HB1797 is a bill in the Missouri Legislature (2026 Regular Session): Modifies provisions relating to public accounting.

What is the status of HB1797?

In committee as of April 29, 2026. Latest action: Placed on Informal Calendar (April 29, 2026).

Where is the official record for HB1797?

On the Missouri Legislature website: https://house.mo.gov/BillContent.aspx?bill=HB1797&year=2026&code=R

Missouri legislation · 2026 Regular Session

Missouri HB1797: Modifies provisions relating to public accounting

Q: What does HB1797 do?

In its own words: An act committed in another state for which the licensee would be subject to discipline for an act committed in the other state. Notwithstanding the provisions of section 326.274 to the contrary, the board may investigate any complaint made by the board of accountancy of another state. 326.286. 1. The board may grant or renew licenses to persons who make application and demonstrate that their qualifications, including the qualifications prescribed by section 326.280, are in accordance with this section. 2. Licenses shall be initially issued and renewed for periods of not more than three years.

Status: In committee, April 29, 2026

What the bill says

An act committed in another state for which the licensee would be subject to discipline for an act committed in the other state. Notwithstanding the provisions of section 326.274 to the contrary, the board may investigate any complaint made by the board of accountancy of another state. 326.286. 1. The board may grant or renew licenses to persons who make application and demonstrate that their qualifications, including the qualifications prescribed by section 326.280, are in accordance with this section. 2. Licenses shall be initially issued and renewed for periods of not more than three years.

From the engrossed text:

an act committed in another state for which the licensee would be subject to discipline for an act committed in the other state. Notwithstanding the provisions of section 326.274 to the contrary, the board may investigate any complaint made by the board of accountancy of another state. 326.286. 1. The board may grant or renew licenses to persons who make application and demonstrate that their qualifications, including the qualifications prescribed by section 326.280, are in accordance with this section. 2. Licenses shall be initially issued and renewed for periods of not more than three years and shall expire on the renewal date following issuance or renewal. Applications for licenses shall be made in such form, and in the case of applications for renewal, between such HCS HB 1797 dates, as the board by rule shall specify. Application and renewal fees shall be determined by the board by rule. 3. With regard to applicants that do not qualify for reciprocity pursuant to subsection 1 of this section, the board may issue a license to an applicant upon a showing that: (1) The applicant passed the examination required for issuance of the applicant's certificate with grades that would have been passing grades at the time in this state; (2) The applicant had four years of experience outside of this state of the …

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