Bill > HB1981

This bill creates the "Universal State and Military Equivalence Licensing Recognition Act" in Oklahoma. The key provisions are: 1. It allows professionals and occupational license holders from other states to apply for and obtain licenses in Oklahoma, provided they meet certain criteria, such as having a license in good standing for at least one year, demonstrating relevant work experience, and passing any necessary exams on Oklahoma-specific laws. 2. It requires all state occupational and professional licenses to be reviewed at least once every four years to determine if they are necessary and use the least restrictive regulation to protect public health and safety. 3. It mandates reporting requirements for Oklahoma regulatory entities on the number of applications, licenses issued and denied, and the time taken to process applications under this new law, with the Oklahoma Department of Labor compiling and publishing this data annually. 4. The Occupational Licensing Advisory Commission is tasked with reviewing the annual report and evaluating the effectiveness of this new licensing recognition act. 5. The bill takes effect on November 1, 2021.

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http://www.oklegislature.gov/BillInfo.aspx?Bill=hb1981&Session=2200