SB 61 - Under this act, any person who has at least 3 years of work experience in an occupation or profession in another state or the District of Columbia that does not use a license to regulate that occupation or profession may submit an application for a license in Missouri, with proof of experience and U.S. citizenship, to the relevant oversight body. Within 45 days of receiving the application, the oversight body shall make a determination of qualification. The oversight body shall require an applicant to take and pass a profession-specific examination and may require an examination specific to the laws of Missouri.

A license issued under this act shall be a one-time, non-renewable temporary license for two years. If the applicant is not currently residing in this state, the oversight body shall conditionally approve the application. If an applicant fails to provide proof of domicile in this state within 90 days of receipt of temporary license, the oversight board may terminate the temporary license and the applicant may reapply for the temporary license.

Upon expiration of the temporary license, individuals shall be required to apply for a permanent license, consistent with the licensure and application requirements of that license as set forth in statute and rule. A license issued under this act shall not be qualified for reciprocity with another state or as part of an interstate compact. The provisions of this act shall not apply to certain specified professions.

This act is similar to a provision in SB 817 (2024), in HCS/SS#2/SCS/SB 88 (2023) and HB 1900 (2022).

KATIE O'BRIEN

Statutes affected:
Introduced (0441S.01): 324.004

Senate Committee Minutes:
SENATE COMMITTEE MINUTES Bill No.: SB 61
Sponsor: Brown (26)
Hearing Date: 2/18/2025


COMMITTEE: Emerging Issues and Professional Registration

CHAIRMAN: Brown (16)

DATE REFERRED: 1/16/2025 DATE HEARING REQUESTED: 1/22/2025



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Ashley Bax
Katie O'Brien
Will Wheeler


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