BILL · 2017–18 SESSION

HB 1442: False academic credentials

Providing an exemption from the false academic credential law for doctorate degrees awarded by a religious institution.

Summary

Exempts the following from the definition of "false academic credential": Doctorate degrees issued by a religious seminary, institute, college, or university whose certificate, diplomas, or degrees clearly identify the religious character of the educational program.

From the Bill Digest (HB 1442), written by the Legislature's nonpartisan staff. Read the full report ↗

Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee

AN ACT Relating to providing an exemption from the false academic credential law for doctorate degrees awarded by a religious institution;

No recorded floor votes. This measure never reached a floor vote.

Jan 8, 2018By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.
Jun 21, 2017By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.
May 23, 2017By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.
Apr 24, 2017By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.
Jan 19, 2017First reading, referred to Higher Education (Not Officially read and referred until adoption of Introduction report).

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