H 451
An Act relative to professional licensure and citizenship
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Bill overview
This bill requires professional licensing boards in Massachusetts to verify the citizenship status of applicants seeking licensure. It aims to ensure that individuals holding professional licenses are U.S. citizens. The bill directs boards to implement procedures for confirming applicants’ citizenship and to deny licensure to those who do not meet the requirements. This legislation seeks to align professional licensing with citizenship standards.
Key provisions
- Professional licensing boards must verify applicants’ citizenship.
- Boards must implement procedures to confirm citizenship status.
- Applicants lacking U.S. citizenship will be denied licensure.
- The bill applies to all professional licensing boards in Massachusetts.
- Boards are responsible for determining acceptable forms of proof of citizenship.
Who is affected
- Applicants for professional licenses
- Professional licensing boards
- Individuals seeking employment in licensed professions
- The professional licensing industry
- Potential immigrants to Massachusetts
Notable changes
- Introduces a requirement for citizenship verification for professional licenses.
- Creates a potential barrier to licensure for non-citizens.
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Primary sponsor
Francisco E. Paulino
Cosponsors
Francisco E. Paulino
Rita A. Mendes
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Bill H.451 194th (Current)
An Act relative to professional licensure and citizenship
By Representatives Paulino of Methuen and Mendes of Brockton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 451) of Francisco E. Paulino relative to required identification for applicants for professional licensure. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure.
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Presenters: Francisco E. Paulino , Rita A. Mendes
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Displaying 5 actions for Bill H.451
| Date | Branch | Action |
| 2/27/2025 | House | Referred to the committee on Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure |
| 2/27/2025 | Senate | Senate concurred |
| 4/23/2025 | Joint | Hearing scheduled for 04/29/2025 from 10:00 AM-01:00 PM in A-1 |
| 4/25/2025 | Joint | Hearing rescheduled to 04/29/2025 from 10:00 AM-05:00 PM in B-1 |
| 11/10/2025 | House | Accompanied a study order, see H4711 |
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