SB 808 — Practice of physical therapy; clarifying certain exemption from referral. Effective date.
Last action — Approved by Governor 04/23/2025
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✓Introduced
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✓In Committee
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✓Passed Senate
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✓Passed House
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✓To Executive
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6Enacted
This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced February 03, 2025. Enacted.
Signed by Governor Kevin Stitt (Republican) on April 23, 2025.
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Enacted
Current position in the legislative process.
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2 sponsors
2 primary, 0 co-sponsors signed on.
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Single-party support
Sponsorship is currently within one party (2 R).
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Cleared a recorded vote
Passed 5 recorded votes so far.
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Bill Text
What changed in the latest version
85 added · 100 removedPlain-language change summary
The amendments made to Bill SB 808 clarify that licensed physical therapists can evaluate and treat patients without needing a referral from a healthcare practitioner for up to 30 days. This change empowers physical therapists to provide immediate care, which can help reduce wait times for patients and enhance access to therapy services. Additionally, it specifies that treatment beyond 30 days will still require a referral, ensuring that patients are appropriately guided in their long-term care. This is significant as it balances patient access with professional oversight in the healthcare system.
ENGROSSEDAn Act ENROLLED SENATE BILL NO.
Reinhardt of the Senate and Harris of the House 5 An Act relating to the practice of physical therapy;
BESUBJECT: IT ENACTED BY THE PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF OKLAHOMA:
Physical therapy BE IT ENACTED BY THE PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF OKLAHOMA:
Any treatment provided beyond the thirty-day period shall be only under the referral of a person licensed as a physician or surgeon with unlimited license, or the ENGR.physician assistant of the person so licensed, and Doctors of Dentistry, Chiropractic and Podiatry doctors of dentistry, chiropractic, and podiatry and an Advanced Practice Registered Nurse, with those referrals being limited to their respective areas of training and practice.
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808 Page 1 physician assistant of the person so licensed, and Doctors of Dentistry, Chiropractic and Podiatry doctors of dentistry, chiropractic, and podiatry and an Advanced Practice Registered Nurse, with those referrals being limited to their respective areas of training and practice.
Nothing in the Physical Therapy Practice Act shall prevent a physical therapist from performing services that are provided for ENGR.the purpose of fitness, wellness, or prevention that is not related to the treatment of an injury or ailment.
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808 Page 2 the purpose of fitness, wellness, or prevention that is not related to the treatment of an injury or ailment.
nor shall it prevent any student in any recognized school of the healing art in carrying out prescribed courses of study;, provided such school is a recognizedENR. institution by the statutes of Oklahoma Statutes, and its practitioners are duly licensed as prescribed by law.
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Nothing in the Physical Therapy Practice Act shall apply to any person employed by an agency, bureau, or division of the federal government while in the discharge of official duties;
however, if such individual engages in the practice of physical therapy outside ENGR.
808 Page 32 recognized institution by the linestatutes of officialOklahoma duty,Statutes, theand individualits mustpractitioners beare duly licensed as hereinprescribed provided.by law.
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Nothing in the Physical Therapy Practice Act shall apply to any person employed by an agency, bureau, or division of the federal government while in the discharge of official duties;
however, if such individual engages in the practice of physical therapy outside the line of official duty, the individual must be licensed as herein provided.
PassedENR. the Senate the 11th day of March, 2025.
6S. Presiding Officer of the Senate 8 Passed the House of Representatives the ____ day of __________, 2025.
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808 Page 3 Passed the Senate the 11th day of March, 2025.
Presiding Officer of the Senate Passed the House of Representatives the 21st day of April, 2025.
Presiding Officer of the House of Representatives OFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR Received by the Office of the Governor this ____________________ day of ___________________, 20_______, at _______ o'clock _______ M.
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_________________________________ Approved by the Governor of the State of Oklahoma this _________ day of ___________________, 20_______, at _______ o'clock _______ M.
_________________________________ Governor of the State of Oklahoma OFFICE OF THE SECRETARY OF STATE Received by the Office of the Secretary of State this __________ day of __________________, 20 _______, at _______ o'clock _______ M.
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AI-generated reading aid from the bill's amendatory text — verify against the official bill.
The bill clarifies and updates provisions regarding physical therapists' ability to treat patients without referrals and specifies conditions under which this is allowed.
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59 O.S. 2021, Section 887.17
shall be able to including, but not limited to, a licensed physical therapist operating under a direct-to-employer contract,→ may evaluate and treat human ailments by physical therapy on a patient without a referral from a licensed health care practitioner for a period not to exceed thirty (30) days.Removes unnecessary wording and clarifies the ability of physical therapists to treat without referrals.
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59 O.S. 2021, Section 887.17
the physician assistant of the person so licensed, and Doctors of Dentistry, Chiropractic and Podiatry doctors of dentistry, chiropractic, and podiatry and an Advanced Practice Registered Nurse,→ the physician assistant of the person so licensed, and Doctors of Dentistry, Chiropractic and Podiatry, with those referrals being limited to their respective areas of training and practice.Clarifies the types of practitioners that can provide referrals and the scope of their practice.
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59 O.S. 2021, Section 887.17
provided such school is a recognized institution by the statutes of Oklahoma Statutes, and its practitioners are duly licensed as prescribed by law.→ provided such school is recognized by the statutes of Oklahoma and its practitioners are duly licensed as prescribed by law.Updates the language for clarity regarding the recognition of schools.
Action History
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Approved by Governor 04/23/2025
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Sent to Governor
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Signed, returned to Senate
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Enrolled, to House
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Referred for enrollment
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Signed, returned to Senate
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Third Reading, Measure passed: Ayes: 80 Nays: 0
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General Order
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CR; Do Pass Health and Human Services Oversight Committee
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Policy recommendation to the Health and Human Services Oversight committee; Do Pass Public Health
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Referred to Public Health
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Second Reading referred to Health and Human Services Oversight
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First Reading
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Engrossed to House
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Referred for engrossment
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Measure passed: Ayes: 44 Nays: 0
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General Order, Considered
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Coauthored by Representative Harris (principal House author)
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Placed on General Order
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Reported Do Pass Health and Human Services committee; CR filed
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Second Reading referred to Health and Human Services
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Authored by Senator Reinhardt
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First Reading
Sponsors
- Aaron Reinhardt · Primary
- Erick Harris · Primary
Sponsorship breakdown
Export CSV (upgrade) →2 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 149 not signed on
Sponsors (2)
- Aaron Reinhardt Republican
- Erick Harris Republican
Co-sponsors (0)
None.
Not signed on (149)
149 members have not signed on to this bill.
Show all 149 →"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.
Votes
| Party | Yea | Nay | Present | Not Voting |
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| Republican | 66 | 0 | 0 | 13 |
| Democrat | 12 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Unaffiliated | 2 | 0 | 0 | 4 |
| Total | 80 | 0 | 0 | 19 |
| % of votes cast | 81% | 0% | 0% | 19% |
How each member voted (99)
| Member | Party | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Alonso-Sandoval | — | Yea |
| Bennett | — | Not Voting |
| Pittman | — | Not Voting |
| Mr. Speaker | — | Not Voting |
| VACANCY: | — | Not Voting |
| Crosswhite Hader | — | Yea |
| Andy Fugate | Democrat | Yea |
| Annie Menz | Democrat | Yea |
| Cyndi Munson | Democrat | Yea |
| Ellen Pogemiller | Democrat | Yea |
| Ellyn Hefner | Democrat | Yea |
| Jacob Rosecrants | Democrat | Yea |
| Jared Deck | Democrat | Yea |
| John Waldron | Democrat | Yea |
| Melissa Provenzano | Democrat | Yea |
| Meloyde Blancett | Democrat | Yea |
| Michelle McCane | Democrat | Not Voting |
| Mickey Dollens | Democrat | Not Voting |
| Suzanne Schreiber | Democrat | Yea |
| Trish Ranson | Democrat | Yea |
| Anthony Moore | Republican | Yea |
| Bob Ed Culver | Republican | Yea |
| Brad Boles | Republican | Yea |
| Brian Hill | Republican | Not Voting |
| Carl Newton | Republican | Yea |
| Chad Caldwell | Republican | Not Voting |
| Chris Banning | Republican | Yea |
| Chris Kannady | Republican | Yea |
| Chris Sneed | Republican | Yea |
| Chuck Hall | Republican | Yea |
| Clay Staires | Republican | Yea |
| Cody Maynard | Republican | Yea |
| Collin Duel | Republican | Yea |
| Cynthia Roe | Republican | Yea |
| Daniel Pae | Republican | Yea |
| Danny Sterling | Republican | Yea |
| Danny Williams | Republican | Yea |
| David Hardin | Republican | Yea |
| David Smith | Republican | Yea |
| Dell Kerbs | Republican | Not Voting |
| Derrick Hildebrant | Republican | Yea |
| Dick Lowe | Republican | Not Voting |
| Eddy Dempsey | Republican | Yea |
| Emily Gise | Republican | Yea |
| Eric Roberts | Republican | Yea |
| Erick Harris | Republican | Yea |
| Gabe Woolley | Republican | Yea |
| George Burns | Republican | Yea |
| Gerrid Kendrix | Republican | Yea |
| Jack Stewart | Republican | Yea |
| Jason Blair | Republican | Yea |
| Jay Steagall | Republican | Yea |
| Jim Grego | Republican | Yea |
| Jim Olsen | Republican | Yea |
| Jim Shaw | Republican | Yea |
| John George | Republican | Yea |
| John Kane | Republican | Yea |
| John Pfeiffer | Republican | Yea |
| Jonathan Wilk | Republican | Yea |
| Josh Cantrell | Republican | Yea |
| Josh West | Republican | Not Voting |
| Judd Strom | Republican | Not Voting |
| Justin Humphrey | Republican | Yea |
| Ken Luttrell | Republican | Yea |
| Kenton Patzkowsky | Republican | Yea |
| Kevin West | Republican | Yea |
| Marilyn Stark | Republican | Yea |
| Mark Chapman | Republican | Yea |
| Mark Lawson | Republican | Yea |
| Mark Lepak | Republican | Yea |
| Mark Tedford | Republican | Not Voting |
| Max Wolfley | Republican | Yea |
| Mike Dobrinski | Republican | Yea |
| Mike Kelley | Republican | Not Voting |
| Mike Lay | Republican | Yea |
| Mike Osburn | Republican | Yea |
| Molly Jenkins | Republican | Yea |
| Neil Hays | Republican | Not Voting |
| Nick Archer | Republican | Not Voting |
| Nicole Miller | Republican | Yea |
| Preston Stinson | Republican | Not Voting |
| Rande Worthen | Republican | Not Voting |
| Rick West | Republican | Yea |
| Robert Manger | Republican | Yea |
| Ronny Johns | Republican | Yea |
| Ross Ford | Republican | Yea |
| Rusty Cornwell | Republican | Yea |
| Ryan Eaves | Republican | Yea |
| Scott Fetgatter | Republican | Yea |
| Stacy Jo Adams | Republican | Yea |
| Stan May | Republican | Yea |
| Steve Bashore | Republican | Yea |
| T.J. Marti | Republican | Yea |
| Tammy Townley | Republican | Yea |
| Tammy West | Republican | Yea |
| Tim Turner | Republican | Yea |
| Tom Gann | Republican | Yea |
| Toni Hasenbeck | Republican | Yea |
| Trey Caldwell | Republican | Not Voting |
| Party | Yea | Nay | Present | Not Voting |
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| Republican | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Democrat | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total | 12 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| % of votes cast | 100% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
How each member voted (12)
| Member | Party | Vote |
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| Cyndi Munson | Democrat | Yea |
| Ellyn Hefner | Democrat | Yea |
| Trish Ranson | Democrat | Yea |
| Anthony Moore | Republican | Yea |
| Bob Ed Culver | Republican | Yea |
| Cynthia Roe | Republican | Yea |
| Daniel Pae | Republican | Yea |
| Danny Williams | Republican | Yea |
| David Smith | Republican | Yea |
| Derrick Hildebrant | Republican | Yea |
| Josh Cantrell | Republican | Yea |
| Marilyn Stark | Republican | Yea |
| Party | Yea | Nay | Present | Not Voting |
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| Republican | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Democrat | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| % of votes cast | 100% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
How each member voted (6)
| Member | Party | Vote |
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| Ellen Pogemiller | Democrat | Yea |
| Carl Newton | Republican | Yea |
| Cynthia Roe | Republican | Yea |
| Danny Sterling | Republican | Yea |
| Kevin West | Republican | Yea |
| Marilyn Stark | Republican | Yea |
| Party | Yea | Nay | Present | Not Voting |
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| Republican | 36 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| Democrat | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total | 44 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| % of votes cast | 94% | 0% | 0% | 6% |
How each member voted (47)
| Member | Party | Vote |
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| Carri Hicks | Democrat | Yea |
| Jo Anna Dossett | Democrat | Yea |
| Julia Kirt | Democrat | Yea |
| Mark Mann | Democrat | Yea |
| Mary B. Boren | Democrat | Yea |
| Michael Brooks | Democrat | Yea |
| Nikki Nice | Democrat | Yea |
| Regina Goodwin | Democrat | Yea |
| Aaron Reinhardt | Republican | Yea |
| Adam Pugh | Republican | Yea |
| Ally Seifried | Republican | Yea |
| Avery Frix | Republican | Yea |
| Bill Coleman | Republican | Yea |
| Brenda Stanley | Republican | Yea |
| Brent Howard | Republican | Yea |
| Brian Guthrie | Republican | Yea |
| Casey Murdock | Republican | Yea |
| Christi Gillespie | Republican | Yea |
| Chuck Hall | Republican | Not Voting |
| Dana Prieto | Republican | Yea |
| Darcy Jech | Republican | Yea |
| Dave Rader | Republican | Yea |
| David Bullard | Republican | Yea |
| District 24 | Republican | Yea |
| Dusty Deevers | Republican | Yea |
| George Burns | Republican | Yea |
| Grant Green | Republican | Yea |
| Jack Stewart | Republican | Not Voting |
| Jerry Alvord | Republican | Yea |
| John Haste | Republican | Yea |
| Jonathan Wingard | Republican | Not Voting |
| Julie Daniels | Republican | Yea |
| Julie McIntosh | Republican | Yea |
| Kelly Hines | Republican | Yea |
| Kendal Sacchieri | Republican | Yea |
| Kristen Thompson | Republican | Yea |
| Lisa Standridge | Republican | Yea |
| Lonnie Paxton | Republican | Yea |
| Micheal Bergstrom | Republican | Yea |
| Paul Rosino | Republican | Yea |
| Randy Grellner | Republican | Yea |
| Roland Pederson | Republican | Yea |
| Shane Jett | Republican | Yea |
| Spencer Kern | Republican | Yea |
| Todd Gollihare | Republican | Yea |
| Tom Woods | Republican | Yea |
| Warren Hamilton | Republican | Yea |
| Party | Yea | Nay | Present | Not Voting |
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| Republican | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Democrat | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total | 12 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| % of votes cast | 100% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
How each member voted (12)
| Member | Party | Vote |
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| Carri Hicks | Democrat | Yea |
| Jo Anna Dossett | Democrat | Yea |
| Nikki Nice | Democrat | Yea |
| Aaron Reinhardt | Republican | Yea |
| Adam Pugh | Republican | Yea |
| Bill Coleman | Republican | Yea |
| Brenda Stanley | Republican | Yea |
| John Haste | Republican | Yea |
| Julie McIntosh | Republican | Yea |
| Kristen Thompson | Republican | Yea |
| Lisa Standridge | Republican | Yea |
| Paul Rosino | Republican | Yea |
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- Who sponsors SB 808?
- SB 808 is sponsored by Aaron Reinhardt (Republican) and Erick Harris (Republican).
- What is the current status of SB 808?
- This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced February 03, 2025. Enacted.
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