WA People
BILL · 2009–10 SESSION

SB 5230: Physical therapy

Concerning physical therapists.

Summary

  • Allows a physical therapist to perform spinal manipulation only upon showing evidence of adequate education and training in spinal manipulation. Requires a physical therapist to submit to the secretary of the department of health an affidavit that includes evidence of adequate education and training in spinal manipulation.

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Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee
  1. IntroducedJan 16, 2009
  2. Out of committeestopped here
  3. Passed Senate
  4. Passed House
  5. Governor
  6. Law
Prime sponsor
Darlene Fairley (D-32)
Introduced
January 16, 2009 in the Senate
Last action
March 15, 2010
Companion bill
HB 1918

AN ACT Relating to physical therapy;

Sponsors

Prime sponsor: Darlene Fairley (D-32)

2 co-sponsors (2 Democrats, 0 Republicans)

Debbie Regala D-27Ed Murray D-43

Votes

No recorded floor votes. This measure never reached a floor vote.

History

  1. By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.
  2. By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.
  3. First reading, referred to Health & Long-Term Care.

SB 5230 in other sessions

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