Jonathan Singer
- Democratic
Primary
The act implements, with amendments, the recommendations of the department of regulatory agencies (department) in its sunset review and report on the licensing of occupational therapists and occupational therapy assistants (OTAs) by the director of the division of professions and occupations in the department. Specifically, the act: Continues the "Occupational Therapy Practice Act" for 10 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 OTAs; and Adds certain prohibited behaviors as grounds for discipline.(Note: This summary applies to this bill as enacted.)
Governor Signed
Sent to the Governor
Signed by the President of the Senate
Signed by the Speaker of the House
House Considered Senate Amendments - Result was to Concur - Repass
House Considered Senate Amendments - Result was to Laid Over Daily
Senate Third Reading Passed - No Amendments
Senate Second Reading Passed with Amendments - Floor
Senate Committee on Appropriations Refer Unamended - Consent Calendar to Senate Committee of the Whole
Senate Committee on Finance Refer Unamended to Appropriations
Senate Committee on Health & Human Services Refer Unamended to Finance
Introduced In Senate - Assigned to Health & Human Services
House Third Reading Passed - No Amendments
House Second Reading Special Order - Passed with Amendments - Committee
House Committee on Appropriations Refer Unamended to House Committee of the Whole
House Committee on Finance Refer Unamended to Appropriations
House Committee on Public Health Care & Human Services Refer Amended to Finance
Introduced In House - Assigned to Public Health Care & Human Services
| Bill Text Versions | Format |
|---|---|
| Final Act (07/02/2020) | |
| Rerevised (06/05/2020) | |
| Revised (06/04/2020) | |
| Reengrossed (03/09/2020) | |
| Engrossed (03/06/2020) | |
| Introduced (01/31/2020) | |
| PA1 (02/18/2020) | |
| Committee Amendment |
| Document | Format |
|---|---|
| Fiscal Note SA1 (03/05/2020) | |
| Fiscal Note SA2 (06/01/2020) | |
| Fiscal Note FN1 (02/12/2020) | |
| Fiscal Note FN2 (08/19/2020) |
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