Bill > HB1117

This bill amends the law regarding universal license recognition within the Department of Professional and Occupational Regulation (DPOR) by reducing the required duration of holding a professional or occupational license or government certification in another state from three years to one year for individuals applying for licensure or certification in the Commonwealth. This change aims to streamline the process for qualified professionals to practice in Virginia if they have a similar license from another U.S. state or territory and meet other established criteria, such as having a clean disciplinary record and passing any required examinations, with specific exceptions for certain boards that may immediately recognize licenses from neighboring states without an examination.