HB1338 - 104th General Assembly

RECOGNITION OF LICENSES ACT
Last Action
1/28/2025 - House: Referred to Rules Committee
Statutes Amended In Order of Appearance
New Act
Synopsis As Introduced
Creates the Universal Recognition of Occupational Licenses Act. Defines terms, including that "board" means a government agency, board, department, or other government entity that regulates a lawful occupation and issues an occupational license or government certification to an individual. Provides that, notwithstanding any other State law to the contrary, a board in the State shall issue an occupational license or government certification to a person who holds an occupational license or government certification in another state if the person satisfies specified conditions. Provides that, notwithstanding any other State law to the contrary, a board shall issue an occupational license or government certification to a person upon application based on work experience in another state if the person satisfies specified conditions. Sets forth provisions concerning State law examinations; decisions of a board; appeals; State laws and jurisdiction; exceptions to the Act; limitations of the Act; application fees; and emergency powers. Effective immediately.
Actions
Date Chamber Action
1/14/2025 House Filed with the Clerk by Rep. Paul Jacobs
1/16/2025 House Added Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Maurice A. West, II
1/21/2025 House Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Anthony DeLuca
1/28/2025 House First Reading
1/28/2025 House Referred to Rules Committee