The bill recreates, with amendments, the Occupational Therapy
Practice Act (Act), which repealed September 1, 2020. Specifically, the bill:
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Recreates and extends the Act for 9 years, until 2030;
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Modifies the legislative declaration and definitions related to the scope of practice of occupational therapy;
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Designates occupational therapy consultant, M.O.T., M.O.T./L., occupational therapy assistant, O.T.A., and C.O.T.A. as protected titles and clarifies that individuals who legally practice temporarily as occupational therapists in Colorado may use protected titles;
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Reorders and amends certain provisions concerning examinations and applications for licensure by occupational therapists and occupational therapy assistants;
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Adds certain prohibited behaviors as grounds for discipline; and
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Removes obsolete language.
