HB1182

Provides relative to the rules governing Occupational Therapists and Occupational Therapy Assistants

Complete·6/23/26

Louisiana HB1182 updates rules for occupational therapists and assistants, including licensing fees and examination requirements.

Louisiana HB1182 revises the rules governing occupational therapists and occupational therapy assistants. It changes the examination body from the American Occupational Therapy Association, Inc. (AOTA) to the National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy (NBCOT). The bill updates the fee schedule for various licensing stages, such as initial application, renewal, and reciprocity. It also modifies the criteria for waiving the examination and granting a license to certain certified individuals.

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Sponsors

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Roll Call Votes

36 Yea

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2 Nay

RR

1 Absent

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Calendar

May 20

10:00 AM

Senate Committee on Health and Welfare

History

Jun 23

House

Becomes Act No. 933 without the Governor's signature.

Jun 23

House

Effective date: 08/01/2026.

May 28

House

Sent to the Governor for executive approval.