The bill H.F. No. 4247 introduces comprehensive regulations and licensing requirements for various health-related professions in Minnesota, including the establishment of new roles such as transfer care specialists and behavior analysts, as well as the licensure of veterinary technicians. It modifies existing provisions related to veterinary supervision and dental assistant licensure, while also removing certain collaboration requirements for physician assistants in psychiatric treatments. The bill further addresses provisional licensure for social workers, guest licensure for marriage and family therapists, and pharmacy reporting requirements, with appropriations allocated for these initiatives. Key insertions include the definition and registration process for transfer care specialists, who will operate under the supervision of licensed morticians, and the establishment of a Behavior Analyst Advisory Council to oversee the licensure of behavior analysts.

Additionally, the bill creates interstate compacts for various professions, including physician assistants, occupational therapists, physical therapists, licensed professional counselors, audiologists, speech-language pathologists, dentists, dental hygienists, and social workers. These compacts aim to streamline licensing processes and enhance regulatory oversight across member states. The bill outlines provisions for dispute resolution, enforcement mechanisms, and the process for member states to withdraw from the compact. It also includes appropriations from the state government special revenue fund to support the implementation of these new regulations and compacts, ensuring that necessary resources are allocated for effective administration. Overall, the legislation seeks to improve the regulatory framework for health professions in Minnesota while facilitating interstate practice.

Statutes affected:
1st Engrossment: 149A.01, 149A.02, 149A.03, 149A.09, 149A.11, 149A.60, 149A.61, 149A.62, 149A.63, 149A.65, 149A.70, 149A.90, 156.001, 156.07, 156.12, 150A.06, 147A.09, 148D.061, 148D.062, 148D.063, 148E.055, 151.065, 151.066
2nd Engrossment: 149A.01, 149A.02, 149A.03, 149A.09, 149A.11, 149A.60, 149A.61, 149A.62, 149A.63, 149A.65, 149A.70, 149A.90, 156.001, 156.07, 156.12, 150A.06, 147A.09, 148D.061, 148D.062, 148D.063, 148E.055, 151.065, 151.066
1st Unofficial Engrossment: 149A.01, 149A.02, 149A.03, 149A.09, 149A.11, 149A.60, 149A.61, 149A.62, 149A.63, 149A.65, 149A.70, 149A.90, 156.001, 156.07, 156.12, 150A.06, 147A.09, 148D.061, 148D.062, 148D.063, 148E.055, 151.01, 148.56, 147.037, 147B.01, 147B.03, 147B.05, 147B.06, 147D.03, 148.241, 152.12, 256B.0625, 144.0572, 148.511, 148.512, 148.513, 148.514, 148.515, 148.518, 148.519, 148.5191, 148.5192, 148.5193, 148.5194, 148.5195, 148.5196
CCR-HF4247: 149A.01, 149A.02, 149A.03, 149A.09, 149A.11, 149A.60, 149A.61, 149A.62, 149A.63, 149A.65, 149A.70, 149A.90, 156.001, 156.07, 156.12, 150A.06, 147A.09, 148D.061, 148D.062, 148D.063, 148E.055, 148.56, 144.0572, 148.511, 148.512, 148.513, 148.514, 148.515, 148.518, 148.519, 148.5191, 148.5192, 148.5193, 148.5194, 148.5195, 148.5196
CCR-HF4247A: 149A.01, 149A.02, 149A.03, 149A.09, 149A.11, 149A.60, 149A.61, 149A.62, 149A.63, 149A.65, 149A.70, 149A.90, 156.001, 156.07, 156.12, 150A.06, 147A.09, 148D.061, 148D.062, 148D.063, 148E.055, 144.0572, 148.511, 148.512, 148.513, 148.514, 148.515, 148.518, 148.519, 148.5191, 148.5192, 148.5193, 148.5194, 148.5195, 148.5196