SB 74 Alaska Senate · 33rd Legislature (2023-2024)

An Act relating to an interstate physical therapy licensure compact; relating to the licensure of physical therapists, physical therapist assistants, occupational therapists, and occupational therapy assistants; and providing for an effective date.

This bill establishes an interstate compact to allow physical therapists, physical therapist assistants, occupational therapists, and occupational therapy assistants to practice across state lines more easily. It requires the state licensing board to implement this compact and outlines standard qualifications for licensure, including graduation from an accredited program, passing a national exam, and completing a criminal background check. By adopting these regulations, the legislation aims to streamline the process for healthcare professionals seeking to work in multiple states while maintaining consistent safety and competency standards.
Bill status signed all 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2023
Committee Review
May 2024
Senate Passage
May 2023
House Passage
May 2024
Signed into Law
Oct 2024
Introduced Feb 17, 2023 Signed Oct 9, 2024
Floor votes

How they voted

This bill passed the Senate by voice vote (no roll call recorded).
Full legislative history

Actions timeline

Total actions
72
Key actions
10
Committee
3
Oct 9, 2024
Signed into law
(S) Signed into law 8/30 CHAPTER 42 SLA 24
upper
May 13, 2024
Lower · Passed
(H) EFFECTIVE DATE(S) ADOPTED Y39 E1
lower
May 13, 2024
Lower · Passed
(H) PASSED Y38 N1 E1
lower
May 9, 2024
Lower · Passed
(H) Moved CSSB 74(FIN) Out of Committee -- Recessed to 5:15 PM --
lower
May 11, 2023
Upper · Passed
(S) TRANSMITTED TO (H)
upper
May 11, 2023
Upper · Passed
(S) EFFECTIVE DATE(S) ADOPTED Y18 N1 E1
upper
May 11, 2023
Upper · Passed
(S) PASSED Y12 N7 E1
upper
May 10, 2023
Upper · Passed
(S) FIN CS ADOPTED UC
upper
Apr 18, 2023
Upper · Passed
(S) Moved CSSB 74(FIN) Out of Committee -- Please Note Time Change --
upper
Mar 27, 2023
Upper · Passed
(S) Moved SB 74 Out of Committee
upper
1 primary · 1 co-sponsor

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