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BILL · 2001–02 SESSION · LATEST VERSION SHB 2590

HB 2590: Physical therapy

Modifying the scope of care provided by physical therapists.

Summary

  • $ Clarifies the scope of practice of licensed physical therapists, including the purchase and administration of specified medications and other drugs prescribed by a physician, wound debridement, the provision of prefabricated orthoses and other services.
  • $ Authorizes the use of physical therapy assistants, aides, and other assistive personnel.
  • $ Updates the physical therapy practice act generally.

From the House Bill Analysis (HB 2590), written by the Legislature's nonpartisan staff. Read the full report ↗

Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor
  1. IntroducedJan 22, 2002
  2. Out of committeeFeb 8, 2002
  3. Passed Housestopped here
  4. Passed Senate
  5. Governor
  6. Law
Prime sponsor
Laura Ruderman (D-45)
Introduced
January 22, 2002 in the House
Last action
February 8, 2002
Budget
Has a fiscal note
Versions
HB 2590, SHB 2590

AN ACT Relating to physical therapy;

Sponsors

Prime sponsor: Laura Ruderman (D-45)

5 co-sponsors (4 Democrats, 1 Republican)

Eileen Cody D-34Richard DeBolt R-20Velma Veloria D-11Shay Schual-Berke D-33Ruth Kagi D-32

Votes

No recorded floor votes.

History

  1. HC - Majority; 1st substitute bill be substituted, do pass. (SHB 2590)
  2. Passed to Rules Committee for second reading. (SHB 2590)
  3. HC - Executive action taken by committee.
  4. Passed to Rules Committee for second reading.
  5. HC - Majority; 1st substitute bill be substituted, do pass.
  6. First reading, referred to Health Care.

HB 2590 in other sessions

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