The bill amends Section 5-40-7 of the General Laws in Chapter 5-40, which pertains to the licensing of physical therapists. It introduces a new provision that allows applicants who have failed the physical therapy licensing examination to regain their privileges to practice under supervision upon registering for a second attempt at the examination. However, these privileges will automatically cease if the applicant fails the second attempt. The bill also includes a sunset provision for the new subsection (c)(4), stating that it will expire three years from the date of passage, and requires the board to submit a report to the general assembly six months prior to its expiration.

The bill specifies that the act would take effect immediately upon passage and that the new provisions regarding examination retakes and the sunset clause would expire three years from the date of passage. The explanation by the legislative council clarifies that the purpose of the act is to amend the licensing requirements for physical therapists, particularly addressing the process for applicants who have not passed the licensing examination.

Statutes affected:
5494  SUB A: 5-40-7
5494: 5-40-7