Bill > HB1290

This bill amends Title 63 of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes to establish new requirements for advisory opinions and notices by licensing boards and commissions. Under the bill, when a licensed professional submits a written request, the relevant licensing board must provide a written advisory opinion within 30 business days, interpreting or clarifying the applicability of a statute or regulation to that specific licensee. These advisory opinions will be binding only for the individual who requested them, will not require a formal board vote, and will be considered public records that can be posted online. Additionally, licensing boards must issue advisory notices to provide general guidance on topics of widespread interest, such as changes in statutes or regulations. The bill requires each licensing board to create implementing regulations within 18 months of the law's effective date, which will occur 60 days after passage. The goal appears to be increasing transparency and providing clearer guidance to licensed professionals about regulatory interpretations that affect their work.

Labor and Employment

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