SB 18-236

Senate Bill 18-236, also known as the Least Restrictive Regulation Professions and Occupations bill, aims to make it harder for professions or occupations to be regulated by the state. It requires that there must be clear evidence of significant harm to consumers before any new regulations can be put in place. If such harm is found, the regulation implemented should be the least restrictive option possible to address the issue. This bill has been signed into law and will affect how future professions or occupations are regulated by the state government.

Official Summary

Current law requires the department of regulatory agencies (department) to analyze whether to begin or continue the regulation of a profession or occupation based on several factors. The bill elaborates on these factors and requires the department to find present, significant, and substantiated harm to consumers before recommending regulation. The bill further requires the department to recommend only the least restrictive regulation necessary to address the harm. (Note: This summary applies to the reengrossed version of this bill as introduced in the second house.) Read More

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