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HB25-1016

Occupational Therapist Prescribe Medical Equipment

Concerning authorizing an occupational therapist to prescribe durable medical equipment.
Session:
2025 Regular Session
Subject:
Health Care & Health Insurance
Bill Summary

The act authorizes an occupational therapist to directly recommend or prescribe durable medical equipment to a patient without requesting the prescription from a licensed physician and requires that the occupational therapist consult with the patient concerning payment options.


(Note: This summary applies to this bill as enacted.)

Status

Introduced
Passed
Became Law

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Sponsors

Sponsor Type Legislators
Prime Sponsor

Rep. K. Stewart
Sen. D. Michaelson Jenet, Sen. J. Rich

Sponsor

Co-sponsor

Rep. J. Bacon, Rep. S. Bird, Rep. A. Boesenecker, Rep. K. Brown, Rep. S. Camacho, Rep. M. Duran, Rep. R. English, Rep. C. Espenoza, Rep. M. Froelich, Rep. L. García, Rep. L. Gilchrist, Rep. E. Hamrick, Rep. J. Jackson, Rep. M. Lindsay, Rep. W. Lindstedt, Rep. M. Lukens, Rep. J. Mabrey, Rep. J. McCluskie, Rep. K. McCormick, Rep. M. Rutinel, Rep. R. Stewart, Rep. B. Titone, Rep. A. Valdez, Rep. E. Velasco, Rep. R. Weinberg, Rep. J. Willford
Sen. J. Amabile, Sen. M. Ball, Sen. J. Coleman, Sen. L. Cutter, Sen. I. Jodeh, Sen. C. Kipp, Sen. D. Roberts, Sen. R. Rodriguez, Sen. F. Winter

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