H3866
An Act relative to waiving education requirements for skilled veterans to be LPNs
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Bill overview
This bill seeks to allow skilled veterans who have received medical training through the military to be eligible to become Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs) in Massachusetts, potentially bypassing traditional educational requirements. It proposes that the Board of Registration in Nursing establish a waiver program for these veterans. The goal is to recognize and streamline the process for veterans transitioning to healthcare careers, leveraging their existing medical skills.
Key provisions
- Authorize the Board of Registration in Nursing to create a waiver program.
- Allow military personnel with satisfactory medical training to apply for LPN licensure.
- Recognize training received through military medical programs.
- Potential for expedited licensure process for qualifying veterans.
Who is affected
- Skilled Veterans
- Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs)
- Board of Registration in Nursing
- Military Personnel
- Healthcare Providers
Notable changes
- May reduce the educational requirements for veterans seeking LPN licensure.
- Could lead to a faster pathway for veterans to enter the nursing profession.
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Bill H.3866 194th (Current)
An Act relative to waiving education requirements for skilled veterans to be LPNs
By Representative Lipper-Garabedian of Melrose, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3866) of Kate Lipper-Garabedian that the Board of Registration in Nursing be authorized to establish a waiver program for military personnel who satisfactorily complete medical training offered through the military. Veterans and Federal Affairs.
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Bill Information
Presenter: Kate Lipper-Garabedian Status: Referred to Joint Committee on Veterans and Federal Affairs
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Displaying 3 actions for Bill H.3866
| Date | Branch | Action |
| 2/27/2025 | House | Referred to the committee on Veterans and Federal Affairs |
| 2/27/2025 | Senate | Senate concurred |
| 7/16/2025 | Joint | Hearing scheduled for 07/22/2025 from 01:00 PM-05:00 PM in A-2 |
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