THE IMPLEMENTATION JOURNAL

HB 1163.
The implementation timeline.

Official announcements and planned milestones, with links to WSP’s original notices.

Checked September 17, 2026. Targets describe WSP’s plans, not confirmed openings.

July 10, 2026Published
WSP outlines the training rollout
The agency publishes its initial plan for trainer vetting, curriculum review, and electronic training records.
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September 2026Target · opening unconfirmed
Provider vetting
WSP anticipated beginning reviews of prospective training providers this month.
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October 2026Target
Curriculum review
WSP anticipated beginning reviews of training curricula after provider approval.
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January 2027Target
Training reporting interface
The July notice targets January for the training certification interface. WSP’s overview gives a broader early-2027 target for training and permit application interfaces.
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May 1, 2027Statutory start date
Permit-to-purchase requirement begins
WSP identifies this as the date the new permit requirement takes effect.
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Our explanations

Sep 17, 2026Implementation

WSP is preparing the permit and training systems. Here is the distinction between a statutory start date and an agency target.

Sep 17, 2026Training

WSP’s July update distinguishes course purposes. That is an important question to ask before choosing a class.

Dates above are our publication dates. Source dates and implementation targets are distinguished within each update.