New York 2025 Session Status: Introduced

S1717 — Removes limits on licensed physical therapists treating patients without a referral

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  1. 1
    Introduced
  2. 2
    In Committee
  3. 3
    Passed Senate
  4. 4
    Passed Assembly
  5. 5
    To Executive
  6. 6
    Enacted

This bill has been introduced in the Senate. Introduced January 13, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

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Summary

Removes limits on the duration of treatment by a licensed physical therapist when a patient does not have a referral.

Bill Text

How this bill changes current law

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This bill amends 1 section(s) of the New York Consolidated Laws: Section 6731 of the education law.

  • Section 6731 of the education law

    for ten visits or thirty days, whichever shall occur first, The licensed physical therapist has practiced physical therapy on a full time basis equivalent to not less than three years. → The physical therapist will refer the patient to the appropriate licensed profes- sional if symptoms are present of which physical therapy is contraindi- cated or which symptoms are indicative of conditions for which treatment is outside the scope of the practice of physical therapy; If the patient has a primary care licensed provider or other treating physician, the physical therapist provides ongoing communi- cation with that professional during the course of treatment; and (3) italics

    amended

Action History

  1. REFERRED TO HIGHER EDUCATION

  2. REFERRED TO HIGHER EDUCATION

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Frequently asked questions

What does S1717 do?
Removes limits on the duration of treatment by a licensed physical therapist when a patient does not have a referral.
Who sponsors S1717?
S1717 is sponsored by Samra Brouk.
What is the current status of S1717?
This bill has been introduced in the Senate. Introduced January 13, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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