HB 2583 Arizona House · 57th Legislature - First Regular Session

physical therapists; imaging; laboratory tests

HB 2583 allows physical therapists in Arizona to order basic X-rays (plain film radiographs) and laboratory tests, but with specific safeguards. It requires that imaging be performed by authorized practitioners and interpreted by a physician trained in radiology, while lab tests must be handled by qualified healthcare providers. Physical therapists must report all test results to the patient's regular doctor within seven days, or refer the patient to a doctor if no regular provider exists and symptoms suggest care beyond physical therapy's scope. This bill directly affects physical therapists, their patients, and referring physicians by clarifying their roles in diagnostic testing and care coordination.
Bill status signed all 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2025
Committee Review
Mar 2025
House Passage
Feb 2025
Senate Passage
May 2025
Signed into Law
May 2025
Introduced Jan 27, 2025 Signed May 13, 2025
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What changed between versions

House Engrossed Version Chaptered Version · 3 edits
MINOR
This bill was formally enacted into law (Chapter 206) after passing the House. The substantive policy content regarding physical therapy imaging ordering requirements remains unchanged from the House version, with only formatting and structural elements modified to reflect official chaptered status.
Scope change
None - the bill's scope and applicability remain the same as the House version
TECHNICAL

Document structure changed from House Engrossed format to Chaptered Version format with official approval dates (May 13, 2025) and filing information added

Page numbering and section headers were reorganized to match official chaptered legislation format

REQUIREMENT

Core provisions regarding physical therapist imaging ordering, reporting requirements, and patient relationship requirements remain identical to the House version

Floor votes · Senate May 6, 2025 · House Feb 26, 2025

How they voted

235
Passed · 2 other
Total votes 30
May 6, 2025
D Democratic13
7 Yea 4 Nay 2
53% Yea
R Republican17
16 Yea 1 Nay
94% Yea
Vote distribution
All Yea All Nay Mixed No data
Full legislative history

Actions timeline

Total actions
13
Key actions
6
Committee
1
Amendments
2
May 13, 2025
Signed into law
Signed by Governor
executive
May 6, 2025
Upper · Passed
PASSED
upper
Mar 19, 2025
Upper · Passed
DP
upper
Feb 26, 2025
Lower · Passed
PASSED
lower
Feb 25, 2025
Lower · Passed
DPA
lower
Feb 13, 2025
Lower · Passed
DPA
lower
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors

Sponsors

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Legislator
Party
State
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Photo of Selina Bliss
Selina Bliss
RRepublican
AZ
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