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This bill, the Automatic Occupational Licensure for Out-of-State Licensure Act, authorizes occupational licensing entities in Arkansas to provide automatic occupational licensure for new residents who are licensed in another state, territory, or district of the United States. The key provisions of the bill include: 1. Defining "automatic occupational licensure" as granting a license to an individual who establishes residency in Arkansas without meeting the state's occupational licensure requirements. 2. Requiring occupational licensing entities to grant automatic licensure to individuals who have held a similar license in good standing for at least one year in another state, or individuals who have worked for at least three years in an occupation not requiring a license in their previous state. 3. Allowing occupational licensing entities to require applicants to pass an examination on relevant state laws, or to furnish a bond, financial statement, or proof of insurance coverage if required by state law. 4. Requiring occupational licensing entities to prominently display information about the automatic licensure process on their websites and provide an annual report to the Legislative Council on the number of individuals granted automatic licensure. 5. Exempting certain medical, legal, and reciprocal professions from the automatic licensure provisions.

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https://www.arkleg.state.ar.us/Bills/Detail?id=sb90&ddBienniumSession=2023%2F2023R