HB5147 Summary

• Establishes maximum fees for original licensure and renewal across nine regulated professions under the Department of Financial and Professional Regulation, including athletic trainers, social workers, dietitian nutritionists, massage therapists, occupational therapists, pharmacy technicians, veterinary technicians, barbers/cosmetologists, and private detectives/security professionals.

• Limits total fees required to enter a profession to not exceed double the original license fee.

• Sets specific maximum original licensure fees ranging from $30 (barbers/cosmetologists) to $250 (social work continuing education sponsors) and renewal fees ranging from $15-$125 per year depending on profession.

• Replaces previous provisions allowing the Department to set fees by rule with statutory fee caps, while maintaining existing provisions for examination fees and penalties for returned checks.