HB 2974 Missouri House · 2026 Regular Session

Modifies provisions relating to licensure reciprocity

HB 2974 simplifies license transfers for certain professionals in Missouri, primarily affecting military spouses (both nonresident and resident), law enforcement spouses, and out-of-state licensed professionals. It allows applicants with a valid license from another state (or military branch) for at least one year to skip Missouri’s exams and training requirements if their original jurisdiction had similar standards. Military and law enforcement spouses get expedited processing (30 days) without exams, while standard applicants have six months for review. The bill excludes those with revoked licenses, pending disciplinary actions, or certain occupations like electrical contracting, and does not override existing interstate licensing agreements.

Bill status signed all 5 stages cleared

Introduction

Jan 2026

Committee Review

Apr 2026

House Passage

Apr 2026

Senate Passage

Apr 2026

Signed into Law

Jul 2026

Introduced Jan 14, 2026 Signed Jul 13, 2026

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What changed between versions

Perfected → Senate Substitute (Senate Floor Substitute) · 6 edits

MODERATE

The bill was converted from a House version to a Senate Substitute, which expanded the number of new sections enacted from one to five. This change broadens the legislative scope to include additional provisions for licensure reciprocity beyond the original single section. The text also updated the session header and clarified the act's purpose to reflect these new additions.

Scope change

The bill's scope expanded from repealing one section and enacting one new section to repealing one section and enacting five new sections, indicating a significant increase in the regulatory framework for licensure reciprocity.

SCOPE

The bill now enacts five new sections (324.009, 324.1800, 332.700, 334.730, and 334.1800) instead of just one, expanding the legislative text significantly.

TECHNICAL

The session header changed from 'SECOND REGULAR SESSION' to '6590S.03F', reflecting the bill's progression to the Senate Substitute stage.

DEFINITION

The definitions section was reorganized and expanded to include specific categories for 'Nonresident military or law enforcement spouse' and 'Resident military or law enforcement spouse' with detailed criteria.

REQUIREMENT

New subsections were added to outline specific conditions under which oversight bodies must waive examination and experience requirements for eligible applicants.

New language was added stating that health care providers licensed under this section are deemed fully licensed and may provide telehealth services.

ENFORCEMENT

New provisions were included to restrict waivers for applicants with revoked licenses, pending investigations, or criminal records, and to clarify disciplinary action procedures.

Floor votes

How they voted

This bill passed the Senate by voice vote (no roll call recorded).

Full legislative history

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Key actions

Committee

Amendments

Jul 13, 2026

Signed into law

Approved by Governor (G)

lower

May 28, 2026

Introduced

Constitutional Objection Filed (H)

lower

Apr 27, 2026

Lower · Passed

Truly Agreed To and Finally Passed - AYES: 108 NOES: 30 PRESENT: 1

lower

Apr 27, 2026

Introduced

House Adopts (H) - SS SCS, as amended

lower

Apr 27, 2026

Lower · Passed

Reported Do Pass (H) - AYES: 8 NOES: 0 PRESENT: 0

lower

Apr 27, 2026

Lower · Passed

Voted Do Pass (H)

lower

Apr 22, 2026

Committee

Referred: Fiscal Review(H)

lower

Apr 22, 2026

Introduced

Reported to the House with... (H) - SS, as amended

lower

Apr 21, 2026

Upper · Passed

Third Read and Passed with Amendments (S) - SA 1, adopted - AYES: 28 NOES: 3 PRESENT: 0

upper

Apr 21, 2026

Upper · Passed

SS Adopted (S)

upper

Apr 21, 2026

Introduced

SS Offered

lower

Apr 8, 2026

Upper · Passed

Reported Do Pass (S)

upper

Mar 31, 2026

Upper · Passed

Voted Do Pass (S)

upper

Mar 25, 2026

Upper · Passed

Public Hearing Scheduled (S) - Wednesday, March 25, 2026, 10:00 a.m., Senate Committee Room - 1st Floor

upper

Mar 23, 2026

Committee

Second read and referred: Economic and Workforce Development(S)

upper

Mar 9, 2026

Lower · Passed

Third Read and Passed (H) - AYES: 136 NOES: 0 PRESENT: 0

lower

Mar 4, 2026

Lower · Passed

HCS Adopted (H)

lower

Feb 26, 2026

Lower · Passed

Reported Do Pass (H) - AYES: 6 NOES: 0 PRESENT: 0

lower

Feb 26, 2026

Lower · Passed

Voted Do Pass (H)

lower

Feb 18, 2026

Committee

Referred: Rules - Administrative(H)

lower

Feb 4, 2026

Lower · Passed

HCS Reported Do Pass (H) - AYES: 21 NOES: 0 PRESENT: 0

lower

Feb 4, 2026

Lower · Passed

HCS Voted Do Pass (H)

lower

Jan 22, 2026

Committee

Referred: Professional Registration and Licensing(H)

lower

Jan 14, 2026

Introduced

Introduced and Read First Time (H)

lower

1 primary · 1 co-sponsor