STATEMENT OF PURPOSE
RS27821 / H0558
This legislation adds an Idaho licensed chiropractic physician to the list of qualified health professionals
permitted to return a youth athlete to participation in a sport after healing from a diagnosed concussion.
It also allows a chiropractic physician to evaluate a youth athlete for a suspected concussion and make a
determination regarding their ability to continue participating in a sporting event.
To “return to play”, the chiropractic physician must have successfully completed a nationally recognized, or
board of chiropractic physicians approved, concussion management education program that includes return to
play training. Examples of nationally recognized education are the American Chiropractic Board of Sports
Physicians’ Concussion Registry Course or their advanced certification programs.
FISCAL NOTE
There is no impact to the general fund or to the budget of the State Board of Chiropractic Physicians. This
change doesn’t impact licensing fees or increase administrative costs.
Contact:
Representative Bryan Zollinger
(208) 332-1000
Caroline Merritt
Idaho Association of Chiropractic Physicians
(208) 515-6263
DISCLAIMER: This statement of purpose and fiscal note are a mere attachment to this bill and prepared by a proponent
of the bill. It is neither intended as an expression of legislative intent nor intended for any use outside of the legislative
process, including judicial review (Joint Rule 18).
Statement of Purpose / Fiscal Note Bill SOP/FN INTRODUCED: 02/26/2020, 9:12 AM


Statutes affected:
Bill Text: 33-1625