S04892Introduced in the Senate
Provides that supervision by a licensed physical therapist of a physical therapist assistant shall be continuous but shall not require the physical presence of the licensed physical therapist at the time and place where services are being performed; requires a licensed physical therapist to be available for consultation with the physical therapist assistant or the patient within a reasonable amount of time.
Introduced by Toby Stavisky, District 11
What does this bill do?
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Official description
Provides that supervision by a licensed physical therapist of a physical therapist assistant shall be continuous but shall not require the physical presence of the licensed physical therapist at the time and place where services are being performed; requires a licensed physical therapist to be available for consultation with the physical therapist assistant or the patient within a reasonable amount of time.
Where it stands
SIGNED CHAP.549
November 21, 2025
How did lawmakers vote?
Assembly votes
1 recorded vote · each counted separately
Senate votes
2 recorded votes · each counted separately
AssemblyStage: Assembly Floor Vote - Final Passage · June 12, 2025
144
Yes
0
No
6
Absent or Not Voting
150 assemblymembers recorded in this Assembly vote. Colors show vote categories only, not whether a vote was good or bad.
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See how each assemblymember voted
| Assemblymember | District | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Tommy Schiavoni | 1 | Yes |
| Jodi Giglio | 2 | Yes |
| Joseph DeStefano | 3 | Yes |
| Rebecca Kassay | 4 | Yes |
| Doug Smith | 5 | Yes |
| Philip Ramos | 6 | Yes |
| Jarett Gandolfo | 7 | Yes |
| Michael Fitzpatrick | 8 | Yes |
| Michael Durso | 9 | Yes |
| Steve Stern | 10 | Yes |
Bill history
REFERRED TO HIGHER EDUCATION
1ST REPORT CAL.458
2ND REPORT CAL.
ADVANCED TO THIRD READING
AMENDED ON THIRD READING 4892A
AMENDED ON THIRD READING 4892B
PASSED SENATE
DELIVERED TO ASSEMBLY
referred to higher education
substituted for a7832
ordered to third reading cal.132
passed assembly
returned to senate
DELIVERED TO GOVERNOR
SIGNED CHAP.549
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