B9A6C9C15DB97BA4872582330074341E Hearing Summary

Representative Singer and Representative Liston, bill sponsors, presented House Bill 18-1155 to the committee.  The bill continues the licensing of physical therapists in Colorado and makes various changes to the scope of practice for physical therapists.

Amendments L.001 and L.002 were distributed to the committee (Attachments A and B). 

Representatives Singer and Liston responded to committee questions.

Dr. Scott Richardson, Acuptuncture Association of Colorado, testified in opposition to the bill and distributed a handout (Attachment C).  

Erika Fayina Marie, Acuptuncture Association of Colorado, testified in opposition to the bill.  Ms. Marie responded to questions from the committee.  

Dr. Jennifer Berry, American Physical Therapy Association, testified in support of the bill.

Darral Freund, representing himself, testified in support of the bill.

Bryan Jameson, Department of Regulatory Agencies (DORA), and Ronnie Hines, DORA, came to the table to respond to committee questions.

Representative Danielson recessed the committee.

Representative Danielson called the meeting back to order.

Representative Singer described amendment L.001 (Attachment A).

Representative Singer described amendment L.002 (Attachment B).

Representatives Singer and Liston gave concluding remarks on the bill.

Committee members commented on the bill.