HB1253:

Professional and Occupational Regulation, Department of; licensure by apprenticeship.

Bill Summary:

Department of Professional and Occupational
Regulation; licensure by apprenticeship. Requires the regulatory
boards within the Department of Professional and Occupational Regulation
to grant a license to an applicant for licensure by apprenticeship
if the applicant has (i) completed an apprenticeship in an occupation
that is regulated by a board, and such board grants licensure to
individuals in such occupation or an occupation with a similar scope
of practice; (ii) passed all requisite examinations; and (iii) paid
all applicable fees, as determined by the board. The bill has a delayed
effective date of January 1, 2023.