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H 588·VT·house

An act relating to professions and occupations regulated by the Office of Professional Regulation

Signed into LawFiled Jan 7, 2026
Sponsor: Matt Birong (D)
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House message: Governor approved bill on June 8, 2026

May 29, 2026

Summary

The legislation gives the Office of Professional Regulation authority to rescind licenses and act against fraudulent license use, while requiring board members to be adults appointed by the governor without Senate consent. It creates a limited academic dentist license, changes credential verification for foreign applicants, and alters requirements for midwives, pharmacists, pharmacy technicians, massage‑therapy establishments, and funeral service providers. The bill also adds reporting duties for health institutions and establishes an alternative disciplinary program for professionals with substance‑use issues.

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