SSB 3141

This bill relates to the boards of athletic training and physical and occupational therapy. The bill merges the boards into the board of athletic training and physical and occupational therapy under Code chapter 148B, consisting of two members who are licensed athletic trainers, two members who are licensed occupational therapists, one member who is a licensed physical therapist, one member who is licensed to practice medicine and surgery, and one member who is not licensed to practice athletic training, physical therapy, or occupational therapy who represents the general public. The bill repeals Code chapter 152D, regulating athletic training, but preserves current Code provisions regulating athletic training, by transferring them to Code chapter 148B. The bill allows the board of athletic training and physical and occupational therapy to suspend or revoke a license or deny renewal of a license, if a person violates a provision of the Code chapter, a rule of the board, or for certain other enumerated reasons. The bill also makes a violation of Code chapter 148B a serious misdemeanor. A serious misdemeanor is punishable by confinement for no more than one year and a fine of at least $315 but not more than $1,875. The bill includes transition provisions. _____ occupational therapy, and the board of athletic training and physical and occupational therapy to adopt emergency rules to implement the provisions of the bill. The membership of the initial board of athletic training and physical and occupational therapy shall consist of all of the members currently serving on the board of athletic training and the board of physical and occupational therapy, who shall serve until their terms are set to expire. The bill also provides other transition provisions including but not limited to the transfer of property in the position of the board of athletic training or the board of physical and occupational therapy to the possession of the board of athletic training and physical and occupational therapy.