Missouri HB2974: Modifies provisions relating to licensure reciprocity

What the bill says

From the enrolled text:

SECOND REGULAR SESSION [TRULY AGREED TO AND FINALLY PASSED] SENATE SUBSTITUTE FOR HOUSE COMMITTEE SUBSTITUTE FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 2974 103RD GENERAL ASSEMBLY 6590S.03T To repeal section 324.009, RSMo, and to enact in lieu thereof four new sections relating to licensure reciprocity. Section A. Section 324.009, RSMo, is repealed and four new sections enacted in lieu thereof, to be known as sections 324.009, 324.1800, 334.730, and 334.1800, to read as follows: 324.009. 1. For purposes of this section, the following terms mean: (1) "License", a license, certificate, registration, permit, accreditation, or military occupational speciality that enables a person to legally practice an occupation or profession in a particular jurisdiction; (2) "Military", the Armed Forces of the United States including the Air Force, Army, Coast Guard, Marine Corps, Navy, Space Force, National Guard and any other military branch that is designated by Congress as part of the Armed Forces of the United States, and all reserve components and auxiliaries. Such term also includes the military reserves and militia of any United States territory or state; (3) "Missouri law enforcement officer", any person employed by or otherwise serving in a position for the state or a local governmental entity in the state of Missouri as a police officer, peace officer certified under chapter 590, auxiliary police officer, sheriff, sheriff's deputy, member of …

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Sponsors

• Stinnett, Melanie (R, 133) · primary sponsor
• Stephen Butz (D, 081)

Latest actions

1. July 13, 2026: Delivered to Secretary of State (G)
2. July 13, 2026: Approved by Governor (G)
3. May 28, 2026: Delivered to Governor
4. May 28, 2026: Signed by President Pro Tem (S)
5. May 28, 2026: Signed by House Speaker (H)
6. May 28, 2026: Constitutional Objection Filed (H)
7. April 27, 2026: House Message (H)
8. April 27, 2026: Truly Agreed To and Finally Passed - AYES: 108 NOES: 30 PRESENT: 1
9. April 27, 2026: House Adopts (H) - SS SCS, as amended AYES: 109 NOES: 29 PRESENT: 1
10. April 27, 2026: Taken Up

Votes

• Truly Agreed To and Finally Passed (April 27, 2026): 108 yea, 30 nay, passed
• Reported Do Pass (H) (April 27, 2026): 8 yea, 0 nay, passed
• House Adopts (H) - SS SCS, as amended AYES: 109 NOES: 29 PRESENT: 1 (April 27, 2026): 109 yea, 29 nay, passed
• Third Read and Passed with Amendments (S) - SA 1, adopted AYES: 28 NOES: 3 PRESENT: 0 (April 21, 2026): 28 yea, 3 nay, passed
• Third Read and Passed with Amendments (S) (April 21, 2026): 28 yea, 3 nay, passed
• Third Read and Passed (H) (March 9, 2026): 136 yea, 0 nay, passed

Common questions

What is HB2974?

HB2974 is a bill in the Missouri Legislature (2026 Regular Session): Modifies provisions relating to licensure reciprocity.

What is the status of HB2974?

Signed into law as of July 13, 2026. Latest action: Delivered to Secretary of State (G) (July 13, 2026).

Who sponsored HB2974?

Stinnett, Melanie (R, 133), with 1 co-sponsor.

Where is the official record for HB2974?

On the Missouri Legislature website: https://house.mo.gov/BillContent.aspx?bill=HB2974&year=2026&code=R