The proposed legislation, General Assembly Raised Bill No. 322, aims to establish a task force dedicated to studying issues related to consumer protection and occupational licensing. The task force will consist of various members, including appointees from the leadership of both the House and Senate, the Commissioner of Consumer Protection or their designee, and two individuals appointed by the Governor. The bill outlines that initial appointments must be made within thirty days of the bill's passage, and the task force is required to hold its first meeting within sixty days.
Additionally, the task force will be supported by the administrative staff of the relevant joint standing committee of the General Assembly. It is mandated to submit a report detailing its findings and recommendations by January 1, 2027, after which the task force will be dissolved. The bill introduces new legal language to establish this task force and does not delete any existing legal provisions.