The bill H.472 amends various sections of Vermont's laws regarding the Office of Professional Regulation (OPR) and introduces new provisions related to fees, fund management, and the regulation of specific professions. Notably, it establishes a Secretary of State Services Fund to manage revenues, allowing the Secretary of State to collect and deposit funds from optional services, including data sales. The bill also revises fee structures for various professional licenses, increasing the verification of license fee from $20 to $30, and introducing new fees for apprenticeship applications, specialty endorsements, and disciplinary action surcharges. Additionally, it repeals certain provisions related to the payment of renewal fees for lapsed licenses and the regulation of motor vehicle racing.

Furthermore, the bill creates a new position for an Executive Officer for the Regulation of Mental Health Professions within the OPR, with an appropriation of $170,000 for fiscal year 2026. It mandates the OPR to report on proposed legislation for the regulation of massage therapy establishments by November 15, 2025. The act is set to take effect on July 1, 2025, with specific provisions regarding peer support provider fees taking effect on July 1, 2027.

Statutes affected:
As Introduced: 3-118, 3-125, 3-123, 3-127, 3-129, 26-281, 26-1645, 3-122, 26-1272, 26-93
As Passed By the House -- Official: 3-118, 3-125, 3-123, 3-127, 3-129, 26-281, 26-1645, 3-122, 26-1272, 26-93
As Passed By the House -- Unofficial: 3-118, 3-125, 3-123, 3-127, 3-129, 26-281, 26-1645, 3-122, 26-1272, 26-93