HF 3825: Health occupations; licensing and scope of practice modified for acupuncture and herbal medicine practice, athletic training, mortuary science, social work, dentistry practice, marriage and family therapy, pharmacy practice, physical therapists, and advanced practice registered nurses; registration established for massage therapists and Asian bodywork therapists; licensure established for music therapists; unlicensed practice provisions modified; advisory councils established; civil penalties; reports required; fees imposed; and money appropriated.
HF 3825 status: Introduced — Secretary of State Chapter 115 05/27/26 (updated May 27, 2026).
What this bill does
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Bill summary
OfficialHealth occupations; licensing and scope of practice modified for acupuncture and herbal medicine practice, athletic training, mortuary science, social work, dentistry practice, marriage and family therapy, pharmacy practice, physical therapists, and advanced practice registered nurses; registration established for mass...
Key analysis
Impact analysis
Environment
Benefits
- No direct impact on environmental policy.
Risks
- No direct impact on environmental policy.
Economy
Benefits
- Standardizes professional practice and safety expectations.
- Creates clear regulatory pathways for emerging health fields.
Risks
- Increases compliance costs for small practices.
- Imposes new fees on professionals and businesses.
Society
Benefits
- Enhances consumer protection through formal licensure requirements.
- Improves quality of care through modernized scope definitions.
Risks
- Potential for reduced practitioner availability in certain sub-fields.
- Scope adjustments may lead to inter-professional practice friction.
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CurrentSecretary of State Chapter 115 05/27/26
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