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SB21-003

Recreate Occupational Therapy Practice Act

Concerning the recreation and reenactment, with amendments, of the "Occupational Therapy Practice Act", and, in connection therewith, reestablishing the licensing functions of the director of the division of professions and occupations in the department of regulatory agencies regarding occupational therapists and occupational therapy assistants.
Session:
2021 Regular Session
Subject:
Professions & Occupations
Bill Summary



The act recreates, with amendments, the "Occupational Therapy Practice Act" (Act), which repealed September 1, 2020. Specifically, the act:

  • Recreates and extends the Act for 9 years, until 2030;
  • Modifies the legislative declaration and definitions related to the scope of practice of occupational therapy;
  • Designates "occupational therapy consultant", "M.O.T.", "M.O.T./L.", "occupational therapy assistant", "O.T.A.", and "C.O.T.A." as protected titles and clarifies that individuals who legally practice temporarily as occupational therapists in Colorado may use protected titles;
  • Reorders and amends certain provisions concerning examinations and applications for licensure by occupational therapists and occupational therapy assistants; and
  • Adds certain prohibited behaviors as grounds for discipline.
    (Note: This summary applies to this bill as enacted.)

Status

Introduced
Passed
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Bill Text

  • All Versions (7 )
    Date Bill Type Documents
    01/21/2021 Signed Act PDF
    01/15/2021 Final Act PDF
    01/15/2021 Rerevised PDF
    01/14/2021 Revised PDF
    01/14/2021 Reengrossed PDF
    01/13/2021 Engrossed PDF
    01/13/2021 Introduced PDF

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