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SF0172

Physical Therapy Licensure Compact

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In one sentence

This act creates a compact between states to allow physical therapists licensed in one state to practice in other participating states, with requirements for background checks and reporting.

What it does

  • Creates a compact that allows physical therapists licensed in one state to work in other member states without needing additional licenses.
  • Requires each state to have systems in place to investigate complaints about physical therapists and share information between states.
  • Authorizes criminal background checks for physical therapists applying for licensure under the compact.

Who it affects

  • Physical therapists who want to work across state lines
  • States that join the compact

Limits and unknowns

  • The bill did not pass during its session.
  • It does not specify how many states are required to join for the compact to be effective.
  • Details on enforcement mechanisms or penalties for non-compliance are not provided in the summary.

Plain language

Terms to know

Compact privilege
The authorization granted by a remote state for a licensee from another member state to practice as a physical therapist in that state.
Member state
A state that has enacted the compact and is part of it.

Official record

Sources

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Why lawmakers voted

Last checked Aug 5, 3:01 AM

Couldn't find a published reason.

Wyoming roll calls

Recorded votes

3 roll calls

Official activity

Bill history

  1. H COW:H Did not consider for COWHouse
  2. H Placed on General FileHouse
  3. H07 - Corporations:Recommend Do Pass 6-3-0-0-0House
  4. H Introduced and Referred to H07 - CorporationsHouse
  5. H Received for IntroductionHouse
  6. S 3rd Reading:Passed 29-1-1-0-0Senate
  7. S 2nd Reading:PassedSenate
  8. S COW:PassedSenate
  9. S Placed on General FileSenate
  10. S Returned to General File due to re-referral errorSenate
  11. :Rerefer to S02 - AppropriationsSenate
  12. S10 - Labor:Recommend Do Pass 3-0-2-0-0Senate
  13. S Introduced and Referred to S10 - LaborSenate
  14. S Received for IntroductionSenate
  15. Bill Number AssignedLSO