Bill

SB 679

85(R) - 2017
Senate Business & Commerce
House Public Health
Senate Business & Commerce
House Public Health
Business, Industry, & Commerce

Vote Recommendation

Yes
  • Positive
  • Neutral
  • Neutral
  • Positive
  • Neutral

Author(s)

Kelly Hancock

Sponsor(s)

Tony Dale

Bill Caption

Relating to the authority of chiropractors to form certain business entities with certain other professions.

Fiscal Notes

From the Legislative Budget Board: No significant fiscal implication to the State is anticipated.

Bill Analysis

Under current law, licensed doctors, osteopathy, and podiatrists can form a jointly owned corporation to perform health care services. SB 679 would allow licensed chiropractors to also form a jointly owned corporation. 

Vote Recommendation Notes

This bill enhances our free market and limited government by expanding access for chiropractors to form certain businesses. We support SB 679.