H 4280
An Act relative to increasing language offerings for licensure exams
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Bill overview
This bill amends state law to expand language accessibility for professional license exams. It requires boards to offer practical and written examinations in English, Spanish, Vietnamese, Chinese, and Haitian Creole. Additionally, it mandates that the Division of Occupational Licensure provide written and practical exams in English and Spanish for hoisting machinery applicants and offers applications and exams in English, Spanish, and Portuguese for certain licenses.
Key provisions
- Boards must offer exams in English, Spanish, Vietnamese, Chinese, and Haitian Creole.
- The Division of Occupational Licensure must offer exams in English and Spanish for hoisting machinery applicants.
- License applications and exams must be available in English, Spanish, and Portuguese.
Who is affected
- Applicants for professional licenses
- Licensed professionals
- Boards overseeing professional licenses
- The Division of Occupational Licensure
Notable changes
- Expands language options for licensure exams beyond current offerings.
- Requires specific language accessibility for hoisting machinery licenses.
- Broadens language availability for license applications and exams.
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Primary sponsor
Joint Committee on Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure
Cosponsor
David Henry Argosky LeBoeuf
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An Act relative to increasing language offerings for licensure exams
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Bill Information
Sponsor: Joint Committee on Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure Status: Referred to House Committee on Ways and Means
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Bill History
Displaying 3 actions for Bill H.4280
| Date | Branch | Action |
| 7/23/2025 | House | Reported from the committee on Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure |
| 7/23/2025 | House | New draft of H423 |
| 7/23/2025 | House | Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on House Ways and Means |
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