Creates provisions relating to professional licenses issued to DACA recipients
HB 811 allows DACA recipients who meet all educational and professional requirements to obtain state-issued professional licenses (like for nursing or engineering) on the same basis as U.S. citizens or legal permanent residents. It prohibits licensing boards from considering citizenship or immigration status when reviewing applications and requires evaluations to be based solely on qualifications, education, and competency. Licenses granted under this bill would have the same renewal terms and validity as those issued to other licensees, provided the recipient maintains valid work authorization. The law applies to all license applications submitted on or after August 28, 2025.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2025
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Jan 9, 2025
Last action May 15, 2025
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Committee
1
May 15, 2025
Committee
Referred: Emerging Issues(H)
lower
Jan 9, 2025
Introduced
Introduced and Read First Time (H)
lower
1 primary · 2 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Ray Reed
DDemocratic
Co
Jeremy Dean
DDemocratic
Co
Lilly Fuchs
DDemocratic
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