SB 617 Hawaii Senate · 2021 Regular Session

RELATING TO THE PHYSICAL THERAPY PRACTICE ACT.

Summary
Specifies that the scope of practice for licensed physical therapists to include the practice of dry needling. Requires the board of physical therapists to certify qualified licensed physical therapists to perform dry needling after 1/1/2022, and designate requirements to perform dry needling. Allows the board of physical therapists to revoke or suspend a physical therapist's license for performing dry needling incorrectly, without proper training or certification, or in a manner that would likely harm a patient.
Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2021
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Governor
Introduced Jan 22, 2021 Last action Jan 27, 2021
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Jan 27, 2021
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Referred to HTH, CPN.
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Jan 22, 2021
Introduced
Introduced.
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