SB 915

This bill establishes a process for credential holders from other states to obtain

reciprocal credentials to practice their professions in Wisconsin. Under the bill, a

person who applies to the Department of Safety and Professional Services, a

credentialing board, or the Veterinary Examining Board, as appropriate, must be

granted a reciprocal credential if the person holds a license, certification,

registration, or permit granted by another state that qualifies the person to practice

the profession authorized under the analogous credential granted by DSPS or the

appropriate board. In order to receive the reciprocal credential, an applicant must

reside in Wisconsin and satisfy certain other requirements, including that 1) the

applicant has held a license, certification, registration, or permit analogous to the

credential in another state for at least one year; 2) when the applicant was granted

the license, certification, registration, or permit, minimum education and, if

applicable, work experience and clinical supervision requirements applied; 3) the

applicant has not had a license, certification, registration, or permit revoked; 4) the

applicant does not have a complaint, allegation, or investigation pending before a

regulating entity in another state or country relating to unprofessional conduct; 5)

the applicant passes a criminal background check that applies to applicants for the

analogous credential; and 6) the applicant passes an examination on the laws

governing practice of the profession in Wisconsin, if such an examination is required

for the analogous credential.

The bill generally applies to credentials granted by the Veterinary Examining

Board, DSPS, and credentialing boards in DSPS, but does not apply to credentials

related to transportation network companies, private colleges, boxing and martial

arts, body art and tanning facilities, private detectives, and security guards.

Additionally, a person who applies for a reciprocal credential under the bill

during the first year after it takes effect is not required to pay any fee for the

credential.