MN HF3348

Establishes state licensure for certified child life specialists in Minnesota under new chapter 148H, effective July 1, 2027, with the Board of Social Work overseeing regulation and a five-member Certified Child Life Specialist Advisory Council providing guidance.

Requires applicants to hold national certification from the Child Life Certification Commission, possess a bachelor's or master's degree in child life or related field, complete a clinical internship, pass the certification exam, and accumulate 4,000-6,000 hours of postdegree professional experience plus 50-100 hours of supervised practice.

Creates a phased implementation timeline: Advisory Council established by January 1, 2028; initial licensees approved by July 1, 2028; general applications accepted starting July 1, 2029.

Mandates biennial license renewal with 30 hours of continuing education (including 3 hours in ethics), and allows licensure by reciprocity for practitioners holding equivalent credentials from other jurisdictions.

Authorizes disciplinary actions including license revocation, suspension, and civil penalties up to $7,500 per violation; unauthorized practice or use of protected titles beyond 36 months constitutes a misdemeanor.