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HRS §461J-8

Grandfathering of physical therapist licenses

This section is a one-time rule for physical therapists already licensed by the health department before January 1, 1986. If you were practicing the day before that date, you automatically get a license under this chapter without taking an exam or meeting education requirements.

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The statute, as written — License without necessity of examination or meeting the education requirement

All persons holding licenses as physical therapists from the department of health and in practice on the day prior to January 1, 1986, shall be licensed under this chapter on January 1, 1986, without necessity of examination or meeting the education requirement.
Read the official text at capitol.hawaii.gov ↗as published Jan 6, 2026our copy taken Aug 20, 2026

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