SB21-003
Recreate Occupational Therapy Practice Act
| Type | Bill |
|---|---|
| Session | 2021 Regular Session |
| Subjects |
Concerning the recreation and reenactment, with amendments, of the "Occupational Therapy Practice Act", and, in connection therewith, reestablishing the licensing functions of the director of the division of professions and occupations in the department of regulatory agencies regarding occupational therapists and occupational therapy assistants.
Bill Summary:
The act recreates, with amendments, the "Occupational Therapy Practice Act" (Act), which repealed September 1, 2020. Specifically, the act:
- Recreates and extends the Act for 9 years, until 2030;
- Modifies the legislative declaration and definitions related to the scope of practice of occupational therapy;
- Designates "occupational therapy consultant", "M.O.T.", "M.O.T./L.", "occupational therapy assistant", "O.T.A.", and "C.O.T.A." as protected titles and clarifies that individuals who legally practice temporarily as occupational therapists in Colorado may use protected titles;
- Reorders and amends certain provisions concerning examinations and applications for licensure by occupational therapists and occupational therapy assistants; and
- Adds certain prohibited behaviors as grounds for discipline.
(Note: This summary applies to this bill as enacted.)
Related Documents & Information
| Activity | Vote | Documents |
|---|---|---|
| Refer Senate Bill 21-003 to the Committee of the Whole. | The motion passed on a vote of 11-0. | Vote summary |
| Activity | Vote | Documents |
|---|---|---|
| Refer Senate Bill 21-003 to the Committee on Appropriations. | The motion passed on a vote of 10-0. | Vote summary |
| Activity | Vote | Documents |
|---|---|---|
| Refer Senate Bill 21-003 to the Committee of the Whole and with a recommendation that it be placed on the consent calendar. | The motion passed on a vote of 7-0. | Vote summary |
| Activity | Vote | Documents |
|---|---|---|
| Refer Senate Bill 21-003 to the Committee on Appropriations. | The motion passed on a vote of 7-0. | Vote summary |
| Date | Calendar | Motion | Vote | Vote Document |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01/15/2021 | Third Reading | BILL |
56
AYE
8
NO
1
OTHER
|
Vote record |
| Date | Calendar | Motion | Vote | Vote Document |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01/14/2021 | Third Reading | BILL |
34
AYE
0
NO
1
OTHER
|
Vote record |
| 01/14/2021 | Third Reading | AMEND (L.001) |
34
AYE
0
NO
1
OTHER
|
Vote record |
| Date | Location | Action |
|---|---|---|
| 01/21/2021 | Governor | Governor Signed |
| 01/15/2021 | Governor | Sent to the Governor |
| 01/15/2021 | House | Signed by the Speaker of the House |
| 01/15/2021 | Senate | Signed by the President of the Senate |
| 01/15/2021 | House | House Third Reading Passed - No Amendments |
| 01/14/2021 | House | House Second Reading Special Order - Passed - No Amendments |
| 01/14/2021 | House | House Committee on Appropriations Refer Unamended to House Committee of the Whole |
| 01/14/2021 | House | House Committee on Finance Refer Unamended to Appropriations |
| 01/14/2021 | House | Introduced In House - Assigned to |
| 01/14/2021 | Senate | Senate Third Reading Passed with Amendments - Floor |
| 01/13/2021 | Senate | Senate Second Reading Passed - No Amendments |
| 01/13/2021 | Senate | Senate Committee on Appropriations Refer Unamended - Consent Calendar to Senate Committee of the Whole |
| 01/13/2021 | Senate | Senate Committee on Finance Refer Unamended to Appropriations |
| 01/13/2021 | Senate | Introduced In Senate - Assigned to Finance |
Prime Sponsor
Sponsor
(None)
Co-Sponsor
| Effective Date | Chapter # | Title | Documents |
|---|---|---|---|
| 01/21/2021 | 4 | Recreate Occupational Therapy Practice Act |