Bill > HB766

This bill repeals provisions that previously allowed state professional licensing boards to suspend professional licenses for individuals who are delinquent on state taxes or have failed to file state tax returns. Specifically, the bill removes language from sections 324.010 and 339.845 of Missouri Revised Statutes that required licensing entities to provide taxpayer information to the director of revenue and mandated license suspension for tax delinquency. The bill maintains existing provisions related to the Division of Professional Registration, including its organizational structure, responsibilities, and oversight of various professional licensing boards. It also includes provisions for a school social work program verification process, which clarifies that such verifications are not licenses and do not grant authority to practice social work. The changes effectively eliminate the previous mechanism that linked professional licensing to tax compliance, removing the potential for automatic license suspension due to tax-related issues.

Government Affairs, Labor and Employment

https://house.mo.gov/Bill.aspx?bill=HB766&year=2025&code=R