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SB 0102 - Chiropractors; define/redefine terms; scope of practice; change criminal penalties for unlicensed practice

Tracking Level: Monitor
Sponsor: Balfour,Don 9th
Last Action: 5/24/2007 - Senate Date Signed by Governor
Senate Committee: H&HS
House Committee: H&HS

Staff Analysis of the Legislation

Senate Bill 102

 

Chair's Name: Sharon Cooper

 

Committee: Health & Human Services

 

Senate Sponsor: Don Balfour

 

Chairman Cooper�s opinion of this legislation:

 

WHAT PROBLEM/OPPORTUNITY DOES THIS LEGISLATION ADDRESS?

The Chiropractor practice act was 70 + years olds and full of antiquated terms and procedures no longer used.  This bill updates that act and is more specific in defining what they can do under their scope of practice.

 

WHAT IS THE DRIVING FORCE BEHIND THIS LEGISLATION?

The Chiropractic community


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