House Bill No. 3677 introduces a new chapter, Chapter 61, to the Occupations Code, which outlines the process for issuing occupational licenses to certain out-of-state applicants. The bill specifies that licensing authorities, including various state boards and commissions, must issue licenses to applicants who meet specific criteria, such as holding a current license in good standing from another state, having held that license for at least one year, and not having a disqualifying criminal history. Additionally, the bill mandates that licensing authorities must confirm the applicant's qualifications with the other state before issuing a license and may require a jurisprudence examination if similar requirements exist for in-state applicants.

The bill also establishes a timeline for implementation, requiring each licensing authority to adopt necessary rules by January 1, 2026, and stipulates that the new licensing provisions will only apply to applications submitted on or after that date. The act is set to take effect on September 1, 2025.

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