HB 173: An Act relating to occupational therapist licensure; relating to occupational therapy assistant licensure; relating to an occupational therapist licensure compact; relating to an executive administrator for the State Physical Therapy and Occupational Therapy Board; relating to physical therapist licensure; relating to physical therapist assistant licensure; relating to audiologist licensure; relating to speech-language pathologist licensure; and relating to national criminal history record checks.
HB 173 status: Introduced — (H) EFFECTIVE DATE(S) OF LAW 9/30/26 (updated Jul 3, 2026).
What this bill does
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Bill summary
OfficialAn Act relating to occupational therapist licensure; relating to occupational therapy assistant licensure; relating to an occupational therapist licensure compact; relating to an executive administrator for the State Physical Therapy and Occupational Therapy Board; relating to physical therapist licensure; relating to ...
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Impact analysis
Environment
Benefits
- No direct environmental benefit identified
Risks
- No direct environmental risk identified
Economy
Benefits
- Increases professional mobility via licensure compact
- Streamlines regulatory requirements for health professions
Risks
- Potential administrative costs for board restructuring
Society
Benefits
- Improved access to specialized health services
- Enhanced screening through national criminal history checks
Risks
- None identified
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Current(H) EFFECTIVE DATE(S) OF LAW 9/30/26
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