The bill HB110 amends the Code of Alabama 1975 to enhance the authority of the Board of Physical Therapy, particularly concerning the regulation of physical therapy professionals licensed in other states. Key insertions include the definitions of "Commission," referring to the Physical Therapy Compact Commission, and "Compact Privilege," which allows licensees from one state to practice in another state under its laws. The board is empowered to establish and collect fees for compact privileges and maintain a list of all licensed physical therapists and assistants, including those with compact privileges. Additionally, the bill revises the board's duties to allow for the adoption of necessary rules, expands its powers to discipline licensees and compact privilege holders, and mandates the establishment of an impaired practitioner program to support professionals facing impairment.

Moreover, the bill outlines the process for filing complaints against licensed physical therapists and compact privilege holders, detailing the rights of the accused during hearings and the board's authority to issue subpoenas. It emphasizes the confidentiality of records related to impaired individuals and modifies language to replace "licensee" with "individual" in certain contexts. The bill also introduces requirements for licensure, including criminal history background checks and jurisprudence examinations for applicants. Overall, HB110 aims to modernize the regulatory framework for physical therapy practice in Alabama, ensuring a comprehensive approach to treatment, oversight, and the inclusion of compact privilege holders.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 34-24-191, 34-24-193, 34-24-194, 34-24-196, 34-24-210, 34-24-210, 34-24-211, 34-24-212, 34-24-213, 34-24-214, 34-24-217
Enrolled: 34-24-191, 34-24-193, 34-24-194, 34-24-196, 34-24-210, 34-24-210, 34-24-211, 34-24-212, 34-24-213, 34-24-214, 34-24-217