Provides that the abbreviation of "D.P.T." and title "doctor of physical therapy" may only be used by a person licensed or otherwise authorized by article 136 of the education law to practice physical therapy
Summary
Provides that the abbreviation of "D.P.T." and title "doctor of physical therapy" may only be used by a person licensed or otherwise authorized by article 136 of the education law to practice physical therapy.
Bill status
in committee
3 of 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2017
Committee Review
Jun 2017
Senate Passage
Jun 2017
Assembly Passage
Governor
Introduced Jan 13, 2017
Last action Jun 19, 2017
Floor votes · Senate Jun 19, 2017
How they voted
25–0
Passed
Total votes 25
Jun 19, 2017
D
Democratic12
100% Yea
R
Republican13
100% Yea
Vote distribution
All Yea
All Nay
Mixed
No data
Full legislative history
Actions timeline
Total actions
5
Key actions
1
Committee
2
Jun 19, 2017
Senate · Referred to committee
COMMITTEE DISCHARGED AND COMMITTED TO RULES
Jun 19, 2017
Senate · Passed
Senate Vote: pass (25-0)
Jan 13, 2017
Senate · Referred to committee
REFERRED TO HIGHER EDUCATION
0 primary · 0 co-sponsors
Sponsors
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