HB 1591: HEALTHCARE PRECEPTOR TAX CREDIT; PHYSICIAN ASSISTANTS; DIETITIANS; SOCIAL WORKERS; RESIDENCY PROGRAMS; PRECEPTOR CREDIT ASSURANCE COMMITTEE; DIRECTOR OF HEALTH

Expands the definitions of "preceptor" and "volunteer‑based supervised clinical training rotation" applicable to the Healthcare Preceptor Tax Credit to improve accessibility for providers to receive income tax credits for acting as preceptors, including removing "primary care" from the criteria to qualify as a preceptor.  Adds physician assistants, dietitians, and social workers to the list of preceptors and eligible students.  Expands eligibility for the tax credit to include accredited residency programs that require preceptor support.  Adds the Director of Health and representatives of residency programs with eligible students to the Preceptor Credit Assurance Committee.  Effective 7/1/3000.  (HD1)