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Committee approves bill letting physical therapists certify disability plates and placards
Summary
The committee voted to pass HB 2562, which adds physical therapists to the list of providers who may certify a person’s need for a disability license plate or permanent/temporary placard; proponents said the change will reduce delays and 18 states already allow PTs to certify.
The Committee on House Health and Human Services voted to pass House Bill 2562, a measure that would add physical therapists to the list of providers who may certify that an individual meets statutory criteria for a disability license plate or a permanent or temporary parking placard.
Danica Short, the reviser who summarized the bill, said HB 2562 amends KSA 8‑1125 to permit a physical therapist to provide the required statement demonstrating satisfactory proof of disability. The reviser said the bill would take effect July 1, 2026, after publication in the statute book.
Jennifer Caswell, legislative chair of the American…
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