This bill seeks to modernize and clarify the regulations governing chiropractic practice in Minnesota, with a particular emphasis on telemedicine services. It explicitly includes telemedicine as part of chiropractic practice and empowers the state Board of Chiropractic Examiners to take disciplinary action against chiropractors who fail to adhere to executive orders. The bill also reorganizes sections related to animal chiropractic, updates various provisions in Minnesota Statutes, and introduces new disciplinary measures for non-compliance. Key amendments include the definition of chiropractic services to encompass telemedicine and the establishment of a framework for animal chiropractic, which requires chiropractors to register with the board and meet specific educational and training criteria.

Additionally, the bill allows the State Board of Chiropractic Examiners to issue new licenses within two years following a refusal, revocation, or cancellation, and it provides immunity from civil liability and criminal prosecution for board members and employees involved in enforcement actions. It establishes penalties for practicing chiropractic without a license and clarifies the scope of practice for licensed chiropractors. The legislation also mandates that chiropractors maintain separate facilities for animal and human patients, streamlining the legal framework for chiropractic practice in Minnesota while ensuring compliance with updated standards and regulations.

Statutes affected:
Introduction: 148.01, 148.04, 148.07, 148.08, 148.10, 148.103, 148.105, 156.12, 319B.02