CT HB06449

Department of Public Health shall issue occupational and professional licenses to state residents or military spouses relocating to Connecticut if applicants hold valid licenses in another state, have at least 4 years of experience, maintain good standing, pass background checks, and pay required fees (effective October 1, 2021).

Department of Consumer Protection shall issue occupational and professional licenses under similar conditions, with applicants required to take examinations, except military spouses may be exempted at the commissioner's discretion (effective October 1, 2021).

Applicants for unlicensed occupations in Connecticut may satisfy experience requirements by demonstrating 4+ years of related work experience with substantially similar scope within 5 years preceding application.

Commissioner of Public Health shall convene working groups by July 1, 2021 to determine whether Connecticut should join interstate licensure compacts and submit recommendations to the legislature by January 15, 2022.

Multiple state agencies shall report by January 1, 2022 on background check operations and the feasibility of establishing preclearance criminal history assessments prior to applicants beginning required education or training.