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Read. Follow. Verify.Missouri House Bill 1813 Establishes Professional Licensure Reciprocity for Out-of-State Workers and Military Spouses
Last action · February 18, 2026: Public Hearing Completed (H)Sponsor: Mark Nolte
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What This Bill Would Do
Missouri HB 1813 allows individuals holding a valid professional license in another state, U.S. territory, or the District of Columbia for at least one year to obtain a Missouri license by waiving certain examination, education, or experience requirements. Oversight bodies must process these applications within six months, or within 30 days for military and law enforcement spouses. The measure excludes local government licenses, licenses, and specific occupations such as electrical contractors.
Out-of-state professionals and military or law enforcement spouses seeking employment in Missouri face modified licensing timelines and potentially fewer educational or exam hurdles, provided they hold licenses in good standing from another jurisdiction.
- House Bill 1813 was introduced during the 2026 Regular Session of the 103rd Missouri General Assembly by Representative Mark Nolte. context
Who It Would Affect
Groups the bill's text would affect if enacted, as described in the record. Being affected is not a position for or against it.
Out-of-state professionals
Individuals licensed in other jurisdictions can obtain Missouri licensure by having certain examination, education, or experience requirements waived after one year of licensure.
Military and law enforcement spouses
Spouses of active duty military members or law enforcement officers receive expedited application processing within thirty days for professional license waivers.
State oversight bodies
Boards, departments, agencies, and offices that issue licenses must review out-of-state applications and grant waivers within specified statutory timelines.
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Currently in committee. The next step in the legislative lifecycle is Floor Vote.
Procedural history
5 actions- Feb 18, 2026HousePublic Hearing Completed (H)
- Feb 12, 2026HouseCommitteeReferred: Professional Registration and Licensing(H)
- Jan 8, 2026HouseFloorRead Second Time (H)
- Jan 7, 2026HouseIntroducedRead First Time (H)
- Dec 1, 2025HouseIntroducedPrefiled (H)
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