RECOGNITION OF LICENSES ACT House SponsorsRep. Paul Jacobs-Maurice A. West, II and Anthony DeLuca 1/28/2025HouseReferred to Rules Committee New Act Creates the Universal Recognition of Occupational Licenses Act. Defines terms, including that "board" means a government agency, board, department, or other government entity that regulates a lawful occupation and issues an occupational license or government certification to an individual. Provides that, notwithstanding any other State law to the contrary, a board in the State shall issue an occupational license or government certification to a person who holds an occupational license or government certification in another state if the person satisfies specified conditions. Provides that, notwithstanding any other State law to the contrary, a board shall issue an occupational license or government certification to a person upon application based on work experience in another state if the person satisfies specified conditions. Sets forth provisions concerning State law examinations; decisions of a board; appeals; State laws and jurisdiction; exceptions to the Act; limitations of the Act; application fees; and emergency powers. Effective immediately. 1/14/2025HouseFiled with the Clerk by Rep. Paul Jacobs 1/16/2025HouseAdded Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Maurice A. West, II 1/21/2025HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Anthony DeLuca 1/28/2025HouseFirst Reading 1/28/2025HouseReferred to Rules Committee