SB 51 - Authorizes Physical Therapists to Treat Patients Without a Prescription or Physician Referral - Missouri Key Vote
Barry Hovis voted Yea (Passage) on this Legislation.
Timeline
- Executive Signed
- April 27, 2023
- House Bill Passed
- April 12, 2023
- Senate Bill Passed
- Feb. 2, 2023
- Introduced
- Jan. 4, 2023
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Title: Authorizes Physical Therapists to Treat Patients Without a Prescription or Physician Referral
Signed by Governor Mike Parson
Title: Authorizes Physical Therapists to Treat Patients Without a Prescription or Physician Referral
Vote Smart's Synopsis:
Vote to pass a bill that authorizes qualified physical therapists to treat patients without a prescription or referral from a physician.
Highlights:
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Authorizes qualified physical therapists with at least 5 years experience to examine and treat individual patients for new injuries and illnesses without needing to get a prescription or referral from a licensed physician first (Sec. A).
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Specifies that the provisions of this bill shall take effect immediately upon passage and approval by the governor (Sec. A).
Title: Authorizes Physical Therapists to Treat Patients Without a Prescription or Physician Referral
Title: Authorizes Physical Therapists to Treat Patients Without a Prescription or Physician Referral