SPONSOR: Oehlerking
Under the provisions of this bill, any person who has at least three 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 can submit an application for a one-time nonrenewable, two-year temporary 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 must make a determination of qualification. The oversight body will require an applicant to take and pass a profession-specific examination and may require an examination specific to Missouri laws.
If the applicant is not residing in Missouri, the oversight body will conditionally approve the application. If an applicant fails to provide proof of domicile in Missouri within 90 days of receipt of temporary license, the oversight body may terminate the two-year temporary license and the applicant can reapply for the temporary license.
Upon expiration of the temporary license, the individual will 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 bill will not be qualified for reciprocity with another state or to be a part of an interstate compact.
This bill is similar to SB 895 (2026); SS SB 61 (2025); and HB 478 (2025).
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