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Senate advances debate on podiatrist ankle privileges; amendment sent to third reading
Summary
Senate debate over House Bill 74 centered on whether podiatrists should be explicitly allowed to treat the ankle; proponents argued alignment with neighboring states and hospital-privilege safeguards, opponents warned of training gaps. The amendment moved to third reading after a floor vote.
House Bill 74, a measure to change Utah law so podiatrists may treat the ankle under specified conditions, drew extended debate on the Senate floor and was carried to the third-reading calendar.
Sponsor Senator Reese told colleagues the measure was intended to bring Utah into conformity with neighboring states, saying, "At the present time, podiatrist may treat the foot and ankle in all our neighboring states, but not in Utah." Reese proposed an amendment that would allow ankle procedures for podiatrists who hold appropriate hospital and…
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