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SSB 1046
Where it is now
- Done: IntroducedJanuary 17, 2023
- Done: SubcommitteeJanuary 17, 2023
- Done: Senate committeeFebruary 6, 2023
- Skipped: Passes the SenateContinued as SF 211
- Next: House committee
- Next: Passes the House
- Next: To the Governor
- Next: Signed into law
Became SF 211 → Its progress continues under the new number. Go to SF 211 What’s a funnel?
What’s in it
AI summary Physical therapists would be allowed to refer their patients for medical imaging like X-rays or MRIs. A qualified healthcare provider must still look at and explain the results to the patient.1
Read the official explanation
This bill amends the definition of “physical therapy” to permit the referral of a patient by a physical therapist for diagnostic imaging, including plain radiographs and magnetic resonance imaging, provided the results of the imaging are evaluated by a health care provider who is qualified and permitted to interpret the results.
Changed since by amendment H-1176; see Amendments.
Senate subcommittee
Named January 17, 2023. On January 25, 2023 it recommended amendment and passage. [].
Three legislators hear a bill first and recommend what the committee should do; it’s the best time to weigh in. How to take part
2 written public comments to its subcommittee: January 25, 2023 (1), January 25, 2023 (1) · on the Legislature’s site
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