House amendment to the 2nd edition expands the exceptions to GS 93B-15.3 (licensure recognition for individuals licensed in neighboring states) to include CPA's, licensed architects and licensed engineers. Makes organizational changes.
NEIGHBOR STATE LICENSE RECOGNITION ACT.
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AN ACT TO PROVIDE FOR OCCUPATIONAL LICENSURE RECOGNITION FOR INDIVIDUALS LICENSED IN CERTAIN NEIGHBORING STATES WHO ESTABLISH RESIDENCE IN THIS STATE.Intro. by Zenger, Tyson, Moss, Pless.
Bill History:
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Wed, 2 Apr 2025 House: Filed(link is external)
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Mon, 7 Apr 2025 House: Passed 1st Reading(link is external)
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Thu, 10 Apr 2025 House: Withdrawn From Com(link is external)
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Tue, 29 Apr 2025 House: Reptd Fav Com Substitute(link is external)
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Tue, 29 Apr 2025 House: Reptd Fav(link is external)
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Tue, 29 Apr 2025 House: Cal Pursuant Rule 36(b)(link is external)
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Tue, 29 Apr 2025 House: Placed On Cal For 04/30/2025(link is external)
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Wed, 30 Apr 2025 House: Amend Adopted A1(link is external)
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Wed, 30 Apr 2025 House: Passed 2nd Reading(link is external)
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Wed, 30 Apr 2025 House: Passed 3rd Reading(link is external)
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Wed, 30 Apr 2025 House: Ordered Engrossed(link is external)
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Thu, 1 May 2025 House: Regular Message Sent To Senate(link is external)
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Thu, 1 May 2025 Senate: Regular Message Received From House(link is external)
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Thu, 1 May 2025 Senate: Passed 1st Reading(link is external)
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Mon, 2 Jun 2025 Senate: Withdrawn From Com(link is external)
Bill Summaries:
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Bill H 763 (2025-2026)Summary date: Apr 30 2025 - View Summary
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Bill H 763 (2025-2026)Summary date: Apr 29 2025 - View Summary
House committee substitute to the 1st edition makes the following changes.
Modifies the exceptions to GS 93B-15.3, which grants certain occupational licenses for individuals licensed in neighboring states, so that State agency boards overseeing all health care practitioners licensed under GS Chapter 90 are excluded from the statute’s requirements (was, just those overseeing chiropractors, dentists, optometrists, physicians, and podiatrists). Makes a technical change.
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Bill H 763 (2025-2026)Summary date: Apr 7 2025 - View Summary
Enacts GS 93B-15.3, directing the occupational licensing board or a State agency licensing board except those overseeing chiropractors, dentists, optometrists, physicians, podiatrists, veterinarians and attorney licensure, to issue a license, certification, or registration to any applicant who establishes residence in this State and satisfies nine listed conditions, including that the applicant is currently licensed, certified, or registered in Georgia, South Carolina, Tennessee, Virginia, or West Virginia in the discipline applied for in this State at the same or substantially equivalent practice level, as determined by the occupational licensing board or State agency licensing board. Requires the relevant State board to suspend an application process if a disciplinary proceeding is pending in another state until it’s resolved. Requires the relevant State board to publish its requirements for licensure, as specified, on its website. Clarifies GS 93B-15.3 effect on other agreements and alternate pathways to licensure. Provides that the scope of the license, certification, or registration authorizes practicing in the State with the same rights and privileges as an individual whose home state is North Carolina. Requires each occupational board and State agency licensing board subject to GS 93B-15.3 to submit an annual report to the Secretary of State, the Attorney General, and the specified NCGA committee on the three specified matters by October 31, beginning on October 31, 2026. Effective October 1, 2025, and applies to applications for licensure, certification, or registration received on or after that date.