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VT H0305
VT H0305An act relating to professions and occupations regulated by the Office of Professional Regulation
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Introduced
02/22/2023
02/22/2023
In Committee
05/04/2023
05/04/2023
Crossed Over
02/28/2023
02/28/2023
Passed
05/12/2023
05/12/2023
Dead
Vetoed
05/12/2023
05/12/2023
Veto Overridden
06/20/2023
06/20/2023
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
06/20/2023
06/20/2023
Introduced Session
2023-2024 Session
Bill Summary
An act relating to professions and occupations regulated by the Office of Professional Regulation.
AI Summary
This bill amends various provisions related to professions and occupations regulated by the Office of Professional Regulation (OPR) in Vermont. Key provisions include:
- Allowing OPR boards to designate hearing panels to conduct disciplinary hearings, and allowing the Director to appoint ad hoc members or designate a hearing panel if a board is unable to convene.
- Requiring OPR to apply uniform standards for assessing and approving continuing education offerings, and allowing synchronous virtual courses to qualify as in-person training for license renewal.
- Expanding the scope of practice for public health dental hygienists to use the silver modified atraumatic restorative technique (SMART), once the Board of Dental Examiners adopts rules governing the procedure.
- Authorizing pharmacy technicians to administer immunizations and perform COVID-19 tests, subject to training and other requirements.
- Increasing various professional licensing and registration fees regulated by OPR and the Secretary of State.
Committee Categories
Budget and Finance, Government Affairs
Sponsors (0)
No sponsors listed
Other Sponsors (1)
Government Operations and Military Affairs (House)
Last Action
Delivered to Secretary of State on June 23, 2023 (on 06/20/2023)
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