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HB 153 Physical therapy; advertising prohibited if not a licensed physical therapist or assistant.

Introduced by: John M. O'Bannon, III | all patrons    ...    notes | add to my profiles | history

SUMMARY AS PASSED HOUSE:

Physical therapy; advertising. Provides that no person shall advertise services using the words "physical therapy" or "physiotherapy" unless those services are provided by a physical therapist or physical therapist assistant, and establishes a process for reporting possible violations. This bill is identical to SB 195.

SUMMARY AS INTRODUCED:

Physical therapy; advertising.  Provides that it shall be unlawful for any person to advertise or promote services as "physical therapy" or "physiotherapy" unless such services are provided by a licensed physical therapist or physical therapist assistant.