This bill:

• defines terms;
• provides that a physical therapist may prescribe durable medical equipment;
• expands the medical imaging a physical therapist may order;
• allows a physical therapist assistant to perform limited joint mobilization;
• provides a certified registered nurse anesthetist prescriptive authority immediately before and after a procedure;
• extends the amount of time a student may work as a registered nurse apprentice;
• requires a minimum level of registered nursing experience before licensure as an advanced practice registered nurse;
• permits an advanced practice registered nurse and a physician assistant to perform minor surgical procedures;
• repeals the authority of an advanced practice registered nurse and a physician assistant to perform minor surgical procedures on July 1, 2028;
• clarifies collaboration requirements between an athletic trainer and a physician;
• allows an occupational therapist to prescribe durable medical equipment and adaptive devices;
• gives the division rulemaking authority for occupational therapists;
• directs the division to create and issue a respiratory care apprentice license;
• reduces the number of hours required for a physician assistant to work without a collaborative agreement;
• allows an acupuncturist to delegate a low-risk task to an unlicensed aide under specified conditions;
• changes the training requirements for an acupuncturist performing injection therapy;
• gives the division rulemaking authority to determine additional substances an acupuncturist may inject;
• clarifies the titles an acupuncturist may use;
• aligns dry needling for occupational therapists and physical therapists; and
• makes technical and conforming changes.