Practice of chiropractic clarified to include providing telemedicine services, State Board of Chiropractic Examiners clarified to have the disciplinary authority, and animal chiropractic sections reorganized.

2025-2026 Regular Session Introduced by Mary Franson

The bill expands chiropractic care to include telemedicine, clarifies the Board’s disciplinary authority, and reorganizes animal chiropractic provisions.

Motion to recall and re-refer, motion prevailed Health Finance and Policy

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HF 2292 — Summary

Overview

HF 2292 would clarify and reorganize certain aspects of Minnesota law governing chiropractic practice. The bill aims to:
- explicitly include telemedicine as part of the practice of chiropractic,
- confirm that the State Board of Chiropractic Examiners has disciplinary authority over chiropractors, and
- reorganize the animal chiropractic sections within the relevant statutes.

Primary sponsor: Franson. Companion bill: SF 1686.

Key Provisions and Changes

Telemedicine in chiropractic practice

The bill clarifies that providing telemedicine services is within the scope of chiropractic practice. This expands the methods by which chiropractors may deliver care, subject to existing licensure and standards.

Disciplinary authority

The bill explicitly states that the State Board of Chiropractic Examiners possesses disciplinary authority to regulate chiropractors. This clarifies enforcement mechanisms and oversight of licensees.

Reorganization of animal chiropractic sections

Animal chiropractic sections would be reorganized within the statute. The exact structural changes are not detailed in the provided summary, but the reform appears focused on statutory organization rather than creating entirely new practice scopes.

Affected Parties and Scope

Chiropractors and licensees in Minnesota

Would gain explicit permission to provide telemedicine services as part of chiropractic care, and would be subject to Board disciplinary processes.

The State Board of Chiropractic Examiners

Gains reaffirmed disciplinary authority, including enforcement actions and professional standards oversight.

Animal chiropractic practice

The organizational changes would impact how animal chiropractic is codified within the statutes, potentially affecting licensing, regulation, and enforcement for animal chiropractors.

Procedural and Timeline Aspects

Introduction: March 13, 2025 (First Reading; referred to State Government Finance and Policy)

Action: March 20, 2025 — Motion to recall and re-refer, motion prevailed; bill moved to Health Finance and Policy for continued consideration

Status indicates ongoing committee consideration within Health Finance and Policy, following the recall/re-referral motion

Why This Bill Matters

Expands and formalizes telemedicine within chiropractic care, aligning practice with broader telehealth trends.

Clarifies regulatory authority and enforcement capabilities of the Board, potentially strengthening licensure protections and disciplinary processes.

Improves statutory organization for animal chiropractic, which could affect regulatory clarity and compliance for professionals in that specialty.

Next Steps

Monitor companion SF 1686 for parallel actions and potential differences.

Track hearings and amendments in Health Finance and Policy as the bill progresses toward final passage.