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Introduced
03/13/2025
03/13/2025
In Committee
03/13/2025
03/13/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
94th Legislature 2025-2026
Bill Summary
A bill for an act relating to health-related licensing; modifying occupational therapy licensure and application requirements; establishing fees; amending Minnesota Statutes 2024, sections 144A.43, subdivision 15; 144G.08, subdivision 45; 148.6401; 148.6402, subdivisions 1, 7, 8, 13, 14, 16, 16a, 19, 20, 23, 25, by adding subdivisions; 148.6403; 148.6404; 148.6405; 148.6408, subdivision 2, by adding a subdivision; 148.6410, subdivision 2, by adding a subdivision; 148.6412, subdivisions 2, 3; 148.6415; 148.6418; 148.6420, subdivision 1; 148.6423, subdivisions 1, 2, by adding a subdivision; 148.6425, subdivision 2, by adding subdivisions; 148.6428; 148.6432, subdivisions 1, 2, 3, 4, by adding a subdivision; 148.6435; 148.6438; 148.6443, subdivisions 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8; 148.6445, by adding subdivisions; 148.6448, subdivisions 1, 2, 4, 6; 148.6449, subdivisions 1, 2, 7; proposing coding for new law in Minnesota Statutes, chapter 148; repealing Minnesota Statutes 2024, sections 148.6402, subdivision 22a; 148.6420, subdivisions 2, 3, 4; 148.6423, subdivisions 4, 5, 7, 8, 9; 148.6425, subdivision 3; 148.6430; 148.6445, subdivisions 5, 6, 8.
AI Summary
This bill updates and modifies Minnesota's occupational therapy licensure and application requirements. The bill comprehensively revises regulations for occupational therapists and occupational therapy assistants, introducing several key changes. These include updating definitions, modifying licensure and renewal procedures, establishing new continuing education requirements, and clarifying supervision standards. The bill introduces a new interstate licensure compact privilege, updates grounds for disciplinary action, and streamlines application processes. Notably, the bill changes terminology from "credentialing" to "certification" in several sections, adds more specific requirements for license applications and renewals, and provides more detailed guidelines for professional practice. The bill also adds new fees, such as a $150 fee for interstate licensure compact privilege and a $500 fee for the active licensee mailing list. Overall, the legislation aims to enhance professional standards, improve regulatory clarity, and ensure consistent, high-quality occupational therapy practice in Minnesota.
Committee Categories
Health and Social Services
Sponsors (2)
Last Action
Hearing (08:30:00 3/26/2025 ) (on 03/26/2025)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.revisor.mn.gov/bills/bill.php?b=Senate&f=SF2571&ssn=0&y=2025 |
| BillText | https://www.revisor.mn.gov/bills/text.php?number=SF2571&version=0&session=ls94&session_year=2025&session_number=0&format=pdf |
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