An Act relative to waiving education requirements for skilled veterans to be LPNs
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| Date | Branch | Action |
|---|---|---|
| 6/1/2026 | House | Accompanied a study order, see H5466↗ (under House Rule 27) |
| 7/16/2025 | Joint | Hearing scheduled for 07/22/2025 from 01:00 PM-05:00 PM in A-2 |
| 2/27/2025 | Senate | Senate concurred |
| — | House | Reported by committee to Clerk’s Office for processing, will accompany a study order |
| 2/27/2025 | House | Referred to the committee on Veterans and Federal Affairs |
No additional cosponsors.
| Committee | Recommendation | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| J31 | Accompanied | 1 entries |
| Bill | Title | Status |
|---|---|---|
| S2477 | An Act relative to waiving education requirements for skilled veterans to be LPNs | Active |
Chapter 112 of the General Laws is hereby amended by inserting, after section 76B, the following section:-
The board of registration in nursing shall create a waiver program for military personnel who satisfactorily complete medical training offered through the military so that they may sit for the licensed practical nursing certification without the need to graduate from an approved practical nursing program.
The department of public health shall promulgate regulations no later than January 1, 2026.
SECTION 1. Chapter 112 of the General Laws is hereby amended by inserting, after section 76B, the following section:- Section 76C. The board of registration in nursing shall create a waiver program for military personnel who satisfactorily complete medical training offered through the military so that they may sit for the licensed practical nursing certification without the need to graduate from an approved practical nursing program. SECTION 2. The department of public health shall promulgate regulations no later than January 1, 2026.