Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session

Minnesota House Bill HF3348

Introduced
2/13/26  
Introduced
2/17/26  
Refer
2/13/26  

Caption

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

Impact

The implementation of HF3348 is set to affect state laws by requiring all child life specialists in Minnesota to be licensed in order to practice independently. This change is intended to ensure that professionals meet specific educational and ethical standards, thereby protecting the public. The bill also mandates continuing education for licensed individuals, which serves to keep practitioners updated on best practices and evolving therapeutic techniques. Additionally, the bill establishes the Certified Child Life Specialist Advisory Council, which will assist with enforcing standards and managing licensure processes.

Summary

House File 3348 establishes a licensure framework for certified child life specialists in Minnesota. The bill defines the scope of practice for these professionals, emphasizing their role in providing supportive interventions to help children and families cope with stress and trauma. The bill outlines the requirements for obtaining a license, which includes the completion of a clinical internship, passing a certification exam, and demonstrating relevant professional experience. The licensure process is expected to enhance the professionalism of child life specialists and ensure consistent quality of care across the state.

Contention

Despite the general support for enhancing the standards of practice for child life specialists, there may be concerns regarding accessibility and the potential burden on current practitioners who might need to meet the new licensing requirements. Some individuals may worry that the costs associated with licensure, including application and renewal fees, could impact their ability to practice. Others may express concerns about the strict stipulations for supervision and professional development, questioning how these might affect the existing workforce and the availability of child life services to families in need.

Companion Bills

MN SF3530

Similar To Child life specialists licensure establishment, rulemaking permittance, and civil and criminal penalties provisions

Previously Filed As

MN SF3530

Child life specialists licensure establishment, rulemaking permittance, and civil and criminal penalties provisions

MN HF1010

Health occupation definitions amended to include licensed certified midwife, licensure established for certified midwives, civil and criminal penalties established, and medical assistance coverage expanded to licensed certified midwife services.

MN HF362

Licensure for massage therapy and Asian bodywork therapy established, fees established, criminal penalties provided, and money appropriated.

MN SF832

Licensed certified midwife definitions modifications; certified midwife licensure establishment; licensed certified midwife services medical assistance coverage expansion

MN HF3858

Minnesota Digital Choice Act established, civil penalties established, and administrative rulemaking authorized.

MN HF3112

Minnesota Recovery Residence Certification Act; certification system for recovery residences established, housing support eligibility and regulations modified, criminal penalties established, and money appropriated.

MN HF2847

Clean transportation standard provided, statewide goals and annual standards established, fees authorized, civil enforcement authority provided, penalties established, implementation directed, rulemaking authorized, data practices provided, and money appropriated.

MN HF2906

Psilocybin therapeutic use program established; protections for registered patients, designated cultivators, registered facilitators, and health care practitioners established; rulemaking authorized; civil actions authorized; fees established; advisory committee established; criminal penalties provided; and money appropriated.

MN HF2998

End-of-life option for terminally ill adults with a prognosis of six months or less established, criminal penalties provided, certain data classified, immunity for certain acts provided, and enforcement authorized.

MN HF3489

Licensing boards reporting required, criminal offense of grooming established, criminal penalties provided, and money appropriated.

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