Plain language written materials required for state-issued professional licensing, and report required.

HF 3227 requires Minnesota state licensing commissioners to rewrite the written portions of professional licensing exams using plain language by February 2026. It mandates specific writing rules like using active voice, short sentences, common words, and direct "you" addressing to make exams clearer for applicants. The bill directly affects license seekers taking state-issued exams (e.g., for nurses, contractors, or other professions) by ensuring the written test assesses knowledge, not reading difficulty. Commissioners must also submit a 2027 report detailing how each license type implemented these changes. This is a concrete policy change focused on improving accessibility of licensing exams.