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  • October 1, 2028, Alabama, real estate agent: Act 2025-379 (HB225) rewrites §§ 34-27-32 to 34-27-36 from October 1, 2028. Among the changes in the new § 34-27-35 text: the renewal deadline moves from August 31 to September 30 with a $150 penalty after that, at most six 60-minute courses count toward the 15 CE hours, and temporary broker licenses expire six months after issue. Section 2 of the enrolled Act makes the new text effective October 1, 2028; until then the current § 34-27-35 applies.1
  • June 1, 2028, Washington, cosmetologist: Cosmetology Licensure Compact takes effect in Washington (RCW 18.16.400).2
  • January 1, 2028, Minnesota, cosmetologist: New 155A.27 subd. 6a (Laws 2026, ch. 119): instructor and same-class operator/salon manager licenses will share an expiration date, and renewing both together costs only the instructor renewal fee; effective January 1, 2028.3
  • January 1, 2028, Virginia, security guard: Scheduled: fingerprint fees restored to $50, the amount in 6VAC20-172-20 / 6VAC20-174-20 (training roster submissions $30).4
  • January 1, 2028, California, general contractor: Upcoming: the version of B&P 7125 operative January 1, 2028 limits the no-employee workers’ compensation exemption to joint ventures.5
  • October 1, 2027, Michigan, cosmetologist: Scheduled statutory fee cut: application processing fee drops from $15.00 to $10.00 and per-year license fee from $24.00 to $12.00 for fees paid after September 30, 2027 (MCL 338.2225 as amended by 2023 PA 131).6
  • July 1, 2027, Virginia, notary public: Enacted (2026 Acts cc. 364/365), in force July 1, 2027: a 4-hour Secretary-approved course plus a written exam within the 6 months before a new commission application, and a 2-hour course before each recommission. Each course includes 1 hour on real estate fraud and elder financial exploitation.7
  • July 1, 2027, Florida, registered nurse (rn): Upcoming: exam applicants must have completed a 2-hour human trafficking course beginning July 1, 2027.8
  • March 1, 2027, Colorado, plumber: Plumbing licenses move to three-year terms starting with the cycle that begins March 1, 2027 (C.R.S. 12-155-112(1)(a)).9
  • February 26, 2027, Delaware, real estate agent: From Feb. 26, 2027 the amended 24 Del. C. § 2902 counts wholesaling (or attempting a wholesale transaction) as real estate services, which require a Commission license.10
  • February 1, 2027, Hawaii, registered nurse (rn): NCLEX registration fee rises to $350 (U.S.) for registrations on or after Feb. 1, 2027.11
  • January 1, 2027, Oregon, cosmetologist: Upcoming: ORS 690.107 (2025 c.117) provisional certificates for supervised training where no school is within 50 miles; operative January 1, 2027.12
  • January 1, 2027, Washington, notary public: 2026 c 21 (RCW 42.45.280, effective January 1, 2027): remote notaries may also notarize tangible (paper) records for remotely located signers, using a signed declaration returned within 3 days, and may administer oaths remotely.13
  • January 1, 2027, Delaware, registered nurse (rn): Upcoming: $10 surcharge on every initial and renewed nursing license for the Delaware Nursing Advancement Fund (24 Del. C. § 1939, 85 Del. Laws c. 456).14
  • January 1, 2027, Alabama, insurance agent: Individual producer renewal fee rises from $70 to $84 and the late fee from $50 to $60 (482-1-110-.04 amended, published August 31, 2026).15
  • January 1, 2027, California, insurance agent: Remote online proctored producer exams end; producer exams must be taken in person (no new remote bookings from November 6, 2026).16
  • January 1, 2027, Louisiana, plumber: From January 1, 2027 (Act 908 of 2026) plumber licensing moves from the State Plumbing Board to a new Plumbing Contractors Subcommittee of the Louisiana State Licensing Board for Contractors (LSLBC). The LSLBC said on November 1, 2026 that more transition information will follow once rules and procedures are final.17 Act 908 of 2026 (HB 953) abolishes the State Plumbing Board, transfers its functions to the LSLBC and repeals R.S. 37:1361-1380, the current plumbing licensing law; the main provisions take effect January 1, 2027.18 Under the new law the LSLBC issues individual plumber licenses only in the apprentice, journeyman and master grades, plus plumbing contractor licenses. The residential plumber limited, medical gas and water supply protection specialist grades in prior law are repealed.18 Apprentice, journeyman and master plumbers licensed by the State Plumbing Board on or before December 31, 2026 automatically hold the equivalent LSLBC license on January 1, 2027.18 From January 1, 2027 the new statute requires a journeyman license, 1,000 hours of verified work as a licensed journeyman and a written exam for a master plumber license.19 The new law also creates master plumbing contractor licenses (any structure) and residential plumbing contractor licenses (certain structures) under the LSLBC.18 The act's automatic transfer covers only apprentice, journeyman and master plumber licenses; it does not name this credential.18 From January 1, 2027 apprentices must work under a journeyman or master plumber, and a journeyman may supervise no more than three apprentices.19
  • January 1, 2027, Virginia, security guard: Scheduled: DCJS Licensure and Regulatory Services begins restoring the fee schedules in the Virginia Administrative Code; fingerprint fees go to $35 (training roster submissions $15). Announced in the Fee Restoration Notice emailed to credential holders on September 22, 2026.4
  • November 6, 2026, Idaho, electrician: Apprentice registration moved to a 2-year term: fee table now shows $30 license / $30 renewal / $30 reinstatement for 2 years.20 Contractor moved to a 2-year term: $250 license / $200 renewal / $225 reinstatement.20 Limited Contractor moved to a 2-year term: $250 license / $200 renewal / $225 reinstatement.20
  • November 1, 2026, Oklahoma, plumber: HB 3462 puts the residential journeyman license in statute: 2 years + 4,000 hours (or education/military routes), scope cut to one- and two-family dwellings.21
  • November 1, 2026, Virginia, real estate agent: Universal license recognition rule amended (43:3 VA.R.); other-state licensees now need one year of licensure.22
  • October 31, 2026, West Virginia, plumber: New Prov candidate information bulletin (WV CIB 2026.10.31) effective October 31, 2026; exam fee $59.00, remote testing offered.23
  • October 30, 2026, Idaho, real estate agent: DOPL began moving licenses to expire on the licensee's birthday rather than at the end of the birth month.24
  • October 20, 2026, Louisiana, security guard: New LSBPSE rules: SSN plus digital photo instead of a Social Security card copy; change-of-employment window 30 -> 60 days; less-lethal tool training; expiry-date changes.25
  • October 6, 2026, Alabama, electrician: AECB launched online exam application and licensing for journeyman electricians.26
  • October 6, 2026, Ohio, massage therapist: Senate Bill 276 created a continuing-education requirement for massage therapists (ORC 4731.191); the hours will be set by board rule and no action is required until then.27
  • October 1, 2026, Alabama, cosmetologist: SB 183: natural hair styling (braiding, twisting, locking, weaving without chemicals) no longer needs a Board license; a voluntary Natural Hair Stylist license remains. Chemical services still require a cosmetology license.28
  • October 1, 2026, Illinois, cosmetologist: Barber, cosmetology, esthetician and nail technician exams offered in English, Spanish, Chinese, Korean and Vietnamese; exam fee table published.29
  • October 1, 2026, Alabama, notary public: Act 2026-536 added remote-notarization requirements (signer understanding and voluntariness, recording notice, signer located in the U.S., refusal for capacity/coercion/security/AI-generated image concerns).30
  • October 1, 2026, Maryland, registered nurse (rn): Modernizing Civil Relief for Service Members Act of 2026: relocated active service members and spouses may practice on another state's license.31
  • October 1, 2026, North Dakota, registered nurse (rn): Online renewal opened for licenses expiring 12/31/2026; CE audits now run in the NDBON system (CE Broker optional).32
  • October 1, 2026, Wisconsin, registered nurse (rn): Wis. Stat. ch. 441 as published October 1, 2026, includes 2025 Wis. Act 17 amendments to 441.01, 441.06 and 441.07.33
  • October 1, 2026, Wyoming, registered nurse (rn): WSBN Rules ch. 2 amended: the NCLEX limit is now 5 attempts with no 5-years-from-graduation window. After 5 fails, a Board-approved NCLEX prep course gives 2 more attempts. Previously a refresher course was required after 5 years.34
  • October 1, 2026, Wyoming, registered nurse (rn): Renewal fees (ch. 5 § 4(f)) are waived for renewals from 1 October to December 31, 2026.35
  • October 1, 2026, Washington, insurance agent: Fingerprinting fee rose from $49.00 to $52.00.36
  • October 1, 2026, Alabama, general contractor: Act 2026-396 added exemptions to 34-8-7 for residential swimming pools and certain routine maintenance, repair, cleaning and facility support services.37
  • September 28, 2026, Illinois, general contractor: Chicago issued its 2027 trade license fees, effective January 1, 2027. Class A, B, C and E general contractor fees rise; Class D stays at $900.38
  • September 26, 2026, Montana, registered nurse (rn): English proficiency exam required for internationally educated applicants not educated in English (ARM 24.159.422(4)); accepted exams to be set November 18, 2026.39
  • September 24, 2026, New Jersey, notary public: DORES replaced the notary exam question set.40
  • September 24, 2026, Nevada, massage therapist: R137-26 collapsed the room tiers (2-7 $15 / 8-20 $25 / 21-40 $35 / 40+ $50) into 2-20 rooms $25 and more than 20 rooms $50, raised the chair/table tiers from $20/$40 to $25/$50, and dropped the services list and entrance photo from the application.41
  • September 24, 2026, Nevada, massage therapist: R137-26 set the temporary license application requirements and cut the fee from $250 to $150. The older 90-day temporary licenses for new graduates (NRS 640C.590/.610) were repealed in 2025.42
  • September 22, 2026, Colorado, electrician: Current 3 CCR 710-1 also regulates "photovoltaic installer" registrants (renewed every three years like contractors).43
  • September 18, 2026, California, registered nurse (rn): B&P Code 2736 (RN qualifications) amended by Stats. 2026, ch. 313 (AB 2796), effective September 18, 2026.44
  • September 18, 2026, North Dakota, registered nurse (rn): BCI changed the CHRC form and fee: packets with the old form and fee were not accepted after September 18, 2026; new form SFN 60688 (08-2026); fee now $43 to the ND Attorney General.45
  • September 15, 2026, Utah, notary public: The Lieutenant Governor replaced the notary application system with notaryapplication.utah.gov; incomplete submissions in the old system must start over.46
  • September 14, 2026, Alabama, registered nurse (rn): Ala. Admin. Code 610-X-4-.02 (qualifications) amended, published July 31, 2026, effective September 14, 2026.47
  • September 1, 2026, North Dakota, cosmetologist: New online licensing system (GL Suite portal) scheduled to launch September 1, 2026.48
  • September 1, 2026, Oregon, registered nurse (rn): Division 31 licensing rules amended (BN 4-2026), incl. the CE rule: 20 CE hours per two-year renewal start January 1, 2028.49
  • September 1, 2026, South Dakota, registered nurse (rn): From September 2026 the Board no longer issues paper renewal cards; verify licenses online.50
  • September 1, 2026, Texas, registered nurse (rn): 22 TAC ch. 216 amended (S.B. 912): CE must be logged in the Texas Nurse Portal CE Module before renewal.51
  • September 1, 2026, Oregon, security guard: OAR 259-060-0500 fee rule amended (DPSST 8-2026, effective 09/01/2026); current fees: unarmed $104, armed $121, event and entertainment $104, supervisory manager $132, executive manager $440.52
  • September 1, 2026, Oregon, security guard: OAR 259-059-0070 entity fee rule amended (DPSST 7-2026, effective 09/01/2026): license $1030, late renewal $55.53
  • September 1, 2026, Texas, real estate agent: TREC fee schedule effective September 1, 2026 (sales agent original application total $206; renewal total $110).54
  • August 28, 2026, Missouri, registered nurse (rn): RSMo 335.081 (exempted practices) amended by 2026 H.B. 2372 / S.B. 1233; new version effective August 28, 2026.55
  • August 25, 2026, Maryland, registered nurse (rn): Emergency amendments to COMAR 10.27.01.04 (application/CHRC) and.14 (inactive status) in effect August 25, 2026 to February 21, 2027; further changes to.04 and.14 pending in Md. Register 53:22 (November 9, 2026).56
  • August 22, 2026, Oregon, registered nurse (rn): RN/LPN fee schedule amended (BN 3-2026): RN exam $260, endorsement $295, renewal $245, plus $9 Oregon Nursing Advancement Fund surcharge.57
  • August 22, 2026, Pennsylvania, real estate agent: Licensure by endorsement (49 Pa. Code 35.230) and provisional endorsement license (35.231) added; fee rule 35.203 amended to cover endorsement applicants.58
  • August 14, 2026, Alabama, teacher: Chapter 290-3-2 was repealed and replaced (published June 30, 2026, effective August 14, 2026): $38 application fee, new renewal professional-learning categories (10 h ethics + content hours).59
  • August 3, 2026, Texas, certified nursing assistant (cna): HHSC began using the Search Engine for Multi-Agency Reportable Conduct (SEMARC) under SB 1849 (88th Leg.).60
  • August 2, 2026, Washington, cosmetologist: WAC 308-20-105 (instructor-trainee minimum instruction) amended under 2025 c 194 (WSR 26-15-010).61
  • August 1, 2026, New York, certified nursing assistant (cna): DOH stopped issuing paper CNA certificates; nursing homes must verify status directly on the New York State Nurse Aide Registry.62
  • August 1, 2026, Louisiana, massage therapist: Board law copy updated 8/1/2026 and new 7_2026 application forms; provisional license re-offered to Louisiana graduates from August 1, 2026.63
  • August 1, 2026, Arkansas, real estate agent: AREC rules republished as 17 CAR § 220 (August 2026 edition), including the personal-safety CE hour and fee schedule.64
  • August 1, 2026, Louisiana, general contractor: Act 757 of 2026 raised minimum liability coverage from $100,000 to $500,000 for residential, mold remediation and home improvement applicants.17
  • July 31, 2026, New Mexico, certified nursing assistant (cna): New 16.12.5 NMAC: CMA II retired and replaced by CMA-Residential (CMA-R, requires a CNA certificate); CMA-I limited to intermediate care, assisted living and IDD settings; new CMA-Outpatient for certified medical assistants; exam attempts raised to three; lapse window for refresher extended to two years.65
  • July 30, 2026, Texas, certified nursing assistant (cna): 26 TAC 556.3 (NATCEP requirements), 556.12 (waiver, reciprocity, exemption) and 556.14 (military) amended, effective July 30, 2026, 51 TexReg 4890.66
  • July 30, 2026, Texas, certified nursing assistant (cna): 26 TAC 557.107, 557.113 and 557.115 amended, effective July 30, 2026 (51 TexReg 4895).67
  • July 17, 2026, Massachusetts, notary public: Remote online notarization authorized by St. 2023, c. 2, but the Secretary of the Commonwealth’s training and notification form were not yet available (as quoted on the Trial Court Law Libraries page updated July 17, 2026).68
  • July 15, 2026, Kentucky, registered nurse (rn): KRS 314.073 amended (2026 Ky. Acts ch. 68): adds a 1-hour CE every 3 years on pediatric ingestion/inhalation of controlled substances.69
  • July 15, 2026, Kentucky, real estate agent: KRS 324.085 (continuing and post-license education) amended by 2026 Ky. Acts ch. 172, sec. 16, effective July 15, 2026. The current text still requires 12 CE hours per biennial period and 48 post-license hours.70
  • July 11, 2026, Oklahoma, registered nurse (rn): Board rules (OAC Title 485) compilation effective July 11, 2026, incl. amendments to 485:10-7-2 and 485:10-8-1 (43 Ok Reg, Number 20).71
  • July 8, 2026, Arizona, security guard: Fingerprint cards must be sealed with the new DPS Fingerprint Affidavit form.72
  • July 2, 2026, Texas, security guard: 37 TAC 35.21/35.22/35.81/35.83 amended: SAVE-verified lawful-presence documents required with new and renewal applications.73
  • July 1, 2026, Idaho, cosmetologist: New fees and start of the move to 2-year (biennial) licenses for the Barber and Cosmetology Services Licensing Board.74
  • July 1, 2026, Utah, cosmetologist: 2026 GS ch. 64 amended 58-11a-302 and 302.13 (cosmetology license section effective July 1, 2026).75
  • July 1, 2026, Virginia, cosmetologist: DPOR technology fee of $7.25 per year added to certain fees through June 30, 2030 (2026 HB 30).76
  • July 1, 2026, Connecticut, notary public: Public Act 26-81 raised the maximum notary fee from $5 to $10 per act and tied mileage to the IRS business standard mileage rate (signed May 26, 2026).77
  • July 1, 2026, Virginia, notary public: Journal now required for all notaries (paper acts on or after July 1, 2026; keep 5 years). Seal vendors must see proof of commission, and both the notary and the vendor keep it for 5 years.78
  • July 1, 2026, Idaho, registered nurse (rn): IDAPA 24.34.01.400 fee section amended (effective 7-1-26): $35 reinstatement fee in addition to renewal fees.79
  • July 1, 2026, Tennessee, plumber: Prov replaced PSI as exam provider.80
  • July 1, 2026, Virginia, plumber: DPOR Technology Fee of $7.25 per year added to certain fees (2026 HB 30), through June 30, 2030; application total now $171.75.81
  • July 1, 2026, Washington, plumber: Plumber fees raised (WSR 26-10-060): exam application $202.10, journey level/residential certificate $242.70 per 3 years, trainee $60.00, contractor license $148.10.82
  • July 1, 2026, Delaware, electrician: Apprentice licenses no longer renew biennially: those issued on/after July 1, 2026 expire after 5 years; those licensed 5+ years before July 1, 2026 cannot renew past current expiry (85 Del. Laws c. 227).83
  • July 1, 2026, Hawaii, electrician: New triennial licensing period July 1, 2026 to June 30, 2029 began; renewal $306 active.84
  • July 1, 2026, Washington, electrician: Fees increased (WSR 26-10-060); temporary non-apprenticeship path to the 01 exam closed for applications received on or after July 1, 2026.85
  • July 1, 2026, Colorado, massage therapist: HB 24-1371 and HB 26-1257: from July 1, 2026 all massage-business employees need FBI fingerprint checks (Denver collects the results with business license applications); HB26-1257 widened local business licensing powers.86
  • July 1, 2026, Maryland, massage therapist: Ch. 191 (SB 419): RMPs may keep practicing after Oct 31, 2026; new out-of-state education route; reinstatement/reactivation now require a criminal history check.87 Ch. 191 (SB 419) lets registered massage practitioners keep practicing beyond Oct 31, 2026 and keeps the RMP-to-LMT conversion open without a deadline.87
  • July 1, 2026, Virginia, real estate agent: DPOR Technology Fee of $7.25 per year added to certain fees (2026 HB 30), through June 30, 2030.88
  • July 1, 2026, Virginia, general contractor: DPOR Technology Fee of $7.25 per year added to certain fees (2026 House Bill 30), through June 30, 2030.89
  • July 1, 2026, Washington, general contractor: Contractor registration fees set at $150.20 (issue/renew) and $70.90 (reinstatement) by WSR 26-10-060.90 Homeowner recovery program: eligible homeowners can recover unpaid judgments up to $25,000 per contractor per parcel.90
  • June 29, 2026, California, registered nurse (rn): B&P Code 2811.5 (CE) amended by Stats. 2026, ch. 27 (SB 164), effective June 29, 2026; adds NP menopause-care CE double credit from July 1, 2027.91
  • June 22, 2026, Maryland, massage therapist: New COMAR 10.65.12 (Handheld Tools) took effect.92
  • June 15, 2026, Idaho, cosmetologist: "C" classification cards from inspections must stay posted until the next annual inspection.93
  • June 15, 2026, Tennessee, security guard: Rule 0780-05-02 amendments effective: application deficiency/closure rules, Dallas's Law classification process, special event permit changes.94
  • June 3, 2026, Texas, registered nurse (rn): New 22 TAC 217.8: proof of legal authorization to work in the U.S. required for licensure and renewal.95
  • June 1, 2026, New Mexico, registered nurse (rn): $50 fee for multistate (compact) licenses; existing multistate holders see it at renewal ($160 RN multistate renewal).96
  • June 1, 2026, North Carolina, plumber: 21 NCAC 50.1101 amended: the $150 per-exam fee is now stated as a $75 application fee plus a $75 examination fee.97 New Limited Plumbing Water Heater Replacement Contractor classification (21 NCAC 50.0521) took effect.97
  • June 1, 2026, California, electrician: Exams taken on or after June 1, 2026 are administered by CPS HR Consulting and scheduled through Pearson VUE (previously PSI).98
  • June 1, 2026, Maryland, massage therapist: HB 771 (Ch. 205): health boards must allow CE credit for an approved human trafficking awareness course (regulations due by Jan 1, 2027).99
  • June 1, 2026, Delaware, real estate agent: Senate Bill 201 (signed June 1, 2026) adds requirements for real estate wholesaling, including a new Disclosure for Wholesale Transactions form.100
  • May 30, 2026, Missouri, electrician: 20 CSR 2117-2.080 (temporary courtesy license for nonresident military spouses) rescinded.101
  • May 27, 2026, Minnesota, massage therapist: Laws 2026, ch. 115, art. 3 creates voluntary MDH registration for massage therapists and Asian bodywork therapists; titles protected from January 1, 2028; city licensing of therapists preempted from July 1, 2028.102
  • May 26, 2026, Wyoming, registered nurse (rn): WSBN fee rule (ch. 5) effective 05/26/2026 sets RN exam $130, endorsement $135, renewal $110, DCI check $60.35
  • May 26, 2026, Wyoming, certified nursing assistant (cna): New fee rule (ch. 5) effective 05/26/2026 waives renewal fees from October 1 to December 31, 2026 - the whole 2026 renewal window.103
  • May 22, 2026, District of Columbia, cosmetologist: DLCP final rulemaking cut the training hours for a cosmetology license (and a barber license) from 1,500 to 1,250.104 The same rulemaking created two instructor-license pathways: one for currently licensed barbers and cosmetologists, one for recent graduates.104 The same rulemaking created wax technician and full wax and nails technician licenses.104 The same rulemaking eliminated the DC manager license requirement.104
  • May 22, 2026, South Dakota, notary public: SOS revised the Notary Public Application & Oath and Change Form (Revised 20260522).105
  • May 20, 2026, Mississippi, massage therapist: Rule amendment filed with the Secretary of State to amend Rules 3.2, 4.2 and 11.1 ("correct school hours" to a 600-hour total, add business registration certificate display, require establishments to report unprofessional conduct).106
  • May 15, 2026, Alabama, cosmetologist: Rule change: removed the extra 375 school hours previously required after a third exam failure or if not licensed within 2 years; candidates now retake as soon as results are released within a 24-month eligibility period. Distance learning allowed for up to 50% of school coursework.107
  • May 12, 2026, Illinois, registered nurse (rn): IDFPR internationally-educated-nurse guide lists new minimum English-test scores effective 5/12/2026.108
  • May 12, 2026, Minnesota, security guard: Laws 2026, ch. 83 (H.F. 4151) removed partnership licenses and requires the CEO, CFO, qualified representative and any Minnesota manager of a corporate applicant to meet licensing requirements including fingerprints.109
  • May 6, 2026, Utah, notary public: Ch. 56, 2026 General Session amended Utah Code 46-1: notaries commissioned or re-commissioned on or after May 6, 2026 must keep a physical journal of in-person acts (remote notaries an electronic journal).110 Ch. 56, 2026 General Session amended the remote notarization sections (46-1-2, 46-1-3.6, 46-1-3.7, 46-1-4, 46-1-13).110
  • May 6, 2026, Utah, registered nurse (rn): 58-31b-306.1 amended by H.B. 2026 ch. 96.111 H.B. 2026 ch. 96 amended the Nurse Practice Act licensing sections (58-31b-301, -302, -304, -306.1); 58-31b-302 was repealed and re-enacted.112
  • May 1, 2026, District of Columbia, cosmetologist: Written (theory) exams moved to Prov, Inc., which administers the NIC theory exams for DLCP from May 2026 (board page notice "Exam Provider Change Effective May 1").113
  • May 1, 2026, Pennsylvania, registered nurse (rn): New CE content rule: 2 of the 30 hours in organ and tissue donation and recovery, once within 5 years.114
  • April 29, 2026, New York, registered nurse (rn): Amendment to the Commissioner's Regulations took effect clarifying the BSN-in-10 requirement for non-exempt RNs.115
  • April 27, 2026, Maryland, real estate agent: Current fee schedule effective April 27, 2026 (salesperson original $98, renewal $78).116
  • April 24, 2026, West Virginia, cosmetologist: Instructor rule 3CSR2 re-filed effective April 24, 2026 (NIC Instructor exam at 80%, universal licensure for out-of-state instructors).117
  • April 15, 2026, Connecticut, insurance agent: Flood-insurance (NFIP) training requirement re-implemented for resident P&C and Personal Lines producers.118
  • April 13, 2026, Florida, registered nurse (rn): Rule 64B9-3.008 (licensure by endorsement) last amended 4-13-26; endorsement uses the MOBILE application DH-MQA-5102 (Revised 8/2025).119
  • April 13, 2026, Nebraska, electrician: NSED moved all applications, permits and renewals to a new online licensing and permitting system (Tyler portal).120

Sources

Every number and rule above links to one of these official pages. Select a footnote number to read the board's own words.

  1. HB225 enrolled (Act 2025-379)Alabama LegislatureChecked November 6, 2026
  2. Chapter 18.16 RCW (full chapter)Washington State Legislature, Code ReviserChecked November 7, 2026
  3. Minnesota Statutes chapter 155A, CosmetologistsMinnesota Office of the Revisor of StatutesChecked November 7, 2026
  4. Division of Licensure and Regulatory Services | Virginia Department of Criminal Justice ServicesVirginia Department of Criminal Justice ServicesChecked November 7, 2026
  5. CaliforniaContractors State License BoardChecked November 7, 2026
  6. State License Fee Act (1979 PA 152), MCL 338.2201 et seq. PDFMichigan LegislatureDated February 11, 2025Checked November 7, 2026
  7. Code of Virginia § 47.1-5.2Virginia General Assembly, Legislative Information SystemChecked November 7, 2026
  8. Fla. Stat. 464.008 (2026)Florida Legislature (Online Sunshine)Checked November 7, 2026
  9. Colorado Revised Statutes 2024Colorado General Assembly, Office of Legislative Legal ServicesChecked November 7, 2026
  10. 24 Del. C. ch. 29 subch. I General ProvisionsDelaware General AssemblyChecked November 6, 2026
  11. Application Forms, Requirements, Fees and InstructionsHawaii Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs, Professional and Vocational Licensing Division, Board of NursingChecked November 7, 2026
  12. Board of Cosmetology ORS 690.005-225, 690.992 and 676.992 (unofficial copy, 2025 edition)Oregon Health Authority, Health Licensing Office (Board of Cosmetology)Dated January 1, 2025Checked November 7, 2026
  13. RCW 42.45 Revised Uniform Law on Notarial Acts (full chapter)Washington State LegislatureChecked November 7, 2026
  14. 24 Del. C. ch. 19 (Nursing)Delaware General Assembly (Delaware Code Online)Checked November 7, 2026
  15. Ala. Admin. Code ch. 482-1-110 Renewal of License and Continuing Education for Producers and Service…Alabama Legislative Services Agency (Alabama Administrative Code)Dated October 15, 2026Checked November 8, 2026
  16. Notice: January 1, 2027 - End Online Remote Proctored Producer and Bail Agent License Examinations (Nov 2,…California Department of InsuranceDated November 2, 2026Checked November 7, 2026
  17. lslbc.govLouisiana State Licensing Board for ContractorsDated November 1, 2026Checked November 7, 2026
  18. Resume Digest for HB953 (Act 908 of 2026)Louisiana State LegislatureChecked November 7, 2026
  19. Act 908 of 2026 (HB 953) Plumbers: Provides relative to plumbing licensesLouisiana State LegislatureChecked November 7, 2026
  20. Idaho Electrical Board (home, fee table)Idaho Division of Occupational and Professional LicensesDated November 6, 2026Checked November 7, 2026
  21. Enrolled HB 3462 (2026)Oklahoma LegislatureDated November 1, 2026Checked November 7, 2026
  22. 18VAC135-20 Virginia Real Estate Board Licensing RegulationsVirginia General Assembly (Virginia Administrative Code)Checked November 6, 2026
  23. Plumber Candidate Information BulletinWest Virginia Division of LaborDated October 31, 2026Checked November 7, 2026
  24. Big changes - renewal cycleIdaho Division of Occupational and Professional LicensesDated October 8, 2026Checked November 5, 2026
  25. Security Officer RegistrationLouisiana State Board of Private Security ExaminersChecked November 7, 2026
  26. Online Journeyman Application Available NowAlabama Board of Electrical ContractorsDated October 6, 2026Checked November 7, 2026
  27. Massage Therapist (MT) - Renew tabState Medical Board of OhioChecked November 8, 2026
  28. Important Law Update natural hairstylistsAlabama Board of Cosmetology and BarberingChecked November 7, 2026
  29. IDFPR Cosmetology profession pageIllinois Department of Financial and Professional RegulationChecked November 7, 2026
  30. Notaries PublicAlabama Secretary of StateChecked November 6, 2026
  31. Military Service Members and VeteransMaryland Board of NursingDated September 21, 2026Checked November 7, 2026
  32. Online Renewal Now Available for Nurses Expiring 12/31/2026North Dakota Board of NursingDated October 1, 2026Checked November 7, 2026
  33. Wis. Stat. ch. 441 Board of NursingWisconsin Legislature (Legislative Reference Bureau)Dated October 1, 2026Checked November 8, 2026
  34. WSBN Rules Chapter 2Wyoming State Board of NursingDated October 1, 2026Checked November 7, 2026
  35. WSBN Rules Chapter 5: FeesWyoming State Board of NursingDated May 26, 2026Checked November 7, 2026
  36. Fingerprint requirementsWashington State Office of the Insurance CommissionerChecked November 8, 2026
  37. New Contractor Licensing ExemptionsAlabama Licensing Board for General ContractorsDated September 10, 2026Checked November 5, 2026
  38. Trade License Fees Effective January 1, 2027City of Chicago Department of BuildingsDated September 28, 2026Checked November 5, 2026
  39. Board of Nursing (home)Montana Department of Labor & Industry, Board of NursingChecked November 7, 2026
  40. Report on the Status of the State of New Jersey's Notary Education FY2026New Jersey Department of the Treasury, Division of Revenue and Enterprise ServicesChecked November 7, 2026
  41. Approved Regulation of the Board of Massage Therapy, LCB File No. R137-26Nevada Legislature (Legislative Counsel Bureau), Nevada RegisterDated September 24, 2026Checked November 8, 2026
  42. NRS Chapter 640C - Massage TherapyNevada Legislature (Legislative Counsel Bureau)Dated April 15, 2026Checked November 8, 2026
  43. 3 CCR 710-1 State Electrical Board Rules and RegulationsColorado Secretary of State (Code of Colorado Regulations)Dated September 22, 2026Checked November 7, 2026
  44. Cal. Bus. & Prof. Code sec. 2736California Legislative CounselDated September 18, 2026Checked November 7, 2026
  45. Criminal History Record Checks (CHRC)North Dakota Board of NursingChecked November 7, 2026
  46. New Notary Application Live (Sep 16 2026)Utah Office of the Lieutenant Governor (Notary)Dated September 16, 2026Checked November 7, 2026
  47. Ala. Admin. Code ch. 610-X-4Alabama Legislative Services Agency (Alabama Administrative Code)Dated September 14, 2026Checked November 7, 2026
  48. FormsNorth Dakota State Board of CosmetologyChecked November 7, 2026
  49. OAR 851 Division 31 License Requirements for NursesOregon Secretary of State, Archives Division (Oregon Administrative Rules)Dated September 1, 2026Checked November 7, 2026
  50. Home - SD Board of NursingSouth Dakota Board of NursingChecked November 7, 2026
  51. Laws & Rules - Rule ChangesTexas Board of NursingChecked November 7, 2026
  52. OAR Chapter 259 Division 60 Private Security Services Providers RulesOregon Secretary of State, Oregon Administrative Rules DatabaseChecked November 7, 2026
  53. OAR Chapter 259 Division 59 Private Security Entity LicensingOregon Secretary of State, Oregon Administrative Rules DatabaseChecked November 7, 2026
  54. Fee Schedule Effective September 1, 2026Texas Real Estate CommissionDated September 1, 2026Checked November 6, 2026
  55. RSMo 335.081 Exempted practicesMissouri Revisor of StatutesDated August 28, 2026Checked November 7, 2026
  56. COMAR 10.27.01 Examination and Licensure (full chapter)Maryland Division of State Documents (Library of Maryland Regulations)Dated August 25, 2026Checked November 7, 2026
  57. OAR 851 Division 2 Agency FeesOregon Secretary of State, Archives Division (Oregon Administrative Rules)Dated August 22, 2026Checked November 7, 2026
  58. 56 Pa.B. 5544 (Aug. 22, 2026) State Real Estate Commission, Licensure by EndorsementPennsylvania Code and Bulletin (Legislative Reference Bureau)Dated August 22, 2026Checked November 6, 2026
  59. Ala. Admin. Code ch. 290-3-2 (State Board of Education, Educator Certification)Alabama Legislative Services Agency (Alabama Administrative Code)Dated August 14, 2026Checked November 8, 2026
  60. Nurse Aide RegistryTexas Health and Human Services CommissionChecked November 7, 2026
  61. Chapter 308-20 WAC (full chapter)Washington State Legislature, Office of the Code Reviser (WAC)Checked November 7, 2026
  62. DRS 26-04: Elimination of Certified Nurse Aide Paper CertificatesNew York State Department of HealthDated July 8, 2026Checked November 7, 2026
  63. R.S. 37 ch. 57 as posted by board ('Copied from Legis.la.gov Updated 8/1/2026')Louisiana Board of Massage TherapyDated August 1, 2026Checked November 8, 2026
  64. AREC Commission Rules 17 CAR 220Arkansas Real Estate CommissionChecked November 6, 2026
  65. CMA I & II - New Mexico Board of NursingNew Mexico Board of NursingChecked November 7, 2026
  66. 26 TAC 556.12 Waiver, Reciprocity, and Exemption RequirementsTexas Secretary of State (Texas Administrative Code)Dated July 30, 2026Checked November 7, 2026
  67. 26 TAC 557.115 Permit RenewalTexas Secretary of State (Texas Administrative Code)Dated July 30, 2026Checked November 7, 2026
  68. Massachusetts law about notaries publicMassachusetts Trial Court Law Libraries (mass.gov)Dated July 17, 2026Checked November 6, 2026
  69. KRS 314.073Kentucky Legislative Research CommissionDated July 15, 2026Checked November 7, 2026
  70. KRS 324.085 Continuing educationKentucky Legislative Research CommissionChecked November 5, 2026
  71. OAC Title 485 rules unofficial agency copy 2026Oklahoma Board of NursingDated July 11, 2026Checked November 7, 2026
  72. Security Guard & Private Investigator LicensingArizona Department of Public SafetyChecked November 7, 2026
  73. 37 TAC §35.21 Individual License ApplicationsTexas Secretary of State, Texas Administrative Code (Texas Department of Public Safety rules)Dated July 2, 2026Checked November 7, 2026
  74. Big changes are on the way (fee and biennial renewal changes, May 29, 2026)Idaho Division of Occupational and Professional LicensesDated May 29, 2026Checked November 7, 2026
  75. Utah Code 58-11a-302.13 Practice of cosmetology -- Cosmetology license -- Qualifications (Effective 7/1/2026)Utah State LegislatureDated July 1, 2026Checked November 7, 2026
  76. Board for Barbers and CosmetologyVirginia Department of Professional and Occupational Regulation, Board for Barbers and CosmetologyChecked November 7, 2026
  77. Notary Public LicensingConnecticut Office of the Secretary of the StateChecked November 6, 2026
  78. New Notary Laws Effective July 1, 2026Secretary of the Commonwealth of VirginiaChecked November 7, 2026
  79. IDAPA 24.34.01 – Rules of the Idaho Board of NursingIdaho Office of the Administrative Rules CoordinatorChecked November 7, 2026
  80. Exam InformationTennessee Department of Commerce and Insurance, Board for Licensing ContractorsChecked November 7, 2026
  81. Tradesmen ProgramVirginia Department of Professional and Occupational Regulation, Board for ContractorsChecked November 7, 2026
  82. Chapter 296-400A WAC Plumber Certification RulesWashington State LegislatureDated July 1, 2026Checked November 7, 2026
  83. 24 Del. C. ch. 14 subch. IIDelaware General AssemblyChecked November 7, 2026
  84. Board of Electricians and Plumbers home pageDepartment of Commerce and Consumer Affairs, Professional and Vocational Licensing Division (Board of Electricians and Plumbers)Checked November 7, 2026
  85. WAC 296-46B-909 Electrical/telecommunications license/certificate feesWashington State LegislatureDated July 1, 2026Checked November 7, 2026
  86. Massage business license (Denver)City and County of Denver, Department of Licenses and Consumer ProtectionChecked November 7, 2026
  87. 2026 Laws of Maryland Ch. 191 (SB 419) Massage Therapy Examiners - RevisionsMaryland General AssemblyDated April 28, 2026Checked November 8, 2026
  88. Real Estate BoardVirginia Department of Professional and Occupational RegulationChecked November 6, 2026
  89. Board for ContractorsVirginia Department of Professional and Occupational RegulationChecked November 6, 2026
  90. WAC 296-200A Contractor certificate of registration renewals—Security—Insurance (full chapter)Washington State Legislature (Washington Administrative Code)Checked November 6, 2026
  91. Cal. Bus. & Prof. Code sec. 2811.5California Legislative CounselDated June 29, 2026Checked November 7, 2026
  92. Board of Massage Therapy Examiners homeMaryland Board of Massage Therapy ExaminersChecked November 8, 2026
  93. Barber and Cosmetology Services Licensing Board home (fees effective July 1, 2026)Idaho Division of Occupational and Professional LicensesDated November 6, 2026Checked November 7, 2026
  94. Tenn. Comp. R. & Regs. ch. 0780-05-02 Private Protective ServicesTennessee Secretary of State, Division of Publications (Rules of the Tennessee Department of Commerce and Insurance, Division of Regulatory Boards)Dated June 15, 2026Checked November 7, 2026
  95. 22 TAC §217.8 Verification of Legal Presence and License EligibilityTexas Secretary of State, Texas Administrative Code (Texas Board of Nursing rules)Dated June 3, 2026Checked November 7, 2026
  96. FeesNew Mexico Board of NursingChecked November 7, 2026
  97. 21 NCAC 50 (full chapter)NC Office of Administrative Hearings (NC Administrative Code)Checked November 7, 2026
  98. Electrician certification programDepartment of Industrial Relations, Division of Labor Standards EnforcementDated October 22, 2026Checked November 7, 2026
  99. 2026 Laws of Maryland Ch. 205 (HB 771) Human Trafficking Awareness TrainingMaryland General AssemblyDated April 28, 2026Checked November 7, 2026
  100. Real Estate CommissionDelaware Division of Professional RegulationChecked November 6, 2026
  101. 20 CSR 2117-2 Licensure RequirementsMissouri Secretary of State, Code of State RegulationsDated April 30, 2026Checked November 7, 2026
  102. Laws of Minnesota 2026, chapter 115 (H.F. 3825), article 3 Massage Therapy and Asian Bodywork Therapy…Minnesota Office of the Revisor of StatutesDated May 27, 2026Checked November 8, 2026
  103. WSBN Rules Chapter 5: FeesWyoming State Board of NursingDated May 26, 2026Checked November 7, 2026
  104. DLCP Notice of Final Rulemaking - Amending 17 DCMR Ch. 37 - Barber and Cosmetology Licensing Reform (Vol…District of Columbia Office of Documents (DCRegs) — D.C. RegisterDated May 22, 2026Checked November 7, 2026
  105. Notary Public Application and ChecklistSouth Dakota Secretary of StateDated May 22, 2026Checked November 7, 2026
  106. MSBMT Rules Filed 5.20.2026Mississippi State Board of Massage TherapyChecked November 7, 2026
  107. Rule Changes Effective May 15, 2026Alabama Board of Cosmetology and BarberingDated May 15, 2026Checked November 7, 2026
  108. License Regulations – Internationally Educated NursesIllinois Department of Financial and Professional RegulationDated September 24, 2026Checked November 7, 2026
  109. Laws of Minnesota 2026, chapter 83 (H.F. 4151)Office of the Revisor of Statutes, Minnesota LegislatureDated May 12, 2026Checked November 7, 2026
  110. Utah Code Title 46 Chapter 1 Notaries Public Reform ActUtah State LegislatureChecked November 7, 2026
  111. Utah Code 58-31b-306.1 Registered nurse apprentice licenseUtah State LegislatureDated May 6, 2026Checked November 7, 2026
  112. Utah Code 58-31b-302 Qualifications for licensureUtah State LegislatureDated May 6, 2026Checked November 7, 2026
  113. Prov Announcement - District of Columbia 2026Department of Licensing and Consumer Protection — Board of Barber and CosmetologyChecked November 7, 2026
  114. 49 Pa. Code Chapter 21. State Board of NursingPennsylvania Code and Bulletin (Legislative Reference Bureau)Dated September 5, 2026Checked November 8, 2026
  115. RN License RequirementsNYSED Office of the ProfessionsChecked November 7, 2026
  116. Forms & FeesMaryland Real Estate Commission (Maryland Department of Labor)Dated April 27, 2026Checked November 6, 2026
  117. 3CSR2 Qualification, Training and Examination of Licensure of InstructorsWest Virginia Board of Barbers and CosmetologistsDated April 24, 2026Checked November 7, 2026
  118. Re-Implementation of the Flood Insurance Training Requirement (Effective April 15, 2026)Connecticut Insurance DepartmentDated March 9, 2026Checked November 7, 2026
  119. Fla. Admin. Code R. 64B9-3.008 Licensure by EndorsementFlorida Department of State (Florida Administrative Code)Dated April 13, 2026Checked November 7, 2026
  120. New NSED Online Licensing & Permitting System Is Now Live!Nebraska State Electrical DivisionChecked November 7, 2026