This bill aims to streamline the licensing and regulatory processes for various professions, including land surveyors, landscape architects, mental health practitioners, and medical imaging professionals, by amending existing statutes and repealing outdated provisions. Key changes include the transfer of responsibilities for processing license applications and conducting criminal history checks from the respective boards to the office of professional licensure and certification. The bill mandates that applicants submit a criminal history record release form to the office, which will oversee the review process, thereby centralizing and enhancing the efficiency of the licensing system. Additionally, the bill replaces references to "board" with "office" throughout the text, reflecting a shift in administrative oversight.

The legislation also introduces new provisions regarding the qualifications for various licenses, including those for school psychologists and professionals in cardiovascular invasive procedures and computed tomography. It emphasizes the need for current certifications from recognized organizations and clarifies the examination processes for applicants. Furthermore, the bill repeals several sections related to rulemaking authority, disciplinary actions, and advisory committees, aiming to simplify the regulatory framework. Notably, it establishes penalties for unlawful practice and modifies the expiration and renewal processes for licenses, ensuring they align with updated standards. The effective date for certain sections of the act is set for July 1, 2026, while the remainder will take effect 60 days after passage.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 310-A:67, 330-C:9, 330-A:6, 330-A:15-a, 420-J:8-c, 310-A:16, 310-A:18, 310-A:20, 329-B:6, 329-B:14-a, 329-B:15, 329-B:15-a, 329-B:17, 329-B:30, 315:6, 315:8, 285:10, 285:11, 285:13, 285:14, 311-B:5, 319-C:8, 310:2, 310:8
As Amended by the House: 310-A:67, 330-C:9, 330-A:6, 330-A:15-a, 420-J:8-c, 310-A:16, 310-A:18, 310-A:20, 329-B:6, 329-B:14-a, 329-B:15, 329-B:15-a, 329-B:17, 329-B:30, 315:6, 315:8, 285:10, 285:11, 285:13, 285:14, 311-B:5, 319-C:8, 310:2, 310:8, 205-D:12, 328-J:11, 310-A:208
As Amended by the Senate: 310-A:67, 330-C:9, 330-A:6, 330-A:15-a, 420-J:8-c, 310-A:16, 310-A:18, 310-A:20, 329-B:6, 329-B:14-a, 329-B:15, 329-B:15-a, 329-B:17, 329-B:30, 315:6, 315:8, 285:10, 285:11, 285:13, 285:14, 311-B:5, 319-C:8, 310:2, 310:8, 205-D:12, 328-J:11, 310-A:208
Version adopted by both bodies: 310-A:67, 330-C:9, 330-A:6, 330-A:15-a, 420-J:8-c, 310-A:16, 310-A:18, 310-A:20, 329-B:6, 329-B:14-a, 329-B:15, 329-B:15-a, 329-B:17, 329-B:30, 315:6, 315:8, 285:10, 285:11, 285:13, 285:14, 311-B:5, 319-C:8, 310:2, 310:8, 205-D:12, 328-J:11, 310-A:208
CHAPTERED FINAL VERSION: 310-A:67, 330-C:9, 330-A:6, 330-A:15-a, 420-J:8-c, 310-A:16, 310-A:18, 310-A:20, 329-B:6, 329-B:14-a, 329-B:15, 329-B:15-a, 329-B:17, 329-B:30, 315:6, 315:8, 285:10, 285:11, 285:13, 285:14, 311-B:5, 319-C:8, 310:2, 310:8, 205-D:12, 328-J:11, 310-A:208