North Carolina 2019-2020 Session Status: Enacted Bipartisan · 4 R · 2 D cosponsors

HB 548 — Modify Physical Therapy Definition.

Last action — Signed by Gov. 6/21/2019

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    Introduced
  2. ✓
    In Committee
  3. ✓
    Passed House
  4. ✓
    Passed Senate
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    To Executive
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    Enacted

This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced April 02, 2019. Enacted.

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Likely to advance 98% · high confidence

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  • Enacted

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 13 sponsors

    3 primary, 10 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Bipartisan support

    Sponsored across 2 parties (4 R · 2 D) — cross-party backing.

  • Cleared a recorded vote

    Passed 2 recorded votes so far.

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Bill Text

What changed in the latest version

6 added · 7 removed

Plain-language change summary

The recent amendment to Bill HB 548 updates the definition of physical therapy in North Carolina. It now explicitly states that physical therapy does not include the practice of chiropractic and allows for manipulation of the spine without needing a physician's prescription. This change is significant because it clarifies the boundaries between physical therapy and chiropractic practices, potentially expanding the scope of what physical therapists can do while ensuring patient safety and proper care standards.

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GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF NORTH CAROLINA SESSION 2019 HOUSE BILL 548 RATIFIED BILL AN ACT UPDATING THE DEFINITION OF PHYSICAL THERAPY TO EXCLUDE THE PRACTICE OF CHIROPRACTIC AND TO INCLUDE MANIPULATION OF THE SPINE WITHOUT A PRESCRIPTION FROM A PHYSICIAN LICENSED TO PRACTICE MEDICINE IN THIS STATE.
GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF NORTH CAROLINA SESSION 2019 SESSION LAW 2019-43 HOUSE BILL 548 AN ACT UPDATING THE DEFINITION OF PHYSICAL THERAPY TO EXCLUDE THE PRACTICE OF CHIROPRACTIC AND TO INCLUDE MANIPULATION OF THE SPINE WITHOUT A PRESCRIPTION FROM A PHYSICIAN LICENSED TO PRACTICE MEDICINE IN THIS STATE.
90-143, or medical diagnosis of disease." *H548-v-2* SECTION 2.
90-143, or medical diagnosis of disease." *H548-v-3* SECTION 2.
th In the General Assembly read three times and ratified this the 17 day of June, 2019.
In the General Assembly read three times and ratified this the 17 day of June, 2019.
Berger President Pro Tempore of the Senate s/ Tim Moore Speaker of the House of Representatives _____________________________________ Roy Cooper Governor Approved __________.m.
Berger President Pro Tempore of the Senate s/ Tim Moore Speaker of the House of Representatives s/ Roy Cooper Governor Approved 2:37 p.m.
this ______________ day of ___________________, 2019 Page 2 House Bill 548-Ratified
this 21 day of June, 2019 Page 2 Session Law 2019-43 House Bill 548
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Action History

  1. Signed by Gov. 6/21/2019

  2. Ch. SL 2019-43

  3. Pres. To Gov. 6/18/2019

  4. Ratified

  5. Passed 2nd Reading

  6. Passed 3rd Reading

  7. Ordered Enrolled

  8. Withdrawn From Cal

  9. Placed On Cal For 06/13/2019

  10. Reptd Fav

  11. Reptd Fav

  12. Re-ref Com On Rules and Operations of the Senate

  13. Withdrawn From Com

  14. Re-ref to Health Care. If fav, re-ref to Rules and Operations of the Senate

  15. Regular Message Received From House

  16. Passed 1st Reading

  17. Ref To Com On Rules and Operations of the Senate

  18. Regular Message Sent To Senate

  19. Passed 2nd Reading

  20. Passed 3rd Reading

  21. Reptd Fav

  22. Cal Pursuant Rule 36(b)

  23. Placed On Cal For 05/02/2019

  24. Reptd Fav

  25. Re-ref Com On Rules, Calendar, and Operations of the House

  26. Serial Referral To Insurance Stricken

  27. Passed 1st Reading

  28. Ref to the Com on Health, if favorable, Insurance, if favorable, Rules, Calendar, and Operations of the House

  29. Filed

Sponsors

Sponsorship breakdown

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3 sponsors · 10 co-sponsors · 166 not signed on · 5 voted No

Sponsors (3)

Co-sponsors (10)

Not signed on (166)

166 members have not signed on to this bill.

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"Not signed on" means a member has not sponsored or co-sponsored this bill — it does not imply opposition. Members flagged Voted No have a recorded No vote on this bill.

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Votes

Second Reading

Passed 45 Yea · 1 Nay · 4 Other
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Democratic 8000
Unaffiliated 25103
Republican 12001
Total 45104
% of votes cast 90%2%0%8%
How each member voted (50)
Member Party Vote
deViere — Yea
Fitch — Yea
Foushee — Yea
Marcus — Yea
McKissick — Yea
Nickel — Yea
Peterson — Yea
Searcy — Yea
VanDuyn — Yea
Woodard — Yea
Ballard — Yea
Bishop — Yea
Brown — Yea
J. Davis — Yea
Edwards — Yea
Gunn — Yea
Harrington — Yea
Horner — Yea
Johnson — Yea
Krawiec — Yea
Newton — Yea
Perry — Yea
Steinburg — Yea
Wells — Yea
Gallimore — Nay
Smith — Not Voting
Tillman — Not Voting
D. Davis — Yea
J. Jackson — Not Voting
Dan Blue Democratic Yea
Gladys A. Robinson Democratic Yea
Jay J. Chaudhuri Democratic Yea
Joyce Waddell Democratic Yea
Michael Garrett Democratic Yea
Mujtaba A. Mohammed Democratic Yea
Paul A. Lowe, Jr. Democratic Yea
Tracy Clark Democratic Yea
Bill Rabon Republican Yea
Brent Jackson Republican Yea
Carl Ford Republican Yea
Danny Earl Britt, Jr. Republican Yea
Jim Burgin Republican Yea
Norman W. Sanderson Republican Yea
Phil Berger Republican Yea
Ralph Hise Republican Yea
Tom McInnis Republican Yea
Vickie Sawyer Republican Yea
W. Ted Alexander Republican Yea
W. Ted Alexander Republican Not Voting
Warren Daniel Republican Yea

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Second Reading

Passed 103 Yea · 9 Nay · 8 Other
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Democratic 23101
Republican 28302
Unaffiliated 50505
U 2000
Total 103908
% of votes cast 86%8%0%7%
How each member voted (120)
Member Party Vote
Beasley — Yea
Black — Yea
Brewer — Yea
Clemmons — Yea
Farmer-Butterfield — Yea
Fisher — Yea
Floyd — Yea
Gailliard — Yea
Garrison — Yea
Gill — Yea
Graham — Yea
Harris — Yea
Holley — Yea
Hunt — Yea
Hunter — Yea
Insko — Yea
Jackson — Yea
Lucas — Yea
Martin — Yea
Montgomery — Yea
Queen — Yea
Richardson — Yea
Russell — Yea
Terry — Yea
vonHaefen — Yea
Wray — Yea
Bumgardner — Yea
Carter — Yea
Cleveland — Yea
Davis — Yea
Dobson — Yea
Faircloth — Yea
Fraley — Yea
Grange — Yea
Hardister — Yea
Henson — Yea
Hurley — Yea
Lewis — Yea
McElraft — Yea
McGrady — Yea
McNeill — Yea
Presnell — Yea
Rogers — Yea
Saine — Yea
Sasser — Yea
Szoka — Yea
Yarborough — Yea
Zachary — Yea
Autry — Nay
Conrad — Nay
Elmore — Nay
Speciale — Nay
Boles — Not Voting
Moore — Not Voting
Horn — Not Voting
L. Johnson — Not Voting
Murphy — Not Voting
C. Smith — Yea
K. Smith — Yea
R. Smith — Nay
Allison A. Dahle Democratic Yea
Amos L. Quick, III Democratic Yea
Becky Carney Democratic Yea
Brandon Lofton Democratic Yea
Brian Turner Democratic Yea
Brian Turner Democratic Yea
Carolyn G. Logan Democratic Nay
Cecil Brockman Democratic Yea
Cynthia Ball Democratic Yea
Dante Pittman Democratic Yea
Deb Butler Democratic Yea
Eric Ager Democratic Yea
Gale Adcock Democratic Yea
Garland E. Pierce Democratic Yea
Graig Meyer Democratic Yea
Joe John Democratic Yea
Marcia Morey Democratic Yea
Mary Belk Democratic Yea
Pricey Harrison Democratic Yea
Robert T. Reives, II Democratic Not Voting
Shelly Willingham Democratic Yea
Sydney Batch Democratic Yea
Terence Everitt Democratic Yea
Tracy Clark Democratic Yea
Zack Hawkins Democratic Yea
Bobby Hanig Republican Yea
Brenden H. Jones Republican Yea
Chris Humphrey Republican Yea
Dean Arp Republican Yea
Dennis Riddell Republican Yea
Destin Hall Republican Yea
Donna McDowell White Republican Yea
Donny Lambeth Republican Yea
Edward C. Goodwin Republican Yea
Frank Iler Republican Yea
Harry Warren Republican Yea
Hugh Blackwell Republican Not Voting
Jay Adams Republican Yea
Jimmy Dixon Republican Yea
John A. Torbett Republican Yea
John R. Bell, IV Republican Nay
John Sauls Republican Not Voting
Julia C. Howard Republican Yea
Keith Kidwell Republican Yea
Kelly E. Hastings Republican Nay
Kevin Corbin Republican Yea
Kyle Hall Republican Yea
Larry C. Strickland Republican Yea
Larry W. Potts Republican Yea
Lisa S. Barnes Republican Yea
Mark Brody Republican Yea
Mitchell S. Setzer Republican Nay
Phil Shepard Republican Yea
Sarah Stevens Republican Yea
Stephen M. Ross Republican Yea
Steve Jarvis Republican Yea
W. Ted Alexander Republican Yea
William D. Brisson Republican Yea
Carla D. Cunningham U Yea
Nasif Majeed U Yea

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Frequently asked questions

Who sponsors HB 548?
HB 548 is sponsored by Grange, John A. Torbett (Republican), Dobson, Adcock, Black, William D. Brisson (Republican), Deb Butler (Democratic), Cleveland, Holley, Wray, Brian Turner (Democratic), Edward C. Goodwin (Republican), and Donna McDowell White (Republican).
What is the current status of HB 548?
This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced April 02, 2019. Enacted.
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