SF1686 (Legislative Session 94 (2025-2026))
Chiropractic practice inclusion of telemedicine services clarification provision; Board of Chiropractic Examiners having the authority to discipline a chiropractor who is not following executive order provision; Recognition of animal chiropractic sessions provision
Related bill: HF2292
AI Generated Summary
This bill clarifies and updates regulations regarding the practice of chiropractic in Minnesota.
Key provisions include:
- Telemedicine – It explicitly states that chiropractic services can be provided through telemedicine.
- Disciplinary Authority – It grants the Minnesota Board of Chiropractic Examiners the authority to discipline chiropractors who fail to follow executive orders.
- Animal Chiropractic – It reorganizes and clarifies the sections related to chiropractic care for animals, specifying that animal chiropractic does not include surgery, medication administration, or traditional veterinary diagnosis.
- Definitions Update – It updates definitions related to chiropractic care, including terms for chiropractic services, abnormal articulation, diagnostic and therapeutic services, and acupuncture.
- Acupuncture Regulation – It maintains restrictions on the use of acupuncture by chiropractors, requiring board-approved training and registration.
- Repealed Provisions – It repeals several outdated statutory sections related to chiropractic practice.
Overall, the bill modernizes chiropractic regulations in Minnesota while ensuring appropriate oversight and clarity in practice scope.
Bill text versions
- Introduction PDF file
Actions
| Date | Chamber | Where | Type | Name | Committee Name |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| February 19, 2025 | Senate | Floor | Action | Introduction and first reading | |
| February 19, 2025 | Senate | Floor | Action | Referred to | Health and Human Services |
Citations
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