Neighbor State License Recognition Act.

Created a new section in Chapter 93B establishing a general licensure recognition framework for multiple professions rather than just adding two items to an existing list.

Added eligibility requirements including one year of licensure in a neighboring state, good standing in all jurisdictions, no disciplinary actions, and payment of all applicable fees.

Added specific exclusions for healthcare professionals (doctors, dentists, chiropractors, etc.) and attorneys who cannot use the reciprocity provision.

Added requirements for competency demonstration, background checks, and verification of prior disciplinary actions.

Removed amendment-specific formatting including amendment numbers, committee signatures, and amendment adoption language.

Changed the bill format from an amendment document to a complete House Bill with proper legislative structure and short title.

Removed provisions regulating architects, certified public accountants, engineers, veterinarians, and attorneys from the amendment.

Added provisions for on-site wastewater contractor certification and motor vehicle dealer licensing to the amendment.

Updated bill version identifier from House version H763-ABB-15-v-4 to Senate version H763-ACC-21-v-3 and changed sponsor from Representative Zenger to Senator Lazzara.

Added architects, certified public accountants, engineers, and attorneys to the list of eligible professions for neighbor state license recognition.

Removed chiropractors, dentists, optometrists, and physicians from the list of professions excluded from the neighbor state license recognition program.

Changed the bill title from 'Neighbor State License Recognition Act' to 'ADOPTED' and updated document formatting to reflect amendment status.

Removed version markers, committee dates, and editorial annotations that were present in the draft version but not part of the actual law text.

Deleted the 'Short Title' and 'Sponsors' sections that were present in the draft but are not included in the final ratified bill text.

Reformatted the bill header to show 'RATIFIED BILL' status instead of 'Committee Substitute Favorable' and updated version numbers from v-5 to v-6.

Added a new provision (subsection 11) allowing licensure recognition for motor vehicle dealers, used motor vehicle dealers, sales representatives, manufacturers, distributors, and wholesalers under Article 12 of Chapter 20 of the General Statutes.

Added exclusion for pesticide applicators licensed by the North Carolina Pesticide Board under Article 52 of Chapter 143

Added exclusion for structural pest control practitioners licensed by the North Carolina Structural Pest Control Committee under Article 4C of Chapter 106

Added exclusion for dealers, salesmen, issuers, investment advisors, investment advisor representatives, and athlete agents under Chapters 78A, 78C, and 78D

Expanded the exclusion for veterinarians to include veterinary technicians registered under Article 11 of Chapter 90

Reorganized the bill structure to include formal Part I heading and renumbered sections for clarity

Updated edition numbering from Edition 3 to Edition 4 and added Senate Regulatory Reform Committee Substitute Adopted date

Removed exclusion of veterinarians, attorneys from the list of professions not covered by the license recognition program, as they were moved to a new list of excluded professions.

Added architects, certified public accountants, and engineers to the list of professions that cannot use the neighbor state license recognition process.

Updated bill edition number from 2 to 3 and changed the date from 4/29/25 to 4/30/25 to reflect the latest committee substitute version.

Reorganized the list of excluded professions by renumbering items and consolidating them into a clearer format.

Removed specific exemptions for chiropractors, dentists, optometrists, physicians, and podiatrists from the licensure recognition provisions.

Added veterinarians to the list of excluded professions from licensure recognition.

Added language clarifying that licenses granted under this section do not extend validity to other jurisdictions unless otherwise provided by law or interstate agreement.

Added two new eligibility requirements: applicants must be in good standing in all US jurisdictions where they hold licenses, and applicants must not have voluntarily surrendered or had revoked any license due to unprofessional conduct.

Added new subsections establishing rights and obligations for licensed individuals and creating an alternative pathway provision.

Removed several additional eligibility requirements including competency demonstration, active disciplinary action checks, criminal history record checks, and fee payment requirements that were present in the original version.