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A 7832

Relates to physical therapist assistants

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Marianne Buttenschon and 4 co-sponsors

Relates to physical therapist assistants; would modify supervision, training/licensure standards, and practice rules, affecting PTAs, therapists, schools, and patients.

SUBSTITUTED BY S4892B
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Bill Summary · A 7832

Summary: Assembly Bill A 7832 – Relates to Physical Therapist Assistants

This summary reflects the metadata and legislative track information available for Assembly Bill A 7832, titled “Relates to physical therapist assistants.” The full text of the bill is not included here; the summary focuses on purpose indicators, likely scope, and the bill’s procedural history and relationships to related measures.

Key facts at a glance

  • Bill number and title: A 7832 — Relates to physical therapist assistants
  • Current status: Substituted by S4892B (i.e., the Assembly bill has been carried forward or replaced by its Senate counterpart)
  • Introduced: April 11, 2025
  • Primary sponsor: Alicia Hyndman
  • Cosponsors: John T. McDonald III, Maritza Davila, Rebecca Seawright, Marianne Buttenschon
  • Related bills: S 9213 (prior-session), S 4892 (companion)

What the bill aims to address

  • The bill falls under the regulatory domain for physical therapist assistants (PTAs). While the exact text is not provided here, the bill’s title and related legislation imply it would modify statutes governing the practice, supervision, education, licensure/clicensure prerequisites, or other professional standards for PTAs.
  • The existence of a Senate companion (S4892) and a substitute version (S4892B) suggests alignment or consolidation with Senate provisions, potentially standardizing PTA regulations across both houses.

Procedural history and timeline

  • April 11, 2025: Referred to the Higher Education committee (Assembly), indicating the bill’s initial policy and oversight focus may involve higher education and professional training standards.
  • May 6, 2025: Reported out of committee (Assembly stage).
  • May 8, 2025: Advanced to Third Reading (Calendar 132) in the Assembly, signaling late-stage consideration.
  • May 12, 2025: Substituted by S4892B (the Assembly bill is being carried forward or replaced by a Senate version).
  • The repeated May 12 entries reflect concurrent actions or multiple records of the substitution event.

Who would be affected

  • Physical therapist assistants (PTAs): Potential changes to scope of practice, supervision requirements, education prerequisites, licensure or certification standards, and related professional responsibilities.
  • Physical therapists and employers: Updates to supervision arrangements, compliance requirements, and regulatory oversight.
  • Educational institutions and training programs: Possible revisions to PTA curricula, credentialing timelines, and program approvals.
  • Public and patients: Impacts related to safety, quality of care, and access to PTA services depending on the regulatory changes.

Relation to other bills

  • The measure is described as substituted by S4892B, indicating it is effectively carried in the Senate under that version.
  • Related companion bills include S4892 and S9213 (from prior sessions), suggesting ongoing statutory reform efforts around PTA regulation across both houses.

Practical takeaways

  • If enacted, expect amendments to how PTAs are trained, certified, supervised, and integrated into clinical practice.
  • The legislative path indicates continued negotiation between Assembly and Senate versions; the ultimate form will be defined in the substituted Senate bill (S4892B) or subsequent reconciled text.
  • For stakeholders, monitor updates to the Senate bill S4892B and any new committee/module actions in both houses.

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