Chapter 115
2022 -- H 8056 SUBSTITUTE A
Enacted 06/21/2022

A N   A C T
RELATING TO LABOR AND LABOR RELATIONS -- DEPARTMENT OF LABOR AND TRAINING--DIGITAL CREDENTIALING

Introduced By: Representatives Messier, Fellela, Barros, Baginski, and Alzate

Date Introduced: March 25, 2022

It is enacted by the General Assembly as follows:
     SECTION 1. Chapter 28-1 of the General Laws entitled "Department of Labor and
Training" is hereby amended by adding thereto the following section:
     28-1-5. Digital credentialing.
     Effective July 1, 2023, the department of labor and training ("department") shall require
publicly funded workforce and training programs to supplement all paper-based credentials with
verified electronic credentials. Credentials include, but are not limited to, certifications, licenses,
degrees, and training completion certificates issued by workforce and training programs within the
department’s responsibility. An "electronic credential" means an electronic method by which a
person may display or transmit to another person information that verifies information about a
person such as their licensure, program completion, and verified skills and competencies. The
department may use a third-party electronic credential system that is not maintained by the agency.
Such The electronic credential system shall include a verification system that is operated by the
agency or its agent on its behalf for the purpose of verifying the authenticity and validity of
electronic credentials.
     SECTION 2. This act shall take effect on July 1, 2023.
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