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     STATE OF RHODE ISLAND

IN GENERAL ASSEMBLY

JANUARY SESSION, A.D. 2024

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A N   A C T

RELATING TO LABOR AND LABOR RELATIONS -- OCCUPATIONAL LICENSING

REFORM ACT

     

     Introduced By: Senator Thomas J. Paolino

     Date Introduced: March 01, 2024

     Referred To: Senate Labor

     It is enacted by the General Assembly as follows:

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     SECTION 1. Title 28 of the General Laws entitled "LABOR AND LABOR RELATIONS"

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is hereby amended by adding thereto the following chapter:

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CHAPTER 60

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OCCUPATIONAL LICENSING REFORM ACT

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     28-60-1. Occupational licensing reform – Reciprocity.

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     Any and all state licensing authorities shall be authorized to issue licenses to any individual

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moving into this state with a minimum of three (3) years of licensed practice, in good standing in

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any other state jurisdiction, as long as the individual's former home state of licensed practice

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requires a substantially equivalent education, experience and training as the state's licensure

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requirements.

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     SECTION 2. This act shall take effect upon passage.

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EXPLANATION

BY THE LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL

OF

A N   A C T

RELATING TO LABOR AND LABOR RELATIONS -- OCCUPATIONAL LICENSING

REFORM ACT

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     This act would authorize any and all state licensing authorities to issue licenses to

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individuals moving into this state with a minimum of three (3) years of practice, in good standing

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in any other state jurisdiction, as long as the individual's former home state requires a substantially

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equivalent education, experience and training as the respective state licensure requirements.

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     This act would take effect upon passage.

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