SB 140

Abstract

Creates the Interventional Pain Medicine Act. Defines "interventional pain medicine", "interventional techniques", and other related terms. Provides that a person shall not practice or offer to practice interventional techniques for pain medicine in this State unless such person is a physician licensed to practice medicine in all its branches. Provides that a violation is a Class A misdemeanor. Provides that interventional techniques may not be delegated. Permits the performance of noninvasive or nonsurgical procedures by a licensed chiropractic physician or licensed physical therapist in accordance with the law or the performance of nonsurgical pain care and treatment authorized by the statutory scope of practice for other licensed health care workers or delegated by a physician licensed to practice medicine in all its branches. Effective July 1, 2011.