Proposed Bill No. 166, introduced by Senator Anwar of the 3rd District, aims to amend title 20 of the general statutes to reduce the initial licensing fee for health care professionals by twenty percent. This bill has been referred to the Committee on FINANCE, REVENUE AND BONDING during the February Session of 2024.

The purpose of the bill is straightforward: to make it more affordable for health care professionals to obtain their initial license to practice by cutting the fee by one-fifth. The bill does not include specific details on the current fee structure or how the reduction will be implemented, but it clearly states the intent to lessen the financial burden on new health care professionals entering the workforce.