HB 25-1016

signed

Occupational Therapist Prescribe Medical Equipment

Plain-English Summary

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House Bill 25-1016, which has been signed into law in Colorado, allows occupational therapists to recommend or prescribe durable medical equipment directly to patients without needing a doctor's prescription first. The bill also requires these therapists to discuss payment options with their patients. This change affects patients who need such equipment and the healthcare providers involved. Since the bill is signed, it means that occupational therapists can now operate under these new guidelines immediately.

Official Summary

The act authorizes an occupational therapist to directly recommend or prescribe durable medical equipment to a patient without requesting the prescription from a licensed physician and requires that the occupational therapist consult with the patient concerning payment options. (Note: This summary applies to this bill as enacted.)

Details

Chamber: House
First action: 2025-03-31
Latest action: 2025-01-08
Last action desc.: Introduced In House - Assigned to Health & Human Services
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Votes

CONCUR

2025-03-17 · House · pass — Yes: 62 · No: 1 · Other:

REPASS

2025-03-17 · House · pass — Yes: 62 · No: 1 · Other:

BILL

2025-03-12 · Senate · pass — Yes: 34 · No: 0 · Other:

REREFER

2025-01-23 · House · fail — Yes: 20 · No: 41 · Other: