2005 Senate Bill 380 / Public Act 281

Revise physical therapist regulations

Introduced in the Senate

April 13, 2005

Introduced by Sen. Tom George (R-20)

To allow a licensed physical therapist to treat a patient upon presentation of a prescription from a health care professional holding a subfield license, which includes licensed physician assistants.

Referred to the Committee on Health Policy

June 7, 2005

Reported without amendment

With the recommendation that the bill pass.

June 9, 2005

Passed in the Senate 36 to 0 (details)

Received in the House

June 9, 2005

Referred to the Committee on Health Policy

Nov. 29, 2005

Reported without amendment

Without amendment and with the recommendation that the bill pass.

Dec. 7, 2005

Passed in the House 103 to 0 (details)

To allow a licensed physical therapist to treat a patient upon presentation of a prescription from a health care professional holding a subfield license, which includes licensed physician assistants.

Signed by Gov. Jennifer Granholm

Dec. 19, 2005