Minnesota Legislature
HF 506
as introduced - 89th Legislature (2015 - 2016) Posted on 03/10/2015 08:41am
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A bill for an act
relating to health licensing; providing temporary licensing as an LPC, LPCC,
or LADC for former and current members of the military; amending Minnesota
Statutes 2014, sections 148B.53, by adding a subdivision; 148B.5301, by adding
a subdivision; 148F.025, by adding a subdivision.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF MINNESOTA:
Section 1.
Minnesota Statutes 2014, section 148B.53, is amended by adding a
subdivision to read:
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Expedited and temporary licensing for former and current members
of the military.
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(a) Applicants seeking licensure according to this subdivision must be:
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(1) an active duty military member;
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(2) the spouse of an active duty military member; or
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(3) a veteran who has left service in the two years preceding the date of license or
certification application, and has confirmation of an honorable or general discharge status.
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(b) A qualified applicant under this subdivision must provide evidence of:
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(1) a current valid license, certificate, or permit in another state without history of
disciplinary action by a regulatory authority in the other state; and
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(2) a current criminal background study without a criminal conviction that is
determined by the board to adversely affect the applicant's ability to become licensed.
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(c) A temporary license issued under this subdivision is effective for one year from
the initial licensure date.
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(d) During the temporary license period, the individual shall complete the licensed
professional counselor application for licensure.
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(e) In order to remain licensed after the expiration of the temporary license, an
individual must meet the requirements in subdivision 1, paragraphs (a) and (b).
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Sec. 2.
Minnesota Statutes 2014, section 148B.5301, is amended by adding a
subdivision to read:
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Expedited and temporary licensing for former and current members
of the military.
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(a) Applicants seeking licensure according to this subdivision must be:
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(1) an active duty military member;
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(2) the spouse of an active duty military member; or
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(3) a veteran who has left service in the two years preceding the date of license or
certification application, and has confirmation of an honorable or general discharge status.
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(b) A qualified applicant under paragraph (a) must provide evidence of:
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(1) a current valid license, certificate, or permit in another state without history of
disciplinary action by a regulatory authority in the other state; and
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(2) a current criminal background study without a criminal conviction that is
determined by the board to adversely affect the applicant's ability to become licensed.
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(c) A temporary license issued under this subdivision is effective for one year from
the initial licensure date.
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(d) During the temporary license period, the individual shall complete the licensed
professional clinical counselor application for licensure.
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(e) In order to remain licensed after the expiration of the temporary license, an
individual must meet the requirements in subdivisions 1 and 2.
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Sec. 3.
Minnesota Statutes 2014, section 148F.025, is amended by adding a subdivision
to read:
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Expedited and temporary licensing for former and current members
of the military.
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(a) Applicants seeking licensure according to this subdivision must be:
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(1) an active duty military member;
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(2) the spouse of an active duty military member; or
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(3) a veteran who has left service in the two years preceding the date of license or
certification application, and has confirmation of an honorable or general discharge status.
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(b) Applicants are required to comply with subdivisions 1 and 4.
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(c) A qualified applicant under paragraph (a) must provide evidence of:
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(1) a current valid license, certificate, or permit in another state without history of
disciplinary action by a regulatory authority in the other state; and
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(2) a current criminal background study without a criminal conviction that is
determined by the board to adversely affect the applicant's ability to become licensed.
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(d) A temporary license issued under this subdivision is effective for two years from
the initial licensure date.
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(e) During the temporary license period, the individual shall complete the application
for licensure required in subdivision 1.
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(f) In order to remain licensed after the expiration of the temporary license, an
individual must meet the requirements in subdivisions 2 and 3.
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