Generally revise laws related to scope of chiropractic care

2025 Regular Session

LC 2622 proposed revising the scope of chiropractic care, but no text was released and the draft died in process.

(LC) Draft Died in Process

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Summary: LC 2622 — Generally revise laws related to scope of chiropractic care

Basic bill information

Bill number: LC 2622

Title: Generally revise laws related to scope of chiropractic care

Subject: Health Care Services; Professions and Occupations (Chiropractic scope)

Introduced: December 10, 2024

Status: (LC) Draft Died in Process

Classification: bill

Legislative history (as provided)

2024-12-10: Drafter Assigned (LC)

2025-05-27: Draft Died in Process (LC)

Purpose and intent

The bill’s title indicates an aim to generally revise laws governing the scope of chiropractic care. Based on the information available, there is no published text detailing the specific changes or objectives beyond this broad revision of scope. The intent appears to be updating or reforming what chiropractors are allowed to do under law, along with related regulatory provisions.

Key provisions (text not provided)

No actual bill text has been provided in the information above, so specific provisions cannot be summarized.

In typical scope-of-practice legislation, bills of this type might address areas such as:

Definitions of the chiropractor’s scope of practice and permitted modalities
Requirements for licensure, certification, or continuing education
Supervision and collaboration requirements with other health professionals
Referral and documentation obligations
Standards for patient safety, informed consent, and recordkeeping
Enforcement, disciplinary procedures, and penalties
Relationship to health insurance or reimbursement rules

Note: The above items are common topics in chiropractic scope bills but are not stated provisions of LC 2622, as no text was provided.

Potential impact (if enacted)

Chiropractors and professional associations: Could see modified practice authority, additional education or certification requirements, or new practice guidelines.

Patients and healthcare access: Depending on the scope changes, access to certain chiropractic services could be widened or narrowed.

Healthcare system and insurers: Revisions could influence coverage decisions, reimbursement, and coordination with other providers.

Regulatory framework: Likely would affect licensure boards, complaint processes, and disciplinary actions.

Affected parties

Primary: Chiropractors and chiropractic practices

Secondary: Patients seeking chiropractic care, other healthcare providers, health plans/insurers, and licensing/regulatory agencies

Procedural and timeline notes

Introduced: December 10, 2024

Drafter assigned: December 10, 2024

Status update: Draft Died in Process on May 27, 2025

Because the bill did not progress beyond the draft stage, it did not advance to a full consideration or enactment in the session in which it was filed.

Bottom line

LC 2622 was a draft bill aimed at revising the scope of chiropractic care, but there is no available text detailing the proposed provisions. The bill did not advance and is listed as Died in Process as of May 27, 2025. This summary reflects the information provided and does not include speculative provisions.