All Roll Calls
Yes: 62 • No: 1
NevadaAB24883rd Regular Session (2025)HouseWALLET
AN ACT relating to physical therapy; enacting and entering into the Physical Therapy Licensure Compact; authorizing the sharing of certain information with the data system created pursuant to the Compact; providing a person practicing as a physical therapist or physical therapist assistant under the Compact with the same legal status as a person practicing as a physical therapist or physical therapist assistant under a license issued by the Nevada Physical Therapy Board; revising certain terminology relating to physical therapists; and providing other matters properly relating thereto.
Sponsored By: Elaine H. Marzola (Democratic)
Signed by Governor
BDR 54-566
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Bill Overview
Analyzed Economic Effects
7 provisions identified: 3 benefits, 1 costs, 3 mixed.
PTs can practice across state lines
Beginning July 1, 2025, Nevada enters the Physical Therapy Licensure Compact. A licensed PT or PTA from another Compact state can practice in Nevada with a compact privilege instead of getting a separate Nevada license. In Nevada, that compact privilege has the same legal status as a Nevada license.
New rules and fees for PT Compact
Starting July 1, 2025, to use a compact privilege you must hold a home‑state license, have no encumbrances, and have no adverse actions in the past two years. You must notify the Commission, meet any Nevada law‑study rules, and pay required fees. Your compact privilege ends when your home‑state license expires. If your home license is encumbered, you lose all compact privileges until it is cleared and two years pass. Nevada can collect your fingerprints and send them to the FBI for required background checks.
Stronger investigations and discipline under Compact
Starting July 1, 2025, Nevada can remove a compact privilege, fine a practitioner, issue subpoenas, and recover investigation costs when state law allows. The Nevada Board can also share investigation documents with other licensing boards and law enforcement, subject to confidentiality rules. These tools protect patients but raise risks and costs for practitioners who violate rules.
Compact commission, rules, and shared data
Beginning July 1, 2025, the law creates the Physical Therapy Compact Commission. The Commission can make binding rules, run a shared database of licenses and adverse actions, and audit and manage its budget. Member states must join the data system, use background checks, handle complaints, and report adverse actions. The Commission may fund itself with state assessments and fees, and its personnel have legal immunity for official acts.
Military PTs and spouses pick home state
Beginning July 1, 2025, active‑duty service members and their spouses can choose their Compact home state. You may select your home of record, your PCS state, or your current state of residence. This makes it easier to keep working when you move for military orders.
Updated terms for licensed physical therapists
Beginning July 1, 2025, Nevada statutes replace “registered physical therapist” with “licensed physical therapist.” This improves clarity and keeps the law consistent with modern terms.
License display and small name-change fee
Beginning July 1, 2025, PTs must display a Nevada license or proof of Compact authorization. The Board may charge up to $25 to change a name on a license. A PTA’s license remains valid while a supervising PT provides supervision.
Sponsors & Cosponsors
Sponsor
Elaine H. Marzola
Democratic • House
Cosponsors
There are no cosponsors for this bill.
Roll Call Votes
Senate vote • 5/21/2025
Final Passage - Senate (As Introduced)
Yes: 21 • No: 0
House vote • 4/22/2025
Final Passage - Assembly (As Introduced)
Yes: 41 • No: 1
Actions Timeline
Chapter 120.
5/29/2025legislatureApproved by the Governor.
5/29/2025legislatureEnrolled and delivered to Governor.
5/27/2025legislatureIn Assembly. To enrollment.
5/22/2025HouseRead third time. Passed. Title approved. (Yeas: 21, Nays: None.) To Assembly.
5/21/2025SenateTaken from General File. Placed on General File for next legislative day.
5/20/2025SenateRead second time.
5/19/2025SenateFrom committee: Do pass.
5/16/2025SenateRead first time. Referred to Committee on Commerce and Labor. To committee.
4/23/2025SenateIn Senate.
4/23/2025SenateRead third time. Passed. Title approved. (Yeas: 41, Nays: 1.) To Senate.
4/22/2025HouseTaken from General File. Placed on General File for next legislative day.
4/21/2025HouseTaken from General File. Placed on General File for next legislative day.
4/18/2025HouseTaken from General File. Placed on General File for next legislative day.
4/17/2025HouseTaken from General File. Placed on General File for next legislative day.
4/16/2025HouseTaken from General File. Placed on General File for next legislative day.
4/15/2025HouseTaken from General File. Placed on General File for next legislative day.
4/14/2025HouseTaken from General File. Placed on General File for next legislative day.
4/10/2025HouseTaken from General File. Placed on General File for next legislative day.
4/7/2025HouseTaken from General File. Placed on General File for next legislative day.
4/3/2025HouseTaken from General File. Placed on General File for next legislative day.
3/31/2025HouseTaken from General File. Placed on General File for next legislative day.
3/27/2025HouseTaken from General File. Placed on General File for next legislative day.
3/26/2025HouseRead second time.
3/25/2025HouseFrom committee: Do pass.
3/24/2025House
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