HB 1166 Summary

• Creates sections 43-51-12.1 and 43-51-12.2 to establish licensure pathways for foreign practitioners who are state residents in North Dakota.

• Allows boards to grant licenses or case-by-case exceptions to foreign practitioners demonstrating at least two years of experience in the preceding four years and no substantial public harm risk.

• Establishes provisional licenses or temporary permits (not exceeding two years) for applicants who substantially meet requirements; automatically issues provisional license if board fails to act within 30 days of completed application.

• Modifies teacher licensure law to allow military spouses and foreign practitioners who are state residents to obtain teaching licenses under the new foreign practitioner provisions.

• Requires all occupational and professional boards to review their laws and rules for consistency with the new foreign practitioner sections by August 2022 and report findings to legislative management.