Bill > HB2974

This bill modifies provisions related to licensure reciprocity, allowing individuals with a valid license from another jurisdiction for at least one year to apply for a Missouri license in the same occupation. The relevant oversight body (a board, department, agency, or office that issues licenses) must waive examination, education, or experience requirements if the applicant met the other jurisdiction's requirements, though a state-specific law exam may still be required. Special provisions expedite licensure for military members and law enforcement officers, and their spouses, by waiving these requirements within a shorter timeframe. The bill also establishes interstate compacts for dietitians and athletic trainers, creating a "Compact Privilege" that allows licensed professionals to practice in other member states without needing individual licenses in each, streamlining practice across state lines while maintaining regulatory authority. Additionally, it creates a similar compact for Physician Assistants (PAs), enabling licensed PAs to practice in other participating states through a "Compact Privilege," with provisions for military families and spouses, and establishing a commission to oversee these interstate agreements.