Digest: The Act makes some changes to the laws that govern physical therapy in this state. (Flesch Readability Score: 73.1). [Authorizes a physical therapist to prescribe durable medical equipment. Authorizes a physical therapist to administer vaccines to specified individuals.] Allows a physical therapist to perform dry needling. Directs the Oregon Board of Physical Therapy to adopt rules related to dry needling. Allows a physical therapist to sign and date a certificate for a disabled person parking permit application. Exempts a physical therapist from the requirement to obtain a license to use sonographic equipment if the sonographic equipment is used for physical therapy purposes. Changes membership requirements for members of the [Oregon Board of Physical Therapy] board. Requires specified reporters to report a claim against a physical therapist to the board. Becomes operative on July 1, 2027. Takes effect on the 91st day following adjournment sine die.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 688.010, 688.015, 688.020, 688.030, 688.050, 688.055, 688.080, 688.100, 688.110, 688.135, 688.140, 688.160, 688.435
A-Engrossed: 688.010, 688.015, 688.020, 688.030, 688.050, 688.055, 688.080, 688.100, 688.110, 688.135, 688.140, 688.160, 688.435
B-Engrossed: 688.010, 688.015, 688.020, 688.030, 688.050, 688.055, 688.080, 688.100, 688.110, 688.135, 688.140, 688.160, 688.435
Enrolled: 688.010, 688.015, 688.020, 688.030, 688.050, 688.055, 688.080, 688.100, 688.110, 688.135, 688.140, 688.160, 688.435