Missouri legislation · 2026 Regular Session
Missouri HB2518: Creates provisions relating to professional licenses issued to DACA recipients
Status: In committee, May 15, 2026
What the bill says
To amend chapter 324, RSMo, by adding thereto one new section relating to the issuance of professional licenses to recipients of the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program. Section A. Chapter 324, RSMo, is amended by adding thereto one new section, to be known as section 324.1175, to read as follows: 324.1175. 1. As used in this section, the following terms mean: (1) "DACA recipient", any individual who is protected from deportation under the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program and who holds a valid work authorization under the program; (2) "License", a license, certi.
From the introduced text:
To amend chapter 324, RSMo, by adding thereto one new section relating to the issuance of professional licenses to recipients of the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program. Section A. Chapter 324, RSMo, is amended by adding thereto one new section, to be known as section 324.1175, to read as follows: 324.1175. 1. As used in this section, the following terms mean: (1) "DACA recipient", any individual who is protected from deportation under the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program and who holds a valid work authorization under the program; (2) "License", a license, certificate, registration, permit, or accreditation that enables a person to legally practice an occupation or profession in this state; (3) "Oversight body", any board, department, agency, or office of this state that issues licenses. 2. Notwithstanding any other provision of law, any DACA recipient who has met all educational and professional requirements for a particular occupation or profession for which a license is required in this state shall be eligible for licensure in that occupation or profession on the same basis as a United States citizen or legal permanent resident. 3. All oversight bodies shall consider license applications from DACA recipients without regard to citizenship or immigration status. EXPLANATION -- Matter enclosed in bold-faced brackets [thus] in the above bill is not enacted and is …