Senate Bill 1255 proposes the continuation of the Arizona State Board of Physical Therapy (Board) for eight years, retroactive to July 1, 2024, until July 1, 2032. The bill also includes a provision for the repeal of the Board on January 1, 2033. The purpose of the Board is to regulate the practice of physical therapy in Arizona, including the certification of qualified applicants and enforcement actions against licensees when necessary.

The bill repeals section 41-3024.02 of the Arizona Revised Statutes and adds section 41-3032.02, which outlines the termination and repeal dates for the Board. It also includes a purpose statement that emphasizes the legislature's intention to continue the Board to ensure the safe and professional practice of physical therapy in the state. The effective dates for these changes are retroactive to July 1, 2024.

Statutes affected:
Introduced Version: 41-3024.02, 41-3032.02
Senate Engrossed Version: 41-3024.02, 41-3032.02
Chaptered Version: 41-3024.02, 41-3032.02