This bill amends the Public Health Code of Michigan, specifically sections related to the practice of physical therapy and the licensing of physical therapists and physical therapist assistants. It introduces new sections 17820a and 17820b, which authorize individuals holding a compact privilege under the physical therapy licensure compact to practice as physical therapists and physical therapist assistants, respectively. The bill also updates the definitions of "physical therapist" and "physical therapist assistant" to include those authorized under these new sections. Additionally, it establishes a fee structure for licensure, including application processing and examination fees.

Furthermore, the bill modifies the composition of the Michigan Board of Physical Therapy, specifying that it must include physical therapists, a physical therapist assistant, and public members. It also clarifies the terms of office for board members and mandates that the board select a director to act as the state's delegate for the physical therapy licensure compact. The enactment of this bill is contingent upon the passage of House Bill No. 4101 and will take effect one year after it is enacted into law.

Statutes affected:
House Introduced Bill: 333.16335
As Passed by the House: 333.16335