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BILL · 2011–12 SESSION

SB 5549: Physical therapy

Concerning physical therapists.

Summary

  • Authorizes physical therapists to perform spinal manipulation only upon showing evidence of adequate education and training in spinal manipulation.

From the Bill Digest (SB 5549), written by the Legislature's nonpartisan staff. Read the full report ↗

Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee
  1. IntroducedJan 28, 2011
  2. Out of committeestopped here
  3. Passed Senate
  4. Passed House
  5. Governor
  6. Law
Prime sponsor
Ed Murray (D-43)
Introduced
January 28, 2011 in the Senate
Last action
April 11, 2012
Companion bill
HB 1673

AN ACT Relating to physical therapy;

Sponsors

Prime sponsor: Ed Murray (D-43)

4 co-sponsors (4 Democrats, 0 Republicans)

Debbie Regala D-27Jeanne Kohl-Welles D-36Scott White D-46Rodney Tom D-48

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. By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.
  4. By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.
  5. By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.
  6. First reading, referred to Health & Long-Term Care.

SB 5549 in other sessions

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