The authority of physical therapists to order X-rays and granting rule-making authority. (FE)

What it does

Summary by the Legislative Reference Bureau, the Legislature's nonpartisan drafting office. It's their wording, not ours.

This bill allows for X-rays to be ordered by physical therapists who satisfy certain criteria.

Under current law, X-rays may generally only be performed if authorized pursuant to a prescription or order issued by one of several types of licensed medical professionals specified under current law. This bill adds licensed physical therapists to this list of licensed medical professionals authorized to prescribe or order the use of diagnostic X-ray equipment. The bill provides, however, that a licensed physical therapist may only order X-rays if the physical therapist satisfies one of certain conditions specified in the bill. In addition, the bill provides that the physical therapist must, when ordering X-rays, communicate with the patient's primary care physician or an appropriate health care provider to ensure coordination of care, unless certain criteria that are specified in the bill apply.

Who's behind it

19 lawmakers are its authors⁠. 18 are Republicans and 1 is a Democrat.

7 more lawmakers signed on in support⁠.

What it would cost

State agencies filed a cost estimate. Each opens as a PDF from the Legislature.

• Fiscal Estimate From DSPS

Versions and amendments

Every text the Legislature printed for this bill, including proposed changes. Each opens on the Legislature's site.

• Amendment Histories