SB173 Alabama 2024 Session
Updated Jan 14, 2026
SB173 Alabama 2024 Session
Senate Bill
Expired
Current Status
Regular Session 2024
Session
1
Sponsor
Summary
- Primary Sponsor
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Shay Shelnutt SenatorRepublican - Session
- Regular Session 2024
- Title
- Scope of Practice of Physical Therapists
- Description
The Physical Therapy Practice Act defines the scope of practice of physical therapists licensed in Alabama.
This bill would allow licensed physical therapists to conduct initial screenings of patients.
This bill would eliminate the requirement that physical therapy be practiced only upon a referral from a licensed physician, licensed dentist, licensed chiropractor, licensed physician assistant, or licensed certified registered nurse practitioner.
- Subjects
- Occupational Licensing Boards
Bill Actions
S
Pending Senate Healthcare
S
Read for the first time and referred to the Senate Committee on Healthcare
Bill Text
Documents
Bill Text (Introduced)
SB173 Alabama 2024 Session - Introduced
Fiscal Note
Fiscal Note - As Introduced
Source: Alabama Legislature