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HF 3348

Certified child life specialist licensure established, rulemaking permitted, and civil and criminal penalties provided.

2025-2026 Regular Session Introduced by Joe Schomacker

Minnesota HF 3348 would create a formal licensure program for certified child life specialists, with rules, ongoing governance, and penalties for violations.

Introduction and first reading, referred to Health Finance and Policy
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Bill Summary · HF 3348

Summary of Minnesota HF 3348 (2025-2026)

Title

Certified child life specialist licensure established, rulemaking permitted, and civil and criminal penalties provided.

Purpose and Intent

HF 3348 proposes to establish a formal licensure framework for certified child life specialists in Minnesota. The bill aims to regulate the profession to ensure standardized qualifications, protect the public, and provide a mechanism for ongoing professional governance through administrative rulemaking. It also sets out civil and criminal penalties for violations of the licensure requirements.

Key Provisions and Changes

  • Licensure Establishment

    • Creates an official licensure program for certified child life specialists (CCLS) in Minnesota.
    • Establishes eligibility criteria for licensure (e.g., education, certification, examination requirements), and the process to apply, renew, and maintain licensure.
    • Grants authority to a designated state board or regulatory body to administer the licensure program.

  • Rulemaking Authority

    • Allows the relevant health or professional regulation board to adopt rules necessary to implement the licensure program.
    • Rules may cover standards of practice, continuing education requirements, scope of practice, disciplinary procedures, and related governance.

  • Disciplinary and Penalty Provisions

    • Sets forth civil penalties for violations of licensure requirements (e.g., practicing without a license, violation of scope of practice, or unprofessional conduct).
    • Establishes criminal penalties for more serious offenses as defined by the bill, potentially including practicing without a license or knowingly violating licensure provisions.
    • Provides due process mechanisms (notice, opportunity for hearing) as part of disciplinary actions.

  • Administrative and Enforcement Framework

    • Creates a licensure board or designates an existing one to administer licensure, conduct disciplinary actions, and enforce penalties.
    • Outlines application processing timelines and renewal cycles (e.g., license validity period, renewal deadlines, and any late renewal penalties).

  • Scope of Practice (Implied)

    • Defines or clarifies the professional scope for certified child life specialists within clinical, hospital, or pediatric settings.
    • Aligns with standards used by national certifying bodies for child life specialists.

Who Is Affected

  • Certified Child Life Specialists (CCLS)

    • Individuals practicing or seeking to practice as child life specialists in Minnesota would need licensure to legally provide services covered under the licensure scope.

  • Healthcare and Pediatric Settings

    • Hospitals, clinics, pediatric units, and pediatric care teams that employ CCLS personnel may be impacted by licensure compliance requirements and potential penalties for non-compliance.

  • Educational Programs

    • Educational institutions and certification programs preparing individuals for the child life specialty may align curricula with Minnesota licensure requirements and continuing education standards.

Procedural and Timeline Aspects

  • Introduction and Referral

    • Introduced and referred to the Health Finance and Policy committee for consideration (as of 2026-02-17).

  • Implementation Timeline (Pending Final Statutes)

    • Timelines would typically include:
    • Effective date of licensure requirement (often a future date after passage).
    • Initial licensure application window and phased implementation for existing practitioners.
    • Start of rulemaking timeline for the administering board (including public comment periods and adoption of final rules).

  • Enforcement Start

    • Civil and criminal penalties would take effect upon or after licensure compliance provisions become operative, per the enacted schedule.

Notes

  • The bill has a listed co-sponsor (Joe Schomacker).
  • Specific numerical details (e.g., exact licensure eligibility thresholds, renewal fees, penalty amounts, and dates) are not provided in the summary available here and would be specified in the enacted statute and accompanying rulemaking.

If you’d like, I can tailor this summary to compare HF 3348 with current Minnesota practice (pre-licensure) or with comparable statutes in other states.

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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