NEW OCCUPATION REGULATION
Sponsored By: Justin Slaughter (Democratic)
In Committee
Summary
Creates the PRIOR Act. Defines terms. Provides that a Pre-Regulatory Impact Assessment shall be completed and presented to the General Assembly before legislation creating a new occupational regulation, expanding the scope of practice of a licensed occupation, or increasing the personal qualification for an occupational regulation can be voted on by a committee or the General Assembly. Provides that, on or before the first day of the General Assembly's legislative session, the Speaker of the House of Representatives, the President of the Senate, and the Chair of each relevant committee shall assign to the relevant committee or legislative staff the responsibility to analyze legislation creating a new occupational regulation, expanding the scope of practice of a licensed occupation, or increasing the personal qualifications for an occupational regulation and the accompanying Pre-Regulatory Impact Application submitted by proponents of the legislation. Provides that the designated staff are responsible for (i) reviewing legislation that requires a Pre-Regulatory Impact Assessment to ensure the least restrictive regulation is being proposed and (ii) preparing a Pre-Regulatory Impact Assessment that shall be considered with the legislation by the General Assembly. Provides that a proponent of a piece of legislation shall submit a Pre-Regulation Impact Application to the designated staff. Sets forth requirements for an application. Sets forth actions that designated staff may take. Sets forth a temporary moratorium on the creation of new occupational regulations. Effective immediately.
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Bill Overview
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Sponsors & Cosponsors
Sponsor
Justin Slaughter
Democratic • House
Cosponsors
Barbara Hernandez
Democratic • House
Jed Davis
Republican • House
Kevin John Olickal
Democratic • House
La Shawn K. Ford
Democratic • House
Lisa Davis
Democratic • House
Martin McLaughlin
Republican • House
Roll Call Votes
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Actions Timeline
Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Martin McLaughlin
4/7/2025HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Jed Davis
4/3/2025HouseRule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee
3/21/2025HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. La Shawn K. Ford
3/19/2025HouseAssigned to Executive Committee
3/11/2025HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Kevin John Olickal
3/7/2025HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Barbara Hernandez
2/26/2025HouseReferred to Rules Committee
2/18/2025HouseFirst Reading
2/18/2025HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Lisa Davis
2/14/2025HouseFiled with the Clerk by Rep. Justin Slaughter
2/7/2025House
Bill Text
Introduced
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