Pennsylvania · 2025-2026
HB 1583
An Act amending the act of October 10, 1975 (P.L.383, No.110), known as the Physical Therapy Practice Act, further providing for definitions, for powers and duties of board, for training and license required and exceptions, for qualifications for license, examinations, failure of examinations, licensure without examination, issuing of license, foreign applicants for licensure, temporary license and perjury, for continuing education, for practice of physical therapy and for physical therapist assistant, education and examination, scope of duties and certification.
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Summary AI-generated
HB 1583 amends the Physical Therapy Practice Act in Pennsylvania to update provisions regarding definitions, board powers, and licensure requirements. The bill further addresses training, examinations, foreign applicant criteria, temporary licenses, continuing education, and the scope of duties for physical therapists and assistants.
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Sponsors + 10 cosponsors
- Pat Gallagher Democratic lead
- Ben Sanchez Democratic
- Chris Pielli Democratic
- Joe Ciresi Democratic
- José Giral Democratic
- Kyle Donahue Democratic
- Lisa Borowski Democratic
- Malcolm Kenyatta Democratic
- Missy Cerrato Democratic
- Roni Green Democratic
- Tarik Khan Democratic