Chiropractic practice inclusion of telemedicine services clarification provision; Board of Chiropractic Examiners having the authority to discipline a chiropractor who is not following executive order provision; Recognition of animal chiropractic sessions provision
This bill clarifies that chiropractic practice in Minnesota includes providing services via telemedicine, allowing chiropractors to offer remote consultations. It also grants the Board of Chiropractic Examiners authority to discipline chiropractors who fail to comply with executive orders, such as public health directives. Additionally, the bill reorganizes and defines animal chiropractic care, explicitly stating it does not include surgery, medications, or traditional veterinary services. These changes update Minnesota’s chiropractic licensing statutes to reflect modern practice standards and regulatory needs.
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in committee
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Introduction
Feb 2025
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Governor
Introduced Feb 20, 2025
Last action Feb 20, 2025
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Feb 20, 2025
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Referred to Health and Human Services
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Feb 20, 2025
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Introduction and first reading
upper
1 primary · 2 co-sponsors
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Legislator
Party
State
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P
Bill Lieske
RRepublican
Co
Jim Abeler
RRepublican
Co
John Hoffman
DDemocratic-Farmer-Labor
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