Certified child life specialist licensure established, rulemaking permitted, and civil and criminal penalties provided.

HF 3348 establishes a new licensing requirement for certified child life specialists in Minnesota, effective July 1, 2027. It requires individuals providing child life services (like stress mitigation, therapeutic play, and family support for children) to Minnesota residents to hold a state license, directly affecting current and future practitioners seeking independent practice. The bill defines key terms, creates a licensing process through the Board of Social Work, and includes civil/criminal penalties for unauthorized practice. It does not change existing certification standards but adds a state licensing layer for those practicing independently within Minnesota.