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Senate advances bill to clarify podiatry scope amid health‑care pushback
Summary
Senate Bill 133, which would expand podiatrists' authority to treat certain foot and ankle conditions, advanced after debate about scope limits and pending amendments. Sponsor and opponents said they are negotiating technical language; the bill passed the second‑reading roll call and was ordered to third reading.
Senate Bill 133, which would broaden the clinical scope for podiatrists to treat foot and ankle conditions, cleared a second‑reading vote after extended floor discussion and work with medical stakeholders.
Sponsor Senator Hinkins said the measure is intended to align Utah with surrounding states and let podiatrists treat ankles and related conditions consistent with additional residency training. “We're working on some amendments,” Hinkins told colleagues, saying he met for two…
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