SPEECH LANGUAGE PATHOLOGY LICENSE
HB 180 creates a new "Speech-Language Pathology Assistant" license to replace the current "Apprentice" license. It repeals outdated sections of law (61-14B-3.1 and 61-14B-15.1) that governed the old apprentice system. The bill defines supervision requirements, including "direct contact" for assistants working under licensed speech-language pathologists. This change clarifies the role for assistants while maintaining patient safety through defined supervision standards.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2025
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Jan 28, 2025
Last action Jun 3, 2025
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Committee
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Feb 12, 2025
Lower · Passed
DO PASS committee report adopted
lower
Jan 28, 2025
Introduced
Sent to House Government, Elections and Indian Affairs Committee & House Judiciary Committee
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2 primary · 0 co-sponsors
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