Healthcare (Medical Licensing) in Minnesota

in committee · Minnesota · Senate May 17, 2025

SF 3530: Child life specialists licensure establishment, rulemaking permittance, and civil and criminal penalties provisions

SF 3530 establishes a state licensure requirement for certified child life specialists in Minnesota, effective July 1, 2029. It requires individuals to hold a valid license from the Board of Social Work to practice independently or provide services to Minnesota residents, meaning they must first be certified by the Child Life Certification Commission and meet the Board's standards. The Board will set rules for licensure, continuing education, and disciplinary actions, and must create an advisory council by January 1, 2028. Violations of these rules may result in civil or criminal penalties.

Topics ✓ Healthcare

Sub-Topics Medical Licensing

in committee · Minnesota · House Apr 24, 2025

HF 1913: Licensing requirements amended for graduates of foreign medical schools, commissioner of health authorized to remedy violations by employers of limited license holders, employers of limited license holders required to carry medical malpractice insurance, and limited license holders required to provide periodic certification to the medical board.

HF 1913 creates a new limited medical license for graduates of foreign medical schools who meet specific criteria, including 60 months of practice outside the U.S. in the past decade, working in a collaborative agreement within a rural or underserved area, and providing evidence of a job offer. It requires employers of these limited license holders to carry medical malpractice insurance and pay at least the equivalent of a medical resident's salary, while prohibiting retaliation for reporting violations. Limited license holders must submit periodic certification to the medical board confirming their employment and good standing every six months. The bill also establishes a pathway to full licensure after two years of practice (1,692 hours annually), passing all USMLE/COMLEX-USA steps, and obtaining a recommendation letter.

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Sub-Topics Medical Licensing

in committee · Minnesota · Senate Feb 17, 2025

SF 1534: Speech language pathology assistants requirements clarification provision, amending licensure fees, and appropriation

This bill clarifies requirements for speech language pathology assistants (SLPAs) in Minnesota, directly affecting SLPAs and their supervising licensed speech-language pathologists. It establishes specific supervision rules, requiring documented consultative supervision at least once every 30 days, direct supervision for client interactions every 60 days, and limiting supervisors to two full-time SLPAs. The bill also increases the initial and renewal licensure fee for SLPAs to $493, while maintaining existing fees for pathologists. Finally, it appropriates funds for implementing these changes under Minnesota Statutes sections 148.511-148.5198.

Topics ✓ Healthcare

Sub-Topics Medical Licensing

in committee · Minnesota · Senate Apr 24, 2025

SF 3241: Interfaith Action workforce development grant appropriation

This bill appropriates funds from Minnesota's general fund to provide a grant to Interfaith Action for workforce development services. It directly supports individuals experiencing housing instability by funding job training, placement assistance, and employer connections. Key provisions include covering licensure/certification costs for high-demand health care roles, expanding child care workforce training, and creating direct hiring pathways through employer partnerships. The grant specifically targets economic opportunity for a vulnerable population, with no additional eligibility or administrative requirements described in the text.

Topics ✓ Budget & Taxes ✓ Healthcare ✓ Housing ✓ Labor & Employment

Sub-Topics Medical Licensing Property Development Professional Licensing Workforce Development

in committee · Minnesota · House Mar 5, 2025

HF 1825: Requirements for speech language pathology assistants clarified.

HF 1825 clarifies supervision requirements for speech-language pathology assistants (SLPAs) in Minnesota. It requires supervising licensed pathologists to document at least one hour of consultative supervision per SLPA every 30 days, maintain specific credentials (including a clinical certificate and 10 hours of supervision training), and limit supervision to no more than two full-time SLPAs per pathologist. The bill also updates licensure fees for SLPAs to $493 for both initial licensure and renewal. These changes directly affect SLPAs, their supervising pathologists, and healthcare facilities employing them under Minnesota’s health occupation regulations.

Topics ✓ Healthcare

Sub-Topics Medical Licensing

in committee · Minnesota · House Mar 16, 2026

HF 362: Licensure for massage therapy and Asian bodywork therapy established, fees established, criminal penalties provided, and money appropriated.

HF 362 establishes a state licensing system for massage therapists and Asian bodywork therapists in Minnesota. It requires practitioners to meet specific educational standards (including minimum contact hours), pass a credentialing exam, and obtain a license from the Minnesota Department of Health. The bill defines both practices (e.g., Asian bodywork therapy uses techniques like pressing and stretching based on Chinese medical principles), sets application and renewal fees, and includes criminal penalties for practicing without a license. This directly affects therapists seeking to legally provide these services and ensures they meet standardized training and safety requirements, while also providing funding for implementation.

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Sub-Topics Medical Licensing

in committee · Minnesota · House Mar 6, 2025

HF 1752: Licensure requirements for dental hygienists amended.

HF 1752 amends Minnesota's licensure requirements for dental hygienists under Statutes 150A.06. It establishes two pathways for applicants: (1) graduation from an accredited U.S. dental hygiene program requiring at least two years of education, or (2) a foreign dental degree comparable to a D.D.S. or D.M.D. All applicants must pass the National Board of Dental Hygiene exam, a clinical competency exam, and a test on Minnesota dental laws. The bill also specifies that applicants failing the clinical exam twice must complete additional training before retaking it, and imposes separate fees for reapplying. These changes directly affect individuals seeking to become licensed dental hygienists in Minnesota.

Topics ✓ Healthcare

Sub-Topics Medical Licensing

in committee · Minnesota · Senate Mar 20, 2025

SF 2811: Test and professional licensure preparation services provision and appropriation

SF 2811 establishes a free test and professional licensure preparation program for public college students and dislocated workers in Minnesota. The program provides free access to exam prep services for tests like the MCAT, LSAT, GRE, GMAT, nursing, teaching, real estate, and securities exams. The commissioner must contract with a vendor to deliver these services, prioritize participants receiving state grants if funds are limited, and submit annual reports on program effectiveness and participation. The bill appropriates $5 million for fiscal year 2026 and $5 million for fiscal year 2027 to fund this initiative.

Topics ✓ Budget & Taxes ✓ Education ✓ Healthcare ✓ Labor & Employment

Sub-Topics Medical Licensing Professional Licensing

died · Minnesota · Senate Apr 2, 2025

SF 832: Licensed certified midwife definitions modifications; certified midwife licensure establishment; licensed certified midwife services medical assistance coverage expansion

SF 832 establishes a new licensure for certified midwives in Minnesota and expands Medicaid coverage to include their services. The bill creates specific definitions for "licensed certified midwives" and outlines their scope of practice, including prenatal care, childbirth, postpartum support, and gynecological care. It requires midwives to hold national certification from the American Midwifery Certification Board and be licensed by the Minnesota Board of Nursing. This law directly affects certified midwives seeking to practice legally and low-income patients receiving Medicaid-covered midwifery care.

Topics ✓ Healthcare

Sub-Topics Healthcare Workforce Medical Licensing Women's Health

in committee · Minnesota · House Mar 6, 2025

HF 1688: Technical changes made to social work licensure regarding provisional licenses.

HF 1688 makes technical updates to Minnesota's social work licensure rules for provisional (temporary) licenses. It clarifies requirements for students and graduates needing temporary licenses to practice while awaiting full licensure, including adding provisions for those completing degrees from programs "in candidacy status" with accrediting bodies. The bill specifies that applicants must show they've applied for licensure, paid fees, passed exams, completed accredited education, and have no practice violations. Temporary licenses expire after six months, cannot be renewed, and holders must use specific titles (like "Temporary License Baccalaureate Social Worker") until full licensure is granted.

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Sub-Topics Medical Licensing

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