DEB21673F3211B31872583DF0072650C Hearing Summary

Representative Kipp, bill sponsor, presented Senate Bill 19-153 to the committee.  The bill extends the repeal date for the Podiatry Boards and the regulation of podiatrists to September 1, 2026, after a sunset review by the Department of Regulatory Agencies (DORA).  The bill also clarifies that a podiatrist must pass an exam in order to be licensed by the Podiatry Board; allows the board to enter into a confidential agreement with a podiatrist to limit his or her scope of practice if the podiatrist suffers from a physical or mental illness; and removes the requirement that the board send a letter of admonition through certified mail.  Representative Kipp responded to committee questions.

Saul Larsen, Department of Regulatory Agencies, responded to committee questions.

Committee discussion ensued.  Representative Lontine laid the bill over for action.