Bill
Bill > S2477
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Introduced
02/27/2025
02/27/2025
In Committee
09/11/2025
09/11/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
194th General Court
Bill Summary
For legislation relative to waiving education requirements for skilled veterans to be LPNs. Veterans and Federal Affairs.
AI Summary
This bill proposes to modify the existing licensing requirements for Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs) by allowing veterans who have satisfactorily completed medical training through the military to be exempt from certain traditional education requirements. Specifically, the bill amends Section 74A of Chapter 112 of the Massachusetts General Laws by inserting language that recognizes military medical training as a valid qualification for becoming an LPN. This change would provide skilled veterans with an alternative pathway to licensure, acknowledging the comprehensive medical training they receive during military service as equivalent to civilian educational prerequisites. By recognizing military medical training, the bill aims to make it easier for veterans to transition into nursing careers and address potential workforce shortages by leveraging the medical skills veterans have acquired during their military service.
Committee Categories
Budget and Finance, Military Affairs and Security
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on Senate Ways and Means (on 09/11/2025)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/194/S2477 |
| BillText | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/194/S2477.pdf |
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