Virginia 2023 Regular Session Status: Enacted

HB 2180 — Professional and Occupational Regulation, Department of; universal license recognition.

Last action — Acts of Assembly Chapter text (CHAP0002)

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    Passed House of Delegates
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    Passed Senate
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    To Executive
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    Enacted

This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced January 11, 2023. Enacted.

Signed by Governor Glenn Youngkin (Republican) on March 03, 2023.

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Advancing 38% · moderate confidence

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Bill Text

What changed in the latest version

48 added · 46 removed

Plain-language change summary

The bill HB 2180 has been updated to clarify the process for recognizing professional licenses from other states in Virginia. Key changes include specific conditions that applicants must meet, such as holding a valid license for at least three years and having a clean record without pending complaints. This amendment aims to make it easier for licensed professionals from other states to work in Virginia, helping to fill labor shortages and streamline the licensing process for new residents.

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SESSION ENROLLED VIRGINIA ACTS OF ASSEMBLY –– CHAPTER E An Act to amend the Code of Virginia by adding in Chapter 2 of Title 54.1 a section numbered N 54.1-205, relating to Department of Professional and Occupational Regulation;
VIRGINIA ACTS OF ASSEMBLY -- 2023 SESSION CHAPTER 2 An Act to amend the Code of Virginia by adding in Chapter 2 of Title 54.1 a section numbered 54.1-205, relating to Department of Professional and Occupational Regulation;
R O [H 2180] L Approved L Be it enacted by the General Assembly of Virginia:
[H 2180] Approved March 3, 2023 Be it enacted by the General Assembly of Virginia:
That the Code of Virginia is amended by adding in Chapter 2 of Title 54.1 a section numberedE 54.1-205 as follows:
That the Code of Virginia is amended by adding in Chapter 2 of Title 54.1 a section numbered 54.1-205 as follows:
D § 54.1-205.
§ 54.1-205.
The regulatory boards within the Department of Professional and Occupational Regulation shall, upon application by an individual, recognize licenses or certificates issued by another state as fulfillment of qualifications for licensure or government certification in the Commonwealth if the fol1.
The regulatory boards within the Department of Professional and Occupational Regulation shall, upon application by an individual, recognize licenses or certificates issued by another state as following conditions are met:
The individual holds a current and valid professional or occupational license or government certification in another state in a profession or occupation with a similar scope of practice, Hs determined by the board in the Commonwealth;
for licensure or government certification in the Commonwealth if the 1.
B 2.
The individual holds a current and valid professional or occupational license or government certification in another state in a profession or occupation with a similar scope of practice, as determined by the board in the Commonwealth;
The individual has held the professional or occupational license or government certificat1on in the other state for at least three years;
2.
0 3.
The individual has held the professional or occupational license or government certification in the other state for at least three years;
The board in the other state or state of original licensure required the individual to paRs an examination and to meet certain standards related to education, training, or experience;
3.
board in the other state holds the individual in good standing;nts against the individual, and the 5.
The board in the other state or state of original licensure required the individual to pass an examination and to meet certain standards related to education, training, or experience;
4.
There are no pending investigations or unresolved complaints against the individual, and the board in the other state holds the individual in good standing;
5.
The regulatory boards within the Department of Professional and Occupational Regulation shall, qualifications for licensure or government certification in the Commonwealth if the following conditions are met:
The regulatory boards within the Department of Professional and Occupational Regulation shall, upon application by an individual, recognize work experience in another state as fulfillment of qualifications for licensure or government certification in the Commonwealth if the following conditions are met:
certification;
3.
andal passes any examination required by the board of applicants for licensure or 4.
The individual passes any examination required by the board of applicants for licensure or certification;
and 4.
possession, or jurisdiction of the United States.
D.
or "another state" means any state, territory, E.
For purposes of this section, "other state" or "another state" means any state, territory, possession, or jurisdiction of the United States.
E.
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Action History

  1. Acts of Assembly Chapter text (CHAP0002)

  2. Approved by Governor-Chapter 2 (effective 7/1/23)

  3. Governor's Action Deadline 11:59 p.m., March 27, 2023

  4. Enrolled Bill communicated to Governor on March 2, 2023

  5. Signed by President

  6. Signed by Speaker

  7. Impact statement from DPB (HB2180ER)

  8. Bill text as passed House and Senate (HB2180ER)

  9. Enrolled

  10. Passed Senate (40-Y 0-N)

  11. Read third time

  12. Constitutional reading dispensed (37-Y 0-N)

  13. Reported from General Laws and Technology (15-Y 0-N)

  14. Referred to Committee on General Laws and Technology

  15. Constitutional reading dispensed

  16. Impact statement from DPB (HB2180H1)

  17. VOTE: Block Vote Passage (100-Y 0-N)

  18. Read third time and passed House BLOCK VOTE (100-Y 0-N)

  19. Engrossed by House - committee substitute HB2180H1

  20. Committee substitute agreed to 23104984D-H1

  21. Read second time

  22. Read first time

  23. Committee substitute printed 23104984D-H1

  24. Reported from General Laws with substitute (22-Y 0-N)

  25. Subcommittee recommends reporting with substitute (6-Y 0-N)

  26. House subcommittee amendments and substitutes offered

  27. Assigned GL sub: Subcommittee #1

  28. Impact statement from DPB (HB2180)

  29. Referred to Committee on General Laws

  30. Prefiled and ordered printed; offered 01/11/23 23104159D

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Co-sponsors (0)

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Who sponsors HB 2180?
HB 2180 is sponsored by James W. Morefield.
What is the current status of HB 2180?
This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced January 11, 2023. Enacted.
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