HB3824
Allows a physical therapist to perform dry needling.
In one sentence
Digest: The Act makes some changes to the laws that govern physical therapy in this state.
What it does
- Digest: The Act makes some changes to the laws that govern physical therapy in this state.
- (Flesch Readability Score: 73.1).
- [<i>Authorizes a physical therapist to prescribe durable medical equipment.
- Authorizes a physical therapist to administer vaccines to specified individuals.</i>]<b> Allows a physical therapist to perform dry needling.
Who it affects
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Official summary
Digest: The Act makes some changes to the laws that govern physical therapy in this state. (Flesch Readability Score: 73.1). [<i>Authorizes a physical therapist to prescribe durable medical equipment. Authorizes a physical therapist to administer vaccines to specified individuals.</i>]<b> Allows a physical therapist to perform dry needling. Directs the Oregon Board of Physical Therapy to adopt rules related to dry needling.</b> Allows a physical therapist to sign and date a certificate for a disabled person parking permit application. Exempts a physical therapist from the requirement to obtain a license to use sonographic equipment if the sonographic equipment is used for physical therapy purposes. Changes membership requirements for members of the [<i>Oregon Board of Physical Therapy</i>] <b>board</b>. <b>Requires specified reporters to report a claim against a physical therapist to the board. Becomes operative on July 1, 2027.</b> Takes effect on the 91st day following adjournment sine die. Relating to: Relating to physical therapy; and prescribing an effective date. Current location: Chapter Number Assigned
Official activity
Bill history
- Chapter 627, (2025 Laws): Effective date September 26, 2025.House
- Governor signed.House
- Speaker signed.House
- President signed.Senate
- House concurred in Senate amendments and repassed bill. Ayes, 39; Nays, 11--Boice, Boshart Davis, Chotzen, Evans, Grayber, Helfrich, Isadore, Marsh, Nelson, Sanchez, Watanabe; Excused, 9--Cate, Harbick, McIntire, Nguyen H, Reschke, Sosa, Wallan, Wright, Yunker; Excused for Business of the House, 1--Osborne.House
- Third reading. Carried by Reynolds. Passed. Ayes, 20; Nays, 9--Anderson, Bonham, Girod, Hayden, Linthicum, Meek, Robinson, Sollman, Starr; Excused, 1--Thatcher.Senate
- Vote explanation(s) filed by Sollman.Senate
- Recommendation: Do pass with amendments to the A-Eng. bill. (Printed B-Eng.)Senate
- (Amendments distributed.)Senate
- Second reading.Senate
- Rules suspended. Carried over to 06-26 by unanimous consent.Senate
- Work Session held.Senate
- Public Hearing held.Senate
- Public Hearing held.Senate
- First reading. Referred to President's desk.Senate
- Referred to Health Care.Senate
- Third reading. Carried by Wallan. Passed. Ayes, 52; Nays, 2--Evans, Pham H; Excused, 3--Nguyen H, Smith G, Valderrama; Excused for Business of the House, 3--Edwards, Elmer, Speaker Fahey.House
- Rules suspended. Carried over to April 22, 2025 Calendar.House
- Rules suspended. Carried over to April 21, 2025 Calendar.House
- Rules suspended. Carried over to April 17, 2025 Calendar.House