H 1400
An Act relative to maintenance of certification
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Bill overview
This bill, An Act relative to maintenance of certification, addresses requirements for healthcare professionals to maintain their licenses and certifications. It likely seeks to establish or modify processes related to continuing education, assessment, or other ongoing requirements necessary for maintaining professional competency. The bill was referred to the Joint Committee on Health Care Financing and has undergone several committee reviews and scheduling adjustments.
Key provisions
- Establishes requirements for healthcare professionals to maintain their certifications.
- Likely involves continuing education or assessment requirements.
- Was referred to the Joint Committee on Health Care Financing.
- Underwent multiple committee reviews and rescheduling of hearings.
- Related to ongoing professional competency standards.
- Addresses processes for maintaining professional licenses.
Who is affected
- Healthcare professionals
- Medical professionals
- Licensed healthcare providers
- Health care organizations
Notable changes
- The bill has been subject to multiple committee reviews and rescheduling of hearings.
- It focuses on maintaining professional certifications and competency.
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Primary sponsor
Edward R. Philips
Cosponsor
Edward R. Philips
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Bill H.1400 194th (Current)
An Act relative to maintenance of certification
By Representative Philips of Sharon, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1400) of Edward R. Philips for legislation relative to maintenance of certification. Health Care Financing.
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Bill Information
Bill Information
Presenter: Edward R. Philips Status: Referred to Joint Committee on Health Care Financing
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Displaying 10 actions for Bill H.1400
| Date | Branch | Action |
| 2/27/2025 | House | Referred to the committee on Health Care Financing |
| 2/27/2025 | Senate | Senate concurred |
| 4/3/2025 | House | Discharged to the committee on Public Health |
| 4/7/2025 | Senate | Senate concurred |
| 7/3/2025 | Joint | Hearing scheduled for 07/14/2025 from 01:00 PM-05:00 PM in A-1 |
| 7/14/2025 | Joint | Hearing rescheduled to 07/14/2025 from 01:00 PM-06:45 PM in A-1 and Virtual Hearing updated to New End Time |
| 7/14/2025 | Joint | Hearing rescheduled to 07/14/2025 from 01:00 PM-06:05 PM in A-1 and Virtual Hearing updated to New End Time |
| 10/27/2025 | House | Reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on Health Care Financing |
| 12/8/2025 | House | Reporting date extended to Wednesday, March 18, 2026 |
| 3/19/2026 | House | Reporting date extended to Monday, June 15, 2026 |
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