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Committee approves bill clarifying licensure exemption for traditional healers, 4–1
Summary
The Senate committee voted 4–1 to recommend House Bill 277, which clarifies that traditional healing providers are not required to obtain state licenses when practicing within defined traditional scopes; proponents cited cultural access and harm reduction while one senator held a negative vote.
The Senate Business and Labor Committee voted 4–1 on Feb. 25 to favorably recommend House Bill 277, which clarifies that individuals providing traditional healing services within a defined scope are exempt from state licensure requirements.
Representative Fitzmaud told the committee the measure is intended to protect cultural wellness practices—such…
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