The bill HB110 amends the Code of Alabama 1975 to enhance the authority of the Board of Physical Therapy over physical therapy professionals, particularly those licensed in other states through the Physical Therapy Compact. Key insertions include definitions for "Commission," "Compact Privilege," and "Compact Privilege Holder," which establish a framework for recognizing and regulating these professionals. The bill allows the board to issue compact privileges, maintain a list of licensed professionals, and set associated fees. It also modifies the board's duties, enabling it to adopt necessary rules and regulations, expand its disciplinary authority, and support impaired practitioners through the establishment of the Alabama Physical Therapy Wellness Committee.

Additionally, the bill outlines the process for filing complaints against physical therapists and compact privilege holders, detailing the rights of the accused and the board's authority to issue subpoenas. It mandates criminal history background checks for licensure applicants and requires them to pass a jurisprudence examination, which the board may waive. The language has been updated to replace "licensee" with "individual" in certain contexts, broadening the scope of individuals under the committee's purview. Overall, HB110 aims to strengthen the regulatory framework for physical therapy practice in Alabama, ensuring that practitioners meet established standards while maintaining confidentiality and due process.

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