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HB25-1016

Occupational Therapist Prescribe Medical Equipment

Concerning authorizing an occupational therapist to prescribe durable medical equipment.
Session:
2025 Regular Session
Subject:
Health Care & Health Insurance
Bill Summary

The bill authorizes an occupational therapist to directly recommend or prescribe durable medical equipment to a patient without requesting the prescription from a licensed physician.


(Note: This summary applies to the reengrossed version of this bill as introduced in the second house.)

Status

Introduced
Under Consideration

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Sponsors

Sponsor Type Legislators
Prime Sponsor

Rep. K. Stewart
Sen. D. Michaelson Jenet

Sponsor

Co-sponsor

Rep. J. Bacon, Rep. S. Bird, Rep. K. Brown, Rep. S. Camacho, Rep. M. Duran, Rep. C. Espenoza, Rep. M. Froelich, Rep. L. García, Rep. L. Gilchrist, Rep. M. Lindsay, Rep. W. Lindstedt, Rep. M. Lukens, Rep. J. Mabrey, Rep. K. McCormick, Rep. M. Rutinel, Rep. R. Stewart, Rep. A. Valdez, Rep. E. Velasco, Rep. R. Weinberg, Rep. J. Willford

The effective date for bills enacted without a safety clause is August 6, 2025, if the General Assembly adjourns sine die on May 7, 2025 (unless otherwise specified). Details

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