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IN HB1285

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/13/2015

Primary Sponsor

Charles Burton

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Origin

House of Representatives

2015 Regular Session

AI Summary

HB 1285 Summary

  • Establishes a new chapter (IC 25-1-18) creating a registry for private certifying organizations and individuals with private certification under state oversight by the Indiana Professional Licensing Agency.

  • Requires private certifying organizations seeking approval to meet seven criteria including publishing scope of practice, requiring personal qualifications and examinations, verifying credentials, maintaining a code of conduct, and certifying at least 50 individuals.

  • Mandates the agency hold a public hearing after receiving a completed application to determine if the organization meets requirements and if certified individuals will engage in lawful occupations.

  • Allows registered individuals to use the title "state certified" for a 2-year registration period, with registered organizations receiving 5-year certification periods requiring renewal.

  • Prohibits unregistered individuals from using the term "state certified" or similar designations, with violations constituting Class B infractions or Class A infractions if knowing or intentional.

  • Effective July 1, 2015.

Legislative Description

Private certifying organizations. Establishes a procedure for individuals to apply to the professional licensing agency (agency) to allow qualified individuals to become state certified and be placed on the electronic registry of professions. Requires a private certifying organization be certified by the agency. Prohibits an individual who is not state certified from using the title "state certified".

Last Action

Authored by Representative Burton

1/13/2015

Committee Referrals

Employment, Labor and Pensions1/13/2015

Full Bill Text

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