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Read. Follow. Verify.Missouri House Bill 2522 authorizes professional licenses for individuals with federal employment authorization documents
Last action · May 15, 2026: Referred: Emerging Issues(H)Sponsors: Ray Reed and 4 others
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What This Bill Would Do
House Bill 2522 allows individuals possessing an unexpired employment authorization document () and specific federal documentation under the federal REAL ID Act of 2005 to satisfy lawful presence requirements for obtaining state professional and occupational licenses.
The measure establishes a specific legal pathway for individuals with federal employment authorization to qualify for state-regulated careers, linking the validity period of any issued professional license directly to the expiration date of their federal work authorization.
- House Bill 2522 was introduced during the 2026 Regular Session of the 103rd General Assembly of Missouri by Representative Ray Reed. context
- The Systematic Alien Verification for Entitlements Program is an electronic system operated by the Department of Homeland Security used by government agencies to verify immigration status. 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.
individuals with federal employment authorizations
Individuals with federal employment authorizations become eligible to obtain professional or occupational licenses by meeting lawful presence requirements through specific federal documentation.
General Assembly
The General Assembly amends Chapter 324, RSMo to establish new statutory criteria for professional licensing eligibility.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What federal documents are required to prove eligibility under House Bill 2522?
How long is a professional license valid for individuals qualifying under this bill?
Does obtaining a professional license under this measure grant eligibility for other public benefits?
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Votes, people, money & the original sourceWhere This Stands
Currently in committee. The next step in the legislative lifecycle is Floor Vote.
Procedural history
4 actions- May 15, 2026HouseCommitteeReferred: Emerging Issues(H)
- Jan 8, 2026HouseFloorRead Second Time (H)
- Jan 7, 2026HouseIntroducedRead First Time (H)
- Dec 18, 2025HouseIntroducedPrefiled (H)
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Establishment of Federal Work Authorization Licensing Pathway
The bill introduces a clear statutory mechanism in Chapter 324, RSMo connecting state professional license eligibility directly to federal employment authorization documents and REAL ID Act criteria.
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Analysis Score
0–100- Significance60How much this matters to a regular citizen
- Controversy50Intensity of disagreement among stakeholders
- Entertainment5Compellingness for a non-policy-wonk reader
- Buzz25Current news / social attention level
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