Environment
No direct effect
Neutral — no direct effect identified.
Benefits
- No material direct effect identified.
Risks
- No material direct effect identified.
StateMinnesotaIntroduced
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.
Ripper Repinski
HF 3825 status: Introduced — Secretary of State Chapter 115 05/27/26 (updated May 27, 2026).
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OpenStates
Confidence
Low
Analysis basis
OpenStates summary
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Overall Score
68OUT OF 100
Score:68/100 civic fit
Risk:Moderate Risk
Impact:High Impact 75/100
Constitutionality85%
Bipartisan70%
Public opinion65%
Bill summary
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.. Currently in House.
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Impact analysis
✦ AI analysisModeled effects across six domains, estimated from bill text and comparable legislation.
Economy
Positive outlook
60%
Benefits
- Standardizes professional requirements across multiple health fields
- Formalizes registration and licensure for massage and music therapists
- Provides clearer regulatory guidance for private practitioners
Risks
- Increased compliance and licensing costs for independent practitioners
- Fee structures may disproportionately impact low-revenue sole proprietorships
- Administrative complexity in transitioning to new licensing standards
Society
Positive outlook
65%
Benefits
- Protects patients through more rigorous professional standards
- Increases quality assurance in therapeutic services like music therapy
- Ensures providers meet updated training benchmarks
Risks
- Potential short-term reduction in service availability during transition
- Costs for licenses might be passed down to consumers
- Regulatory complexity may confuse patients regarding provider scopes
Technology Industry
No direct effect
Neutral — no direct effect identified.
Benefits
- No material direct effect identified.
Risks
- No material direct effect identified.
Civic Accountability
Positive outlook
70%
Benefits
- Establishes advisory councils for structured governance
- Imposes civil penalties for unlicensed or non-compliant practice
- Mandates reports to enhance legislative and public oversight
Risks
- Administrative burden of new council management
- Potential for inconsistent enforcement across disparate fields
- Risk of regulatory capture within specialized advisory councils
Public Health & Safety
Positive outlook
75%
Benefits
- Ensures safety via standardized practice for acupuncture and herbal medicine
- Updates scope of practice for APRNs and dentistry to current standards
- Improves patient safety through mandatory licensure for new fields
Risks
- Transition period may cause uncertainty in healthcare delivery
- Complex scope of practice modifications risk operational confusion
- Enforcement inconsistency could lead to temporary safety gaps
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OpenStates
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Low
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