Osteopathic physicians and surgeons: unauthorized practice: unauthorized use of titles.

Legislative status

1. Introduced
2. In Committee
3. Reported by Committee
4. Floor Vote Scheduled
5. Passed One Chamber
6. Passed Both Chambers
7. Sent to Executive
8. Enacted

Summary

The bill seeks to curb the use of osteopathic physician and surgeon titles by individuals who are not properly licensed. It would affect anyone who claims these titles without authorization, aiming to protect the public and uphold professional standards. The measure is currently pending further action after being referred to the Appropriations suspense file.

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Vote

Senate amendments concurred in. To Engrossing and Enrolling. (Ayes 73. Noes 0. Page 6511.). · Aug 25, 2026

Hearings

• Appropriations Committee Hearing
  Appropriations · Aug 13, 2026
• Appropriations Committee Hearing
  Appropriations · Jun 29, 2026
• Business, Professions and Economic Development Committee Hearing
  Business, Professions and Economic Development · Jun 15, 2026
• Appropriations Committee Hearing
  Appropriations · Apr 29, 2026
• Business and Professions Committee Hearing
  Business and Professions · Apr 14, 2026

History

1. May 20, 2026Referred to Com. on B. P. & E.D.
2. May 12, 2026In Senate. Read first time. To Com. on RLS. for assignment.
3. May 11, 2026Read third time. Passed. Ordered to the Senate. (Ayes 73. Noes 0. Page 4997.)
4. Apr 30, 2026Read second time. Ordered to third reading.
5. Apr 29, 2026From committee: Do pass. (Ayes 14. Noes 0.) (April 29).
6. Apr 14, 2026From committee: Do pass and re-refer to Com. on APPR. (Ayes 19. Noes 0.) (April 14). Re-referred to Com. on APPR.
7. Feb 24, 2026Re-referred to Com. on B. & P.
8. Feb 23, 2026Referred to Com. on B. & P.
9. Feb 23, 2026From committee chair, with author's amendments: Amend, and re-refer to Com. on B. & P. Read second time and amended.
10. Feb 5, 2026From printer. May be heard in committee March 7.
11. Feb 4, 2026Read first time. To print.

Sponsors

• Gregg Hart (D) · sponsor
• Hart

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