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HB3824

Allows a physical therapist to perform dry needling.

Last scannedAug 22, 2026, 2:40 AM

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

  1. Chapter 627, (2025 Laws): Effective date September 26, 2025.House
  2. Governor signed.House
  3. Speaker signed.House
  4. President signed.Senate
  5. 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
  6. Third reading. Carried by Reynolds. Passed. Ayes, 20; Nays, 9--Anderson, Bonham, Girod, Hayden, Linthicum, Meek, Robinson, Sollman, Starr; Excused, 1--Thatcher.Senate
  7. Vote explanation(s) filed by Sollman.Senate
  8. Recommendation: Do pass with amendments to the A-Eng. bill. (Printed B-Eng.)Senate
  9. (Amendments distributed.)Senate
  10. Second reading.Senate
  11. Rules suspended. Carried over to 06-26 by unanimous consent.Senate
  12. Work Session held.Senate
  13. Public Hearing held.Senate
  14. Public Hearing held.Senate
  15. First reading. Referred to President's desk.Senate
  16. Referred to Health Care.Senate
  17. 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
  18. Rules suspended. Carried over to April 22, 2025 Calendar.House
  19. Rules suspended. Carried over to April 21, 2025 Calendar.House
  20. Rules suspended. Carried over to April 17, 2025 Calendar.House