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This bill establishes new provisions for issuing professional and occupational licenses to individuals with certain federal employment authorizations. Specifically, it allows people with an unexpired Employment Authorization Document (Form I-766) from the Department of Homeland Security to obtain professional or occupational licenses in Missouri, provided they can also demonstrate they fall under specific categories outlined in the REAL ID Act. The licenses issued under this provision will only be valid for the duration of the person's employment authorization document. The bill emphasizes that this does not change other licensing requirements or grant additional public benefits beyond the license itself. Applicants will have their employment authorization verified through the Systematic Alien Verification for Entitlements Program. The legislation is enacted under federal authority that allows states to provide certain benefits to individuals who are not permanent residents, ensuring that people with temporary legal employment status can pursue professional licensing in Missouri.

Labor and Employment

https://www.senate.mo.gov/26info/BTS_Web/Bill.aspx?SessionType=R&BillID=530