p class="bill_description">
This bill would provide further for that
authority in relation to state and federal
anti-trust laws as well as establish that the
Legislature recognizes that anti-competitive rules
which prioritize patient safety and wellness are
permissible</p><p class="bill_entitled_an_act"> To add Section 34-24-193.1 to the Code of Alabama
1975, relating to the powers and duties of the Alabama State
Board of Physical Therapy; to clarify rulemaking authority of
the Alabama State Board of Physical Therapy regarding state
and federal anti-trust laws and to establish that
anti-competitive rules which prioritize patient safety and
wellness are permissible.
</p>
Subjects
Physical Therapy, Board of
Bill Actions
| Action Date | Chamber | Action |
|---|---|---|
| May 17, 2017 | H | Indefinitely Postponed |
| February 16, 2017 | H | Read for the second time and placed on the calendar |
| February 7, 2017 | H | Read for the first time and referred to the House of Representatives committee on Boards, Agencies and Commissions |
Bill Calendar
| Type | Date | Location | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hearing | February 15, 2017 | Room 123 at 10:30 | House BA&C Hearing |
Bill Text
Bill Documents
| Type | Link |
|---|---|
| Bill Text | HB17 Alabama 2017 Session - Introduced |