HB20-1230
Sunset Occupational Therapy Practice Act
| Type | Bill |
|---|---|
| Session | 2020 Regular Session |
| Subjects |
Concerning the continuation of the "Occupational Therapy Practice Act", and, in connection therewith, implementing the recommendations contained in the 2019 sunset report by the department of regulatory agencies.
Bill Summary:
The act implements, with amendments, the recommendations of the department of regulatory agencies (department) in its sunset review and report on the licensing of occupational therapists and occupational therapy assistants (OTAs) by the director of the division of professions and occupations in the department. Specifically, the act:
- Continues the "Occupational Therapy Practice Act" for 10 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 OTAs; and
- Adds certain prohibited behaviors as grounds for discipline.
(Note: This summary applies to this bill as enacted.)
Related Documents & Information
| Date | Version | Documents |
|---|---|---|
| 02/18/2020 | PA1 |
| Activity | Vote | Documents |
|---|---|---|
| Refer House Bill 20-1230 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 10-0. | Vote summary |
| Activity | Vote | Documents |
|---|---|---|
| Refer House Bill 20-1230 to the Committee on Appropriations. | The motion passed on a vote of 6-0. | Vote summary |
| Activity | Vote | Documents |
|---|---|---|
| Refer House Bill 20-1230 to the Committee on Finance. | The motion passed on a vote of 3-2. | Vote summary |
| Activity | Vote | Documents |
|---|---|---|
| Refer House Bill 20-1230 to the Committee of the Whole. | The motion passed on a vote of 11-0. | Vote summary |
| Activity | Vote | Documents |
|---|---|---|
| Refer House Bill 20-1230 to the Committee on Appropriations. | The motion passed on a vote of 10-0. | Vote summary |
| Activity | Vote | Documents |
|---|---|---|
| Adopt amendment L.001 (Attachment E). | The motion passed without objection. | Vote summary |
| Adopt amendment L.002 (Attachment F). | The motion passed without objection. | Vote summary |
| Refer House Bill 20-1230, as amended, to the Committee on Finance. | The motion passed on a vote of 13-0. | Vote summary |
| Date | Calendar | Motion | Vote | Vote Document |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 06/10/2020 | Senate Amendments | REPASS |
62
AYE
1
NO
2
OTHER
|
Vote record |
| 06/10/2020 | Senate Amendments | CONCUR |
45
AYE
18
NO
2
OTHER
|
Vote record |
| 03/09/2020 | Third Reading | BILL |
64
AYE
0
NO
1
OTHER
|
Vote record |
| Date | Calendar | Motion | Vote | Vote Document |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 06/05/2020 | Third Reading | BILL |
30
AYE
4
NO
1
OTHER
|
Vote record |
| Date | Location | Action |
|---|---|---|
| 07/11/2020 | Governor | Governor Signed |
| 07/02/2020 | Governor | Sent to the Governor |
| 07/02/2020 | Senate | Signed by the President of the Senate |
| 07/02/2020 | House | Signed by the Speaker of the House |
| 06/10/2020 | Senate | House Considered Senate Amendments - Result was to Concur - Repass |
| 06/08/2020 | Senate | House Considered Senate Amendments - Result was to Laid Over Daily |
| 06/05/2020 | Senate | Senate Third Reading Passed - No Amendments |
| 06/04/2020 | Senate | Senate Second Reading Passed with Amendments - Floor |
| 06/02/2020 | Senate | Senate Committee on Appropriations Refer Unamended - Consent Calendar to Senate Committee of the Whole |
| 05/28/2020 | Senate | Senate Committee on Finance Refer Unamended to Appropriations |
| 05/27/2020 | Senate | Senate Committee on Health & Human Services Refer Unamended to Finance |
| 03/10/2020 | Senate | Introduced In Senate - Assigned to Health & Human Services |
| 03/09/2020 | House | House Third Reading Passed - No Amendments |
| 03/06/2020 | House | House Second Reading Special Order - Passed with Amendments - Committee |
| 03/06/2020 | House | House Committee on Appropriations Refer Unamended to House Committee of the Whole |
| 02/24/2020 | House | House Committee on Finance Refer Unamended to Appropriations |
| 02/14/2020 | House | House Committee on Public Health Care & Human Services Refer Amended to Finance |
| 01/31/2020 | House | Introduced In House - Assigned to Public Health Care & Human Services |
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| Effective Date | Chapter # | Title | Documents |
|---|---|---|---|
| 09/14/2020 | 274 | Sunset Occupational Therapy Practice Act |