HB 850: Provide licensing and regulation of community health workers
HB 850 status: Introduced — (H) Veto Override (updated Jun 27, 2025).
What this bill does
Overall score
Bill summary
OfficialProvide licensing and regulation of community health workers. Currently in House.
Key analysis
Impact analysis
Environment
Benefits
- No direct effect on environmental policy identified.
Risks
- No direct effect on environmental policy identified.
Economy
Benefits
- Standardizes professional credentials.
- May improve workforce quality and service delivery.
Risks
- Creates barriers to entry for new or existing workers.
- Potential for increased administrative costs for employers.
Society
Benefits
- Increases professional recognition for health workers.
- Could lead to more consistent public health outcomes.
Risks
- Potential reduction in worker supply due to new compliance burdens.
- Risk of creating occupational segregation if licensing hurdles are high.
How trustworthy & consequential it is
Source
OpenStates
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lowlow
Analysis status
OpenStates summary
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Analysis based solely on a brief legislative abstract.
Where it stands
Introduced
Current(H) Veto Override
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